Osteoblasts
Description
Osteoblasts are a specialized form of Bone Cell (Osteocyte).
Biological Function of Osteoblasts
Musculoskeletal System
Osteoblasts are responsible for the growth and repair of Bones - Osteoblasts are responsible for the deposition of Calcium Phosphate and Collagen on the Protein matrix of the Bones during repair processes and during the transformation of Calcium into mature Bone.
Osteoblasts accelerate the healing/repair of Fractures.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Osteoblasts
Amino Acids
Arginine may enhance the production/function of Osteoblasts. [1]
Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetate (EDTA) may temporarily lower Blood Calcium levels. This reduction in Blood Calcium levels may provide an impetus for the Parathyroid Gland to increase production of Parathyroid Hormone which, in turn stimulates Osteoblasts to draw in Calcium from other parts of the body (including from pathological depostis of Calcium located in atherosclerotic plaques). This pulsed, intermittent stimulation of Parathyroid Hormone production may cause a long-term (approximately three months) effect on Osteoblasts. [2]
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