Established gene markers for bone metabolism in (A) physiological conditions and (B) CS exposure conditions. Bone resorption markers include: tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isoform 5b (TRAP5b), carbonic anhydrate II (CA II), C-terminal telopeptide (CTX) and N-terminal telopeptide (NTX). Regulators of osteoclastogenesis include: receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG). Bone formation markers include: osteocalcin (OC), collagen I, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP), hydroxyproline (HYP) and type I collagen N- and C-terminal propeptides (PINP and PICP/CICP). Dotted arrows represent expression. Red arrows represent altered expression (up or down).