Precursor to metabolite: Cholecalciferol to Calcifediol

Cholecalciferol is converted to Calcifediol by CYP2R1.

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The pair

Cholecalciferol — Vitamin D3; the common OTC supplement, precursor to active calcitriol.
Calcifediol — 25-hydroxyvitamin D and calcitriol precursor for secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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