Article
Effect of cholecalciferol supplementation on inflammation and cellular alloimmunity in hemodialysis patients: data from a randomized controlled pilot trial.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Li Lily, Lin Marvin, Krassilnikova Maria, Ostrow Katya, Bader Amanda, Radbill Brian, Uribarri Jaime, Tokita Joji, Leisman Staci, Lapsia Vijay, Albrecht Randy A, García-Sastre Adolfo, Branch Andrea D, Heeger Peter S, Mehrotra Anita
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Memory T-cells are mediators of transplant injury, and no therapy is known to prevent the development of cross-reactive memory alloimmunity. Activated vitamin D is immunomodulatory, and vitamin D deficiency, common in hemodialysis patients awaiting transplantation, is associated with...
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