This review focuses on the biologic importance of the vitamin D binding protein (DBP) with
emphasis on its regulation of total and free vitamin D metabolite levels in various clinical …

Vitamin D, either in its D 2 or D 3 form, is essential for normal human development during
intrauterine life, kidney function and bone health. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked …

Circulating levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) are the most commonly used marker
for the assessment of vitamin D nutritional status. The main reason why 25 (OH) D levels are …

The precursor of the active form of vitamin D, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D), is
recognized as the optimal indicator of vitamin D status. Vitamin D3 undergoes conversion …

Background Previous retrospective studies of paediatric ulcerative colitis have had limited
ability to describe disease progression and identify predictors of treatment response. In this …

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common, yet fatal genetic diseases in Caucasians.
The presence of a defective CF transmembrane conductance regulator and the massive …

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is synthesized in the skin with exposure to sunlight or
is ingested from dietary supplements or food. There has been a dramatic increase in …

Vitamin D's role extends beyond classical calcium and phosphate homeostasis to
encompass a pivotal influence on immune modulation and metabolic health. The …

Introduction Oxidative stress may play an important role in the pathophysiology of cystic
fibrosis (CF). This review aimed to quantify CF-related redox imbalances. Methods …

Objectives High-dose vitamin D 3 increases plasma total 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] in
critically ill, ventilated patients; however, to our knowledge, the effect on plasma levels of …