In:
Pharmacia, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 69, No. 3 ( 2022-08-10), p. 765-770
Abstract:
Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins and has recently been demonstrated to be much more important for the appropriate functioning of the human body and well-being than initially believed. Although vitamin D is mainly known for its link with bone fractures and bone diseases, recent studies revealed that vitamin D and its analogues have revealed many pharmacological actions covering the regulation of cell growth, inhibition of inflammation, and improvement of neuromuscular function and immune function. Moreover, vitamin D and its analogues are reported to have role in different types of cancers, skin diseases, diabetes mellitus and infections caused by different bacterial and viral pathogens including SARS-CoV-2. The goal of this study is to evaluate the scientific literature on therapeutic uses of vitamin D and its analogues against different diseases and health condition. Special attention has been given to COVID-19 infection, cancer, skin diseases, and diabetes. The molecular mechanisms involved are also explored.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2603-557X
,
0428-0296
DOI:
10.3897/pharmacia.69.e85057
DOI:
10.3897/pharmacia.69.e85057.figure1
DOI:
10.3897/pharmacia.69.e85057.figure2
DOI:
10.3897/pharmacia.69.e85057.figure3
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
3010005-7
SSG:
15,3
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