Immobilization-dependent bone collagen breakdown appears to increase with time: evidence for a lack of new bone equilibrium in response to reduced load during prolonged bed rest.

Fiore, C E; Pennisi, P; Ciffo, F; Scebba, C; Amico, A; Di Fazzio, S

Fiore, C E; Pennisi, P; Ciffo, F; Scebba, C; Amico, A; Di Fazzio, S.

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Fiore CE; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Catania, Italy. fiore@sicilia.pandora.it

Horm Metab Res ; 31(1): 31-6, 1999 Jan.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10077347

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Bone and Bones/metabolism; Collagen/metabolism; Immobilization/adverse effects; Weight-Bearing; Aged; Amino Acids/urine; Bed Rest; Biomarkers; Bone Remodeling/physiology; Bone Resorption/physiopathology; Cerebrovascular Disorders/complications; Cerebrovascular Disorders/physiopathology; Collagen/blood; Collagen Type I; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Paralysis/etiology; Paralysis/physiopathology; Peptides/blood; Time Factors

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Bone and Bones / Collagen / Weight-Bearing / Immobilization Type of study: Etiology_studies Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: En Journal: Horm Metab Res Year: 1999 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Country of publication: Germany

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