Journal of Dermatological Science
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 167-171 , November 2002

Polymorphisms of vitamin D receptor gene in Japanese patients with psoriasis vulgaris

Received 17 April 2002 ,Revised 10 July 2002 ,Accepted 11 July 2002.

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Journal of Dermatological Science
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 167-171 , November 2002

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