This special issue article will focus on morphologic and functional roles of vitamin D in
muscle, from strength to contraction to development and ageing and will characterise the …

Skeletal muscle dysfunction is frequently associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), which is characterized by a permanent airflow limitation, with a worsening …

The liver plays a pivotal role in nutrient/energy metabolism and storage, anabolic hormone
regulation, ammonia detoxification, and cytokine production. Impaired liver function can …

The active form of Vitamin D (1, 25 (OH) 2D), has been suggested to have a regulatory role
in skeletal muscle function and metabolism, however, the effects and mechanisms of vitamin …

Background Corticosteroid treatment is considered the'gold standard'for Duchenne
muscular dystrophy (DMD); however, it is also known to induce osteoporosis and thus …

Beyond the established effects of muscle loading on bone, a complex network of hormones
and growth factors integrates these adjacent tissues. One such hormone, vitamin D, exerts …

Aim: to investigate the effects of Vitamin D calcitriol/1, 25 (OH) 2D3 on NETosis in systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with hypovitamin D. Methods: neutrophlis of five SLE …

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and function, affecting up to 70% of patients with
advanced liver disease. Liver cirrhosis is characterized by an altered glucose metabolism …

Incidence of vitamin D deficiency is increasing worldwide. The purpose of this study was to
determine if supplementation with vitamin D2 from Portobello mushroom powder would …

Excessive fat accumulation has been considered as a major contributing factor for muscle
mitochondrial dysfunction and its associated metabolic complications. The purpose of …