Description of “Tail Suspension” as a Model of ‹mmobilization in Rats

Since human beings have included outer space to their living places, effects of gravity on bone has been extensively studied. Authors claim that basic biologic mechanisms are similar in rats and human so rats should serve as a useful model for studying osteoporosis. Models for simulating microgravit...

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Main Authors: Ayçe Atalay, Yeşim Gökçe Kutsal, Murat Yıldırım, Rüştü Onur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2002-09-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
Subjects:
rat
Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4042/Description-Of-tail-Suspension-As-A-Model-Of-%E2%80%B9mmobilization-In-Rats