Vitamin D metabolites and analytical challenges

Anal Methods. 2023 Jan 26;15(4):399-410. doi: 10.1039/d2ay01692c.

Abstract

Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient for bone health and the general cellular functions of the body. Its insufficiency/deficiency leads to the pathophysiology of disorders like diabetes, cancer, autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases. Clinical interest in Vitamin D metabolites and their role in various medical disorders have contributed to an increase in laboratory demands for vitamin D measurements. For clinical and research laboratories worldwide, analysis of vitamin D and associated metabolites is a significant problem. The best way for determining vitamin D levels is constantly being debated. Various methods such as immunoassays and chromatographic techniques are available for determining vitamin D levels. Additionally, biosensors have recently been considered promising options for routine vitamin D analysis. The existing methods and other developments in the measurement of vitamin D metabolites and associated analytical challenges are discussed in this review.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bone and Bones / chemistry
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Vitamin D / analysis
  • Vitamin D / metabolism
  • Vitamin D Deficiency* / diagnosis
  • Vitamins

Substances

  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamins