Title of article :
A comprehensive review on vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism in immune-related diseases with emphasis on dermatologic disorders
Author/Authors :
Goodarzi, Azadeh Department of Dermatology - Rasoul Akram Hospital - Iran University of Medical, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
There are many immune mediated disorders with the corroborated
role of vitamin D or Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms
in their pathogenesis, immunologic regulation, and disease
characteristics. Therefore, in this review, we searched PubMed
data base in regard to the role of VDR gene polymorphisms in
common autoimmune disorders, emphasizing on dermatologic
diseases.
Keywords :
autoimmune diseases , genetic polymorphism , vitamin D
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
