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Schematic representation of the pathogenesis of vitamin D deficiency and dietary calcium deficiency rickets. + = stimulatory effect; − = suppressive effect; Ca = calcium; iCa = ionized calcium; Pi = inorganic phosphate; PTH = parathyroid hormone; Vit D = vitamin D.
