New Insights on the Role of Vitamin D in the Progression of Renal Damage

Several studies indicate a relationship between hypovitaminosis D, survival, vascular calcification and inflammation. In addition to its central role in the regulation of bone mineral metabolism, vitamin D also contributes to other systems, including the immune, cardiovascular and endocrine systems....

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Main Authors: Silvia Lucisano, Michele Buemi, Antonio Passantino, Carmela Aloisi, Valeria Cernaro, Domenico Santoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-12-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/355747