1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol

chemical compound

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production by kidney

  • human kidneys
    In renal system: Nonexcretory functions

    …reaching the body tissues; and 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, which is the metabolically active form of vitamin D. Finally, although the kidneys are subject to both nervous and humoral (hormonal) control, they do possess a considerable degree of autonomy; i.e., function continues in an organ isolated from the nervous system but kept alive…

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