Vitamin D receptor gene variations and tuberculosis susceptibility: Insights from Indonesian populations
Ismail ISMAIL, Sukriyadi ADI, Muhammad BASRI, Simunati SIMUNATI, Nasrullah NASRULLAH

TL;DR
This study explores how vitamin D receptor gene variations and lifestyle factors influence tuberculosis risk in Indonesian populations.
Contribution
The study identifies specific VDR gene polymorphisms associated with tuberculosis susceptibility in three Indonesian ethnic groups.
Findings
The FokI CC genotype increases PTB risk, while the TT genotype is protective.
The ApaI TT genotype is strongly associated with PTB susceptibility.
Lower education and smoking are significant non-genetic risk factors for PTB.
Abstract
ABSTRACT Vitamin D receptor gene variations and tuberculosis susceptibility: Insights from Indonesian populations Introduction: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains a major global health challenge, with Indonesia bearing a substantial disease burden. Genetic predisposition, particularly vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms, has been implicated in PTB susceptibility. However, findings remain inconsistent across populations. This study examines the association of four VDR polymorphisms (FokI, ApaI, BsmI, and TaqI) with PTB susceptibility in three Indonesian ethnic groups, while also evaluating sociodemographic and lifestyle risk factors. Materials and Methods: A case-control study was conducted among 267 participants from Makassar, Bugis, and Toraja ethnic groups in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Participants were categorized into active PTB (n= 88), latent PTB, and healthy…
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TopicsVitamin D Research Studies
