Chapter 34. Chapter 34. Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover in Osteoporosis
Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch34
Copyright © 2008 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. All rights reserved.
Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
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ASBMR (2009) Chapter 34. Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover in Osteoporosis, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch34
Publication History
- Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
- Published Print: 18 NOV 2008
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Print ISBN: 9780977888214
Online ISBN: 9780470623992
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Keywords:
- bone turnover;
- osteocalcin;
- C-terminal cross-linking telopeptides of type I collagen;
- deoxypyridinoline;
- osteoporosis
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
General Limitations of BTMS and their Analytical and Preanalytical Variability
Selected Determinants of the Preanalytical Variability
Changes in BTM Levels after Menopause
Association Between BTM Levels and Rate of Bone Loss
Association Between Bone Turnover Rate and Risk of Fracture
Biochemical BTMs and Anti-Osteoporotic Treatment
Metabolic Effect of Anti-Osteoporotic Treatment
Dose-Finding Studies
Decrease in BTM Levels and Antifracture Efficacy of Antiresorptive Treatment
BTM Levels and Antifracture Efficacy of Bone Formation-Stimulating Treatment
Changes in Bone Turnover after Discontinuation of Anti-Osteoporotic Treatment
Combination Therapy and BTMs
Association Between BTM Levels and Adherence with Antiresorptive Treatment
BTMs in Men
Effect of Anti-Osteoporotic Treatment on BTM in MEN
Conclusions
