The Vitamin D-Antimicrobial Peptide Axis in Host Defense Against Parasitic Infections, with a Focus on Protozoa

Engineered Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nuraly Sh. Akimbekov, Svetlana Sakhanova, Kuanysh T. Tastambek, Moldir Turaliyeva, Dinara K. Sherelkhan
DOI: 10.30919/es2049
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Abstract

Parasitic diseases, especially those caused by protozoa, continue to pose a significant global health challenge, further exacerbated by rising drug resistance and limited vaccine availability.Concurrently, vitamin D has been identified as a critical immunomodulator influencing both innate and adaptive immune responses, partly through the regulation of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) such

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Vitamin D Research Studies Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms

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Journal / source
Engineered Science
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN