Phosphate is a cornerstone of several physiological pathways including skeletal
development, bone mineralization, membrane composition, nucleotide structure …

Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 23 is a phosphaturic hormone produced by osteocytes and
osteoblasts that binds to FGF receptors in the presence of the transmembrane protein …

The use of vitamin D to reduce the severity of COVID-19 complications is receiving
considerable attention, backed by encouraging data. Its purported mode of action is as an …

Bariatric surgery has proven to be a valuable treatment option for morbid obesity. However,
these procedures can lead to impaired intestinal absorption of calcium and vitamin D …

Adipose tissue is nowadays considered as a major endocrine organ, which apart from
controlling lipid metabolism, displays a significant role in energy expenditure, food intake …

Purpose Although fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) is involved in the development of
metabolic diseases, its association with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) …

Introduction: The progressive decline in 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] in chronic kidney
disease (CKD) limits the kidney ability of synthesizing the vitamin. Vitamin D deficiency as …

Abstract Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a key regulator of phosphate metabolism.
Circulating FGF23 levels are associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and …

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Background and objective The hypertriglyceridaemic waist (HTW) phenotype is defined for
the general population. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) tends to bring on changes in body …