1,25-(OH)2-16ene-23yne-D3 reduces secondary hyperparathyroidism in uremic rats with little calcemic effect

To compare the effects of vitamin D analogs versus calcitriol on serum levels of Ca, P and parathyroid hormone (PTH). A compound better than calcitriol should increase the Ca x P product less than calcitriol for an equivalent decrease in PTH levels.