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Vitamin D Metabolism and Its Role in Mineral and Bone Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease in Humans, Dogs and Cats.

Authors :
Chacar FC
Kogika MM
Zafalon RVA
Brunetto MA
Source :
Metabolites [Metabolites] 2020 Dec 04; Vol. 10 (12). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Dec 04.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Some differences regarding Vitamin D metabolism are described in dogs and cats in comparison with humans, which may be explained by an evolutionary drive among these species. Similarly, vitamin D is one of the most important regulators of mineral metabolism in dogs and cats, as well as in humans. Mineral metabolism is intrinsically related to bone metabolism, thus disturbances in vitamin D have been implicated in the development of chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) in people, in addition to dogs and cats. Vitamin D deficiency may be associated with Renal Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (RSHPT), which is the most common mineral disorder in later stages of CKD in dogs and cats. Herein, we review the peculiarities of vitamin D metabolism in these species in comparison with humans, and the role of vitamin D disturbances in the development of CKD-MBD among dogs, cats, and people. Comparative studies may offer some evidence to help further research about vitamin D metabolism and bone disorders in CKD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2218-1989
Volume :
10
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Metabolites
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33291777
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo10120499