Serum Sclerostin, Body Composition, and Sarcopenia in Hemodialysis Patients with Diabetes
Sclerostin (Scl) is an osteoblast-inhibiting glycoprotein that is secreted mainly by osteocytes and is regulated by hormonal changes and skeletal loading. Decreased physical function and high serum Scl concentrations have been reported in chronic renal failure patients but little is known to date ab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Nephrology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4596920 |