Cortical and trabecular bone are equally affected in rats with renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism

Abstract Background Changes in mineral metabolism and bone structure develop early in the course of chronic kidney disease and at end-stage are associated with increased risk of fragility fractures. The disruption of phosphorus homeostasis leads to secondary hyperparathyroidism, a common complicatio...

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Main Authors: Nikita M. Bajwa, Cheryl P. Sanchez, Richard C. Lindsey, Heather Watt, Subburaman Mohan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-0822-8