Table 3. Effect of glucocorticoids and vitamin D hormone on bone metabolism (selection).
Effect on | Glucocorticoids | Vitamin D hormone |
---|---|---|
Osteoblasts |
Differentiation ↓ Osteoblastogenesis ↓ |
Differentiation ↑ Osteoblastogenesis ↑ |
Calcium homeostasis |
Intestinal absorption ↓ Renal excretion ↑ |
Intestinal Absorption ↑ Renal excretion ↓ |
Sex hormones |
Production ↓ |
Production ↑ |
Bones | Absorption ↑ | New formation ↑ |