skeleton
osteoporosis
(
J:90102
)
• reduction in the cortical bone mass due to decreased cortical bone thickness, while the amount of trabecular bone is unaffected
• increased serum levels of c-telopeptide, a marker of bone resorption, indicating mice have a high bone turnover osteoporosis
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homeostasis/metabolism
• increased serum levels of c-telopeptide, a marker of bone resorption
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