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Calcium in the bone is

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hydroxyapatite [Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2]

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Osteoblasts

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bone forming cells

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Osteoclasts

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bone resorption cells

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Factors released by osteocytes that stimulates osteoblasts

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prostaglandins, NO, dentin matrix protein-1

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Factors released by osteocytes that stimulates osteoclasts

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sclerostin; osteocalcin; MEPE (matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein)

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What does parathyroid hormone (PTH) do?

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  1. increased calcium reabsorption from CT
  2. increased calcium resorption from bone
  3. increased PO4 loss in urine
  4. increased 1,25(OH)2D3 production by kidney
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PTH secretion is triggered by

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low serum Ca2+ levels

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First step of vitamin D synthesis

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7-dehydrocholesterol -> (UV) -> cholecalciferol (D3)

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Cholecalciferol can be obtained

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in the diet or via exposure to sun light

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Under which conditions is 25-hydyoxyvitamin D3 converted into 1,25 Dihydroxy vit D3 (calcitriol)?

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low phosphorus and Ca2+

PTH

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Under which conditions is 25-hydyoxyvitamin D3 converted into 24,25 Dihydroxy Vit D3 (secalciferol)?

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normal phosphorus and calcium

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What reaction does 1-alpha-hydroxylase catalyze?

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25-hydyoxyvitamin D3 -> 1,25 Dihydroxy vit D3 (calcitriol)

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What reaction does 24-hydroxylase catalyze?

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25-hydyoxyvitamin D3 -> 24,25 Dihydroxy Vit D3 (secalciferol)

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Actions of vitamin D

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  1. increased calcium and PO4 absorption from small intestine
  2. increased calcium and PO4 reabsorption
  3. indirect (slow) effects on cells
  4. feedback inhibition of PTH (1,25(OH)2D
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What is upregulated by Vitamin D3?

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  1. TrpV6
  2. Calbindin-D9k
  3. Ca2+-ATPase
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Which cells secrete calcitonin?

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cells in the thyroid gland

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What does calcitonin do?

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negative regulator of serum calcium;

  1. inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption
  2. increases calcium and PO4 loss in the urine
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What is calcitonin stimulated by?

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high serum calcium levels

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Describe postmenopausal osteoporosis.

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decrease in estrogen levels causes a decrease in bone mass; shift in bone remodeling balance toward resorption; spontaneous or minimal trauma fractures

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Describe osteoporosis related to aging.

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caused by age-related decrease in osteoblast activity in both men and women

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Vertebral complications of osteoporosis

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fragility fractures; pain; height loss; kyphosis; activity limitations; restrictive lung disease; psychological symptoms

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Risk factors for osteoporosis

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Physical inactivity; age; low calcium intake in early years; long-term glucocorticoid therapy

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Hyperparathyroidism

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increased bone resorption and decreased calcium excretion

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Hypercalcemia caused by malignant tumors

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some tumors produce a peptide with PTH activity

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CNS complications from hypercalcemia
depression and coma
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Hypocalcemia can be caused by
hypoparathyroidism or vit. D deficiencies
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Symptoms of hypocalcemia
causes neuromuscular disturbances, parasthesias, tetany, and muscle cramps
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Rickets
Vitamin D deficieny; weight bearing bone deformities in children
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Vitamin D preparations
Cholecalciferol Vit D3 (OTC) Calcifediol 25(OH)Vit D3 (Calderol) Calcitriol 1,25(OH)2VitD3 (Rocaltrol)
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MOA of Vitamin D supplements
increased calcium and PO4 absorption from gut | increased calcium and PO4 reabsorption in renal tubules
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Pagets disease
uncontrolled osteoclastic bone resorption and secondary bone formation
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Symptoms of Pagets disease
1. bone pain 2. bone deformities 3. loss of hearing, hypercalcemia 4. may be caused by a slowly acting virus
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How do loop diuretics affect serum Ca2+ levels?
increased calcium excretion | decreased driving force for uptake with inhibition of Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter
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How do thiazides affect serum Ca2+ levels?
decreased calcium excretion | increased driving force for uptake with inhibition of Na/Cl transporter in the distal tubule
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How do PPIs and H2 antagonists affect serum Ca2+ levels?
decreased acidity of stomach decreases calcium absorption (Omeprazole may inhibit bone resorption)
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How do carbemazepine, isoniazid, theophylline and rifampin affect Ca2+ levels?
induction of Vit. D catabolic P450s
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First line therapy for osteoporosis
Bisphosphonates
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Bisphosphonates are analogs of what?
analogs of inorganic pyrophosphate
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MOA of bisphosphonates
reduce formation and dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals by accumulating in bone as part of the matrix; disrupt cytoskeleton, induce apoptosis, inhibit farnesyl-PP synthesis of osteoclasts
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Adverse effects of bisphosphonates
NVD, musculoskeletal pain, osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femur fractures
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What do bisphosphates do?
reduce formation and dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals by accumulating in bone as part of the matrix; disrupt cytoskeleton, induce apoptosis, inhibit farnesyl-PP synthesis of osteoclasts
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Bisphosphonates approved for osteoporosis (builds bone mass)
Zoledronate (Reclast) Alendronate (Fosamax) Risedronate (Actonel) Ibandronate (Boniva)
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MOA of bisphosphates
inhibition of farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase; disrupts prenylation of proteins in osteoclasts
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Second line treatment for osteoporosis
Estrogens and SERMs Calcitonin Teriparatide (Forteo)
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What do Estrogens and SERMs do?
1. prevention and control of postmenopausal bone resorption | 2. increases activity of osteoblasts, decreases activity of osteoclasts
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Risks with Raloxifene
less cancer risk than estrogen, but risk for VTE and death from stroke
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Estrogens and SERMs used 2nd line for osteoporosis
Estradiol and Raloxifene
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Calcitonin formulations
Calcimar and Miacalcin (salmon) | Cibacalcin (human)
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What does calcitonin treatment do?
decreased osteoclast activity, blocks renal reabsorption of PO4 and calcium
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Clinical uses of calcitonin
Paget's disease; hypercalcemia secondary to malignancy; Osteoporosis
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Side effects of calcitonin
urticaria, hand swelling, nausea
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What is Teriparatide (Forteo)?
amino acids 1-34 of parathyroid hormone produced in E. coli
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What does Teriparatide do?
preferentially stimulates osteoblast activity
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Clinical uses of Teriparatide
for treatment of osteoporosis in patients with a high risk of fracture
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AEs of Teriparatide
orthostatic hypotension, hypercalcemia, arthralgias, allergic reactions
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What does intermittent dosing of Teriparatide result in?
increased osteoblast number/function -> increased bone formation -> increased bone mass/strength
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What does continuous dosing of Teriparatide result in?
increased osteoclast activity; increased bone resorption; increased serum calcium
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Pros of Teriparatide compared to bisphosphonates
may be more effective in preventing fractures than bisphosphates; builds bone mass at a higher rate than bisphosphates; may allow better bone healing after fracture than bisphosphonates
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Cons of Teriparatide compated to bisphosphonates
must be injected daily; not recommended beyond 2 years; black box warning required by FDA for risk of bone cancer
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Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva)
humanized monoclonal Ab against RANKL
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MOA of Denosumab
binds to RANKL and prevents activation of RANK on osteoclast precursors, preventing differentiation of osteoclasts
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Clinical use of Denosumab
for treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a history of fractures, high risk of fractures or intolerance to bisphosphonates
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What must Denosumab be taken with?
patients must take 1000 mg calcium and 400 IU Vit D daily
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AEs of Denosumab
hypocalcemia, osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femur fractures, musculoskeletal pain, severe infections, skin reactions
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Clinical use of Cinacalcet (Sensipar)
Primary hyperparthyroidism; Parathyroid carcinoma; Secondary HPT in CKD with dialysis
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MOA of Cinacalcet (Sensipar)
binds to calcium-sensing receptor (a GPCR on PTH gland to inhibit release of PTH); allosteric regulator - causes receptor to be more sensitive to calcium
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Cinacalcet (Sensipar) decreases
both serum PTH levels and serum calcium levels
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Risks with Cinacalcet (Sensipar)
risk of hypocalcemia, seizures, adynamic bone disease
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Analogs of Vitamin D
Zemplar and Hectorol
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Calcific uremic arteriolopathy
Calcium can combine with (PO4)3- and precipitate in tissues - calcification
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Phosphate binders
complex with dietary phosphate and prevent absorption from GI
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Lanthanum Carbonate (Fosrenol)
forms insoluble LaPO4 salts in the GI tract; decreases serum (PO4)3- and calcium levels
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Sevelamer (Renagel, Renvela)
Amine-containing polymer that binds (PO4)3- in the GI tract; decreases serum (PO4)3- levels selectively

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