Seasonal Antimicrobial Activity of the Airway: Post-Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Trial

Seasonal Antimicrobial Activity of the Airway: Post-Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Trial

Background: It is widely unknown why respiratory infections follow a seasonal pattern. Variations in ultraviolet B (UVB) light during seasons affects cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D<sub>3</sub>. Serum vitamin D concentration influences the expression of airway surface liquid (ASL) antim...

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Main Authors: Luis G. Vargas Buonfiglio, Oriana G. Vanegas Calderon, Marlene Cano, Jacob E. Simmering, Philip M. Polgreen, Joseph Zabner, Alicia K. Gerke, Alejandro P. Comellas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
humans
vitamin D
respiratory tract infections
peptides
antibacterial agents
double-blind method
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9/2602

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