Astaxanthin increase osteocytes, osteoblasts, decrease adipocytes cells, and reduces osteonecrotic events in femoral head of Wistar rats exposed to alcohol.

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Osteonecrosis is the death of bone cells that can be associated with alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse has been projected to increase by 0.6% every year. The high morbidity and cost of therapy of osteonecrosis necessitate the effort to prevent osteonecros...

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Main Authors: Agus Eka Wiradiputra, I Ketut Suyasa, Putu Astawa, Ketut Siki Kawiyana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: DiscoverSys 2018-08-01
Series:Bali Medical Journal
Online Access:https://balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/957