Genetic vitamin D deficiency
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Vitamin D plays a vital role in maintaining musculoskeletal health. Recent studies have linked vitamin D insufficiency to various extraskeletal disorders such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. While sun exposure and dietary intake are primary determinants of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH D), its high heritability suggests genetic factors may also contribute.
Variations in two genes, GC and VDR, are associated with lower vitamin D levels. The GC gene produces the primary transporter of vitamin D in circulation, while the VDR gene produces the vitamin D receptor, enabling the body to respond effectively to vitamin D. Individuals carrying specific types of GC and VDR genes may need to ensure adequate sun exposure or dietary intake of vitamin D to prevent deficiency compared to others.
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Follow the link of the selected polymorphism to read a brief description of how the selected polymorphism affects Vitamin D and see a list of existing studies.
SNP polymorphisms related to the topic Vitamin D:
| rs731236 | Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism. Increases the risk of breast and lung cancer, melanoma, type 2 diabetes mellitus. |
| rs7041 | Vitamin D binding protein genotype and osteoporosis. Associated with decreased 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations. A study of smokers found that vitamin D levels were reduced by 25% with this breakdown and 2 times the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also associated with metabolic syndrome and lower levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in polycystic ovary syndrome. |
| rs2060793 | This SNP is part of CYP2R1, which encodes a key C-25 hydroxylase that converts vitamin D3 to the active ligand of the vitamin D receptor. |
| rs1155563 | Increases the likelihood of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Affects decreased vitamin D levels in children. |
| rs12785878 | Has been associated with serum vitamin D concentrations in several studies. The T risk allele is associated with greater reductions in insulin and HOMA-IR levels in response to a high-protein diet. |
| rs1544410 | BsmI polymorphism, is a SNP in the vitamin D receptor (VDR). Associated with decreased bone mineral density and increased risk of fractures. Increases predisposition to stunting. Increases the likelihood of obesity and osteoporosis. |
| rs1491710 | Association between vitamin D intake and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. |
| rs222016 | Associated with vitamin D, serum vitamin D concentration. |
| rs2282679 | Associated with lower vitamin D levels and therefore potential vitamin D deficiency. Increases vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women and the likelihood of gestational diabetes. |
| rs4588 | Associated with lower vitamin D levels and therefore potential vitamin D deficiency. Increases vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women and the likelihood of gestational diabetes. |
| rs10741657 | Associated with increased 25(OH)D levels in a study of vitamin D levels and multiple sclerosis risk.Also associated with predisposition to type 1 diabetes and vitamin D levels. Increases the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. |
| rs705117 | Associated with fasting serum vitamin D binding protein levels. |
| rs3829251 | Associated with 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. |
| rs11572311 | |
| rs2280273 | |
| rs11572223 | |
| rs61495246 | |
| rs7129781 | |
| rs75774690 | |
About The Author
Li Dali
Li Dali, a National Foundation for Outstanding Youth Fund recipient, is a researcher at the School of Life Sciences in East China Normal University. He earned his PhD in genetics from Hunan Normal University in 2007 and conducted collaborative research at Texas A&M University during his doctoral studies. Li Dali and his team have optimized and innovated gene editing technology, leading to the establishment of a world-class system for constructing gene editing disease models. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for various bodily... Beta-carotene, a vital nutrient, undergoes conversion into vitamin A within the body. This vitamin... Vitamin B6, belonging to the group of water-soluble B vitamins, manifests in three primary forms:...
