Vitamin D and Vitamin D-Binding Protein in Health and Disease.

On the other hand, albumin has a low binding affinity for vitamin D but also contributes to vitamin D transport, especially at low DBP levels. Understanding the role of these two carriers in vitamin D transport and regulation is critical for a better understanding of vitamin D metabolism and for developing effective strategies to treat vitamin D deficiency and related diseases. 34502422 11 Vandikas M.S., Landin-Wilhelmsen K., Gillstedt M., Osmancevic A. Vitamin D-Binding Protein and the Free Hormone Hypothesis for Vitamin D in Bio-Naïve Patients with Psoriasis. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble secosteroid that exists in two forms: vitamin D SB 2 sb and vitamin D SB 3 sb [[1]]. [Extracted from the article]