Age and Menopausal Status Affect Osteoprotegerin and Osteocalcin Levels in Women Differently, Irrespective of Thyroid Function
Osteoprotegerin (OPG) and osteocalcin (OC) are essential bone proteins. Recent studies have demonstrated that they are not secreted solely by bone cells; they play roles in the vascular function and energy metabolism, and they are influenced by multiple factors. The aim of the current study was to i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2014-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Endocrinology and Diabetes |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/CMED.S15466 |