Table 3.
Available biochemical markers used to examine formative, resorptive and rate of bone metabolism through serological and urianalytical mechanisms[87,431].
| Biochemical Marker | Abbreviation | Sample | Bone Metabolism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Alkaline Phosphate | BAP / BALP | Serum | Formation |
| Osteocalcin | OC / BGP | Serum | Formation |
| Carboxyterminal, Type I Collagen | PICP | Serum | Formation |
| Aminoterminal, Type I Collagen | PINP | Serum | Formation |
| Pyridinoline | PYR | Serum & Urine | Resorption |
| Deoxypiridoline | DPD / D-PYR | Serum & Urine | Resorption |
| Carboxyterminal Crosslink, Procollagen I | ITCP | Serum | Resorption |
| Carboxyterminal Crosslink, Type I Collagen | CTx | Urine | Resorption |
| Aminoterminal Cross-link, Type I Collagen | NTx | Urine | Resorption |
| Tartrate-resistant Acid Phosphate | TRAP5 | Serum | Resorption |
| Parathyroid Hormone | PTH | Serum | Turnover Rate |