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Role of Calcitriol and Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) Gene Polymorphisms in Alzheimer's Disease.
International journal of molecular sciences - 28 Apr 2024
Jeong Soon Pyo, Sharma Niti, An Seong Soo A
Abstract excerpt
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid beta (Aβ) buildup and neuronal degeneration. An association between low serum vitamin D levels and an increased risk of AD has been reported in several epidemiological studies. Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) is the active form of vitamin D, and is generated in the kidney and many other tissues/organs, including the brain. It is a steroid hormone...
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