2024
7954 Vitamin D Deficiency Underlies Defective Endometrial Decidualization In Vivo and In Vitro
Yi M, Wang T, Jukic A, DeMayo F. 7954 Vitamin D Deficiency Underlies Defective Endometrial Decidualization In Vivo and In Vitro. Journal Of The Endocrine Society 2024, 8: bvae163.1783. PMCID: PMC11454223, DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvae163.1783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVitamin D receptorVitamin D signalingVitamin DIngenuity Pathway AnalysisTreatment of 1,25(OH)<sub>2</sub>D<sub>3</sub> atDecidualization markersUterine stromal cell differentiationD signalingKnockdown of VDRUterine decidual reactionHuman endometrial stroma cellsExpression of decidualization markersVitamin D-deficient dietAbility of estrogenStromal cell differentiationD-deficient dietEndometrial stromal cellsIn vitro decidualizationEndometrial stroma cellsUpstream regulatorVitamin D receptor siRNATranscription factor vitamin D receptorResponse to exogenous hormonesB-estradiolDecidual reactionVitamin D and Toxic Metals in Pregnancy - a Biological Perspective
Fisher M, Weiler H, Kuiper J, Borghese M, Buckley J, Shutt R, Ashley-Martin J, Subramanian A, Arbuckle T, Potter B, Little J, Morisset A, Jukic A. Vitamin D and Toxic Metals in Pregnancy - a Biological Perspective. Current Epidemiology Reports 2024, 11: 153-163. PMID: 39156920, PMCID: PMC11329583, DOI: 10.1007/s40471-024-00348-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVitamin DPregnant womenHigher vitamin D statusToxic metalsPrevention of adverse outcomesTrials of vitamin D supplementationVitamin D statusVitamin D supplementationOverall nutritional statusNutritional interventionPotential biological mechanismsPregnant populationEpidemiological studiesBlood metalsNutritional statusD statusD supplementationNorth American studiesProspective studyAdverse outcomesAbsorption of metalsPregnancyIntestinal absorptionMetal exposureEndocrine disruptionVitamin D status and supplementation, calcium supplementation, and timing of natural menopause
Jukic A, Sandler D, Weinberg C, O'Brien K. Vitamin D status and supplementation, calcium supplementation, and timing of natural menopause. Maturitas 2024, 182: 107916. PMID: 38266360, PMCID: PMC11000149, DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107916.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCalcium supplement useTiming of natural menopauseVitamin D statusTime of menopauseNatural menopauseFollow-upVitamin DSupplement useD statusMenstrual periodAssociated with timing of menopauseHazard ratioMultivariate Cox proportional hazards modelAssociated with ovarian reserveVitamin D supplement useYears of follow-upVitamin D supplementationLoss to follow-upCox proportional hazards modelsFollow-up time pointsYear follow-upBody mass indexConfidence intervalsSister Study cohortEstimate hazard ratios
2017
Measurement of Vitamin D for Epidemiologic and Clinical Research: Shining Light on a Complex Decision
Jukic AMZ, Hoofnagle AN, Lutsey PL. Measurement of Vitamin D for Epidemiologic and Clinical Research: Shining Light on a Complex Decision. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2017, 187: 879-890. PMID: 29020155, PMCID: PMC5889008, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwx297.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D statusVitamin DD statusIndividual's vitamin D statusFat-soluble vitaminsCardiovascular diseaseEpidemiologic studiesHealth outcomesReproductive functionIdeal interventionClinical researchDietary supplementsAvailable supplementsBiomarkersImportant considerationNew research studiesLow levelsSupplementsDate synthesisStatusEpidemiologicCancerInfectionDiseaseDramatic increase
2015
Lower plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with irregular menstrual cycles in a cross-sectional study
Jukic AM, Steiner AZ, Baird DD. Lower plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with irregular menstrual cycles in a cross-sectional study. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology 2015, 13: 20. PMID: 25879830, PMCID: PMC4359493, DOI: 10.1186/s12958-015-0012-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIrregular cyclesUsual cycle lengthMenstrual cycle characteristicsUterine Fibroid StudyAge of menarcheCurrent smokingGynecologic historyHormonal contraceptionVitamin DMenstrual cyclePhysical activityBlood samplesCycle disturbancesHealth plansTelephone interviewsAlcohol usePlasma samplesWomenHuman dataCycle lengthAgeLow levelsCycle characteristicsMedicationsMethodsWomen