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See Latest ArticlesBone as an endocrine organ
Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 06/30/09
Fukumoto S et al. - Genetics studies revealed that the osteoblast product, osteocalcin, acts on the pancreatic beta-cell to enhance insulin production and on peripheral tissues to increase glucose utilization as a result of increased insulin sensitivity and to reduce visceral fat. This review highlights the recent studies indicating bone's role as an endocrine organ.
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