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Vitamin D2, 1a-Hydroxy- (CAS 54573-75-0)

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Alternate Names:
Doxercalciferol
Application:
Vitamin D2, 1a-Hydroxy- is an analog of vitamin D2 and is a VDR activator
CAS Number:
54573-75-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
412.7
Molecular Formula:
C28H44O2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Vitamin D2, 1a-Hydroxy- is a vitamin D2 analog. The compound is metabolized to the natural active dihydroxylated metabolite of vitamin D2, 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D2.


Vitamin D2, 1a-Hydroxy- (CAS 54573-75-0) References

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  7. A randomized trial of cholecalciferol versus doxercalciferol for lowering parathyroid hormone in chronic kidney disease.  |  Moe, SM., et al. 2010. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 5: 299-306. PMID: 20056760
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  9. Calcitriol and doxercalciferol are equivalent in controlling bone turnover, suppressing parathyroid hormone, and increasing fibroblast growth factor-23 in secondary hyperparathyroidism.  |  Wesseling-Perry, K., et al. 2011. Kidney Int. 79: 112-9. PMID: 20861820
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Vitamin D2, 1a-Hydroxy-, 1 mg

sc-205886
1 mg
$60.00