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Molecular Nature of the Vitamin D Receptor and its Role in Regulation of Gene Expression

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Jurutka, P.W., Whitfield, G.K., Hsieh, JC. et al. Molecular Nature of the Vitamin D Receptor and its Role in Regulation of Gene Expression. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2, 203–216 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010062929140

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