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[Intestinal calcium absorption and vitamin D].

Yoichi Miyamoto1, Toshimasa Shinki

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, School of Dentistry, Showa University.

Clinical Calcium
|March 19, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Vitamin D is essential for absorbing dietary calcium (Ca) in the intestines. Its active form regulates Ca uptake, transport, and release, supporting intestinal cell growth and differentiation.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Nutritional Science

Context:

  • Dietary calcium (Ca) absorption is a vital physiological process.
  • Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining calcium homeostasis.
  • Intestinal epithelial cells are the primary site for Ca absorption.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the specific roles of the active form of vitamin D in intestinal Ca absorption.
  • To detail the involvement of vitamin D in the cellular mechanisms of Ca transport.

Summary:

  • The active form of vitamin D is integral to three key stages of intestinal Ca absorption.
  • These stages include Ca incorporation via the brush border membrane, intracellular Ca translocation, and basolateral Ca excretion into circulation.
  • Vitamin D also influences the growth and differentiation of intestinal epithelial cells.

Impact:

  • Understanding vitamin D's function enhances knowledge of calcium metabolism.
  • This research provides insights into potential therapeutic targets for calcium absorption disorders.
  • Highlights the importance of vitamin D for maintaining bone health and overall physiological function.

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