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Femke Baeke¹, Conny Gysemans, Hannelie Korf

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impairs vitamin D activation, impacting bone health and immune function. This review explores the immune effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) and vitamin D deficiency in CKD patients.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Endocrinology
Immunology

Background:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves impaired kidney function and disrupted vitamin D metabolism.
Defective activation of vitamin D to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) [1,25(OH)(2)D(3)] is a hallmark of CKD, leading to renal osteodystrophy.
Emerging research highlights 1,25(OH)(2)D(3)'s roles beyond calcium and bone homeostasis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the significant effects of 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) on the immune system.
To examine the implications of vitamin D deficiency in CKD patients on immune function.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on vitamin D metabolism in CKD.
Analysis of studies investigating 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) and immune system interactions.
Examination of the link between vitamin D deficiency and immune dysregulation in CKD.

Main Results:

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in modulating immune responses.
Vitamin D deficiency, common in CKD, is associated with compromised immune function.
1,25(OH)(2)D(3) exerts pleiotropic effects on various immune cells and pathways.

Conclusions:

The impact of vitamin D on the immune system is a critical consideration in managing CKD.
Addressing vitamin D deficiency may offer therapeutic benefits for immune dysregulation in CKD patients.
Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the immunomodulatory functions of 1,25(OH)(2)D(3) in kidney disease.