Rs1544410

rs1544410, also known as the BsmI polymorphism, is a SNP in the Vitamin D receptor (VDR). Multiple studies examining bone mineral density (BMD) in women have associated the A allele with increased risk of low BMD, , &. Additionally, A meta-analysis of 26 studies estimated a decreased risk of osteoporosis associated with the G;G genotype with an odds ratio of 0.61, 95% CI, 0.40-0.92.

rs1544410 increases susceptibility to Shorter stature for carriers of the A allele