Vitamin D is an important steroid hormone, which has a wide biological effect and is the protective factor against cardiovascular disease and other diseases. At present, the etiology and pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease (KD) remain unknown, but recent studies have shown that vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency is associated with KD. Vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency may affect KD via its influence on inflammatory response, adipokine, endothelial function, platelet function, and DNA methylation and increase the risk of coronary artery lesions. This article reviews the research advances in the association between vitamin D and KD and possible mechanisms of action.
维生素D是重要的类固醇激素，具有广泛的生物学效应，是心血管疾病及其他多种疾病的保护因素。目前川崎病（KD）的病因及发病机制尚不清楚，但近年来的研究发现，维生素D血清水平不足或缺乏与KD存在相关性。维生素D不足或缺乏可能通过影响炎性反应、脂肪细胞因子、内皮功能、血小板功能及DNA甲基化等途径影响KD，增加其冠脉损伤发生的风险。该综述就维生素D与KD的关系及其可能存在的多种作用机制的研究进展进行阐述。