Paricalcitol and target cell illustration (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Paricalcitol and target cell illustration

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Paricalcitol (green), a synthetic vitamin D analog, binds to the vitamin D receptor (purple) within the nucleus of the target cell. The vitamin D receptor attaches to DNA (blue) and goes on to affect genetic expression and cell behavior.

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Amy Cao, Salk Senior Illustrator

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