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<Articles JournalTitle="Immunology and Genetics Journal">
  <Article>
    <Journal>
      <PublisherName>Tehran University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>Immunology and Genetics Journal</JournalTitle>
      <Issn>2645-4831</Issn>
      <Volume>7</Volume>
      <Issue>3</Issue>
      <PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
        <Year>2024</Year>
        <Month>09</Month>
        <Day>22</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </Journal>
    <title locale="en_US">Vitamins and Immunity in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)</title>
    <FirstPage>137</FirstPage>
    <LastPage>149</LastPage>
    <AuthorList>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Tahereh</FirstName>
        <LastName>Soltantoye</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Marziyeh</FirstName>
        <LastName>Samiee</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Ghanbar</FirstName>
        <LastName>Mahmoodi</LastName>
        <affiliation locale="en_US">Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran</affiliation>
      </Author>
    </AuthorList>
    <History>
      <PubDate PubStatus="received">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>02</Month>
        <Day>16</Day>
      </PubDate>
      <PubDate PubStatus="accepted">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>02</Month>
        <Day>16</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </History>
    <abstract locale="en_US">Currently, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is one of the global challenges that remains inadequately addressed and is not being treated effectively. It is essential to acknowledge the role of supplements in strengthening the immune system to reduce the risk of infection. Food provides a well-established source of adequate macronutrients and micronutrients, all essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. Among the micronutrients, vitamins A, C, D, E, and B play crucial roles in the immune system's effective response to infections. This study explores the role of vitamins in the immune system and their impact on defense against COVID-19.</abstract>
    <web_url>https://igj.tums.ac.ir/index.php/igj/article/view/180</web_url>
    <pdf_url>https://igj.tums.ac.ir/index.php/igj/article/download/180/152</pdf_url>
  </Article>
</Articles>
