Lycopene and bone: an in vitro investigation and a pilot prospective clinical study

Lycopene and bone: an in vitro investigation and a pilot prospective clinical study

Abstract Background There are several effective therapies for osteoporosis but these agents might cause serious adverse events. Lycopene intake could prevent bone loss, however studies on its effects on bone are scarce. Our aim was to investigate the effects of lycopene on osteoblast cells as well a...

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Main Authors: Cristina Russo, Yvelise Ferro, Samantha Maurotti, Maria Antonietta Salvati, Elisa Mazza, Roberta Pujia, Rosa Terracciano, Giuseppina Maggisano, Rosario Mare, Sandro Giannini, Stefano Romeo, Arturo Pujia, Tiziana Montalcini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Nutraceutical
Lycopene
Osteoporosis
Bone metabolism
Bone mineral density
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-020-02238-7

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