VITA-D: Cholecalciferol substitution in vitamin D deficient kidney transplant recipients: A randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the post-transplant outcome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vitamin D does not only regulate calcium homeostasis but also plays an important role as an immune modulator. It influences the immune system through the induction of immune shifts and regulatory cells resulting in immunologic tolera...

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Main Authors: Thiem Ursula, Heinze Georg, Segel Rudolf, Perkmann Thomas, Kainberger Franz, Mühlbacher Ferdinand, Hörl Walter, Borchhardt Kyra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/10/1/36