scholarly journals Changes in serum levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, calcium and phosphorus with age and vitamin D status in chickens

1984 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh H. Sedrani

1. The effects of vitamin D3(D3) on serum levels of 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3(1, 25(OH)2D3), ionic calcium, total Ca and phosphorus in chicks were studied from the time of hatching until sexual maturity.2. Chicks fed on a diet low in D3showed a serum level of 1, 25(OH)2D3higher than that in chicks on a normal-D3diet, for both sexes and at any given age.3. A dramatic increase in the serum level of 1, 25(OH)2D3occurred in female birds approaching sexual maturity and in laying hens raised on the low-D3diet the level was five times that of their counterparts raised on a normal-D3diet.4. Theserum 1, 25(OH)2D3levelin adultmalesin thelow-D3groups wasseven timesthatofthoseon thenormal-D3diet.5. The serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3remained relatively unchanged at weeks 2 and 15 in birds on a low D3intake as well as in those fed on a normal-D3diet. Nevertheless, the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3were different between the two groups.6. No significant change was observed in the level of ionized serum Ca in relation to dietary regimen, but there was an increase in total Ca concentration in females with the onset of reproduction.7. The serum P level decreased gradually with age, reaching a minimum value 3 and 8 weeks before laying commenced in the groups on low- and normal-D3diets respectively. An increase was observed when the hens began laying.8. Chicks adapted to a low-D3diet by elevation of their plasma level of 1, 25(OH)2D3. The mechanism by which this is achieved is not known, but the results suggest that parathyroid hormone, Ca and P are unlikely to play roles in the adaptive increase in the level of 1, 25(OH)2D3in the blood of chicks given a minimal amount of D3. The possibility that the rate of degradation of 1, 25(OH)2D3is greatly reduced under these conditions cannot be excluded and this could account for the level of this metabolite in those birds.

1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Harju ◽  
R. Punnonen ◽  
R. Tuimala ◽  
J. Salmi ◽  
I. Paronen

The effects on general and bone metabolism of femoral neck fracture patients of 0.25 μg α-calcoid given orally twice daily ( n=9) and 25 μg calcitonin given subcutaneously 30 times ( n=10) in 10 weeks were studied against a control ( n=ll). Bone histology and histomorphometry showed non-age related osteoporosis in 30% and osteomalacia in 22% of the patients studied. Impaired serum vitamin D status was found in 47 – 88% of patients, secondary hyperparathyroidism and increased serum parathyroid hormone in 59% and decreased serum calcitonin levels in 69%. On histology, normal findings and non-age related osteoporosis on histology were associated with low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3,1,25- and 24,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3. Very high serum levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 occurred in fracture patients with osteomalacia. Calcitonin improved calcium balance, reduced osteoporosis and increased the serum 1,25- and 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 levels but had no effect on osteomalacia. Vitamin D reduced osteomalacia, slightly increased the serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 concentration and decreased serum levels of parathyroid hormone. Both treatments gave a similar slight decrease in serum calcitonin concentrations. A mechanism of action for the treatments is suggested.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
V.N. Peregoedova ◽  
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I.K. Bogomolova ◽  

Aim of study. To study the total level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19). Material and мethods. A total of 82 children aged 0-17 diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection were enrolled. Depending on the severity of clinical symptoms, all children were divided into three groups according to the COVID-19 severity: asymptomatic, mild and moderate. The serum level of vitamin D in all patients was tested via the immunochemical method. Results. It was found that children with SARS-CoV-2 infection had lower serum level of vitamin D (29.92 [22.22; 28.07] ng/ml) as compared with the control group (36.43 [32.05; 44.08] ng/ml; p<0.001). A total of 90% of the children with SARS-CoV-2 infection were diagnosed with insufficiency or deficiency of vitamin D (<30 ng/ml). Only 10 % of the patients had normal levels of vitamin D. The insufficiency of vitamin D was found more often amongst children aged 0-11 and deficiency of total 25-hydroxyvitamin D was more common for children aged 12-17. The difference in serum levels of vitamin D depending on the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection was not found. Male children with SARS-CoV-2 infection showed lower levels of vitamin D (p=0.013). Conclusion. A total of 90 % of the children with SARS-CoV-2 infection had insufficiency or deficiency of vitamin D regardless of the severity of clinical symptoms.


Author(s):  
Dina Keumala Sari ◽  
Nurfida Khairina Arrasyid ◽  
Y. S. Harahap

Previous studies have not been able to show with certainty the effect of vitamin D supplementation in tuberculosis patients. The objective of this study is to determine whether vitamin D supplementation to patients with tuberculosis could influence 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and calcium serum levels. The results, after 28 days, the vitamin D supplementation showed significant increase of 25(OH)D serum level at the end point (p=0.001), but not for the calcium serum level (p=0.3). The Conclusions is supplementation with 1,000 IU vitamin D per day increased the 25(OH)D serum level but there was no association with the calcium serum level.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 426-32
Author(s):  
Theresia Ilyan ◽  
Dwi Retnoningrum ◽  
Meita Hendrianingtyas ◽  
Dian Widyaningrum ◽  
Banundari Rachmawati

BACKGROUND: Serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) expression differ between breast cancer stages. Since, previous studies showed mixed results, in this study, we aimed to analyze vitamin D levels related to breast cancer stages and serum levels of COX2 and PGE2 in Indonesia.METHODS: This was a cross sectional study involving 75 breast cancer patients. Subjects were divided into 3 groups, namely operable early stage (K1), locally advanced stage (K2), and advanced stage (K3). Venous blood samples were taken from each subject, then were analyzed for the 25(OH)D, COX2, and PGE2 serum levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.RESULTS: There were significant differences in 25(OH)D among groups (p=0.012); between K1 and K2 (p=0.009) and between K1 and K3 (p=0.023). However, there was no significant difference in serum COX2 level (p=0.328). There were significant differences of PGE2 among groups (p=0.002); between K1 and K2 (p=0.036) and between K1 and K3 (p=0.001). Correlation test showed that there were differences between 25(OH)D serum levels and PGE2 serum level (r=0.306, p=0.008) and also between 25(OH)D serum level and breast cancer stage (r=-0.229; p=0.048).CONCLUSION: There were differences in serum Vitamin D and PGE2 levels at various stages of breast cancer. Serum 25(OH)D levels had weak correlation with breast cancer stage and PGE2 serum level. Serum vitamin D level in advanced breast cancer were lower than early stage breast cancer and indicate a poor prognosis.KEYWORDS: breast cancer, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, cyclooxygenase 2, prostaglandin E2


2001 ◽  
Vol 281 (2) ◽  
pp. E315-E325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Theodoropoulos ◽  
Christian Demers ◽  
Ali Mirshahi ◽  
Marielle Gascon-Barré

The vitamin D3-25-hydroxylase CYP27A is located predominantly in liver, but its expression is also detected in extrahepatic tissues. Our aim was to evaluate the regulation of CYP27A by vitamin D3 (D3) or its metabolites in rat duodena. Vitamin D-depleted rats were repleted with D3, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), or 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3[1,25(OH)2D3] or acutely injected 1,25(OH)2D3 to investigate the mechanisms of action of the hormone. All D3 compounds led to a progressive decrease in CYP27A mRNA, with levels after D3 representing 20% of that observed in D depletion. 25OHD decreased CYP27A mRNA by 55%, whereas 1,25(OH)2D3 led to a 40% decrease, which was accompanied by a 31% decrease in CYP27A protein levels and an 89% decrease in enzyme activity. Peak circulating 1,25(OH)2D3 concentrations were, however, the highest in D3-repleted, followed by 25OHD- and 1,25(OH)2D3-repleted animals. 1,25(OH)2D3 resulted in a decrease in both CYP27A mRNA half-life and transcription rate. Our data illustrate that the intestine expresses the D3-25-hydroxylase and that the gene is highly regulated in vivo through a direct action of 1,25(OH)2D3 or through the local production of D3 metabolites.


Author(s):  
Joana de Brito Chagas ◽  
Carolina Cordinhã ◽  
Carmen do Carmo ◽  
Cristina Alves ◽  
Karen E. Heath ◽  
...  

AbstractVitamin D-dependent type 1A rickets (VDDR-1A) is a rare autosomal recessive disease due to the inability to convert 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] to the active form 1.25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1.25(OH)2D] by the enzyme 25(OH)D-1α-hydroxylase leading to low or low-normal serum levels of [1.25(OH)2D].We report two sisters with rickets in whom the diagnosis of VDDR-1A was a challenge. They had normal 1.25(OH)2D levels, which are unusual with this condition but may be explained by the identified genotype. Both have compound heterozygous for two, most likely, hypomorphic CYP27B1 alleles: the novel p.(Arg117Gly) variant, and p.(Ala129Thr), which are present in 0.43% of the African population.This report illustrates the variability of clinical, laboratory, and radiological presentation between two sisters with the same genotype, during phases of faster or slower growth. Genetic testing was crucial for establishing the diagnosis that optimized the management and genetic counseling.


2017 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 1337-1344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Gorman ◽  
Mark Zafir ◽  
Ee Mun Lim ◽  
Michael W Clarke ◽  
Gursimran Dhamrait ◽  
...  

Abstract The best management of vitamin D deficiency, defined as a 25-hydroxyvitamin D [(25(OH)D] level &lt;50nM, is unclear. Intramuscular (IM) injection of a large bolus of vitamin D (≥100 000 IU) is used,but its safety is uncertain. In 10 adults given an IM injection of 600 000IU vitamin D3, we measured at baseline and at 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks postinjection the serum levels of vitamin D3,25(OH)D3, 25(OH)D2, total 25(OH)D, 3-epi-25(OH)D3, and 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [24,25(OH)2D3] using a standardized LC with tandem MS (MS/MS)assay; serum levels of 25(OH)D using the Abbott ARCHITECT i2000 immunoassay; and markers of bone metabolism. Bone markers and 25(OH)D (immunoassay) were remeasured at 24 weeks. All participants had baseline total 25(OH)D levels &gt;50 nM. Serum 25(OH)D levels increased at 3, 4, and 24 weeks postinjection, peaking at 4 weeks [mean ± SEM of 126 ± 7.9nM (immunoassay) and 100 ± 5.5 nM (LC-MS/MS)]but generally remained &lt;125 nM, the upper limit recommended by the U.S. Institute of Medicine. Serum 24,25(OH)2D3 levels increased at 3 and 4 weeks postinjection. Serum ionized calcium levels were higher than baseline at 1, 3, and 4 weeks postinjection but remained within the clinicallynormal range. Other biochemical parameters, including other vitamin D metabolites, plasma alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone levels, were unchanged. IM injection of a large bolus of vitamin D effectively increases serum 25(OH)D levels without evidence of metabolic abnormality.


1998 ◽  
Vol 83 (11) ◽  
pp. 3832-3838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte J. Haug ◽  
Pål Aukrust ◽  
Egil Haug ◽  
Lars Mørkrid ◽  
Fredrik Müller ◽  
...  

The serum level of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3[ 1,25-(OH)2D], the biologically most potent metabolite of vitamin D, is tightly regulated within narrow limits in human healthy adults. 1,25-(OH)2D deficiency is rare and is associated with disturbances in calcium and bone metabolism. We have previously reported a marked decrease in serum levels of 1,25-(OH)2D in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. The present study was designed to further examine the causes and consequences of severe 1,25-(OH)2D deficiency in these patients. The design was a prospective cohort study. Fifty-four HIV-infected patients clinically classified according to the revised criteria from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and healthy controls were studied. Parameters related to vitamin D and calcium metabolism as well as immunological and nutritional status were determined. Twenty-nine of the patients (54%) had serum levels of 1,25-(OH)2D below the lower reference limit, and 18 of these had undetectable levels. In contrast, HIV-infected patients had normal serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and vitamin D-binding protein. HIV-infected patients as a group had modestly depressed serum calcium and PTH levels. There were, however, no correlations between these parameters and serum levels of 1,25-(OH)2D. There were no differences in serum calcium or PTH levels or nutritional status when patients with severe 1,25-(OH)2D deficiency were compared to other patients, but patients with undetectable 1,25-(OH)2D had significantly elevated serum phosphate levels. Furthermore, patients with undetectable 1,25-(OH)2D levels were characterized by advanced clinical HIV infection, low CD4+ lymphocyte counts, and high serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα). We conclude that inadequate 1α-hydroxylation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D seems to be the most likely cause of 1,25-(OH)2D deficiency in HIV-infected patients, possibly induced by an inhibitory effect of TNFα. The low 1,25-(OH)2D and high TNFα levels observed may impair the immune response in HIV-infected patients both independently and in combination and may represent an important feature of the pathogenesis of HIV-related immunodeficiency. Markedly depressed 1,25-(OH)2D serum levels are also present in certain other disorders characterized by immunological hyperactivity. Thus, the findings in the present study may not only represent a previously unrecognized immune-mediated mechanism for induction of 1,25-(OH)2D deficiency in human disease, but may also reflect the importance of adequate serum levels of 1,25-(OH)2D for satisfactory performance of the immune system in man.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren R. Young ◽  
Robert C. Backus

AbstractWe previously found a weak response in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) concentrations when dogs were supplemented with oral vitamin D3 (D3). In the present study, we determined the relative potency of oral 25(OH)D3 compared with D3 for increasing vitamin D status in dogs with low serum 25(OH)D concentrations. Four male and three female, 4-year-old, intact, lean, genetically related, Chinese-crested/beagle dogs were studied in a randomised, single cross-over trial. After feeding a low-vitamin D diet (<4 IU/100 g) for 30 d, four dogs received daily D3 supplementation at 2·3 µg/kg body weight0·75, while three dogs received a molar equivalency as 25(OH)D3. The supplements, dissolved in ethanol, were applied to a commercial treat for consumption. Serum 25(OH)D3 and 24R,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (24R,25(OH)2D3) were analysed weekly using a validated HPLC method. Both supplementations increased (P ≤ 0·01) serum 25(OH)D3 concentrations. However, oral 25(OH)D3 resulted in greater (P < 0·0001) concentrations than D3 by week 1, with a difference of 173 % (P < 0·0001) by week 2. The supplementation period was limited to 14 d after serum 25(OH)D3 concentrations were not appearing to plateau. Thereafter, a washout period of 1 month separated the cross-over. Following 25(OH)D3, but not D3 supplementation, serum 24R,25(OH)2D3 concentrations increased (P ≤ 0·02), 3 to 5 weeks after initiating supplementation. Vitamin D status, as indicated by serum 25(OH)D3 and 24R,25(OH)2D3 concentrations, is more rapidly and efficiently increased in adult dogs by oral supplementation of 25(OH)D3 than D3.


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