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UVB immunosuppression: vitamin D or not vitamin D? That is the question.
Type:Uv phototherapy Time:2014-11-26 15:27:04UVB immunosuppression: vitamin D or not vitamin D? That is the question.
Xu H1, Elmets CA.
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Abstract
UVB radiation stimulates the production of vitamin D and also has immunosuppressive effects. Vitamin D is also known to alter
immunological function. Thus, a relevant question is whether vitamin D is a mediator of the immunological effects of UVB. In
this issue, Schwarz et al. have addressed this issue and have concluded that although vitamin D has similar effects to UVB on
the immune system, UVB-induced immunosuppression can be achieved without the requirement for vitamin D action.