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Modulation of bone remodeling by active vitamin D: its role in the treatment of osteoporosis.
Mechanisms of ageing and development - 31 Jul 2000
Ikeda K, Ogata E
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Active vitamin D drugs are used for the treatment of osteoporosis in a number of countries, including Japan. However, their use is controversial. Here, we briefly discuss two issues that are important for understanding the role of active vitamin D (rather than plain vitamin D) in the treatment of osteoporosis: (1) whether or not its skeletal effects are mediated solely through its effects on intestinal calcium...
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