Genetski faktorji, hormoni in oligoelementi pri presnovnih procesih (Slovene)

The aim of our study is to find out if the vitamin and hormone receptor gene polymorphism can predict the response to therapy in osteoporosis. Besides we will study the influence of different hormones on cathepsin expression in osteoclasts. We expect the results will contribute to the understanding of pathogenesis of osteoporosis. Trace elements and coenzimes are involved in the matabolism of carbohydrates. We expect the results will contribute to the understanding of pathogenesis of osteoporosis. Trace elements and coenzymes are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates. We suggest that theraphy with Cr-picolinate might improve the metabolic variables in diabetic patients. We extend our hypothesis to the beneficial effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on erectile dysfunction in those patients.