Solanum glaucophyllum (duraznillo blanco)
which causes calcinosis of cattle in Argentina, contains
the active metabolite of vitamin D3 either free or
conjugated with carbohydrates as 1.25-(OH)2 Vitamin
D3-glycoside. Economic relevance of S. glaucophyllum
could be seen as being the causal factor of toxicosis of
grazing cattle and also as a valuable source of Vitamin D3
active metabolites. Some pharmacological applications in
human and veterinary medicine as well as in animal
husbandry have been assayed. The calciotropic principle
was thought to be the main active metabolite of vitamin
D3, once liberated from its glycoside. However,
calciotropic activity of this glycoside seems to be feasible.
In order to know the fate of the water soluble calciotropic
principle of Solanum glaucophyllum administered orally
to broilers, 1,25-(OH)
S. Rovegno, F. Miccoli, M. Dallorso, B. Iglesias and J. Azcona. Calciotropic Principle of Solanum glaucophyllum in Broiler Chickens.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/rjpscience.2015.28.31
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1993-5285/rjpscience.2015.28.31