Deoxypyridinoline
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Deoxypyridinoline, also called D-Pyrilinks or Pyrilinks-D, is a crosslink of type I collagen
present in bone which is excreted unmetabolized in urine and is a specific marker of bone resorption
. It is measured in a urine tests in patients when osteoporosis
is suspected.
Collagen
Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of mammals. It is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content...
present in bone which is excreted unmetabolized in urine and is a specific marker of bone resorption
Bone resorption
Bone resorption is the process by which osteoclasts break down bone and release the minerals, resulting in a transfer of calcium from bone fluid to the blood....
. It is measured in a urine tests in patients when osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density is reduced, bone microarchitecture is deteriorating, and the amount and variety of proteins in bone is altered...
is suspected.