Clinical Significance of Analysis of Vitamin D Status in Various Diseases.

ABSTRACT: Vitamin D plays a role not only in the proper functioning of the skeletal system and the calcium-phosphate equilibrium, but also in the immune system, the cardiovascular system and the growth and division of cells. Although numerous studies have reported on the analysis of vitamin D status in various groups of patients, the clinical significance of measurements of vitamin D forms and metabolites remains ambiguous. This article reviews the reports analyzing the status of vitamin D in various chronic states. Particular attention is given to factors affecting measurement of vitamin D forms and metabolites. Relevant papers published during recent years were identified by an extensive PubMed search using appropriate keywords. Measurement of vitamin D status proved to be a useful tool in diagnos

SUBMITTER: Kowalowka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7551674 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature