Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New insights in the pathogenesis
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Mechanisms in chronic kidney disease Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New insights in the pathogenesis Jorge Cannata-Andia University of Oviedo Oviedo, Spain Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis Role of Classic and New Players in
Mechanisms in chronic kidney disease
Role of * Calcium (Calcimimetics) * Vitamin D Receptor Activators (VDRAs) * Phosphorus and FGF 23
Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
* Phosphorus and FGF 23 * Genomic & Molecular Changes in the Severe and Refractory Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Role of Phosphate in the Pathogenesis of Vascular Mineralization and Bone Demineralization. Possible Self-defensive Mechanisms Triggered by the Vascular System
MEDICINE 22: 103-161; 1943
1943: Renal Osteodystrophy (RO) (Liu et al, Medicine)
Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
1970’s – 1980’s: PTH Assays and Bone Biopsy Diagnosis of ROD Useful in Clinical Practice (1980´s – 2007) 30 Following Years: Academic Concept With No Chance to be Applied in the Daily Clinical Management of CKD Patients
In 2006 a New Term was Proposed with a Broader Scope
Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes
Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism the Vessels & Bone Play Important Role
PTH FGF23/Klotho
Parathyroid Regulation in Chronic Kidney Disease Calcitriol
Phosphorus 25(OH)D
Cannata –Andía JBy Rodriguez M.. Nefrología Clínica . Ed L Hernando, 2008,
FGF23/Klotho
Calcium
PTH FGF23/Klotho
Parathyroid Regulation in Chronic Kidney Disease
CaSR
CaSR Discover and Cloned in 1993 G Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR) Cell Surface Receptor Able to Recognize and Respond to Extracellular Calcium and Others: Al, La, Sr, Ga, .......
Calcitriol
Phosphorus
Cannata –Andía JBy Rodriguez M.. Nefrología Clínica . Ed L Hernando, 2008,
FGF23/Klotho
Calcium
Parathyroids
Tissue Distribution Parathyroid and C cells Renal proximal tubule Nephron segments Gastrointestinal tract
Calcium Sensing Receptor (CaSR)
Gastrointestinal tract Osteoblast/Osteoclast Monocytes/macrophages Nervous system Bone marrow Cardiovascular
NH2
Signaling Pathways Activated by the CaSR
Phospholipase C Phospholipase C
Calcium Sensing Receptor (CaSR)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
P P P P HCOO
Spurney RF, et al. Kidney Int 1999;55(5):1750-8.
Phospholipase C Phospholipase C (Inositol triphosphate, Ca (Inositol triphosphate, Ca2+
2+ i)
Phospholipase A2 Phospholipase A2 (Arachidonic acid) (Arachidonic acid)
Phospholipase D (Phosphatidic acid) Phospholipase D (Phosphatidic acid) MAP Kinase MAP Kinase Inhibition of Adenylate Cyclase Inhibition of Adenylate Cyclase
DNA mRNA mRNA Storage
Transcripcion
Translation
How Calcium Influence Parathyroid Hormone Synthesis ?
preproPTH
PTH
Storage Translation Degradacion
Secretion Silver et al, 2000-2002
Low Calcium Increases the Stability
The Stability of PTHmRNA may vary from 5 minutes to 3 hours Post-transcriptional
In CKD There is a Reduction of Expression of CaSR (40-60%)
The Calcium Sensing Receptor in CKD
N H 2Reduction in Capacity of the Parathyroid Gland to Sense Ca
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
P P P P HCOO110 100 90 80 70
Normal Moderate Hyperparathyroidism
Severe Hyperparathyroidism Refractory Hiperparathyroidism
Changes in the PTH Response to Calcium with the Progression of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism ¿ Is the Decrease of Sensitivity of the Parathyroid Glands to Calcium “ Clinically Relevant”?
70 60 50 40 30 20 10 PTH (%) Ionized Ca (mmol/L) 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Set point
Increments in “Non Suppressible” PTH Secretion Due to Gland Growth
Parathyroid Gland Response to Calcium Changes in CKD 5
TH (pg / ml)
COSMOS Study: 4600 patients / 20 Countries
PTH Response to Calcium Changes in CKD 5 Progression of CKD-MBD Severely Affect the Response
95% IC PTH
>12 10.5-11 9.5-10 8-9 6-7
JL Fernández et al , ERA-EDTA, Stocholm, 2008
Serum Calcium (mg/dL)
to Calcium Serum Calcium May Influence Outcomes in Dialysis Patients
Study.
Centres Spread Geographically (medium-large
COSMOS: Una Fotografía del Escenario Europeo en CKD-MBD
Centres Spread Geographically (medium-large hospitals and satellite units)
selected Oviedo
TH (pg / ml)
Parathyroid Gland Response to Calcium Changes in CKD 5
COSMOS Study: 4600 patients / 21 Countries
Calcimimetics Can Improve the Poor Response of the Parathyroid Glands to Calcium Increasing the Sensivity
95% IC PTH
Serum Calcium (mg/dL)
>12 10.5-11 9.5-10 8-9 6-7
JL Fernández et al , ERA-EDTA, 2007
DNA mRNA mRNA preproPTH
PTH
Transcription
Translation
Calcimimetics Reduce PTH Synthesis Calcimimetics Decrease Cell Proliferation
% Reduction in Size PTH
Degradation
Consequences of the Action of Calcimimetics Calcimimetics Upregulate CaSR and VDR –Interaction and Cooperation-
< 500 mm3 > 500 mm3
60%
110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 PTH (%)
Improvement in the Parathyroid Response
“Set Point” Shift to the Left
Hiperparatiroidismo moderado
40 30 20 10 Ionized Ca (mmol/L) 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 PTH (%)
Improvement in the Parathyroid Response
“Set Point” Shift to the Left
Hiperparatiroidismo moderado
40 30 20 10 Ionized Ca (mmol/L) 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Curve May Be Push Down
Rapid Non-Genomic Response Slow Genomic Response
? Ca2+, ?IP3, ? pH, PKC
Membrane Receptor VDR ? Ca2+, ?IP3, ? pH, PKC Transcription Factor Co-activators and co-represors
VDR Cell membrane
CITOPLASM CITOPLASM 2 Messanger
Effects of VDR Activation
ARNm ARNm Co-activators and co-represors
VDRE ARNm ARNm Nuclear membrane
Protein Protein
NÚCLEUS NÚCLEUS Transcription Transcription
? Ca2+, ?IP3, ? pH, PKC
Membrane Receptor VDR ? Ca2+, ?IP3, ? pH, PKC Transcription Factor Co-activators and co-represors
VDR Cell membrane
CITOPLASMA CITOPLASM 2 Messanger
Osteopontin Osteocalcin RANK-L VDR
Proteins Regulated by VDR Activation
Cbf1 BMP-2 PTH Collagen 1α hydroxilase Renin
Down Regulated
Slow Genomic Response
Effects of VDR Activation
ARNm ARNm Co-activators and co-represors
VDRE ARNm ARNm Nuclear membrane
Proteina Protein
NÚCLEO NÚCLEUS Transcription Transcription
Multiple Proteins are Regulated by VDR Activation
VDR 24-hydroxilase Calbindin TRPV5-6 IL-10, IL-4 Insulin p-21, p-27
Up Regulated
Renin IFN-γ IL-Iβ, IL-2, -6, - 12 Ciclin E Gen C-myc
Parathyroid Glands
Kidney Bone Intestine
Bone and Mineral
Cardiovascular System
Myocardial Structure Myocardial Function Vascular System
Effects of VDR Activation
1,5 No vitamin D
Relaytive Risk (RR)
The Better Results Were Obtained With Dose < 1 mcg/day
CORES
VDR Activation and Survival
1 0,75 No vitamin D 0,50 0,25
0,54 (0,46-0,63)
< 0.25ug/d
(n=1.304)
0.25-0,50µg/d
(n=1.053)
> 0.50-1 µg/d
(n=432)
0,60 (0,51-0,72) 0,66 (0,51-0,85)
> 1 µg/d
(n=184)
0,74 (0,52-1,05)
Obtained With Dose < 1 mcg/day Vitamin D
Benefits of Oral Active VDR Activators on Survival
Main Factors Influencing the VDR Response
Adequate VDR Expression
Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
Optimal Concentration of VDR Activator
DNA mRNA mRNA Storage
Transcription
Translation
Transcription
Calcitriol Deficit VDR Expression in CKD No Inhibition of PTH Gene Transcription
preproPTH
PTH
Storage Translation Degradation
VDR
Decreased Expression of VDR
Secretion
Increase mRNA PTH Synthesis
Transcriptional
DNA mRNA mRNA Storage
Transcription
Translation
Administration
218,7±42,6 * 100,0 50 100 150 200 250 300 mRNA VDR/18s (%)
Expression
Inhibition of PTH Gene Transcription
Normalize Serum Calcitriol Levels
VDR Expression in CKD
Cooperation Between
VDR & CaSR
Reduce
preproPTH
PTH
Storage Translation Degradation
Parathyroid Glands Culture
50 Control Calcitriol 10-8M
Reduce PTH Synthesis
212,8±39,9 * 100,0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Control Calcitriol 10-8M mRNA CaR/18s (%)
Expression
Main Factors Influencing the VDR Response
Adequate Concentration of VDR
Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
Optimal Concentration of VDR Activator
50 40 30
1,25D
60 70 80 90 100 levated PTH (%)*
CKD Stage 2 Stage 3
lcitriol
2D3 (pg/mL)
Stage 4
Optimal Concentration of VDR Activator -CALCITRIOL- ?
A Levin et al KI 2007 GFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) 20 10 105 95 75 85 65 45 35 15 55 25 10 20 30 40 50 Patients With Ele Calc 1,25(OH)2
the Calcitriol Reduction Start in CKD ?
50 40 30
1,25D
60 70 80 90 100 levated PTH (%)*
CKD Stage 2 Stage 3
lcitriol
2D3 (pg/mL)
Stage 4
Serum Calcitriol Levels in Early CKD
A Levin et al KI 2007 GFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) 20 10 105 95 75 85 65 45 35 15 55 25 10 20 30 40 50 Patients With Ele Calc 1,25(OH)2
Increase of FGF23 in CKD
Why and When the Calcitriol Reduction Start in CKD ?
PTH Urinary P
PTH (+) (-)
Calcitriol Phoshorus Calcium
(-) (+)
FGF 23
(-)
(-) 1 alpha Hydroxylase
(+) 24,25 alpha Hydroxilase
PTH Urinary P
PTH (+) (-) (+)
Calcitriol Phoshorus Calcium
(-) (+)
FGF 23
(-)
(-) 1 alpha Hydroxylase
(+) 24,25 alpha Hydroxilase
50 40 30
1,25D
60 70 80 90 100 levated PTH (%)*
CKD Stage 2 Stage 3
lcitriol
2D3 (pg/mL)
Stage 4
Serum Calcitriol Levels in Early CKD
GFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) 20 10 105 95 75 85 65 45 35 15 55 25 10 20 30 40 50 Patients With Ele Calc 1,25(OH)2
FGF 23 Through its Capacity to Reduce Calcitriol Could Be an Important Indirect Factor “Early” Involved in the Pathogenesis of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Indirect Factor ?
PTH ?
2007
control
(-) (-) (+)
FGF 23 Calcitriol
Phosphorus
Calcium
P < 0.001 P = 0.02
FGFR1 and Klotho Score
Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1
FGF23 Do Not Decrease PTH in Advanced SHPT
In Advanced CKD There is a Resistance to the Effect of FGF 23
4 3 2
P = 0.055
Normal
Nodular s/o > 0.5 g
Klotho score
1
P = 0.013
Diffuse s/o < 0.5 g
4 3 2
P = NS
Normal
Nodular s/o > 0.5 g
FGFR1 score
1
P = NS
Diffuse s/o < 0.5 g
Komaba, Fukagawa: Kidney Int 2010;77 232-238
FGFR1 Klotho
FGF23 Do Not Decrease PTH in Advanced SHPT
In Advanced CKD There is a Resistance to the Effect of FGF 23
PTH
Last Decade Phosphorus Have Increased its Importance in PTH Regulation and CKD-MBD Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
Calcitriol Phosphorus Calcium
Regulation and CKD-MBD
Outcomes
Vit D Metabolites
Ngative Effects of Phosphorus
Makoto Kuro-O. Avances en Metabolismo Óseo y Mineral, Edited by JB Cannata-Andía y col, 2010
Na-Pi 2a Na-Pi 2c
Proximal Kidney Tubule Cells
PTH
Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
Klotho
FGF-R
Calcitriol Phosphorus Calcium
25(OH)D
(-) (-) (+)
FGF 23
FGF-23
PTH Urinary Phosphate
PTH (+)
Urinary Phosphate
Calcitriol Phosphorus Calcium
25(OH)D
(-) (-) (+)
FGF 23
PTH Urinary Phosphate
PTH (+)
¿ Cuáles son las Sinergias Entre Fósforo, FGF 23, Kotho y Vitamina D ?
mmol/L
Creatinine Clearance
0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50
Phosphorus
0.50
Urinary Phosphate
Calcitriol Phosphorus Calcium
25(OH)D
(-) (-) (+)
FGF 23
(-)
(-)1 alpha Hydroxylase
(+) 24,25 alpha Hydroxilase
DNA mRNA mRNA Storage
Transcription
Translation
High Phosphorus Increases PTH Synthesis
Effect of Phosphorus on the Parathyroid Glands in CKD
preproPTH
PTH
Storage Translation Degradation
Silver et al, 2000-2002 Secretion
Post -transcriptional
High Phosphorus
Increases the Stability
Decrease CaSR Expression
Effect of Phosphorus in Cell Proliferation and CaSR
THE HIGHER THE PHOSPHORUS CONCENTRATION
Increase Cell Proliferation
Brown AJ. Kidney Int 55:1284 Brown AJ. Kidney Int 55:1284-
1292, 1999
THE GREATER THE CELL PROLIFERATION (Gland Growth) AND THE LOWER THE CaSR EXPRESSION
¿ Is the Effect of High Serum Phosphorus on the Parathyroid Glands “Clinically Relevant” ?
High Serum Phosphorus and PTH in CKD 5 Patients
PTH (pg / ml)
600 500 400
Serum Ca (mg/dL)
> 12 10.5-11 9.5-10 8-9 6-7
95% IC PT
>10 9-9.9 8-8.9 7-7.9 6-6.9 5-5.9 4-4.9 3-3.9 1-2.9 300 200 100
Serum P (mg / dl)
JL Fernández et al , ERA-EDTA, 2007
PTH (pg / ml)
600 500 400
Serum Phosphorus is the Strongest Factor Associated to PTH High Serum Phosphorus and PTH in CKD 5 Patients
95% IC PT
>10 9-9.9 8-8.9 7-7.9 6-6.9 5-5.9 4-4.9 3-3.9 1-2.9 300 200 100
Serum P (mg / dl)
Associated to PTH Levels in CKD 5
Serum Phosphorus May Influence Outcomes in Dialysis Patients
JL Fernández et al , ERA-EDTA, 2007
PTH FGF23/Klotho
Progression of Secondary Hyperparthyroidism Calcitriol
Phosphorus 25(OH)D
Cannata –Andía JBy Rodriguez M.. Nefrología Clínica . Ed L Hernando, 2008,
Calcium
VDR CaR
Polyclonal:
Gland size
Progression of Secondary Hyperparthyroidism
Nodular
Monoclonal:
VDR
CaR Klotho/FGFR1
Normal Diffuse Secretory cells
Adapted from Tominaga Y et al. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 1996;5:336–41
Progression of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Early nodularity Late-single nodularity
VDR CaR
Polyclonal:
Nodular
Monoclonal:
VDR CaR
Progression of Secondary Hyperparthyroidism
Normal Diffuse Secretory cells
Adapted from Tominaga Y et al. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 1996;5:336–41
Progresión del Hiperparatiroidismo Secundario
Early nodularity Late-single nodularity
VDR CaR
Polyclonal:
Nodular
Monoclonal:
VDR CaR Duplications Losses
Losses & Duplications of Chromosomes
J Cigudosa , I Santamaría , J Cannata et al
Parathyroid Tissue from Severe 2ª & 3ª Hyperparathyroidism
Progression of Secondary Hyperparthyroidism
Normal Diffuse Secretory cells
Progresión del Hiperparatiroidismo Secundario
Early nodularity Late-single nodularity
Adapted from Tominaga Y et al. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 1996;5:336–41
J Cigudosa , I Santamaría , J Cannata et al Kidney Int 2003: 63,
Changes in Gene Expression
Control Difusas Nodulares Control Difusas NodularesI Santamaría et al Kidney Int, 2005.
Gene Repression
VDR CaR
Polyclonal:
Nodular
Monoclonal:
VDR CaR
Calcificaciones Vasculares
The Parathyroid Glands Progresively Loose its Complex and
Progression of Secondary Hyperparthyroidism Just Produce
Normal Diffuse Secretory cells
Adapted from Tominaga Y et al. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 1996;5:336–41
Progresión del Hiperparatiroidismo Secundario
Early nodularity Late-single nodularity
Calcificaciones Vasculares Mortalidad Fracturas
Exquisite Regulatory Leadership Role
Role of * Calcium (Calcimimetics) * Vitamin D Receptor Activators (VDRAs) * Phosphorus and FGF 23
Mechanisms of CKD-MBD: New Insights in the Pathogenesis
* Phosphorus and FGF 23 * Genomic & Molecular Changes in the Severe and Refractory Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Role of Phosphate in the Pathogenesis of Vascular Mineralization and Bone Demineralization. Possible Self-defensive Mechanisms Triggered by the Vascular System
HIGH BONE TURNOVER
Current Evolution
High PTH
Patterns of Renal Osteodystrophy
CKD
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
DIABETES - AGE
LOW BONE TURNOVER
Moriniere et al, 1989 (France)
76 % 24 %
Lorenzo et al, 1991 (Spain)
71% 25 %
Sherrard et al, 1993 (USA)
48 % 37 %
Change in the Prevalence of High and Low Bone Turnover Disease in CKD5
Low Bone Turnover High Bone Turnover
1/4 3/4
Sherrard et al, 1993 (USA)
48 % 37 %
Herz et al, 1993 (USA)
50 % 50 %
Torres et al, 1995 (Spain)
52 % 45 %
Ferreira et al 2008 (Portugal)
32 %
63 %
Erkan, Gulay et al 2009(Turkey)
23%
73 % 1/4 3/4
High Bone Turnover Low Bone Turnover
Common Risks
Risks of High and Low Bone Turnover Vascular Calcifications Mortality
Bone Mass Fractures
J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 1943-1951,2004
Bone Turnover
CKD
Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone High Calcification Scores in the Aorta Low Bone Activity
Coronary Calcification is Associated with Lower Mineralized Bone Volume
CKD
Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone
Coronary Calcification Low Mineralized Bone High Pulse Wave Velocity
10 20 30
%
10 20 30
%
Pulse Wave Velocity
> 9.4 ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ 9.4 > 400 ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ 400
p=0.03 p=0.02
Mineralized bone volume Mineralized bone volume
Coronary Agatston score
Relationship Between Vessels & Bone
General Population
CKD
Relationship Between Vessels & Bone
Osteoporos Int 19: 1161-1166, 2008
4 Years Follow up
General Population
General Population
4 Years Follow up
From Patient to Bench Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone
CKD
General Population
Osteoporos Int 19: 1161-1166, 2008Week 4 Week 8 Week 16 Week 20 Week Week 12
N 5/6
Scheme of the Study
Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone
4 8 16 20 Normal (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10) Normal (n=10) 12
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
Aorta Bone
Macroscopic Histologic
Genomics Proteomics
High P High Mortality
50% Vs 10%
Aortic Calcification (20 weeks) 20%
NO Aortic Calcification (20 weeks)
High Phosphorus Diet (+ 50%)
Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone
High Phosphorus Diet (+ 50%)
80%
Román-García et al. Bone 2010:46; 121-128.
Bone Histology
20%
Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone
Román-García et al. Bone 2010:46; 121-128.
Vascular Calcification Bone No Vascular Calcification Bone
Week 4 Week 8 Week 16 Week 20 Week Week 12
N 5/6
Scheme of the Study
Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone
4 8 16 20 Normal (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10) Normal (n=10) 12
High P (n=10)
Control (n=10)
Aorta Bone Macroscopic Histologic
Genomics Proteomics
Elastin
0,5 FC 8NP FC 16NP FC 20NP FC 8HP FC 16HP FC 20HP ld Change
Elastin
Muscle Related Genes
Muscle Related Genes
No Calcification
Red: Overexpression
Calcification
Gene
Gene Expression Profile in Aorta
Tropomyosin, Alpha 1
0,5 FC 8NP FC 16NP FC 20NP FC 8HP FC 16HP FC 20HP Fold Change
Tropomyosin Alpha 1
Fold
Signal LogRatio
Green: Repression
Gene
Román-García et al. Bone 46: 121-128; 2010
Red: Overexpression
Bone Related Genes
RED: Overexpression
Calcification No Calcification
Gene Muscle Related Genes
No Calcification Calcification
Gene Expression Profile in Aorta
Signal LogRatio
Green: Repression
Signal LogRatio
Green: Repression
Gene
Román-García et al. Bone 46: 121-128; 2010
SFRP-1
1,5 2 2,5 Change
SRFP 4 (Wnt)
Bone Related Genes Bone Related Genes
RED: Overexpression
Calcification No Calcification
Gene Expression Profile in Aorta
Katepsin K
Cathepsin K
0,5 1 1,5 2 FC 8NP FC 16NP FC 20NP FC 8HP FC 16HP FC 20HP Fold Change
0,5 1 FC 8NP FC 16NP FC 20NP FC 8HP FC 16HP FC 20HP Fold Ch
Signal LogRatio
Green: Repression
Román-García et al. Bone 46: 121-128; 2010
Bone Related Genes
SFRP-1
1,5 2 2,5 Change
SRFP 4 (Wnt)
Gene Expression Profile in Aorta
In the Calcified Aorta: Markers of Active Bone Resorption & Inhibition of Bone Formation
Katepsin K
Cathepsin K
0,5 1 1,5 2 FC 8NP FC 16NP FC 20NP FC 8HP FC 16HP FC 20HP Fold Change
0,5 1 FC 8NP FC 16NP FC 20NP FC 8HP FC 16HP FC 20HP Fold Ch
Román-García et al. Bone 46: 121-128; 2010 Bone Resorption
? SFRPs
Dkk 1
Aorta
Wnt and BMP Inhibition
Vessels: Reduce or Stop Vascular Mineralization
Price to Pay ? Relationship Between Vascular Calcification & Bone
Which is Molecular the Link ?
Gremlin Bone: Decrease Bone Mineralization and Bone Mass