Vitamin D: Possible Therapeutic Roles in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Adelani, Isaacson and Rotimi, Oluwakemi A and Maduagwu, E. N. and Rotimi, S. O (2021) Vitamin D: Possible Therapeutic Roles in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Frontiers in Oncology.

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Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a unique type of liver cancer instigated by underlying liver diseases. Pre-clinical evidence suggests that HCC progression, like other cancers, could be aided by vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is a lipid-soluble hormone usually obtained through sunlight. Vitamin D elucidates its biological responses by binding the vitamin D receptor; thus, promoting skeletal mineralization, and maintain calcium homeostasis. Other reported Vitamin D functions include specific roles in proliferation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, inflammation, and cell differentiation. This review highlighted studies on vitamin D’s functional roles in HCC and discussed the specific therapeutic targets from various in vivo, in vitro and clinical studies over the years. Furthermore, it described recent advancements in vitamin D’s anticancer effects and its metabolizing enzymes’ roles in HCC development. In summary, the review elucidated specific vitamin D-associated target genes that play critical functions in the inhibition of tumorigenesis through inflammation, oxidative stress, invasion, and apoptosis in HCC progression.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences
Depositing User:	AKINWUMI
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2022 10:05
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2022 10:05
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/16117

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