| Literature DB >> 28414049 |
Francesca Silvagno1, Gianpiero Pescarmona2.
Abstract
Transcriptional control and modulation of calcium fluxes underpin the differentiating properties of vitamin D (1,25(OH)2D3). In the latest years however few studies have pointed out the relevance of the mitochondrial effects of the hormone. It is now time to focus on the metabolic results of vitamin D receptor (VDR) action in mitochondria, which can explain the pleiotropic effects of 1,25(OH)2D3 and may elucidate few contrasting aspects of its activity. The perturbation of lipid metabolism described in VDR knockout mice and vitamin D deficient animals can be revisited based on the newly identified mechanism of action of 1,25(OH)2D3 in mitochondria. From the same point of view, the controversial role of 1,25(OH)2D3 in adipogenesis can be better interpreted.Entities:
Keywords: 1,25(OH)(2)D(3); Adipogenesis; Lipid metabolism; Mitochondrial metabolism; Vitamin D receptor; Vitamin D/VDR deficiency
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28414049 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2017.04.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Cell Endocrinol ISSN: 0303-7207 Impact factor: 4.102