| Literature DB >> 6977846 |
W E Stumpf, M Sar, S A Clark, H F DeLuca.
Abstract
Autoradiographic studies with 3H-labeled 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3] demonstrate, in certain neurons of rat forebrain, hindbrain, and spinal cord, a nuclear retention and concentration of radioactivity, which can be prevented by treatment with 1,25(OH)2D3, but not with 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. These results indicate the presence of brain receptors in addition to pituitary receptors for 1,25(OH)2D3 and suggest a central modulation of calcium homeostasis and other central effects for this hormone. The existence of a brain-pituitary axis for certain 1,25(OH)2D3-mediated endocrine-autonomic effects is postulated.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 6977846 DOI: 10.1126/science.6977846
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728