Osteomark NTx provides
the measurement of the cross-linked N-telopeptides of bone type I
collagen (NTx). NTx is a specific biochemical indicator of bone
resorption that is generated as the result of osteoclast activity
on bone.
The NTx molecule is specific to bone due to the unique amino
acid sequence and orientation of the cross-linked alpha-2 (I) N
telopeptide.
Osteomark NTx assays are sensitive and specific assays that can
be used to indicate subtle changes in levels of bone
resorption.
NTx can easily be measured in urine
and serum using ELISA formats.