Bone turnover markers (BTMs) are used widely, in both research and clinical practice. In the
last 20 years, much experience has been gained in measurement and interpretation of these …

The aim of this review is to give an outline of the blood clearance function of the liver
sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) in health and disease. Lining the hundreds of millions …

Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue,
resulting in increased fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Osteoporotic fractures are a …

Abstract Summary The National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA) recommends standardized
sample handling and patient preparation for C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX-I) …

The physiological function of the liver–such as removal of pathogens and antigens from the
blood, protein synthesis and metabolism–requires an immune response that is adapted to …

The liver sinusoidal endothelial cell (LSEC) forms the fenestrated wall of the hepatic
sinusoid and functions as a control post regulating and surveying the trafficking of molecules …

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of ginseng on newly diagnosed non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In this double …

To maintain homeostasis, the animal body is equipped with a powerful system to remove
circulating waste. This review presents evidence that the scavenger endothelial cell (SEC) is …

The hepatic sinusoid harbors 4 different cells: endothelial cells (100, 101), Kupffer cells (96,
102, 103), fat-storing cells (34, 51, 93), and pit cells (14, 107. 108). Each cell type has its …

Bone turnover markers (BTMs) are released during the bone remodelling cycle and are
measurable in blood or urine, reflecting bone remodelling rate. They have been useful in …