Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and bone: is there a relationship in humans?

SUMMARY: In animals, high fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) states improve insulin resistance but induce bone loss. Whether FGF21 relates to bone mineral density (BMD) is unknown in humans. Contrary to prediction from animal findings, we found higher FGF21 levels associating with greater BMD in wo...

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Published in:Osteoporos Int
Main Authors: Lee, P., Linderman, J., Smith, S., Brychta, R. J., Perron, R., Idelson, C., Werner, C. D., Chen, K. Y., Celi, F. S.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6314482/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23912560
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-013-2464-9
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