Sclerostin as a novel marker of bone turnover in athletes

Sclerostin is a protein secreted by osteocytes that acts as an inhibitor of bone formation. It has been shown that physical activity affects sclerostin concentration and thus bone remodelling. The aim of the study was to evaluate serum concentrations of sclerostin, selected bone turnover markers (PT...

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Main Authors: A Zagrodna, P Jóźków, M Mędraś, M Majda, M Słowińska-Lisowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2016-02-01
Series:Biology of Sport
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Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/Sclerostin-as-a-novel-marker-of-bone-turnover-in-athletes,78,27015,1,1.html