vitamin D binding

Term ID

GO:0005499

Synonyms

• calciferol binding
• cholecalciferol binding
• ergocalciferol binding

Definition

Binding to vitamin D, any of a group of related, fat-soluble compounds that are derived from delta-5,7 steroids and play a central role in calcium metabolism. Specific forms of vitamin D include calciferol (ergocalciferol; vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (calciol; vitamin D3). 0471331309

References

Ontology

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