Glucocorticoid administration is known to decrease calcium absorption in vivo and the vitamin D-dependent active transport of calcium by rat duodenum in vitro. The basis for this antivitamin D-like effect of glucocorticoids is unclear.
Murray J. Favus, Daniel V. Kimberg, Gail N. Millar, Elaine Gershon
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