Lead Affects Vitamin D Metabolism in Rats

A negative association between blood lead and vitamin D concentrations has been reported, however, experimental data on the effect of lead (Pb) on vitamin D metabolism is scarce. We investigated the effects of Pb on serum vitamin D metabolites, vitamin D activating enzymes and vitamin D receptor (VD...

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Main Authors: Abdur Rahman, Ameena A. Al-Awadi, Khalid M. Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/264