Vitamin D (VD) is a secosteroid hormone that is renowned for its crucial role in phospho-
calcium homeostasis upon binding to the nuclear vitamin D receptor (VDR). Over and …

Nanotechnology, now established as a transformative technology, has revolutionized
medicine by enabling highly targeted drug delivery. The use of organic nanocarriers in drug …

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene have been
associated with chronic liver disease. We investigated the role of VDR SNPs on VDR protein …

Background/Aim: Rapid onset of facial ptosis can impact physical appearance and
compromise the outcomes of facelift procedures. The level of vitamin D has a potential …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by a wide spectrum of clinical,
behavioral, and cognitive manifestations. It is, therefore, crucial to investigate possible …

Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common disease and has been
increasing in recent years. To date, no FDA-approved drug specifically targets NAFLD …

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of the reduced dietary calcium (Ca)
and phosphorus (P) level and supplementation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OHD 3) on …

In the last few decades, interest in vitamin D (VitD) has grown significantly since numerous
studies have suggested that besides its well-established roles in bone metabolism (1), it …

Background and objectives The kidney is a primary target for the accumulation of particulate
matter (PM2. 5). This study aimed to investigate PM2. 5-induced renal toxicity mechanisms …

Introduction and Aims Vitamin D has an immunomodulatory property influencing the activity
of NKT cells. We aimed to study the impact of osteopontin (OPN), a key driver of fibrosis, on …