About The Medical Condition Vitamin D Receptors
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Vitamin D Receptors
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Vitamin D Receptors?
Proteins, usually found in the cytoplasm, that specifically bind calcitriol, migrate to the nucleus, and regulate transcription of specific segments of DNA. Vitamin D is converted in the liver and kidney to calcitriol and ultimately acts through these receptors.
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