Vitamin D plays a key role in in calcium homeostasis and, thus, provides an important
support in bone growth by aiding in the mineralization of the collagen matrix. However …

Numerous observational studies have suggested that there is a correlation between the
level of serum vitamin D and MS risk and disease activity. To explore this hypothesis, a …

Vitamin D (VitD) is a prohormone most noted for the regulation of calcium and phosphate
levels in circulation, and thus of bone metabolism. Inflammatory and immune cells not only …

Importance It remains unclear whether vitamin D insufficiency, which is common in
individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), has an adverse effect on MS outcomes. Objectives …

Both 25-autoimmunity and (25 (OH) D: calcifediol) and its active form, 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin
D (1, 25 (OH) 2D: calcitriol), play critical roles in protecting humans from invasive pathogens …

It is widely known that vitamin D receptors have been found in neurons and glial cells, and
their highest expression is in the hippocampus, hypothalamus, thalamus and subcortical …

Biomarkers can be thought of as multifaceted indicators of healthy status or of pathological
disorders. The study of multiple sclerosis can benefit from the use of biomarkers because of …

Objective: To study the safety profile and characterize the immunologic effects of high-vs low-
dose cholecalciferol supplementation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: In …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) disease risk is associated with reduced sun-exposure. This study
assessed the relationship between measures of sun exposure (vitamin D [vitD], latitude) and …

Objectives: To review and evaluate the role of vitamin D in autoimmune diseases based on
current studies. Method: We searched PubMed using keywords such as 'vitamin …