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Osteoporosis Risk Reduced by Targeting Hormonal Receptor Proteins
Osteoporosis Risk Reduced by Targeting Hormonal Receptor Proteins
Reduced levels of sex hormones in men, caused by prostate cancer therapy can lead to lower vitamin D levels, which in turn increases the risk of bone fractures. This study has identified a previously unknown link between male sex hormone levels and vitamin D that may have future therapeutic value for treating related deficiencies of the vitamin. Progesterone receptor protein, a new regulator of vitamin D metabolism, can now be targeted to prevent osteoporosis in men finds a new study.