Cholecalciferol

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 67-97-0 Cat. No. BCP34143
Name Cholecalciferol
Synonyms Vitamin D3; Colecalciferol;Calciol;
Formula C27H44O M. Wt 384.64
  • Biological Activity
Description Cholecalciferol(Vitamin D3) is one of the five forms of vitamin D. It is a secosteroid, a steroid molecule with one ring open. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from dietary sources. The active form of cholecalciferol, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol plays an important role in maintaining blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. The activated form of cholecalciferol binds to vitamin D receptors and modulates gene expression.
Pathways Others Pathway 
Targets Vitamin D Related 

Structure

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