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Figure 3.Correlation of total 25OHD (A) and 1,25(OH)2D (C) levels to DBP; lack of correlation of free 25OHD (B) and 1,25(OH)2D (D) levels to DBP. Data from normal subjects (open triangles), subjects with liver disease (closed triangles, open circles), subjects on oral contraceptives (open triangles*), and pregnant women (open squares) are included. These data demonstrate the dependence of total 25OHD and 1,25(OH)2D concentrations on DBP levels which are reduced by liver disease. However, the free concentrations of 25OHD and 1,25(OH)2D are normal in most patients with liver disease. Reprinted with permission from the American Society for Clinical Investigation.