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    GlossaryCYP27B1 (1-alpha-hydroxylase)

    enzyme converting inactive vitamin D to its active form

    CYP27B1, also known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 1-alpha-hydroxylase, is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of vitamin D. It converts inactive vitamin D into its active form, calcitriol, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone health. This enzyme is important for maintaining proper levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, which are vital for normal bone formation and maintenance.

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