Bone Turnover Markers and Osteoprotegerin in Uncomplicated Pregnancy
Although calcium metabolism during pregnancy is well described the mechanisms involved in bone metabolism are not quite clear. Increase of osteoprotegerin (OPG) with elevated bone turnover is supposed to be a homeostatic mechanism limiting bone loss. The aim of the study was to assess bone turnover...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Communications and Publications Division (CPD) of the IFCC
2009
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975284/ |