The active form of vitamin D, which is generated by chemical alterations in the liver and kidney. Calcitriol stimulates calcium absorption, bone formation and removal of calcium from bones.
The biologically active form of Vitamin D. Calcitriol"... enhances absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine and may cause increased reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. This serves to elevate the plasma concentrations of calcium and phosphorus and in a feedback loop with the parathyroid glands, prevents parathyroid hormone (PTH) from increasing osteoclastic action, which would lead to the release of calcium from the bones to the serum. Through these mechanisms, vitamin D sufficiency results in normal bone mineralization during development and growth in children and maintains bone strength in adults."
(1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) a hormone related to vitamin D that is synthesized in the liver and kidney and stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus
a form of vitamin D that keeps the amount of calciu
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, the form of vitamin D3 that is biologically active in intestinal transport of dietary calcium and calcium resorption from bone.
the active form of vitamin D which is available as a medication; used to improve calcium absorption
Another name for activated Vitamin D, also called Vitamin D3.
A drug made in the lab that is chemically similar to vitamin D.
Calcitriol (INN) (IPA: ) or 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (abbreviated 1,25-(OH)2D3) is the active form of vitamin D found in the body (vitamin D3). It is produced in the kidneys by conversion from 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (calcidiol) and regulates calcium levels by increasing the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. Calcitriol is also commonly used as a medication in the treatment of hypocalcaemia and osteoporosis.