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Association of vitamin D receptor gene fok1 polymorphism with bone health in Pakistani population

Journal of Biochemical and Clinical Genetics, 2020
Background: Osteoporosis is the bone disease characterized by demineralization of the bone. One of the most important genetic factors responsible for the osteoporosis is the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism.
Najam Farooq, Anwar Ullah, Abida Arshad, Navida Riaz, Jabar Zaman Khan, Sobia Tabassum, Muhammad Arshad Malik   +6 more
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Association of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the VDR Gene with Tuberculosis and Infection of Beijing Genotype Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023
Jinjie Yu,1,2,* Mengwen Liu,3,* Xiaokaiti Mijiti,4,* Haican Liu,2,* Quan Wang,4 Chunjie Yin,3 Aiketaguli Anwaierjiang,5 Miao Xu,4 Machao Li,2 Lele Deng,2,6 Hui Xiao,3 Xiuqin Zhao,2 Kanglin Wan,2 Guilian Li,2 Xiuqin Yuan1 1School of Public Health ...
Yu J, Liu M, Mijiti X, Liu H, Wang Q, Yin C, Anwaierjiang A, Xu M, Li M, Deng L, Xiao H, Zhao X, Wan K, Li G, Yuan X   +14 more
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A simple and sensitive method to detect vitamin D receptor expression in various disease models using stool samples

Genes and Diseases, 2021
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) executes the main biological functions of its ligand vitamin D. VDR/vitamin D plays critical roles in regulating host immunity, maintaining barrier functions, and shaping gut microbiome.
Yong-guo Zhang, Yinglin Xia, Jun Sun
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Correlation of vitamin D receptor and TIMP-1 expression in placenta accreta spectrum: an immunohistochemical study [PDF]

Romanian Medical Journal
Introduction. Placenta accreta is one of the high-risk pregnancy conditions and remains one of the major pregnancyrelated problems in Indonesia. Given the abnormal trophoblast invasion into the myometrium that characterizes this condition, VDR and TIMP-1
Yoga Paripurna, Hanom Husni Syam, Sonny Sasotya, Jusuf S. Effendi, Setyorini Irianti, Siti Salima   +5 more
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Vitamin D Receptor Activation Targets ROS-Mediated Crosstalk Between Autophagy and Apoptosis in Hepatocytes in Cholestasic MiceSummary

Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2023
Background & Aims: Observational epidemiologic studies have associated vitamin D deficiency with cholestasis. We reported previously that activation of the vitamin D/vitamin D receptor (VDR) axis in cholangiocytes mitigates cholestatic liver injury ...
Zhijian Zheng, Jing Xie, Liman Ma, Zhiqing Hao, Weiwei Zhang, Lihua Li   +5 more
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Characterization and Analysis of PHEX Variants in Patients With Hypophosphatemia in Argentina

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Confirming the underlying molecular etiology of hereditary hypophosphatemia (HH) to provide recurrence risk counseling is highly important. Our aims were to describe the detected variants and their distribution across Argentina and to contrast them with published data.
Silvia Ávila, Sara Fernández, Maximiliano Zeballos, María Georgina Poggio   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quercetin Directly Interacts with Vitamin D Receptor (VDR): Structural Implication of VDR Activation by Quercetin [PDF]

Biomolecules & Therapeutics, 2016
The vitamin D receptor (VDR) is a member of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily. The VDR binds to active vitamin D3 metabolites, which stimulates downstream transduction signaling involved in various physiological activities such as calcium homeostasis, bone mineralization, and cell differentiation.
Lee, Ki-Young, Choi, Hye-Seung, Choi, Ho-Sung, Chung, Ka Young, Lee, Bong-Jin, Maeng, Han-Joo, Seo, Min-Duk   +6 more
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Chemical engineering as an essential element of industrial biotechnology in Mexico: New aims in research and university education

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract On the centennial of higher education in Chemical Engineering in Mexico, it is pertinent to revisit the key stages that have contributed to its consolidation as a vital discipline for the nation's scientific and technological advancement. Although the initial mission of chemical engineering education was primarily oriented toward the training ...
Agustín López Munguía, Octavio T. Ramírez, Rafael Vazquez‐Duhalt, Eduardo Bárzana   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cultural Pathways to Sustainability: How Organizational Cultures Shape Firms' ESG Performance

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Understanding how organizational culture shapes firms' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance is essential for advancing effective sustainability management. Culture reflects shared values and norms that shape how firms enact ESG principles.
Marianna Delegach, Tal Katz‐Navon, Dana R. Vashdi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of VDR Expression and Blood Vitamin D 1.25 (OH)2 Level between Cervical Cancer Patients and Normal Women

Indonesian Journal of Cancer, 2020
Background: Vitamin D and its receptor (VDR) play a crucial role in the development of gynecological cancers. This study aims to evaluate the VDR expression and blood vitamin D 1.25 (OH)2 levels in cervical cancer patients and healthy women.
Brahmana Askandar, Teuku Mirza Iskandar, Very Great Ekaputra   +2 more
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