Impact of vitamin D resistance genes on vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy among the South Indian population

• Published in: Journal of reproductive immunology Vol. 160; p. 104143
• Main Authors: Milan, K.L., Jayasuriya, R., Harithpriya, K., Anuradha, M., Ramkumar, K.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.12.2023
• Subjects: CYP24A1; Diabetes, Gestational - epidemiology; Diabetes, Gestational - genetics; Female; Gestational diabetes mellitus; Glucose; Humans; India - epidemiology; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Oxidative stress; Pregnancy; SMRT; SNAIL; Vitamin D; Vitamin D Deficiency - epidemiology; Vitamin D Deficiency - genetics; Vitamin D3 24-Hydroxylase - genetics; Vitamins; India; Gestational diabetes mellitus; Oxidative stress; SMRT; CYP24A1; Vitamin D; SNAIL; oxidative stress

Increasing evidence suggests that vitamin D (Vit-D) could be pivotal in maintaining normal glucose homeostasis. Low levels of Vit-D in early pregnancy are associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Though several reports have highlighted the prevalence of vit-D deficiency...