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  • Title: Serum calcium regulating hormones in the perinatal period.
    Author: Seino Y, Ishida M, Yamaoka K, Ishii T, Hiejima T, Ikehara C, Tanaka Y, Matsuda S, Shimotsuji T, Yabuuchi H, Morimoto S, Onishi T.
    Journal: Calcif Tissue Int; 1982 Mar; 34(2):131-5. PubMed ID: 6805918.
    Abstract:
    To clarify perinatal vitamin D metabolism, we measured 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [24,25(OH)2D], 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1,25(OH)2D], calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), parathyroid hormone (PTH), and human calcitonin (CT) in paired maternal, cord, and infant serum. Cord serum 25OHD was significantly lower than the maternal level, and cord serum 24,25(OH)2D was also significantly below the maternal concentrations. Maternal, cord, and infant serum 1,25(OH)2D, on the other hand, was significantly higher than the normal adult level. The serum PTH was low, but the CT concentration was high in the cord. Cord serum Ca and P levels were significantly higher than maternal. The reason for the elevated circulating 1,25(OH)2D level in the perinatal period is uncertain, and we speculate that the possible factors are gonadal steroids, placental lactogen, prolactin, and CT. In addition, serum 24,25(OH)2D and 1,25(OH)2D concentrations are under some control by the fetus.
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