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The role of vitamin D in multiple sclerosis.

Authors :
Kampman MT
Steffensen LH
Source :
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology [J Photochem Photobiol B] 2010 Nov 03; Vol. 101 (2), pp. 137-41. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Apr 21.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) risk is determined by environmental influences acting on the individual genetic background. Recent epidemiologic and experimental evidence supports a role of low environmental supplies of vitamin D in mediating an increased susceptibility to MS. We review available evidence suggesting that vitamin D status may influence MS risk and even modulate clinical disease activity. The level of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D providing these effects remains to be determined.<br /> (Copyright © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-2682
Volume :
101
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20471852
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2010.04.003