Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D may play a crucial role in the prevention and management of type 1 diabetes by modulating immune responses and supporting pancreatic beta-cell function. Early-life high-dose vitamin D supplementation has shown potential in reducing the risk of developing the condition. Furthermore, its influence on gene transcription and immune regulation presents promising pathways for defining novel therapeutic strategies.

Vitamin D projects

8/12/2013
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9/30/2018
Dendritic cell (DC) manipulation by active vitamin D3: exploitation of molecular mechanisms for DC-based immunotherapies in type 1 diabetes

Promotors:

Chantal Mathieu

An-Sofie Vanherwegen

1/1/2011
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12/31/2014
Molecular mode of action of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3: from chromatin to protein.

Promotors:

Annemieke Verstuyf

Kathleen Marchal

Chantal Mathieu

12/1/2010
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9/30/2013
How does 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) act on immune cells during autoimmunity?

Promotors:

Chantal Mathieu

Annemieke Verstuyf

Tom Van Belle

10/1/2010
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9/30/2016
Harnessing the vitamin D system for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Promotors:

Chantal Mathieu

Gabriela Bomfim Ferreira

10/1/2010
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10/31/2013
Harnessing the vitamin D system for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Promotors:

Chantal Mathieu

Lut Overbergh

Conny Gysemans

1/1/2010
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12/31/2013
The vitamin D system in autoimmune diabetes: unraveling the basis for protection.

Promotors:

Chantal Mathieu

Conny Gysemans

Lut Overbergh

8/17/2009
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8/16/2011
Synthesis and evaluation of new lead vitamin D analogs for autoimmune disorders.

Promotors:

Lieve Verlinden

Roger Bouillon

Jan Ceuppens

Chantal Mathieu

Annemieke Verstuyf

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