The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
protein that binds vitamin D to regulate gene expression
The Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) is a protein found in various cells throughout the body that binds to vitamin D, allowing it to regulate the expression of specific genes. This receptor plays a crucial role in maintaining calcium and phosphate balance, which is essential for healthy bone formation, and it also influences immune system function and hair follicle cycling.
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