Abstract
In this study, we investigated the methylation status of genes regulating vitamin D bioavailability and activity in the placenta. No methylation of the VDR (vitamin D receptor) and CYP27B1 genes was found in any placental tissues. In contrast, the CYP24A1 gene is methylated in human placenta, purified cytotrophoblasts, and primary and cultured chorionic villus sampling tissue
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14838 - 14848 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 284 |
Issue number | 22 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |