Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways characterized by inflammation, tightened
muscles, and thickened airway walls leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest …

Background Numerous studies indicate an association between vitamin D status and
inflammatory biomarkers in patients with asthma, but findings are inconsistent. This review …

Previous work has shown an association between vitamin D3 deficiency and an increased
risk for acquiring various inflammatory diseases. Vitamin D3 can reduce morbidity and …

Associations between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and allergic diseases
were already reported by many publications. The aim of this meta-analysis was to clarify …

Background During the last decade, several studies have evaluated the potential
association between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism and susceptibility to …

Background Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, has been associated with atopy and lack
of asthma control. Our objective was to investigate associations between variants in genes …

Atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic asthma (AA), are characterized
by complex immune responses involving various T cells subsets and their cytokine profiles …

Asthma is an increasing public health concern with more than 8% of children and adults now
having this condition. 1, 2 Asthma exacerbations, or loss of symptom control that includes …

Background: The association between vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms and the risk
of asthma remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of VDR gene …

The epithelium is integral to the protection of many different biological systems and for the
maintenance of biochemical homeostasis. Emerging evidence suggests that particular …