Abstract
Background: Vitamin D insufficiency has been associated with chronic inflammatory diseases. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Results: Vitamin D inhibits COX-2-mediated inflammatory response by modulating the Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway via direct up-regulation of thioesterase superfamily member 4. Conclusion: Vitamin D plays novel roles in anti-inflammation. Significance: Supplemental vitamin D could protect against chronic inflammatory diseases by targeting THEM4/Akt/NF-κB signaling.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 11681-11694 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 25 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology