Description
General description
Calciol is a hydroxy seco-steroid that is (5Z,7E)-9,10-secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene in which the pro-S hydrogen at position 3 has been replaced by a hydroxy group. It is the inactive form of vitamin D3, being hydroxylated in the liver to calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3), which is then further hydroxylated in the kidney to give calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3), the active hormone. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a seco-cholestane, a hydroxy seco-steroid, a member of D3 vitamins, a secondary alcohol and a steroid hormone.
Also known as 5,6-trans-Cholecalciferol, this compound is the major photoisomer of the Vitamin D3 analog and acts as a biologically active form of cholecalciferol (vitamin D). Vitamin D3 induces cell differentiation and prevents the proliferation of cancer cells. Additionally, 5,6-trans-Cholecalciferol activates calcium-dependent signaling pathways crucial for bone metabolism and the immune system. It is a versatile molecule with hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it applicable in immunology, oncology, metabolomics, and biochemical research.
Application
5,6-trans-vitamin D3 has been used:to study the effects of different derivatives of vitamin D3 on bone resorption
to study the antiproliferative activity of photoisomers
Features and Benefits
Can be used in Metabolomics and Biochemical research
High-quality compound suitable for multiple research applications
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