Osteocalcin levels in graves` disease and euthyroid controls

Authors : G HERGENÇ, İ GÖZÜKARA

Pages : 119-121

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Publication Date : 1994-08-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :As a result of accelerated osteoclastic and osteoblastic activities in hyperthyroid state, loss of bone mass occurs. Osteocalcin levels were investigated in Graves` disease and euthyroid individuals. Average serum osteocalcin levels were found to be 13.3±4.3 ng/ml and 7.6±2.4 ng/ml for the Graves` and the euthyroid group respectively. Serum osteocalcin appears to be a sensitive marker of hyperthyroid osteopathy and more suitable and precise than the usual markers of bone metabolism.
Keywords : Osteocalcin, Bone GLA protein, Graves` disease, Hyperthyroidism