Prostaglandin E1 increases in vivo and in vitro calcitriol biosynthesis in rabbits.
INTRODUCTION: Prostaglandins have an anabolic effect on bone. Possible mediation of this effect is via calcitriol. This study determines in vivo and in vitro effects of PGE(1) on calcitriol synthesis. METHODOLOGY: In vivo: rabbits received intravenous vehicle or prostaglandin E(1) (50 microg/day) fo...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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