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Prof. Ahmed Mamdouh Awadallah Marzouk :: Publications: |
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| Title: | Effect of activated vitamin D on glucoparameters in HCV seropositive and seronegative patients on chronic hemodialysis |
| Authors: | MA Ibrahim, D Sany, Y El Shahawy, A Awdallah |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Keywords: | Not Available |
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| Local/International: | International |
| Paper Link: | Not Available |
| Full paper | Not Available |
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| 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 ... |
