Term Name: | vitamin D binding |
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Synonyms: | calciferol binding, cholecalciferol binding, ergocalciferol binding |
Definition: | Binding to vitamin D, any of a group of related, fat-soluble compounds that are derived from delta-5,7 steroids and play a central role in calcium metabolism. Specific forms of vitamin D include calciferol (ergocalciferol; vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (calciol; vitamin D3). |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0005499] QuickGO AmiGO |