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Isolation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Human Alveolar Periosteum and Effects of Vitamin D on Osteogenic Activity of Periosteum-derived Cells
Published on: May 4, 2018
[Osteomalacia and vitamin D deficiency in hemodialyzed patients]
1Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine.
Abstract:
Aluminum accumulation in plasma and tissues is a well-described complication among patients undergoing hemodialysis. Although the ratio of aluminum-induced osteomalacia has been decreasing year by year, there are still considerably many problems in such patients. Sources of aluminum now include food, drugs, and cooking tools. Besides, iron and strontium accumulations also induce osteomalacia. Early and accurate diagnosis of such metal toxicities is important because effective therapy is available.
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