Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3890590 | Kidney International Supplements | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The effects of vitamin D receptor activation on cardiovascular diseases, especially hypertension and cardiac dysfunction, are areas of active investigation. This article reviews the current state of knowledge about vitamin D receptor activation with respect to blood pressure, heart, and vascular health, as well as to chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Potential biological mechanisms, the role of vitamin D-binding protein, and data from observational and randomized controlled trials on this topic are summarized.
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Authors
Sagar U. Nigwekar, Ravi Thadhani,