Although mitochondria are best known for being the eukaryotic cell powerhouses, these
organelles participate in various cellular functions besides ATP production, such as calcium …

The aim of this study is to determine and critically evaluate the plausible relationships of
vitamin D with extra-skeletal tissues in humans. Severe vitamin D deficiency results in rickets …

The role of vitamin D beyond its classical function in calcium homeostasis has been of
significant interest in recent years. There has been expanding research on the pleiotropic …

Background/objectives Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may influence adverse
outcomes in offspring. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis of observational …

Context: Vitamin D deficiency is common in pregnant women. Nevertheless, the association
between maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and the risk of having small for …

Purpose Vitamin D is widely used for bone growth and normal insulin secretion; however,
the association between vitamin D status and gestational diabetes risk is controversial. This …

Pregnancy places exceptional demands on vitamin D and calcium availability; thus, their
deficiencies during pregnancy threaten the woman and her fetus. Globally, vitamin D and …

Obesity is a well-recognized risk factor for pregnancy complications. Most studies to date are
in large cohorts, with results presented in a way that assumes all women living with obesity …

Objective We sought to characterize the relationship between serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D
(25-OH D) levels and implantation and clinical pregnancy rates in women who undergo a …

Objectives Because of the immune modulatory effects of vitamin D3 in preeclampsia, we
intend to have a systematic review and meta-analysis on association of both 25-hydroxy …