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01.02.2014 | Original Paper

Vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) polymorphisms and the urolithiasis risk: an updated meta-analysis based on 20 case–control studies

verfasst von: Wentao Liu, Minfeng Chen, Mengjun Li, Hong Ma, Shiyu Tong, Ye Lei, Lin Qi

Erschienen in: Urolithiasis | Ausgabe 1/2014

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Abstract

Vitamin D receptor (VDR) plays a key role in calcium metabolism, and is closely related to urinary stone formation (urolithiasis). Previous studies have investigated the associations between VDR single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (polymorphisms at BsmI, ApaI, FokI, or TaqI cutting sites) and urolithiasis in different populations. However, the results remain inconsistent and controversial. Therefore, meta-analysis was performed to evaluate these associations. Twenty studies that investigated the associations between VDR SNPs and urolithiasis were retrieved. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated under the most appropriate genetic model. The TaqI polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of urolithiasis (tt + Tt vs. TT: OR = 1.253; 95 % CI = 1.033–1.520, p = 0.022, I 2 = 0), whereas the ApaI, BsmI, and FokI polymorphisms were not. Stratifying for ethnicity, a slightly increased risk was found among Asians as compared to Whites (OR 1.263, 1.232, respectively, p < 0.01). Deviation from Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) was the major source of heterogeneity. In summary, this updated meta-analysis suggests the TaqI polymorphism is associated with urolithiasis risk, whereas BsmI, ApaI, and FokI polymorphisms are not.
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Metadaten
Titel
Vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) polymorphisms and the urolithiasis risk: an updated meta-analysis based on 20 case–control studies
verfasst von
Wentao Liu
Minfeng Chen
Mengjun Li
Hong Ma
Shiyu Tong
Ye Lei
Lin Qi
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2014
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Urolithiasis / Ausgabe 1/2014
Print ISSN: 2194-7228
Elektronische ISSN: 2194-7236
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-013-0619-y

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