Synthesis of 1 alpha,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Analogues Featuring a S-2-symmetric CD-ring Core [PDF]
Three analogues of 1 alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-3 (calcitriol), featuring a transfused decalin C, D-core with local S-2-symmetry, and possessing identical side-chain and seco-B,A-ring structures, have been synthesized starting from readily available ...
De Clercq, Pierre, Minne, Garrett
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Vitamin D, a modulator of musculoskeletal health in chronic kidney disease [PDF]
The spectrum of activity of vitamin D goes beyond calcium and bone homeostasis, and growing evidence suggests that vitamin D contributes to maintain musculoskeletal health in healthy subjects as well as in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD ...
Jordi Bover +6 more
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Budesonide and Calcitriol Synergistically Inhibit Airway Remodeling in Asthmatic Mice
Background and Objective. While calcitriol can inhibit airway remodeling in asthmatic mice, the mechanism remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism of action of calcitriol on airway remodeling in asthma and its interaction ...
Jun Qian, Yaqin Xu, Zhiwei Yu
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Thyroxine-binding globulin: investigation of microheterogeneity [PDF]
Preparations of T4-binding globulin (TBG) from human serum was performed using only two affinity chromatography steps. Purity of the protein was demonstrated by a single band in overloaded disc and sodium dodecyl sulfate electrophoresis, equimolar ...
Gärtner, Roland +4 more
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Relationship between adipose tissue dysfunction, Vitamin D deficiency and the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [PDF]
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ( NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Its pathogenesis is complex and not yet fully understood.
BARCHETTA, ILARIA +7 more
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive tumors, with poor prognosis and high metastatic capacity. The aggressive behavior may involve inflammatory processes characterized by deregulation of molecules related to the ...
Isela Martínez-Reza +7 more
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Hypoxia-inducible transcription factors 1 and 2 (HIFs) are major mediators of cancer development and progression and validated targets for cancer therapy.
Ioanna-Maria Gkotinakou +5 more
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Alterations in the renal vasculature during fetal programming can cause disturbances in renal structure and function that persist into adulthood. Calcitriol can affect cellular differentiation and proliferation, and promote endothelial cell maintenance ...
Amanda L. Deluque +6 more
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1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 ameliorates seawater aspiration-induced acute lung injury via NF-κB and RhoA/Rho kinase pathways. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Inflammation and pulmonary edema are involved in the pathogenesis of seawater aspiration-induced acute lung injury (ALI). Although several studies have reported that 1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 (calcitriol) suppresses inflammation, it has not
Minlong Zhang +6 more
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Hypovitaminosis D in recent onset rheumatoid arthritis is predictive of reduced response to treatment and increased disease activity: a 12 month follow-up study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Vitamin D displays immunomodulatory activities and has been proposed as a potential player in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Barchetta, Ilaria +7 more
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