Iron accumulation deteriorated bone loss in estrogen-deficient rats

Abstract Background Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by an imbalance of bone resorption exceeding bone formation, resulting in a net loss of bone mass. Whether a menopause-related excess of iron contributes to the development of postmenopausal osteoporosis has remained unresolved due to...

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Main Authors: Lu-lin Liu, Gong-wen Liu, Hui Liu, Kai Zhao, You-jia Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02663-4