The multiple sclerosis-associated regulatory variant rs10877013 affects expression of CYP27B1 and VDR under inflammatory or vitamin D stimuli

Conclusions:
The MS-associated variant rs10877013 is a genetic determinant that affects the functioning of the vitamin D system linking environmental and genetic factors.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis - July 5, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Karaky, M., Alcina, A., Fedetz, M., Barrionuevo, C., Potenciano, V., Delgado, C., Izquierdo, G., Matesanz, F. Tags: Original Research Papers Source Type: research