Bone organic matrix components: their roles in skeletal physiology

J Endocrinol Invest. 2010;33(7 Suppl):13-5.

Abstract

Bone matrix is composed mainly of inorganic materials, while the bone organic compartment is a minor and complex structural entity, surrounding and supporting cells. Three major classes of biomolecules are involved in this organic part: structural proteins, specialized proteins, and proteoglycans. This review will briefly summarize our knowledge about the role and regulation of these specific bone components.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Matrix / physiology*
  • Bone and Bones / physiology
  • Collagen / physiology
  • Glycosylation
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / physiopathology
  • Osteoclasts / physiology
  • Proteoglycans / physiology

Substances

  • Proteoglycans
  • Collagen