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Vitamin D Receptor rs731236 Polymorphism Modulates Cancer Cachexia Susceptibility and Overall Survival: A Real-World Study on Context-Dependent Vitamin D Signalling.
International journal of molecular sciences - 27 Jun 2026
Tavares Valéria, Silva Ana Carolina Leão, Xavier Anna Flávia, de Melo Inês Guerra, Ferreira Tiago, Pires Mariana Moreira, Silva Cláudia, Dias Virgínia Rocha, Silva Maria Paula, Santos Joana M O, Medeiros Rui
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Cancer-associated cachexia (CAC) is a complex metabolic syndrome characterised by progressive skeletal muscle loss, systemic inflammation, reduced treatment tolerance, and poor survival. Marked interindividual variability in CAC susceptibility suggests that host genetic factors may contribute to its development. Vitamin D plays an important role in muscle metabolism and inflammatory control through activation of...
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