Description: Calcitriol (1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3) is a metabolite of vitamin D and a vitamin D receptor (VDR) agonist (IC50=0.4 nM). Calcitriol increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and increases bone resorption with parathyroid hormone.
CAS Number: 32222-06-3
Formula: C27H44O3
Molecular Weight: 416,64
References: Gesmundo I, et al. Calcitriol Inhibits Viability and Proliferation in Human Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Cells. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2020 Oct 8;11:559586.