Variants of Vitamin D Receptor Increase Predisposition for Lupus, Study Suggests
Certain vitamin D receptor (VDR) variants are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and contribute to the development of lupus nephritis, according to data from an eastern Indian cohort study. The findings may identify subjects who would benefit from vitamin D supplementation in order to alleviate renal morbidity. The study, “…