Parathyroid hormone - a bone anabolic and catabolic agent.
A key factor in the control of bone remodelling is parathyroid hormone (PTH), the principal regulator of calcium homeostasis. Elevated levels of PTH increase bone turnover, leading to either anabolic or catabolic effects on the skeleton depending upon the pattern and duration of elevation. New evide...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Jezik: | English |
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2005
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