LP15759-1

Osteocalcin

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Descriptions

Vitamin K-dependent calcium-binding protein synthesized by OSTEOBLASTS and found primarily in BONES. Serum osteocalcin measurements provide a noninvasive specific marker of bone metabolism. The protein contains three residues of the amino acid gamma-carboxyglutamic acid (Gla), which, in the presence of CALCIUM, promotes binding to HYDROXYAPATITE and subsequent accumulation in BONE MATRIX. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006

Osteocalcin is a sensitive marker of bone formation and osteoblastic activity. High levels are seen in patients with renal osteodystrophy, chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism, Paget's disease, estrogen therapy or metastatic skeletal disease. Source: Regenstrief Institute

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Part Name

Osteocalcin

Part Display Name

Osteocalcin

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2000-05-04

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Osteocalcin

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