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The Biological Activities of Vitamin D and Its Receptor in Relation to Calcium and Bone Homeostasis, Cancer, Immune and Cardiovascular Systems, Skin Biology, and Oral Health
Joint Authors
Feller, Liviu
Fourie, J.
Lemmer, J.
Motswaledi, M. H.
Ballyram, R.
Khammissa, Razia A. G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism, with the capacity to modulate innate and adaptive immune function, cardiovascular function, and proliferation and differentiation of both normal and malignant keratinocytes.
1,25(OH)2D, the biologically active form of vitamin D, exerts most of its functions through the almost universally distributed nuclear vitamin D receptor (VDR).
Upon stimulation by 1,25(OH)2D, VDR forms a heterodimer with the retinoid X receptor (RXR).
In turn, VDR/RXR binds to DNA sequences termed vitamin D response elements in target genes, regulating gene transcription.
In order to exert its biological effects, VDR signalling interacts with other intracellular signalling pathways.
In some cases 1,25(OH)2D exerts its biological effects without regulating either gene expression or protein synthesis.
Although the regulatory role of vitamin D in many biological processes is well documented, there is not enough evidence to support the therapeutic use of vitamin D supplementation in the prevention or treatment of infectious, immunoinflammatory, or hyperproliferative disorders.
In this review we highlight the effects of 1,25(OH)2D on bone and calcium homeostasis, on cancer, and refer to its effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khammissa, Razia A. G.& Fourie, J.& Motswaledi, M. H.& Ballyram, R.& Lemmer, J.& Feller, Liviu. 2018. The Biological Activities of Vitamin D and Its Receptor in Relation to Calcium and Bone Homeostasis, Cancer, Immune and Cardiovascular Systems, Skin Biology, and Oral Health. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khammissa, Razia A. G.…[et al.]. The Biological Activities of Vitamin D and Its Receptor in Relation to Calcium and Bone Homeostasis, Cancer, Immune and Cardiovascular Systems, Skin Biology, and Oral Health. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129647
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khammissa, Razia A. G.& Fourie, J.& Motswaledi, M. H.& Ballyram, R.& Lemmer, J.& Feller, Liviu. The Biological Activities of Vitamin D and Its Receptor in Relation to Calcium and Bone Homeostasis, Cancer, Immune and Cardiovascular Systems, Skin Biology, and Oral Health. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129647
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129647