Vitamin-D Regulates Inflammatory MicroRNAs in Prostate Cells (2010)

Title:

Vitamin-D Regulates Inflammatory MicroRNAs in Prostate Cells

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Research Institution:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Location:

Illinois

Researcher:

Angeline Antonio

Project Description:

This study is investigating the role of vitamin D in regulating short RNA molecules (called microRNAs) to prevent inflammation, which may help prevent prostate cancer. The laboratory study is using human prostate cells and prostate tissue of patients who have consumed vitamin D as part of a clinical trial.