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Possible involvement of pregnane X receptor-enhanced CYP24 expression in drug-induced osteomalacia.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Jan 2005
Pascussi Jean Marc, Robert Agnes, Nguyen Minh, Walrant-Debray Odile, Garabedian Michèle, Martin Pascal, Pineau Thierry, Saric Jean, Navarro Fréderic, Maurel Patrick, Vilarem Marie Josè
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Vitamin D controls calcium homeostasis and the development and maintenance of bones through vitamin D receptor activation. Prolonged therapy with rifampicin or phenobarbital has been shown to cause vitamin D deficiency or osteomalacia, particularly in patients with marginal vitamin D stores. Howe...
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