Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: TSH seems to play direct role in bone metabolism. TSH receptors are expressed on osteoblasts and osteoclast precursors. Osteocalcin (OC) is well known marker of bone formation, whereas collagen type I crosslinked C-telopeptide I (CTX) is marker of bone resorption. Sclerostin is a protein, recently found to inhibit bone formation, while parathormone (PTH) inhibits sclerostin production. The aim of the study was to estimate sclerostin, OC, CTX and PTH levels after ...

Introduction: In pregnant women there is a twofold increase in synthesis of calcitriol, i.e. the active metabolite of vitamin D. Literature data point to adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy both for pregnant woman and foetus. Polish data on the effects of vitamin D deficiency in this group are scarce.Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D3 concentrations in pregnant women on health ...