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high level Vitamin D

National Cancer Institute, Naples · Phase 3 active Small molecule

High level Vitamin D works by regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body.

High level Vitamin D works by regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body. Used for Prevention of falls in older adults with vitamin D deficiency, Treatment of rickets and osteomalacia.

At a glance

Generic namehigh level Vitamin D
Also known asDibase
SponsorNational Cancer Institute, Naples
Drug classVitamin D analog
TargetVitamin D receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

High level Vitamin D achieves this by binding to the Vitamin D receptor, which influences the expression of genes involved in calcium and phosphate homeostasis. This ultimately leads to increased absorption of calcium and phosphate from the gut, and reduced excretion of these minerals in the urine.

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