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What the researchers found
Vitamin D induces the production of antimicrobial peptides that enhance antiviral immunity.
Why it matters
Understanding the role of Vitamin D in immunity could lead to better prevention strategies for infections. This knowledge is especially relevant in the context of ongoing viral threats like COVID-19.
How the study worked
The study reviews existing evidence on the role of Vitamin D in immune responses, focusing on antimicrobial peptides.
What this study cannot tell us
The study is a review and does not present new experimental data; thus, it relies on existing literature.
Read the original research
Emerging Roles of Vitamin D-Induced Antimicrobial Peptides in Antiviral Innate Immunity.
Nutrients, 14(2)
Citation
White, John H. (2022). Emerging Roles of Vitamin D-Induced Antimicrobial Peptides in Antiviral Innate Immunity.. Nutrients, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14020284