Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in intestinal homeostasis. Vitamin D can impact the function of
virtually every cell in the gut by binding to its intracellular receptor (VDR) and subsequently …

There is converging and increasing evidence, but also uncertainty, for the role of abnormal
intestinal epithelial barrier function in the origin and development of a growing number of …

The nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing
protein (NLRP) inflammasome is a key inflammatory signaling pathway activated via a two …

Vitamin D plays an active role beyond mineral metabolism and skeletal health, including
regulation of the immune system. Vitamin D deficiency is widely prevalent, and …

Epidemiological studies have identified vitamin D (25 (OH) D) deficiency to be highly
prevalent among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and low serum levels …

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic and recurring inflammatory condition of the
gastrointestinal tract encompassing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Although the …

Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common medical conditions, with approximately one
billion people having low vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is associated with a pleiotropic effect …

Background: The role of the environment in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD) is undisputed, especially in light of numerous epidemiological data showing the …

During the disease course, most Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients present a condition of
malnutrition, undernutrition, or even overnutrition. These conditions are mainly due to …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with dysbiosis and intestinal barrier
dysfunction, as indicated by epithelial hyperpermeability and high levels of mucosal …