Endocrine Abstracts

Phosphorus is involved in energy storage, metabolism, nucleic acids, cell membrane function, cell signaling; it is a fundamental constituent of skeleton and teeth. Pi homeostasis is regulated mainly by three hormones, namely parathyroid hormone (PTH), vitamin D and Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23). Additionally, sex hormones are known to decrease circulating Pi levels, by reducing renal tubular reabsorption through direct and indirect effects on renal phosphate channels and...