Posted by D from IP 202.147.190.35 on October 31, 2006 at 09:34:56:
In Reply to: Re: Re: why posted by m on October 30, 2006 at 21:01:25:
I dont mean to contradict but i think i read that corticosteroids donot actually activate the osteoclasts but inhibit osteoclast formation and activity thus lowering plasma Ca , over long periods they cause increase bone resorption and decreased bone formation by inhibiting protein synthesis in the osteoblasts which decreases bone formation , and also dec absorption of Ca and PO4 frm the intestine and increase renal secretion of these ions.