Rheumatology: Current Research
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Abstract

Biomarkers of Bone Turnover: Potential, Challenges and Pitfalls from the Laboratory Point of view

Cristina Vassalle and Franca Pagani

The present review aim to describe the most commonly used serum bone formation and resorption biochemical markers, discuss their advantages and disadvantages and give practical information on their use and result interpretation in the laboratory and clinical settings according to current recommendations from International Scientific Societies.