THE VALUE OF VITAMIN D IN HUMAN PATHOLOGY

Abstract

This review article presents the current data on vitamin D metabolism, «classical» and «nonclassical» functions which are most widely studied in recent years. Vitamin D inhibits cell proliferation and stimulates cell differentiation, inhibits adaptive immunity and promotes innate immunity. In recent years, proven the impact of vitamin D on the development and functioning of the nervous system, including the process of myelination. These effects can largely determine the role of vitamin D in the prevention and for a number of widespread diseases of modern man, including infectious pathology, autoimmune diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders, which explains the necessity of studying the therapeutic potential of vitamin D in a variety of human pathology.

Keywords

• vitamin d
• vitamin d receptor
• «classical» and «nonclassical» functions of vitamin d