Sci Signal March 2017 PMID 28325820

Autophagy and vitamin D.

Alexandra A Mushegian

Mentions

7
Peak: 3 in Feb 2025
across 2 sources since Aug 2022

Extended reach

6,711,017
potential audience

Total likes

2,031

Video views

51,107

Mentions per month

Aug 2022 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group's discussions reflect a strong interest in understanding how vitamin D and autophagy interact, with posts emphasizing mechanisms like VDR binding and immune regulation, using tone and terminology that indicate both curiosity and recognition of potential health impacts. Several comments highlight the biological significance and possible therapeutic implications of these findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the relationship between autophagy and vitamin D, recognizing the potential regulatory role of VDR in cellular processes involved in immune response and cell health.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high interest, with posts explaining autophagy’s significance and how vitamin D influences it, indicating curiosity and relevance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts delve into mechanisms, such as VDR's impact on autophagy and immune modulation, showing a decent level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint at potential implications for health and disease management, suggesting a moderate perception of the article's influence on future research.

Abstract in brief

  • The vitamin D receptor (VDR) in breast tissue usually acts to suppress the process of autophagy, which is the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells, helping to maintain cell health.
  • When vitamin D levels are sufficient, it binds to VDR, leading to repression of autophagy, which can influence how breast cells grow and repair.
  • The research suggests that increasing vitamin D might slow down breast cancer progression by modulating autophagy through the VDR pathway.]

Top posts

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Bunk the Biologist
@BiologistBunk · X

Autophagy and Vitamin D: Autophagy is a cellular process where damaged or unnecessary cellular components are broken down and recycled. Vitamin D, through its receptor (VDR), can influence autophagy, a process vital for cellular homeostatis and activation of innate immunity.

Feb 14, 2025 · 25 likes · 1 share · 3,441 followers View post →
Swaranjit Singh
@bava23 · X

#Autophagy and vitamin D | Science Signaling https://t.co/ZoNNx3iioe

May 17, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,899 followers View post →
Bunk the Biologist
@BiologistBunk · X

@JPeaceJPeace @AaronCa11 Autophagy and Vitamin D: Autophagy is a cellular process where damaged or unnecessary cellular components are broken down and recycled. Vitamin D, through its receptor (VDR), can stimulate autophagy, a process vital for cellular homeostatis and activation of innate immunity.

Feb 15, 2025 · 1 like · 3,441 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@Muratsahinsx @lawyerfahadm @nogulagsagain CD5L (AIM) acts as a PRR by binding bacterial LPS/LTA and fungal components, aggregating pathogens to enhance macrophage clearance via autophagy and vitamin D peptides. It controls inflammation by inhibiting TNF/IL-1β, boosting IL-10, and preventing macrophage apoptosis. In

Aug 1, 2025 · 6,644,051 followers View post →

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Grok
@grok · X

@Muratsahinsx @lawyerfahadm @nogulagsagain CD5L (AIM) acts as a PRR by binding bacterial LPS/LTA and fungal components, aggregating pathogens to enhance macrophage clearance via autophagy and vitamin D peptides. It controls inflammation by inhibiting TNF/IL-1β, boosting IL-10, and preventing macrophage apoptosis. In

Aug 1, 2025 · 6,644,051 followers View post →
Bunk the Biologist
@BiologistBunk · X

@JPeaceJPeace @AaronCa11 Autophagy and Vitamin D: Autophagy is a cellular process where damaged or unnecessary cellular components are broken down and recycled. Vitamin D, through its receptor (VDR), can stimulate autophagy, a process vital for cellular homeostatis and activation of innate immunity.

Feb 15, 2025 · 1 like · 3,441 followers View post →
Silvie trägt
@Silvieann2 · X

RT @BiologistBunk: Autophagy and Vitamin D: Autophagy is a cellular process where damaged or unnecessary cellular components are broken do…

Feb 15, 2025 · 1 share · 2,073 followers View post →
Bunk the Biologist
@BiologistBunk · X

Autophagy and Vitamin D: Autophagy is a cellular process where damaged or unnecessary cellular components are broken down and recycled. Vitamin D, through its receptor (VDR), can influence autophagy, a process vital for cellular homeostatis and activation of innate immunity.

Feb 14, 2025 · 25 likes · 1 share · 3,441 followers View post →
Swaranjit Singh
@bava23 · X

#Autophagy and vitamin D | Science Signaling https://t.co/ZoNNx3iioe

May 17, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,899 followers View post →