In addition to its role in calcium homeostasis and bone formation, a modulatory role of the
active form of vitamin D on cells of the immune system, particularly T lymphocytes, has been …

Preterm birth is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality including brain damage
and cerebral palsy. The development of brain injury in the preterm infant may be influenced …

Vitamin D is a well-known secosteroid and guardian of bone health and calcium
homeostasis. Studies on its role in immunomodulatory functions have expanded its field in …

Fetomaternal immune tolerance is required to prevent fetal rejection during pregnancy;
simultaneously, the maternal immune system must also protect the fetus from harmful …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine reproductive
disorders in women. Vitamin D deficiency is also quite common in this condition. The degree …

Background The association between vitamin D deficiency and early spontaneous
pregnancy loss (SPL) is unclear. Objectives To assess the association of serum 25 …

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of mild hyperglycemia on metabolism
during pregnancy, the maternal reproductive performance, and the characteristics of the …

Fetal exposure in adverse environmental factors during intrauterine life can lead to various
biological adjustments, affecting not only in utero development of the conceptus, but also its …

Clinically, we apply synthetic glucocorticoids to treat fetal and maternal diseases, such as
premature labor and autoimmune diseases. Although its clinical efficacy is positive, the fetus …

Background & aims Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is a worldwide epidemic. This
study aimed to identify whether vitamin D deficiency in early pregnancy is associated with …