Yang Xue, Dong Xiang-Yu
Department of Pediatrics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China.
Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi. 2016 Dec;18(12):1319-1323. doi: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2016.12.024.
Vitamin D is an important steroid hormone, which has a wide biological effect and is the protective factor against cardiovascular disease and other diseases. At present, the etiology and pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease (KD) remain unknown, but recent studies have shown that vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency is associated with KD. Vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency may affect KD via its influence on inflammatory response, adipokine, endothelial function, platelet function, and DNA methylation and increase the risk of coronary artery lesions. This article reviews the research advances in the association between vitamin D and KD and possible mechanisms of action.
维生素D是一种重要的类固醇激素,具有广泛的生物学效应,是心血管疾病及其他疾病的保护因素。目前,川崎病(KD)的病因及发病机制尚不清楚,但近期研究表明,维生素D不足或缺乏与KD相关。维生素D不足或缺乏可能通过影响炎症反应、脂肪因子、内皮功能、血小板功能及DNA甲基化而影响KD,并增加冠状动脉病变的风险。本文综述维生素D与KD关联的研究进展及可能的作用机制。