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GO: Biological Process

vitamin D catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0042369
Synonyms
  • calciferol catabolic process
  • calciferol catabolism
  • cholecalciferol biosynthesis
  • cholecalciferol biosynthetic process
  • ergocalciferol biosynthesis
  • ergocalciferol biosynthetic process
  • vitamin D breakdown
  • vitamin D catabolism
  • vitamin D degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of 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). 0471331309
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