About The Medical Condition Vitamin D3 Receptors
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Vitamin D3 Receptors
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Vitamin D3 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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