Bone Abstracts

Objectives: Bone mass development through childhood is very important for osteoporosis prevention during adulthood. Physical activity (PA) and/or exercise can influence positively bone matrix and its contents in pre-adolescents Sclerostin, a glycoprotein produced by osteocytes, promotes osteoclastic activity and it is associated with reduced bone formation. The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between PA and sclerostin levels in pre-adolescent boys and gi...