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(24S)-Secalciferol is a vitamin D metabolite. This compound is structurally similar to calcitriol and has been shown to have synergic effects with calcitriol in the treatment of osteoporosis. (24S)-Secalciferol also has been shown to have a physiological effect on inhibiting tumor growth in vitro and in vivo, as well as other pharmacological properties. The compound was found to inhibit the phosphorylation of c-jun, which is an early event in the progression of carcinoma cells and may be due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis. (24S)-Secalciferol can be analyzed by LC-MS/MS methods, including enzyme activities and serum levels. The compound has been used for the treatment of infectious diseases, such as malaria and tuberculosis, although it is not effective against herpes simplex virus infections or HIV.
