[Effect of tetracycline on metabolic processes in bones].
Tetracyclines, antibiotics widely used in medical practice, have many effects independent of their antimicrobial activity, among others they exert anti-collagenolytic activity. The paper presents a review of literature concerning the effects of tetracyclines on the skeletal system.
Folwarczna
Joanna
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Katedra i Zakład Farmakologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach. jfolwarczna@slam.katowice.pl
D000818:Animals; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000139:chemically induced; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism*; D003094:Collagen / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*
D003094:Collagen; D013752:Tetracycline