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Table 1 LH and FSH concentrations (mean ± SD) in self-reporting AAS users from cohort 2 (n = 45) in relation to VDR rs2228570 polymorphism

From: Vitamin D receptor rs2228570 polymorphism is associated with LH levels in men exposed to anabolic androgenic steroids

VDR Genotype

LH (IU/l)

FSH (IU/l)

rs2228570

 TT (n = 7)

0.60 (± 0.60)

0.35 (± 2.24)

 TC (n = 21)

1.68 (± 1.35)

1.40 (± 1.82)

 CC (n = 17)

2.20 (± 0.59)*

1.20 (± 1.34)

  1. CC-individuals had statistical significant higher LH-levels compared to individuals carrying the T-allele
  2. * p < 0.05
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BMC Research Notes

ISSN: 1756-0500

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