Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Vitamin D on Human Immune Cells in the Context of Bacterial Infection

Vitamin D induces a diverse range of biological effects, including important functions in bone health, calcium homeostasis and, more recently, on immune function. The role of vitamin D during infection is of particular interest given data from epidemiological studies suggesting that vitamin D defici...

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Main Authors: Edwin Hoe, Jordan Nathanielsz, Zheng Quan Toh, Leena Spry, Rachel Marimla, Anne Balloch, Kim Mulholland, Paul V. Licciardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/12/806