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Transcaltachia

Rapid intestinal calcium absorption stimulated by the active form of vitamin D.

Non-genomic vitamin D action: 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D rapidly increases transcellular calcium movement across enterocytes by signaling at the plasma membrane, complementing slower transcriptional effects on calbindin and TRPV6.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Non-genomic vitamin D action: 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D rapidly increases transcellular calcium movement across enterocytes by signaling at the plasma membrane, complementing slower transcriptional effects on calbindin and TRPV6.

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