Adjudication of the Alleged Role of Vitamin D in the Antimicrobial Pathway
Joint Authors
Isabella, Christopher
Hicks, Jason
Higa, Gerald M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
Dynamic interactions between microorganism and host have evolved in such a way that while microbial pathogens are the cause of many human infections, a symbiotic relationship is also known to exist.
Another important anomaly is that exposure to pathogenic organisms does not necessarily result in development of clinical disease.
The latter conclusion infers that susceptibility to infectious disease can be modified by host-related factors.
Arguably the two most prominent factors are genetic variability and immunologic status of the exposed individual.
Because of the Human Genome and the HapMap projects, developments in genotyping technology have brought the possibility of identifying associations between specific genetic alterations and common diseases closer to reality.
In addition, a growing body of evidence suggests vitamin D has an important contributory role in the antimicrobial pathway.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Higa, Gerald M.& Hicks, Jason& Isabella, Christopher. 2012. Adjudication of the Alleged Role of Vitamin D in the Antimicrobial Pathway. Scientifica،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448003
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Higa, Gerald M.…[et al.]. Adjudication of the Alleged Role of Vitamin D in the Antimicrobial Pathway. Scientifica No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448003
American Medical Association (AMA)
Higa, Gerald M.& Hicks, Jason& Isabella, Christopher. Adjudication of the Alleged Role of Vitamin D in the Antimicrobial Pathway. Scientifica. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448003
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448003