Enzyme Research

Study data from Schleswig-Holstein University update understanding of enzyme research

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 15th, 2009

According to recent research from Lubeck, Germany, "Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-3, 1,25(OH)(2)D-3) plays a pivotal role in maintaining calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Aside from that, it supports the native and attenuates the acquired immune system and has positive effects on cell growth, differentiation and the prevention of carcinogenesis."

"The goal of this study was to detect possible differences in the expression of the calcitriol-degrading enzyme 24-hydroxylase (24-OHase) between malignant and benign ovarian cell lines and tissue. The analyses were based on real-time PCR, nested touchdown PCR and Western blot. When compared to benign granulose GLZ...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-10-15)

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