Viral infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the importance
of public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations in reducing their spread …

The pleiotropic role of vitamin D has been explored over the past decades and there is
compelling evidence for an epidemiological association between poor vitamin D status and …

Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency (VDD) are widely recognized as risk factors for
respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D influences expression of many genes with well …

Vitamin D (VD) plays an essential role in mineral homeostasis and bone remodeling. A
number of different VD-related genes (VDRG) are required for the metabolic activation of VD …

Although the impact of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection on human health has been well
documented, we still have no vaccine or effective treatment. This fact highlights the …

Background & aim Verify the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D and obesity in elderly patients
infected by new coronavirus. The patients developed severe symptoms and were admitted …

The ability of Vitamin D (VitD) to modulate antiviral responses through induction of
antimicrobial peptide is well established. However, the effect of VitD on host responses to …

Dengue disease caused by dengue virus (DENV) infection is the most common vector-borne
viral disease worldwide. Currently, no treatment is available to fight dengue symptoms. We …

Dengue is a mosquito-borne flaviviral serious febrile illness, most common in the tropical
and subtropical regions including Pakistan. Vitamin D is a strong immunomodulator affecting …

A dysregulated or exacerbated inflammatory response is thought to be the key driver of the
pathogenesis of severe disease caused by the mosquito-borne dengue virus (DENV) …