Osteocalcin and atherosclerosis: a complex relationship.
The relationship between OC and atherosclerosis in different clinical situations confirms the interplay that exists among bone cells and vascular system. The recently demonstrated effects of OC on glucose metabolism and visceral fat in healthy subjects and T2DM patients, contribute to the knowledge of the role of OC in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease.
Reyes García
Rebeca
R
Bone Metabolic Unit, RETICEF, Endocrinology Division, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Doctor Oloriz 18, 18010 Granada, Spain. rebecarg@yahoo.com
Rozas Moreno
Pedro
P
Muñoz-Torres
Manuel
M
D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000097:blood* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D015675:Osteocalcin / Q000097:blood* / Q000378:metabolism
D015675:Osteocalcin