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Vitamin D is a group of structurally related, fat-soluble compounds responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, along with numerous other biological functions. [1] [2] In humans, the most important compounds within this group are vitamin D 3 (cholecalciferol) and vitamin D 2 (ergocalciferol). [2] [3]
Calcitriol is a hormone and the active form of vitamin D, normally made in the kidney. [8] [9] [10] It is also known as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.It binds to and activates the vitamin D receptor in the nucleus of the cell, which then increases the expression of many genes. [11]
Osteoporosis, osteomalacia and rickets are bone disorders linked to calcium metabolism disorders and effects of vitamin D. Renal osteodystrophy is a consequence of chronic kidney failure related to the calcium metabolism. A diet adequately rich in calcium may reduce calcium loss from bone with advancing (post-menopausal) age. [11]
25-Hydroxyvitamin D 1-alpha-hydroxylase (VD 1A hydroxylase) also known as calcidiol 1-monooxygenase [5] or cytochrome p450 27B1 (CYP27B1) or simply 1-alpha-hydroxylase is a cytochrome P450 enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CYP27B1 gene.
CYP24A1 also is able to catalyze another pathway which starts with 23-hydroxylation of 1,25-(OH) 2 D 3 and culminates in 1,25-(OH) 2 D 3-26,23-lactone. [ 6 ] The side chains of the ergocalciferol (vitamin D 2 ) derivatives, 25-OH-D 2 and 1,25-(OH) 2 D 2 , are also hydroxylated by CYP24A1.
But, according to Manetti, vitamin D "is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally present in very few foods." So, when the sun isn't on your side, you have to know which foods and supplements to reach for ...
CYP2R1 is cytochrome P450 2R1, an enzyme which is the principal vitamin D 25-hydroxylase. [5] [6] In humans it is encoded by the CYP2R1 gene located on chromosome 11p15.2. [7]It is expressed in the endoplasmic reticulum in liver, where it performs the first step in the activation of vitamin D by catalyzing the formation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. [8]
Some medications may interfere with vitamin D metabolism and absorption, including certain anti-seizure and antifungal drugs, glucocorticoids, cholestyramine and certain HIV/AIDS medications ...