[New methods for the evaluation of bone quality. Bone Quality Marker]

Clin Calcium. 2017;27(8):1153-1160.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

In recent years, undercarboxylated osteocalcin(ucOC), advanced glycation endproducts(AGEs)and homocysteine are attracting attention as factors defining bone strength. However, there are still many problems in its measurement, and it has not yet been routinely used in clinical practice. If solving the problem in the future, it is expected that the utility on bone quality will also increase.

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / analysis*
  • Bone Density
  • Bone and Bones / chemistry*
  • Bone and Bones / physiology
  • Collagen / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Osteoclasts / metabolism
  • Osteogenesis

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Collagen