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calcium metabolism |
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calcium metabolism [′kal·sē·əm mə′tab·ə‚liz·əm] (biochemistry) Biochemical and physiological processes involved in maintaining the concentration of calcium in plasma at a constant level and providing a sufficient supply of calcium for bone mineralization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Vitamin D acts to maintain bone integrity by promoting synthesis of calcium-binding proteins (calbindins) required for the active transport of calcium across the intestinal wall; low vitamin D status is associated with increased risk of osteoporosis. In the brain, calcium levels affect neural cell health and calcium-binding proteins play a protective role. 85 FUJINON high-sensitivity lens to capture the faintest images, such as expression of calcium-binding proteins. |
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