Mechanism by Sambucus nigra Extract Improves Bone Mineral Density in Experimental Diabetes

The effects of polyphenols extracted from Sambucus nigra fruit were studied in streptozotocin- (STZ-) induced hyperglycemic rats to evaluate its possible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiglycosylation activity, and antiosteoporosis effects in diabetes. DEXA bone mineral density tests were perform...

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Main Authors: Laurentiu Badescu, Oana Badulescu, Magda Badescu, Manuela Ciocoiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/848269