title: Disorders of phosphate metabolism.
abstract: Correct identification of the disorders of hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphatemia is important for determining therapy. Further research will provide insights into normal phosphate homeostasis, a complex and fascinating process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: DiMeglio
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Econs
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007015:Hypophosphatemia, Familial / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010018:Osteomalacia / Q000209:etiology*; D010710:Phosphates / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D010710:Phosphates