The association of VDR gene polymorphisms with serum vitamin D levels and injury predisposition in elite athletes of Kazakhstan
A high prevalence of insufficient 25-(OH)D levels was observed. Vitamin D insufficiency was associated with ethnicity and age. G/G genotype of VDR TaqI polymorphism is associated with vitamin D insufficiency and increased risk of injuries in athletes of an Asian cohort. These findings may be useful for the development of personalized targeted approaches for diagnostics, nutrition, and injury prevention strategies.
Authors
- Ainur R. Akilzhanova (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6161-8355)
- Dauren Yerezhepov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4161-1348)
- Kenes R. Akilzhanov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3342-2424)
- Saule Rakhimova (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8245-2400)
- Aidana Gabdulkayum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1551-3637)
- Ulykbek Kairov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8511-8064)
- Ulan Kozhamkulov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9782-7631)
- Saya Amangeldikyzy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4628-5879)
- Sayipzhamal Khassanova
- Adil Yerezhepov
Institutions
- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KZ)
- Innovative University of Eurasia (KZ)
- National Center for Biotechnology (KZ)
- Toraighyrov University (KZ)
- Pavlodar State Pedagogical University (KZ)
- National Center of Space Research and Technology (KZ)
- Semey Medical University (KZ)
- National Research Center for Maternal and Child Health (KZ)
- Nazarbayev University (KZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Applied Physiology
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-025-05976-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47