Bone metabolism
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calcium metabolism, osteopontin, substantia spongiosa
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Scope Note
sum of chemical changes that occur within the bones consisting of anabolism (biosynthesis) and catabolism; the buildup and breakdown of molecules for utilization by the bones.
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- Although the importance of selenium for bone metabolism is unknown, some clinical conditions such as Kashin-Beck osteoarthropathy have been associated with selenium deficiency.
- In the mild type, bone metabolism is closest to that of persons with normal renal function.
- This, however, requires a greater understanding of the mechanisms through which bone metabolism is affected by microgravity.
- Most importantly, distorted bone metabolism is reversible when the initial trigger, primarily TNF, is neutralized – suggesting that TNF blockade might not only block bone resorption but also pave the path for effective repair of skeletal damage.
- Another way to address the question of drug effects on bone metabolism is by analyzing fracture data.
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