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Vitamin D in "early" primary Sjögren's syndrome: does it play a role in influencing disease phenotypes?
Rheumatology international - 1 Aug 2014
Baldini Chiara, Delle Sedie Andrea, Luciano Nicoletta, Pepe Pasquale, Ferro Francesco, Talarico Rosaria, Tani Chiara, Mosca Marta
Abstract excerpt
Beyond its well-established role in the maintenance of mineral homeostasis, 25-OH-vitamin D deficiency seems to be involved in the development and severity of several autoimmune diseases. To date, contrasting data have been reported regarding the presence of hypovitaminosis D in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). To assess the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in pSS at an early stage of the disease and to evaluate...
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