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Skeletal and Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D: Current Evidence and Outstanding Questions

Endocrine reviews, 2018
The etiology of endemic rickets was discovered a century ago. Vitamin D is the precursor of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and other metabolites, including 1,25(OH)2D, the ligand for the vitamin D receptor (VDR).
R. Bouillon, C. Marcocci, G. Carmeliet, D. Bikle, John H. White, B. Dawson-Hughes, P. Lips, C. Munns, M. Lazaretti-Castro, A. Giustina, J. Bilezikian   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Enzymatic Asymmetric Synthesis of All Stereoisomers of Aliphatic, Vicinal Diols in Conventional and Non‐Conventional Media

Advanced Synthesis &Catalysis, EarlyView.
Abstract Chiral, vicinal diols are of high interest for academic research and industrial applications. For synthesizing chiral diols, enzymes are important catalysts due to their high selectivity and ability to work under tolerable temperature and no pressure.
Maria Nicolas, Jan‐Dirk Küsters‐Spöring, Chiara Aufderheide, Helen Traving, Carina Ronja Kipp, Victoria S. Pfennig, Carsten Bolm, Petra Siegert, Dörte Rother   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integration of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and vegetables (Amaranthus hybridus and Brassica rapa pekinensis) for improved production, water use efficiency and nutrient recycling

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Volume 2, Issue 6, Page 493-506, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Sustainable agriculture intensification is an urgent challenge in developing countries including Tanzania. One potential solution is to adopt farming systems that increase farm production by optimizing resource use efficiency, and integrated aquaculture system, which involves farming of fish and crops, is an example of such systems. This study
Deogratias Pius Mulokozi, Håkan Berg, Rashid Adam Tamatamah, Torbjörn Lundh, Paul Ochieng Onyango   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Postpartum Vitamin A and Beef Liver supplementation on Infant Acute Respiratory Infection and Diarrhea

International Journal of Nutrition Sciences
Background: In Indonesia, Acute respiratory infection (ARI) and diarrhea-related morbidity and mortality in children less than five years old still remain a significant public health concern. In this relation, energy, protein, zinc, and vitamins C, B, D,
Arvina Dian Wahyu Permatasari, Didik Gunawan Tamtomo, Budiyanti Wiboworini   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of vitamins in the diet of the elderly I. Fat-soluble vitamins

Acta Universitatis Sapientiae: Alimentaria, 2017
Following a discussion on the daily energy and protein requirements of elderly people, the authors will go on to talk about vitamin needs and the role of the four fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K).
Csapó J., Albert Cs., Prokisch J.
doaj   +1 more source

The Effects of Vitamin A Administration to Heifer and Pregnant Cow on the Changes of Hormonal and Body Weight

Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, 2014
The objective of this study was to investigate the interrelationship of weight and hormonal changes through the administration of vitamin A to first time pregnant heifers. A total of 28 Korean heifers was used for this study.
Sang-Rae Cho, Ui-Hyung Kim, Kuldeep Kumar, Seung-Hwan Lee, Myeung-Sik Lee, Hyeon-Shup Kim, Hyun-Jae Lee , Byoung-Chul Yang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Metabolism of Dietary and Microbial Vitamin B Family in the Regulation of Host Immunity

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2019
Vitamins are micronutrients that have physiological effects on various biological responses, including host immunity. Therefore, vitamin deficiency leads to increased risk of developing infectious, allergic, and inflammatory diseases.
K. Yoshii, Koji Hosomi, Kento Sawane, J. Kunisawa   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ammonia Dynamics in the Human Body: Insights in Biomedical Sensing Technologies

Advanced Sensor Research, EarlyView.
Ammonia (NH3) is a significant biomarker in diagnostics, affecting the respiratory system, stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. NH3 detection, using sensors, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis. This review examines recent advancements in NH3 sensing technologies and explores future research directions, including ...
Annelot Nijkoops, Manuela Ciocca, Martina Aurora Costa Angeli, Silvia Pogliaghi, Soufiane Krik, Enrico Avancini, Niko Münzenrieder, Paolo Lugli, Luisa Petti   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilising feed effectors and automated feeders for semi‐intensive pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) production

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Volume 2, Issue 6, Page 540-551, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Feed effectors have been suggested to improve the efficiency of plant‐based shrimp diets by increasing attractability and palatability. This research trial aimed to expand upon previous Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) research involving plant‐based diets, feed effectors and passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) in a laboratory setting ...
Samuel Walsh, Khanh Nguyen, Leila Strebel, Melanie Rhodes, D. Allen Davis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION COVERAGE AND PREVALENCE OF MALNUTRITION STATUS AMONG TODDLERS IN SIDOARJO, INDONESIA

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi
Background: A toddler's nutrition status is an essential indicator of public welfare, and the occurrence of malnutrition leads to severe problems that impact child growth development.
Abdullah Ghanynafi, Siti Shofiya Novita Sari, Erni Astutik, Ganjar Nailil Farihatin Hasanah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source