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- Title
Vitamin D and multiple sclerosis in Asians and Caucasians: environmental and genetic aspects.
- Authors
Niino, Masaaki; Miyazaki, Yusei; Fukazawa, Toshiyuki; Kikuchi, Seiji
- Abstract
Several genetic and environmental factors are thought to be associated with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis ( MS), the influence of which can differ between ethnicities. One of the most important risk factors for MS is low serum levels of vitamin D, and these levels also differ between ethnicities, probably mainly because of differences in skin pigmentation. Furthermore, genetic influences in vitamin D-related genes might also vary between ethnicities, reflecting different genetic backgrounds. The present review article discusses the association between vitamin D and MS, with a focus on Asians and Caucasians.
- Subjects
GENETICS of multiple sclerosis; VITAMIN D in human nutrition; CYTOKINES; ASIANS; CAUCASIAN race; ENVIRONMENTAL health; MULTIPLE sclerosis risk factors; DISEASES
- Publication
Clinical & Experimental Neuroimmunology, 2013, Vol 4, p59
- ISSN
1759-1961
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/cen3.12058