Immunomodulatory Effect of Vitamin D and Its Potential Role in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus—A Narrative Review
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic autoimmune disease associated with degeneration of pancreatic β-cells that results in an inability to produce insulin and the need for exogenous insulin administration. It is a significant global health problem as the incidence of this disorder is incre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/1/53 |