| Theme | New evolution of vitamin D | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Local vitamin D activation in parathyroid glands | |
| Publish Date | 2012/07 | |
| Author | Yasuo Imanishi | Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yuki Nagata | Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Masaaki Inaba | Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Active form vitamin D is a hormone involved with calcium and phosphate homeostasis. It is also involved with parathyroid hormone and fibroblast growth factor 23. The parathyroid glands express 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 1α-hydroxylase as well as do the kidneys. Local activation of vitamin D may play a physiological role in the parathyroid glands. | |