Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Department of Dermatology, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Jun 6;25(11):6272. doi: 10.3390/ijms25116272.
Vitamin D-binding protein (DBP), also known as Gc-globulin, is a protein that affects several physiological processes, including the transport and regulation of vitamin D metabolites. Genetic polymorphisms in the gene have a significant impact on vitamin D levels and may have implications for disease risk. polymorphisms are linked to differential immune responses, which could influence the onset of juvenile diseases. This narrative review examines the various roles of DBP, with a focus on bone health, immunological regulation, and lipid metabolism in children. Chronic disorders affected by polymorphisms include bone abnormalities, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, childhood asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis, acute liver failure, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic kidney disease. Future research should focus on identifying the processes that underpin the many roles that DBP plays and developing customized therapeutics to improve health outcomes in the juvenile population.
维生素 D 结合蛋白(DBP),也称为 Gc-球蛋白,是一种影响多种生理过程的蛋白质,包括维生素 D 代谢物的运输和调节。基因中的遗传多态性对维生素 D 水平有重大影响,可能与疾病风险有关。多态性与不同的免疫反应有关,这可能会影响少年疾病的发作。本叙述性综述探讨了 DBP 的各种作用,重点是儿童的骨骼健康、免疫调节和脂代谢。受多态性影响的慢性疾病包括骨骼异常、自身免疫性疾病、心血管问题、儿童哮喘、过敏、囊性纤维化、急性肝衰竭、乳糜泻、炎症性肠病和慢性肾病。未来的研究应集中于确定 DBP 发挥多种作用的基础过程,并开发定制的治疗方法,以改善少年人群的健康结果。