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  • Title: The biological activity of synthetic 25,26-dihydroxycholecalciferol and 24,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol in vitamin D-deficient rats.
    Author: Miravet L, Redel J, Carre M, Queillé ML, Bordier P.
    Journal: Calcif Tissue Res; 1976 Dec 02; 21(3):145-52. PubMed ID: 1000334.
    Abstract:
    The biological activity of synthetic 24,25 and 25,26 diOHD3 was studied in vitamin D-deficient rats. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of small doses of both metabolites (0.125-0.250 mug) upon intestinal calcium transport and bone calcium mobilization. Both metabolites were able to increase calcium absorption in rats maintained on a calcium-deficient diet, but failed to do it in rats on a normal calcium diet. Bilateral nephrectomy suppressed this effect. The "bone calcium mobilization" of both derivatives was measured in vitamin D and calcium- or phosphorus-deprived rats after one intravenous dose. When serum calcium was initially low, 24,25 and 25,26 diOHD3 increased serum calcium moderately, but the increment was only significant with 24,25 diOHD3. When serum calcium was normal before the injection, both metabolites decreased serum calcium significantly, and the decrease was greater with 24,25 diOHD3. Intraperitoneal administration of the metabolites for 5 consecutive days produced a significant increase of calcium in serum and bone ash.
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