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(3R)-3-[(1R,3aR,4E,7aR)- 4-[(2Z)-2-[(3R,5R)-3,5- Dihydroxy-2-methylene-cyclohexylidene]ethylidene] -7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H -inden-1-yl]butanoic acid
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3D model (JSmol)
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C23H34O4 | |
Molar mass | 374.514 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Calcitroic acid (1α-hydroxy-23-carboxy-24,25,26,27-tetranorvitamin D3) is a major metabolite of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (calcitriol). Its formation is catalyzed by the enzyme CYP24A1, also called calcitriol 24-hydroxylase. It is thought to be the major route to inactivate vitamin D metabolites. Calcitroic acid is soluble in water and excreted in bile.
A recent review suggested that current knowledge of calcitroic acid is limited, and more studies are needed to identify its physiological role.