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Vitamin D₃ in cancer prevention and therapy: molecular mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future perspectives

Aug 2026 · Molecular Biology Reports · Vol 53 · 0 citations · 102 references
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Current evidence supports vitamin D₃ as a safe, cost-effective, and promising adjuvant strategy in oncology; however, its routine clinical application requires validation through well-designed, large-scale randomized controlled trials to establish optimal dosing strategies, identify responsive patient populations, and confirm long-term efficacy and safety.

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