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- A secosteroid (/ˈsɛkoʊˌstɛrɔɪd/) is a type of steroid with a "broken" ring. The word secosteroid derives from the Latin verb secare meaning "to cut",: 241 ...
- The B ring of the steroid nucleus structure is broken open, making a secosteroid. This then undergoes spontaneous isomerization into cholecalciferol,...
- structure, for example, cutting one of the rings. Cutting Ring B produces secosteroids one of which is vitamin D3. Gonane, also known as steran or...
- A deficiency may lead to sub-optimal plasma testosterone levels. The secosteroid vitamin D in levels of 400–1000 IU/d (10–25 μg/d) raises testosterone...
- progestogens as well as the glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.: 749  The secosteroids, comprising various forms of vitamin D, are characterized by cleavage...
- blood, although it stated more research is needed. Ergocalciferol is a secosteroid formed by a photochemical bond breaking of a steroid, specifically, by...
- Cholecalciferol is one of the five forms of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol is a secosteroid, that is, a steroid molecule with one ring open. By itself cholecalciferol...
- remain commonly used. Chemically, the various forms of vitamin D are secosteroids, meaning that one of the bonds in the steroid rings is broken. The structural...
- Prevent endometrial cancer by regulating effects of estrogen Calcitriol secosteroid (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) skin/proximal tubule of kidneys VDR Active...
- C27 Cholestane Functional group 17-Ketosteroid Hydroxysteroid Halogenated steroid Elements removed Norsteroid Secosteroid Elements replaced Azasteroid...