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osteocalcin
[-kal′sin] a protein found in the extracellular matrix of bone and dentin and involved in regulating mineralization in the bones and teeth. osteocalcin (os´tēōkal´sin), n vitamin Kdependent calcium-binding protein synthesized by osteoblasts and found primarily in bone. Serum osteocalcin measurements provide a noninvasive specific marker of bone metabolism.
osteocalcin a product of the resorption of bone. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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