The Effects of Vitamin D on Immune System and Inflammatory Diseases
Immune cells, including dendritic cells, macrophages, and T and B cells, express the vitamin D receptor and 1α-hydroxylase. In vitro studies have shown that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, the active form of vitamin D, has an anti-inflammatory effect. Recent epidemiological evidence has indicated a signifi...
Main Authors: | Tomoka Ao, Junichi Kikuta, Masaru Ishii |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/11/1624 |
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