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Phosphate in Physiological and Pathological Mineralization: Important yet Often Unheeded.

Wen Qin, San-Yang Yu, Jia-Lu Gao, Jian-Fei Yan, Qian-Qian Wan, Shuai-Lin Jia, Franklin Tay, Kai Jiao, Lina Niu

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Review in MedComm, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Lower calcium/phosphorus ratio is associated with the severity of deformity in patients with scoliosis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Wen QinState Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi PR China.
San-Yang YuSchool and Hospital of Stomatology China Medical University Shenyang Liaoning PR China.
Jia-Lu GaoDepartment of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi PR China.
Jian-Fei YanState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi PR China.
Qian-Qian WanState Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi PR China.
Shuai-Lin JiaThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College Xinxiang Henan PR China.
Franklin TayThe Dental College of Georgia Augusta University Augusta Georgia USA.
Kai JiaoDepartment of Stomatology, Tangdu Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School of Stomatology The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi PR China.
Lina NiuState Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6653-0819

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Phosphate is an important element in biological processes, particularly in the formation and metabolism of mineralized tissues such as bones and teeth. The imbalance of phosphate is also closely related with pathological mineralization. Restoring the phosphate homeostasis is an attractive target to treat diseases related with pathological mineralization. However, the inherent consistency of phosphate's role in both physiological and pathological mineralization has been overlooked in previous investigations. This review highlights the multifaceted role of phosphate as a building block, and as a signaling molecule that regulates the activity of mineralizing cells in both physiological and pathological mineralization. This direct and indirect role of phosphate acts as a bridge between physiological and pathological mineralization. The review also discusses the genetic mutations associated with phosphate-related mineralization disorders, emphasizing the need for further genetic and molecular research to uncover additional factors and mechanisms. Future research directions proposed include enhancing our understanding of phosphate sensing and regulation mechanisms, investigating new therapeutic agents, and developing reliable biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment of phosphate-related mineralization disorders. By advancing our knowledge in these areas, we can improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of phosphate-related mineralization disorders to enhance patient outcomes and their quality of life.

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pathological mineralizationphosphate homeostasisphosphate metabolism disordersphysiological mineralizationtherapeutic strategies

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