Protective Effects of Melon Extracts on Bone Strength, Mineralization, and Metabolism in Rats with Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis

Protective Effects of Melon Extracts on Bone Strength, Mineralization, and Metabolism in Rats with Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis

A polyphenolic extract from melon (<i>Cucumis melo</i> L.), as a potential source of natural antioxidants, has been reported to have a positive effect on osteoblast activity. In this study, the protective effects of heat-treated melon extract (ECO-A) on bone strength, mineralization, and...

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Main Authors: Bongju Kim, Sung-Ho Lee, Su-Jin Song, Won Hyeon Kim, Eun-Sung Song, Jae-Chang Lee, Sung-Jae Lee, Dong-Wook Han, Jong-Ho Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
melon extract
antioxidant
osteoporosis
bone strength
bone mineralization
bone metabolism
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/8/306

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