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Association between polymorphisms in vitamin D receptor gene and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis

Authors: Jun Dai, Zheng-tao Lv, Jun-ming Huang, Peng Cheng, Huang Fang, An-min Chen

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 9/2018

Abstract

Purpose

This meta-analysis was performed to clarify whether the two single nucleotide polymorphisms (ApaI and BsmI) in vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene conferred susceptibility to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Methods

A comprehensive literature search in five online databases (PubMed, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang) was performed to identify studies that analyzed the association between VDR gene polymorphisms and risk of AIS. Observational studies met the predetermined inclusion criteria were selected for meta-analysis. The most appropriate genetic model was identified using a genetic model-free approach. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.

Results

Five eligible studies were included in this meta-analysis, which involved a total of 717 cases and 554 controls. A statistically significant association was observed between BsmI polymorphism and AIS (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.32, 2.62). In subgroup analysis by ethnicity, the association between BsmI polymorphism and AIS was significant in Asians (OR 2.06, 95% CI 1.56, 2.73) but not in Caucasians (OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.23, 2.19). However, the ApaI polymorphism was not associated with AIS. Moreover, no evidence of association between BMD and the two VDR gene polymorphisms was detected.

Conclusions

Meta-analysis of existing data suggested that BsmI was associated with increased risk of AIS in Asian populations. Nevertheless, further studies with rigorous design and more ethnic groups are encouraged to validate our findings.

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Title: Association between polymorphisms in vitamin D receptor gene and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis
Authors: Jun Dai
Zheng-tao Lv
Jun-ming Huang
Peng Cheng
Huang Fang
An-min Chen
Publication date: 01-09-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 9/2018
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5614-0

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Association between polymorphisms in vitamin D receptor gene and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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