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Original Articles

Association of vitamin D receptor Fok1 (rs2228570), TaqI (rs731236) and ApaI (rs7975232) gene polymorphism with the risk of chronic kidney disease

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Pages 58-62 | Received 30 Apr 2014, Accepted 10 May 2014, Published online: 05 Jun 2014
 

Abstract

Relationship between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism and the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from the published reports are still conflicting. This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between VDR Fok1 (rs2228570), TaqI (rs731236) and ApaI (rs7975232) gene polymorphism and the risk of CKD using meta-analysis method. The association studies were identified from PubMed and Cochrane Library on 1 March 2014, and eligible investigations were included and synthesized using meta-analysis method. Five reports were recruited into this meta-analysis for the association of VDR Fok1, TaqI and ApaI gene polymorphism with CKD susceptibility. In this meta-analysis, VDR Fok1, TaqI and ApaI gene polymorphism were not associated with CKD susceptibility for overall populations and in Caucasians. However, the Fok1 f allele, ff genotype and FF genotype were associated with the risk of CKD in Asians. In conclusion, VDR Fok1, TaqI and ApaI gene polymorphism were not associated with CKD risk in overall populations and in Caucasians. But, the Fok1 gene polymorphism was associated with the risk of CKD in Asians. However, more studies should be conducted to confirm it.

Declaration of interest

The authors declare no competing interests.

This study was supported by the sub-item of 985 Project Foundation of Sun Yat-Sen (The Hundred Talents Program Foundation; no. 88000-3311300).

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