Vitamin D, the immune system, and its relationship with diseases
Abstract Background Vitamin D is classified as an immunomodulatory hormone that is synthesized because of skin exposure to sunlight. It is known to come into play during the regulation of hormone secretion, immune functions, cell proliferation, and differentiation. Its deficiency can cause many dise...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-022-00135-w |