Role of periostin in bone metabolism / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

ABSTRACT

Periostin is preferentially expressed in the periosteum, which covers a large majority of bones.Periostin has been reported to promote osteoblast proliferation, adhesion, and differentiation, involving bone repair process, response to mechanical stimulation and parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulating bone development/ remodeling and bone strength.Circulating periostin may serve as a candidate of biological markers for bone metabolism.