Potential Role for Osteocalcin in the Development of Atherosclerosis and Blood Vessel Disease

Potential Role for Osteocalcin in the Development of Atherosclerosis and Blood Vessel Disease

There is increasing evidence for the involvement of the skeleton in the regulation of atherosclerotic vascular disease. Osteocalcin, an osteoblast derived protein, exists in two forms, carboxylated and undercarboxylated osteocalcin. Undercarboxylated osteocalcin has been linked to the regulation of...

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Main Authors: Alexander Tacey, Tawar Qaradakhi, Tara Brennan-Speranza, Alan Hayes, Anthony Zulli, Itamar Levinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
undercarboxylated osteocalcin
carboxylated osteocalcin
endothelial dysfunction
vascular calcification
atherosclerosis
humans
animal models
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1426

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