Over-expression of the VDR in a neural cell line promotes dopamine neuron differentiation.
1,25(OH)2D3 further enhances VDR’s differentiation of dopamine neurons.
1,25(OH)2D3 upregulates COMT expression as well as its direct product the DA metabolite 3-MT.
1,25(OH)2D3 enhances VDR binding to the COMT promoter strongly suggesting direct regulation.