Mesh term Receptors, Calcitriol
Browse to parent terms:Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
Description
Proteins, usually found in the cytoplasm, that specifically bind calcitriol, migrate to the nucleus, and regulate transcription of specific segments of DNA with the participation of D receptor interacting proteins (called DRIP). Vitamin D is converted in the liver and kidney to calcitriol and ultimately acts through these receptors.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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