The mechanism which calcitonin activates vitamin D

Calcitropic hormones, such as calcitonin and vitamin D, are one of the most common drugs used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Recently, three enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism (25-hydroxylase, 24-hydroxylase, 1alpha-hydroxylase) were cloned and enabled us to analyze the vitamin D metabolism...

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Published inClinical calcium Vol. 11; no. 9; p. 1182
Main Authors Hosogane, N, Shinki, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.09.2001
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Summary:Calcitropic hormones, such as calcitonin and vitamin D, are one of the most common drugs used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Recently, three enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism (25-hydroxylase, 24-hydroxylase, 1alpha-hydroxylase) were cloned and enabled us to analyze the vitamin D metabolism at a molecular level. We summarize the mechanism which CT activates vitamin D.
ISSN:0917-5857