Vitamin D: Physiology, Pathology, and Clinical Uses

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Vitamin D is a vital fat-soluble nutrient for regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism. It includes forms like D2 (from plant sources) and D3 (synthesized in the skin and found in animal-based foods). Its primary role is aiding the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines, which are vital for bone health. Obtained from diet, … Read more

Calcitonin: Physiology, Pathology, and Clinical Uses

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Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid polypeptide hormone primarily involved in calcium and phosphate homeostasis. It is secreted by the parafollicular C cells of the thyroid gland in mammals and serves as a physiological antagonist to parathyroid hormone (PTH). While its role in human calcium metabolism is less dominant compared to PTH and vitamin D, calcitonin … Read more