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Topic B4 Flashcards

Structure and metabolism of calciferol (vitamin D). Conversion of provitamin to calciferol

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structure of calciferol (vitamin D)

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Metabolism of calciferol (vitamin D)

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What is the most potent vitamin D metabolite?

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1,25-dihydroxycalciferol

Behave more like a hormone than as the cofactor of an enzyme

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Storage

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  • Liver (+ adipose tissue)
  • Form 25-OH-cholecalciferol + palmitic acid
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Excretion

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Bound to glucoronic acid → bile → feces

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