The T-13910C polymorphism in the lactase phlorizin hydrolase gene is associated with differences in serum calcium levels and calcium intake

W. Koek, J. van Meurs, B. van der Eerden, F. Rivadeneira, M. Zillikens, A. Hofman, B. Obermayer-Pietsch, P.T.A.M. Lips, H. Pols, A. Uitterlinden, J. van Leeuwen

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Abstract

The C-variant of a T-13910C polymorphism (rs4988235; NT-022135.15:g. 25316568G>A) upstream of the lactase phlorizin hydrolase (LPH) gene causes lactose intolerance. Association studies with differences in bone parameters and fracture risk have been inconclusive. The objective of this study was to examine the association of LPH rs4988235 with body height and bone parameters and calcium homeostasis in two elderly populations of Dutch Caucasians and assess interaction with vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms. Genotyping of LPH and VDR polymorphisms was performed in 6367 individuals from the Rotterdam Study and 844 from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA). Associations with age, height, weight, bone mineral density (BMD), skeletal morphometric parameters and serum vitamin D and calcium levels, and dietary calcium intake were assessed using ANOVA or analysis of covariance, and allele dose effect was assessed using linear regression analysis. Fracture risk was analyzed using Cox's proportional hazard regression analysis. Associations with body height (p=2.7 x 10
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1980-1987
JournalJournal of bone and mineral research
Volume25
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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