Recent Advances in Vitamin D and K in Cancer
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 2
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Interests: bone metabolism; vitamin D; biomedical science; cartilage arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; bone; osteoblasts; vitamin K; atherosclerosis; bone research; clinical chemistry; clinical trials; nutritional biochemistry; bone mineral density; osteoporosis; cardiovascular risk; hip fracture; bone mineralization; myocardial infarction; calcium; metabolic syndrome; lipids; lipoproteins; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; chronic inflammation; chronic intestinal disease; microbiota; short-chain fatty acids
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Interests: vitamin D and K; calcification; markers of cancer; inflammation; oxidative stress
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vitamins D and K are increasingly recognized as critical micronutrients that influence cancer biology through diverse molecular and clinical mechanisms. In addition to their established roles in calcium metabolism and bone health, recent studies suggest their involvement in regulating tumor initiation, progression, and response to therapy. Vitamin D, acting primarily via the vitamin D receptor (VDR), modulates gene networks responsible for cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and immune surveillance. Likewise, vitamin K and its dependent proteins are essential for maintaining redox balance, controlling inflammation, and regulating cell signaling, with accumulating evidence supporting their anticancer and chemosensitizing effects.
This Special Issue seeks to integrate recent advances in basic, translational, and clinical research on vitamins D and K in the context of cancer. Submissions are invited that clarify molecular mechanisms, receptor-mediated pathways, and multi-omics approaches, as well as clinical investigations evaluating vitamin status, supplementation strategies, and outcomes across various types of cancer. Reviews that address synergistic effects between vitamins D and K, their interactions with targeted or immune-based therapies, and their relevance to personalized medicine are also encouraged. The objective of this collection is to advance a comprehensive understanding of the potential of these vitamins to inform innovative strategies for cancer prevention and treatment.
Prof. Dr. Alexandra M. Crǎciun
Dr. Ciprian N. Silaghi
Dr. Andreea Crintea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- vitamin D
- vitamin K
- VDR signaling
- tumor microenvironment
- cancer prevention
- molecular pathways
- apoptosis and proliferation
- oxidative stress
- immunomodulation
- therapeutic resistance
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