Vitamin D: Effects on human reproduction, pregnancy, and fetal well-being
EL Heyden, SJ Wimalawansa - The journal of steroid biochemistry and …, 2018 - Elsevier
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 …
deficiencies during pregnancy threaten the woman and her fetus. Globally, vitamin D and …
Vitamin D alleviates lead induced renal and testicular injuries by immunomodulatory and antioxidant mechanisms in rats
This study measured the effects of vitamin D (VD) supplementation on the underlying
molecular pathways involved in renal and testicular damage induced by lead (Pb) toxicity …
molecular pathways involved in renal and testicular damage induced by lead (Pb) toxicity …
[HTML][HTML] Enhanced remedial effects for vitamin D3 and calcium co-supplementation against pre-existing lead nephrotoxicity in mice: the roles of renal calcium …
Abstract Background Lead (Pb) is a toxic heavy metal and nephropathy is common with
chronic exposure. Although vitamin D (VD) and calcium (Ca) showed promising protections …
chronic exposure. Although vitamin D (VD) and calcium (Ca) showed promising protections …
[HTML][HTML] Chemopreventive effects of vitamin D3 and its analogue, paricalcitol, in combination with 5-fluorouracil against colorectal cancer: The role of calcium …
Abstract Background Although vitamin D (VD) is chemoprotective and enhances 5-
fluorouracil (5-FU) cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer (CRC), little is known about its …
fluorouracil (5-FU) cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer (CRC), little is known about its …
Integration analysis of metabolome and transcriptome reveals the effect of exogenous supplementation with mixtures of vitamins ADE, zinc, and selenium on follicular …
Y Guo, W Zhao, N Li, S Dai, H Wu, Z Wu… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Vitamins and microelements play essential roles in mammalian ovarian physiology,
including follicle development, ovulation, and synthesis and secretion of hormones and …
including follicle development, ovulation, and synthesis and secretion of hormones and …
An update on hormonal regulation of early embryo-fallopian tube interactions: insights for improvements of assisted reproductive technology outcomes
SP Kodithuwakku, EHY Ng, WSB Yeung… - Reproductive and …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Human fallopian tubes (FTs) play important roles in the whole reproductive process. FTs are
the site for the final maturation of gametes, fertilization, transport of preimplantation embryos …
the site for the final maturation of gametes, fertilization, transport of preimplantation embryos …
The performances of serum activins and follistatin in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy: A prospective case-control study
B Refaat, AO Bahathiq - Clinica Chimica Acta, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy (EP) is challenging and 40–50% of patients
are initially misdiagnosed. Methods This prospective case-control study measured activin-A …
are initially misdiagnosed. Methods This prospective case-control study measured activin-A …
Vitamin D Receptor TaqI Polymorphism Is Associated With Reduced Follicle Number in Women Utilizing Assisted Reproductive Technologies
MW Reginatto, BM Pizarro, RA Antunes… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Purpose Calcitriol, or 1, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, is the active form of vitamin D. It binds
and activates vitamin D receptor (VDR). Infertility and defective folliculogenesis have been …
and activates vitamin D receptor (VDR). Infertility and defective folliculogenesis have been …
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels throughout pregnancy: A longitudinal study in healthy and preeclamptic pregnant women
Y Agudelo-Zapata, LM Maldonado-Acosta… - Endocrine …, 2018 - ec.bioscientifica.com
Background Worldwide there is a high prevalence of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD)
deficiency and has been associated with adverse outcomes during pregnancy. Objective …
deficiency and has been associated with adverse outcomes during pregnancy. Objective …
Effects of supraphysiological vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplement on normal adult rat ovarian functions
B Refaat, M El-Boshy - Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 2021 - Springer
This study measured the sequelae of cholecalciferol (VD 3) therapy on ovarian functions in
adult VD-replete rats (n= 48). The animals were distributed into the control and VD groups …
adult VD-replete rats (n= 48). The animals were distributed into the control and VD groups …