Primary hyperparathyroidism influences the expression of inflammatory and metabolic genes in adipose tissue.

BACKGROUND: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is characterised by increased production of parathyroid hormone (PTH) resulting in elevated serum calcium levels. The influence on bone metabolism with altered bone resorption is the most studied clinical condition in PHPT. In addition to this, patients...

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Main Authors: Monika H E Christensen, Simon N Dankel, Yngve Nordbø, Jan Erik Varhaug, Bjørg Almås, Ernst A Lien, Gunnar Mellgren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3117792?pdf=render