The Effect of Uric Acid Levels on Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women

Objective:The decrease in estrogen levels leads to oxidative stress by accumulating reactive oxygen species in the cell and suppressing the antioxidant defense system. Thus, the activity of osteoclasts and bone resorption are stimulated. It is stated that uric acid may contribute to the bone mineral...

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Main Authors: Mustafa Şahin, Okan Dikker, Sevgi Atar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2019-04-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
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Online Access: http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-effect-of-uric-acid-levels-on-bone-metabolism-/27378