osteocalcin
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os·te·o·cal·cin
(os'tē-ō-kal'sin),A protein found in osteoblasts and dentin; contains γ-carboxyglutamyl residues; has a role in mineralization and calcium ion homeostasis.
Synonym(s): bone Gla protein
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osteocalcin
(ŏs′tē-ō-kăl′sĭn)n.
A calcium-binding substance produced by osteoblasts that is essential to bone mineralization and can be used as a biomarker for osteoporosis. It may also act as a hormone to increase insulin production and insulin sensitivity.
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BGLAP
A gene on chromosome 1q25-q31 that encodes a protein which constitutes 1–2% of bone protein, which binds strongly to apatite and calcium.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
os·te·o·cal·cin
(os'tē-ō-kal'sin)Protein found in osteoblasts and dentin.
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