hrp0082p1-d2-120 | Fat Metabolism & Obesity (1) | ESPE2014

RANKL and Osteoprotegerin Serum Levels in Obese Children and Adolescents

Faienza Maria Felicia , Vulpi Maria Rosaria , Piacente Laura , Ventura Annamaria , Lonero Antonella , Luce Vincenza , De Palma Fabrizia , Acquafredda Angelo , Zecchino Clara , Minenna Antonio , Delvecchio Maurizio , Grano Maria , Cavallo Luciano , Brunetti Giacomina

Background: There is growing evidence of a correlation between fat and bone metabolism at both the clinical and molecular levels, although the systemic regulators have not been clearly identified. The receptor activator of nuclear factor kB ligand (RANKL) and its soluble decoy receptor, osteoprotegerin (OPG), are involved in bone resorption and vascular calcification. OPG levels has been related with insulin resistance in adult obese subjects.Objective a...