Undercarboxylated Osteocalcin: Experimental and Human Evidence for a Role in Glucose Homeostasis and Muscle Regulation of Insulin Sensitivity
Recent advances have indicated that osteocalcin, and in particular its undercarboxylated form (ucOC), is not only a nutritional biomarker reflective of vitamin K status and an indicator of bone health but also an active hormone that mediates glucose metabolism in experimental studies. This work has...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/7/847 |