Vitamin D is included, along with thyroid and steroid hormones, within the unique category of endocrine molecules that act through nuclear receptors. Differently from its partners, until recently vitamin D was thought to be a specialized hormone with an action limited to the control of mineral and bone metabolism. The misconception has been recently reviewed […]
Vitamin D is included, along with thyroid and steroid hormones, within the unique category of endocrine molecules that act through nuclear receptors. Differently from its partners, until recently vitamin D was thought to be a specialized hormone with an action limited to the control of mineral and bone metabolism. The misconception has been recently reviewed […]