title: Effect of ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonate and vitamin D on bone mineralization.
abstract: Administration of large quantities of ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonate to growing chicks resulted in a decrease in percent bone ash and an increase in percent osteoid. The degree of inhibition of bone mineral accumulation was a function of both duration and quantity of ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic acid administration. The inhibition of bone mineral accumulation could be partially corrected with administration of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3. Administration of high levels of ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonate also resulted in inhibition of intestinal calcium absorption. This could be reversed or prevented by the administration of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002113:Calcification, Physiologic / Q000187:drug effects*; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D002645:Chickens; D012968:Etidronic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D014807:Vitamin D; D012968:Etidronic Acid; D002118:Calcium