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ba0001pp113 | Calciotropic and phosphotropic hormones and mineral metabolism | ECTS2013

Lower bone turnover in obesity: is there a link to energy metabolism?

Viljakainen Heli , Ivaska Kaisa K , Lipsanen-Nyman Marita , Saukkonen Tero , Andersson Sture , Laitinen Kalevi , Makitie Outi

Background: Observations in rodents suggest that osteocalcin (OC) participates in glucose metabolism. Data from human studies are inconclusive and it remains unclear whether OC is simply a marker of bone turnover (BTM) or if it also mediates interactions between the skeleton and glucose homeostasis. This study determined the responses of BTMs, including OC, to oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in obese and normal-weight subjects.Materials and methods: P...