The Protective Effect of Cordycepin On Alcohol-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

Background: Alcohol abuse is known to be a leading risk factor for atraumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), in which the suppression of osteogenesis plays a critical role. Cordycepin benefits bone metabolism; however, there has been no study to determine its effect on osteonecrosis. Meth...

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Main Authors: Yi-Xuan Chen, Dao-Yu Zhu, Zheng-Liang Xu, Jun-Hui Yin, Xiao-Wei Yu, Jiong Mei, You-Shui Gao, Chang-Qing Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2017-08-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/480181