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..is the body's first line of defense against, and non-specific way for responding to bacterial pathogens. Located in the nucleus of a variety of cells, the Vitamin D nuclear receptor (VDR) plays a crucial, often under-appreciated, | ..is the body's first line of defense against, and non-specific way for responding to bacterial pathogens. Located in the nucleus of a variety of cells, the Vitamin D nuclear receptor (VDR) plays a crucial, often under-appreciated, | ||
- | When functioning properly, the VDR transcribes between hundreds and thousands of genes including those for the proteins known as the antimicrobial peptides. | + | When functioning properly, the VDR transcribes between hundreds and thousands of genes including those for the proteins known as the antimicrobial peptides. |
- | Antimicrobial peptides are the body's natural antibiotics, | + | Antimicrobial peptides are the body's natural antibiotics, |
==== The body controls activity of the VDR through regulation of the Vitamin D Metabolites ==== | ==== The body controls activity of the VDR through regulation of the Vitamin D Metabolites ==== |