Abstract
Several case-control studies performed in populations where the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is high have examined genetic susceptibility to TB. The Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene is a good candidate, because it influences immune response, and associations between TaqI and FokI polymorphisms in the VDR gene and pulmonary TB risk have been found. Furthermore, if a relationship between these polymorphisms and TB risk is confirmed this will be important evidence pointing to vitamin D as a potential preventive agent for TB. We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis, and found that results were inconclusive and studies were underpowered.
Translated title of the contribution | Meta-analysis of vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and pulmonary tuberculosis risk |
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Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 1174 - 1177 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease |
Volume | 9 (10) |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2005 |