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Flourides.

Source :
Encyclopedic Reference of Molecular Pharmacology. 2004, p369-369. 1/8p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

This article presents an encyclopedia entry for fluoride. It is a mineral ion that stimulates bone formation by protein kinase activation-mediated effects on osteoblasts. Fluorides have been used in the treatment of osteoporosis, but their anti-fracture effect is not undisputed.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FLUORIDES
*MINERALS in human nutrition
*BONE growth
*OSTEOPOROSIS treatment
*ENCYCLOPEDIAS & dictionaries

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9783540428435
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Encyclopedic Reference of Molecular Pharmacology
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
22802578

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