Post hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial: effect of vitamin D supplementation on circulating levels of desmosine in COPD

Post hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial: effect of vitamin D supplementation on circulating levels of desmosine in COPD

Background Vitamin D supplementation lowers exacerbation frequency in severe vitamin D-deficient patients with COPD. Data regarding the effect of vitamin D on elastin degradation are lacking. Based on the vitamin's anti-inflammatory properties, we hypothesised that vitamin D supplementation red...

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Main Authors: Rob Janssen, Jef Serré, Ianthe Piscaer, Ruben Zaal, Henny van Daal, Carolien Mathyssen, Pieter Zanen, Jody M.W. van den Ouweland, Wim Janssens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2020-10-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/4/00128-2019.full

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