The vitamin D receptor is expressed in multiple cells of the body (other than osteoblasts),
including beta cells and cells involved in immune modulation (such as mononuclear cells …

Several studies have investigated the beneficial effects of vitamin D on survival of cancer
patients. Overall evidence has been accumulating with contrasting results. This paper aims …

Background: Although calcium and vitamin D (CaD) supplementation may affect chronic
disease in older women, evidence of long-term effects on health outcomes is limited …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most life‐threatening neoplasias in terms of incidence
and mortality worldwide. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of …

Polyphenols are chemopreventive through the induction of nuclear factor erythroid 2 related
factor 2 (Nrf2)-mediated proteins and anti-inflammatory pathways. These pathways …

Abstract Purpose of Review Clinical evidence suggesting the beneficial effects of vitamin D
on survival of patients with cancer has been accumulating. Recent articles were thoroughly …

In the body, millions of cells die and proliferate each day to maintain normal function and
cooperation of all tissues, organs, and systems. Thus, programmed cell death, or apoptosis …

Abstract Background Although vitamin D (VD) is chemoprotective and enhances 5-
fluorouracil (5-FU) cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer (CRC), little is known about its …

This narrative review aims to shed light on the role of gender differences, on the biological
and molecular functions in the main pathological mechanisms that recognize the role of …

Background: The epidemiological relationship between vitamin D levels and cancer has
been thoroughly investigated. Published data from large studies appear to corroborate a …