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Hypovitaminosis D
..., and bone pain. Treatment typically involves taking vitamin D supplements and increasing exposure to sunlight.

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Hypervitaminosis D
| name = Vitamin D toxicity ...(shown above) and [[ergocalciferol]] are the two major forms of [[Vitamin D]].

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Calcium metabolism
...including [[bone health]], [[nerve transmission]], [[muscle contraction]], and [[blood clotting]]. ...the [[gastrointestinal tract]], [[blood plasma]], [[extracellular fluid]], and [[intracellular fluid]].

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Vitamin D analogues
...treatment of various diseases, including [[psoriasis]], [[osteoporosis]], and certain types of [[cancer]]. ...g increased calcium absorption in the gut, increased bone mineral density, and decreased proliferation of skin cells.

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Vitamin D toxicity
...cium in the body and is crucial for bone health. However, too much vitamin D can lead to a range of health problems. ...xcessive exposure to sunlight, as the body regulates the amount of vitamin D produced from sunlight.

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Calcium regulation
...evels through the actions of [[parathyroid hormone]] (PTH), [[vitamin D]], and [[calcitonin]]. == Mechanisms of Calcium Regulation ==

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Calcitroic acid
...duction and excretion are important for maintaining the balance of vitamin D in the body. ...er. This is then converted into [[calcitriol]], the active form of vitamin D, in the kidneys. Finally, calcitriol is converted into calcitroic acid by t

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Vitamin D2
...and yeast. It is one of the two main forms of vitamin D, the other being [[Vitamin D3|cholecalciferol]], which is derived from animals. Vitamin D2 is produced by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol, a compound found i

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Vitamin D5
..., which also include [[Vitamin D1]], [[Vitamin D2]], [[Vitamin D3]], and [[Vitamin D4]]. ...ain with seven carbon atoms, distinguishing it from other forms of vitamin D.

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Fat soluble
...at-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's [[fat tissue]] and [[liver]], and can stay in the body for days, even months. === Vitamin A ===

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Hypocalciuria
...act]], with hormones such as [[parathyroid hormone]] (PTH), [[vitamin D]], and [[calcitonin]] playing key roles in this process. ...o not produce enough PTH, leading to decreased calcium levels in the blood and, consequently, the urine.

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22-Dihydroergocalciferol
...s. Its distinctive molecular structure distinguishes it from other vitamin D analogs. ...ntation of its molecular configuration, detailing the specific arrangement and connectivity of atoms within the molecule.

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CYP24A1
...ydroxyvitamin D3 (the active form of vitamin D), thus regulating [[vitamin D]] levels in the body. The ''CYP24A1'' gene is located on [[chromosome 20]] ...h is crucial for various bodily functions including [[calcium]] absorption and bone health.

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Alfacalcidol
...]. It is a vitamin D analog that is hydroxylated in the liver for systemic and in [[kidney]] tissues for local [[DHT]] conversion. ...sphate]] from the intestines and kidneys, and also promotes the release of calcium from bone into the bloodstream.

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Calcium deficiency
...m Deficiency''' is a condition where the body has insufficient levels of [[calcium]], a mineral essential for various bodily functions. It is also known as [[ ...ficiency, as these conditions are necessary for the body to absorb and use calcium effectively.

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25-Hydroxyvitamin D 1-alpha-hydroxylase
...xyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D), which is the biologically active form of vitamin D. ...but the enzyme is also found in other tissues, such as the skin, placenta, and immune cells.

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Hypocalcaemia
...to a deficiency in [[parathyroid hormone]] (PTH), a hormone that regulates calcium balance in the body. ...from the diet. Without enough vitamin D, the body cannot maintain adequate calcium levels.

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Rachitic
...ncy of [[Vitamin D]], [[calcium]], or [[phosphate]]. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones, primarily seen in children due to its impact on bon ...these nutrients to make strong, healthy bones. Without enough Vitamin D or calcium, the body can't maintain the necessary levels of these nutrients in the bon

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Hypercalcemia
...ancer]], certain medications, and excessive intake of calcium or [[vitamin D]]. ...lands produce too much parathyroid hormone, leading to increased levels of calcium in the blood.

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Lumisterol
...e synthesis of vitamin D, which is essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth, as well as supporting the immune system. === Structure and Properties ===

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