Coronavirus affects the ACE 2 receptors in lungs and blood vessels causing vasoconstriction, inflammatory response and cytokine storm. Vitamin D might help in immune modulation with release of antimicrobial peptides Cathelicidins and Defensins. This can reduce viral replication, help in destroying bacterial membranes and reducing cytokine storm.
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