Vitamins: Molecular Mechanisms and Biological Function

Dear Colleagues,

Vitamins are involved in fundamental functions of the human body such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, immune function, maintaining homeostasis, blood formation and clotting, nutrient absorption and protection from oxidative stress, just to name a few. Vitamins are necessary for maintaining health and for disease prevention and in several cases, they can contribute to treatment. Deficiencies of vitamins can cause malfunctions and diseases; thus, vitamin intake is of utmost importance.

This Special Issue aims to extend our knowledge of how vitamin molecules regulate the occurrence and progression of disease and affect hunman biological function, and the significance of vitamin supplementation in the treatment of disease. Methodological studies focusing on new models and research techniques used to study these aspects are also welcome.

Dr. Ioan Baldea
Guest Editor

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• vitamins
• (bio)molecular electronics
• immunity
• antioxidant
• essential micronutrient
• oxidative stress