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Calcium Pyrophosphate

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Definition: An inorganic pyrophosphate which affects calcium metabolism in mammals. Abnormalities in its metabolism occur in some human diseases, notably HYPOPHOSPHATASIA and pseudogout (CHONDROCALCINOSIS).  deposition   
See Also Chondrocalcinosis 		Other names Calcium Diphosphate; Pyrophosphate, Monohydrate Calcium; Pyrophosphate, Calcium; Pyrophosphate Dihydrate, Calcium; Monohydrate Calcium Pyrophosphate; Diphosphate, Calcium; Calcium Pyrophosphate, Monohydrate; Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate; Calcium Pyrophosphate (2:1); Calcium Pyrophosphate (1:2); Calcium Pyrophosphate (1:1)
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
sintered beta-dicalcium pyrophosphate  0   *Calcium Pyrophosphate. J Arthroplasty. 2003 Apr;18(3):352-60

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