General description

Has biological properties similar to 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D₂ (Cat. No. 679100). Converted to active Calcitriol (1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D₃; Cat. No. 679101) in vivo. Inhibits the formation of nephrocalcinosis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats fed on low zinc diets.

Has biological properties similar to 1a-Hydroxyvitamin D₂ (Cat. No. 679100). Converted to active calcitriol (1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃; Cat. No. 679101) in vivo. Inhibits the formation of nephrocalcinosis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats fed on low zinc diets.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

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Coburn, J.W., et al. 1996. Nephrol. Dial. Transplant.11 (Suppl. 3), 153.Minami, T., et al. 1993. Biol. Pharm. Bull.16, 468.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

1 mg in Alu drum

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Highly Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (I)