research Rickets with alopecia: An inborn error of vitaminD metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
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research Nongenomic effects of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 on cartilage formation deduced from comparisons between Cyp27b1 and Vdr knockout mice
1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.
research 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase Is Required for Optimal Epidermal Differentiation and Permeability Barrier Homeostasis
The enzyme 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase is essential for healthy skin and recovery after skin damage.
research Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets in Lebanese patients: the p.R391S and p.H397P variants have different phenotypes
Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
research The vitamin D receptor functions as a transcription regulator in the absence of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3
The vitamin D receptor can regulate genes and affect hair and hormone levels without its usual activator.
research Evidence for 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3-independent Transactivation by the Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor can work without its usual activating molecule.
research Rickets with alopecia-remission following a course of 1-?-hydroxy vitamin D3 therapy
Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.
research The 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3-independent actions of the vitamin D receptor in skin
The vitamin D receptor helps regulate skin and hair health independently of its usual vitamin D ligand.
research Vitamin D receptor: molecular signaling and actions of nutritional ligands in disease prevention
Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.
research Cloning of a Functional Vitamin D Receptor from the Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), an Ancient Vertebrate Lacking a Calcified Skeleton and Teeth
Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
research Vitamin D activates type A natriuretic peptide receptor gene transcription in inner medullary collecting duct cells
Vitamin D boosts a specific gene activity in kidney cells that could improve heart and kidney function.
research Vitamin D receptor-mediated control of Soggy, Wise, and Hairless gene expression in keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
research Alopecia with Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type 2 A: A Case Report
A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
research Nonfebrile Seizures in Pediatrics: Key Points to Remember
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
research The Molecular Biology of the Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor can affect gene activity even without its usual hormone in hair and skin.
research Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action
Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
research Vitamin D and the Parenteral Nutrition Patient
Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and preventing serious diseases.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor helps maintain hair and bone health even without binding vitamin D.
research Hairless Modulates Ligand-Dependent Activation of the Vitamin D Receptor-Retinoid X Receptor Heterodimer
Hairless protein can both repress and activate vitamin D receptor functions, affecting gene regulation.
research In vivo function of VDR in gene expression-VDR knock-out mice
Vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and mineral metabolism.
research 4 Vitamin D resistance
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
research Ligand‐Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
research Commonly associated disorders with complete scalp alopecia in early childhood: A review
Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
research Clinical and genetic findings in a Chinese family with VDR-associated hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
research Hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets (HVDRR) case series: phenotype, genotype, conventional treatment, and adjunctive cinacalcet therapy
Cinacalcet may help treat hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets safely.
research Experience of intravenous calcium treatment and long-term responses to treatment in a patient with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets resulting from a novel mutation
Intravenous calcium therapy is a safe and effective treatment for a rare type of rickets.
research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed
The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
research Vitamin D metabolism and function in the skin
Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
research Vitamin D and the skin: Physiology and pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
research Generation of Genetically Modified Rats Using CRISPR/Cas9 Genome-Editing System to Reveal Novel Vitamin D Actions
Genetically modified rats help reveal how vitamin D affects bone and skin health.