| publication name | Effect of activated vitamin D on glucoparameters in HCV seropositive and seronegative patients on chronic hemodialysis |
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| Authors | MA Ibrahim, D Sany, Y El Shahawy, A Awdallah |
| year | 2012 |
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| volume | Not Available |
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| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Introduction: Many studies support the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of both types of diabetes. Pancreatic tissues express the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and vitamin D-binding protein; some allelic variations in genes involved in vitamin D metabolism and VDR are associated with glucose intolerance, defective insulin secretion, and sensitivity. Epidemiological links have been established between type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Aim: To explore the possible therapeutic potential of ...