title: [Dietary calcium and VDR gene polymorphism's interaction].
abstract: The fundamental role of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms have been reviewed. The VDR gene polymorphisms are associated with the intestinal calcium absorption , rate of bone gain and loss. The observed variability in younger and elderly people in the response of bone mass to calcium intake and supplementation may be explained partly by the interaction between environmental and genetic factors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hisada
authors.forename: Kyoko
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nishizawa
authors.forename: Akifumi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tokita