1a-OH-D3 White crystalline solid. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. PACKAGED UNDER INERT GAS. Has biological properties similar to 1a-Hydroxyvitamin D2 (Cat. No. 679100). Converted to active Calcitriol (1a,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3; Cat. No. 679101) in vivo. Inhibits the formation of nephrocalcinosis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats fed on low zinc diets. Purity: ≥90% by HPLC. RTECS VS2851000, CAS 41294-56-8. Ref.: Coburn, J.W., et al. 1996. Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 11 (Suppl. 3), 153. Minami, T., et al. 1993. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 16, 468. R: 28-63; S: 36/37/39-45 |