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Current Drug Metabolism

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ISSN (Print): 1389-2002
ISSN (Online): 1875-5453

Review Article

Vitamin D Metabolism and Potential Effects of Vitamin D Receptor Modulation in Chronic Kidney Disease

Author(s): Antonio Bellasi*, Andrea Galassi, Michela Mangano, Luca Di Lullo and Mario Cozzolino

Volume 18, Issue 7, 2017

Page: [680 - 688] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/1389200218666170427112735

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Abstract

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is one determinant of secondary hyperparathyroidism in the course of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). However, numerous studies support the notion that vitamin D may exert pleiotropic effects aside of mineral metabolism control. Indeed, vitamin D receptor has been identified in a great variety of tissues and its activation contributes to the parathyroid, intestine, cardiovascular and immune system regulation.

Conclusion: We herein review vitamin D metabolism and effects with a specific emphasis on the potential impact of vitamin D receptor modulation aside from parathyroid hormone control.

Keywords: CKD-MBD, vitamin D, paracalcitol, Vitamin D receptor, vitamin D deficiency.

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