The role of TNFAIP3 in antiapoptotic function [22] and the association of its' mutations with Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematous, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes [23] could explain the association of vitamin D sufficiency in the prevention of chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. The gene discussed is TNFAIP3; the disease is rheumatoid arthritis.