Abstract
Calcium and phosphorus are essential for a myriad of intracellular functions and also form the basis for the structural integrity of bone. As such, mechanisms have evolved to ensure exquisite control over their circulating concentrations. These concentrations are largely maintained by fluxes of these mineral ions across the intestine, kidney, and bone and are regulated by three major hormones, parathyroid hormone (PTH), the active form of vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, and fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23). Each hormone acts to directly influence mineral ion transport across intestine or kidney and may also regulate mineral ion entry into and out of bone. The production and secretion of each hormone may in turn be modulated by circulating concentrations of these mineral ions and by the action of the other hormones, producing a complex network of negative and positive feedback systems. Disruption of these homeostatic systems can produce dramatic disease profiles but improved understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms may lead to more salutary approaches to therapy.
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Goltzman, D., Karaplis, A.C. (2015). The PTH/Vitamin D/FGF23 Axis. In: Brandi, M., Brown, E. (eds) Hypoparathyroidism. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5376-2_8
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