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Associations among four polymorphisms (BsmI, FokI, TaqI and ApaI) of vitamin D receptor gene and end-stage renal disease: a meta-analysis.
To evaluate the association between vitamin D receptor (VDR) BsmI, FokI, TaqI and ApaI gene polymorphisms and the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ⋯ Results from the current study suggest that VDR BsmI, FokI, TaqI and ApaI gene polymorphisms are not associated with the risk of ESRD in the overall populations, Asians and Caucasians. However, more studies should be performed in the future.