Hypothalamic Vitamin D Improves Glucose Homeostasis and Reduces Weight [PDF]
, 2016 Despite clear associations between vitamin D deficiency and obesity and/or type 2 diabetes, a causal relationship is not established. Vitamin D receptors (VDRs) are found within multiple tissues, including the brain.
Arble, Deanna M. +9 more
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Action of cholecalciferol and alpha-tocopherol on Staphylococcus aureus efflux pumps [PDF]
, 2016 Alpha-tocopherol is one the most abundant and biologically active isoforms of vitamin E. This compound is a potent antioxidant and one of most studied isoforms of vitamin E.
Andrade, Jacqueline C. +13 more
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Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, EarlyView.Vitamins could regulate both MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 expression and activity through transcriptional and MAPK signaling pathway modulation. This study highlights the potential of vitamins as low‐toxicity therapeutic or adjunct agents for targeting MMP‐mediated cancer progression. Abstract Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP‐2 and MMP‐9) are key regulators of cancer
Yen Thi Nguyen +5 more
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Effects of cholecalciferol and omega-3 fatty acids on hepcidin levels in 5/6 nephrectomy rats [PDF]
Kosin Medical JournalBackground Anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In patients with CKD-related anemia, an inverse relationship between vitamin D and hepcidin levels has been observed.
Yu In Jeong +6 more
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The Effect of High Dose Cholecalciferol on Arterial Stiffness and Peripheral and Central Blood Pressure in Healthy Humans: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Low levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D are associated with increased arterial stiffness and hypertension. Supplementation with vitamin D precursors has been proposed as a treatment option for these conditions.
Iain Bressendorff +8 more
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Per oral substitution with 300000 IU vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) reduces bone turnover markers in HIV-infected patients [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis and bone fractures seem to be higher in HIV-infected Patients compared to the general populations. Moreover, bone turnover markers are increased in patients on antiretroviral therapy and vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in HIV ...
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Voclosporin‐induced gingival enlargement: A case report
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Drug‐influenced gingival enlargement (DIGE) is a recognized adverse effect of certain medications, particularly immunosuppressants like cyclosporin and tacrolimus. However, there have been no documented cases of DIGE associated with voclosporin, a newer calcineurin inhibitor used primarily to treat lupus nephritis.
Francesca Racca +2 more
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Ketogenic diet-induced weight loss is associated with an increase in vitamin d levels in obese adults [PDF]
, 2019 Vitamin D is an important micronutrient involved in several processes. Evidence has shown a strong association between hypovitaminosis D and cardio-metabolic diseases, including obesity.
Gigliotti, S +9 more
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Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a challenging complication associated with antiresorptive medications. Its exact pathophysiology remains unclear, but dental extractions and infections are known triggers, complicating prevention, and treatment.
Pedro Franco Ferreira +3 more
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Enhanced osteogenic differentiation in zoledronate-treated osteoporotic patients [PDF]
, 2017 Bisphosphonates are well known inhibitors of osteoclast activity and thus may be employed to influence osteoblast activity. The present study was designed to evaluate the in vivo effects of zoledronic acid (ZA) on the proliferation and osteoblastic ...
Carbonare, Luca Dalle +7 more
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