Vitamin D plays a key role in in calcium homeostasis and, thus, provides an important
support in bone growth by aiding in the mineralization of the collagen matrix. However …

Background The evidence from epidemiological studies concerning the relationship
between serum vitamin D concentrations and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is inconsistent. This …

Background Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition that shares genetic risk loci
with autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and celiac disease. A …

More than 33 years have passed since the first paper highlighting vitamin D deficiency as a
public health concern in Saudi Arabia was published in 1983. Despite “early” detection, it …

Background: Vitamin D is believed to have an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory
action, and its deficiency has been linked with several autoimmune disorders, including …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic multifactorial autoimmune disorder. The interactions
between diverse environmental and genetic factors lead to the onset of this complex …

Despite advancements synthesized by some recent meta-analyses, the relationship
between vitamin D and RA requires further evaluation. Further research is needed to confirm …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease leading to severe joint damage and
disability. Fibroblast‐like synoviocytes (FLSs) mostly contribute to the joint inflammation and …

Vitamin D is an immunomodulatory hormone with an established role in calcium and
phosphate metabolism and skeletal mineralization. Evidence showing its immunological …

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that increases
the risk of suboptimal vitamin D levels. Aim: To determine the effects of vitamin D and …