Ethanolic Extract of Secang Heartwood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) Increases Bone Density in Ovariectomized Rats

Osteoporosis has become a major public health concern, due to its rising incidence every year. Osteoporosis mostly occurs in women at menopause, especially in Asia. Secang (Caesalpinia sappan L.) heartwood contains brazilin and brazilein which are known to suppress expression of NF-ĸB, an osteoclast...

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Main Authors: Bani Adlina Shabrina, Nita Kristiani, Khairunisa Irnanda, Fajar Aji Lumakso, Riris Istighfari Jenie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Society for Cancer Chemoprevention 2013-02-01
Series:ISCC (Indonesian Journal of Cancer Chemoprevention)
Online Access:https://ijcc.chemoprev.org/index.php/ijcc/article/view/74