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Common VDR polymorphisms and idiopathic short stature in children from northern Greece.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:A Vitamin D Receptor gene (VDR) polymorphism, rs10735810 (Fok1), has been associated in the past with idiopathic short stature (ISS) in a linkage study. We have investigated the association of the same, as well as a different polymorphism in the same gene [rs731236 (Taq1)] with ISS, in an independent study in Greek children. METHODS:The VDR rs10735810 (Fok1) and rs731236 (Taq1) polymorphisms were genotyped in a group of ISS children (n= 47) and an age and sex-matched group of normal height children (n= 60) from northern Greece. Genotyping was accomplished through established PCR-RFLP methods. RESULTS:An association trend of rs10735810 with ISS was observed, with the TT (ff) genotype being apparently underrepresented among ISS children compared to controls (p= 0.076; OR= 0.165, 95% CI= 0.025-1.094). CONCLUSIONS:The above results, together with recent evidence related to the functionality of the rs10735810 polymorphism, cannot exclude an involvement of VDR in the pathogenesis of ISS. Hippokratia 2015, 19 (1): 25-29.

SUBMITTER: Emmanouilidou E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4574581 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Common VDR polymorphisms and idiopathic short stature in children from northern Greece.

Emmanouilidou E E   Galli-Tsinopoulou A A   Kyrgios I I   Gbandi E E   Goulas A A  

Hippokratia 20150101 1


<h4>Background</h4>A Vitamin D Receptor gene (VDR) polymorphism, rs10735810 (Fok1), has been associated in the past with idiopathic short stature (ISS) in a linkage study. We have investigated the association of the same, as well as a different polymorphism in the same gene [rs731236 (Taq1)] with ISS, in an independent study in Greek children.<h4>Methods</h4>The VDR rs10735810 (Fok1) and rs731236 (Taq1) polymorphisms were genotyped in a group of ISS children (n= 47) and an age and sex-matched gr  ...[more]

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