Bone functions as a novel endocrine organ in energy metabolism

The classic endocrine concept is a matter of dispute. The term ＂endocrine＂ denotes internal secretion of bioactive substances, in contrast to ＂exocrine,＂ which denotes secretion outside the body. Traditionally, the endocrine organs refer to classic organs, such as the thyroid, gonadal, or adrenal gl...

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Published in:Chinese medical journal 2012-11, Vol.125 (22), p.4117-4121
Main Authors: Chen, Xiang, Tian, Hao-ming, Pei, Fu-xing, Yu, Xi-jie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bone and Bones - metabolism
Energy Metabolism - physiology
Humans
Osteocalcin - metabolism
内分泌功能
内分泌器官
生物活性物质
甲状腺
肾上腺
能量代谢
非经典
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Summary:The classic endocrine concept is a matter of dispute. The term ＂endocrine＂ denotes internal secretion of bioactive substances, in contrast to ＂exocrine,＂ which denotes secretion outside the body. Traditionally, the endocrine organs refer to classic organs, such as the thyroid, gonadal, or adrenal glands; however, some non-classic endocrine organs have been shown to have endocrine functions. For example,
ISSN:0366-6999
2542-5641
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.2012.22.037