Piper sarmentosum enhances fracture healing in ovariectomized osteoporotic rats: a radiological study

Piper sarmentosum enhances fracture healing in ovariectomized osteoporotic rats: a radiological study

INTRODUCTION: Osteoporotic fractures are common during osteoporotic states. Piper sarmentosum extract is known to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. OBJECTIVES: To observe the radiological changes in fracture calluses following administration of a Piper sarmentosum extract during...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Abdalla Estai, Farihah Haji Suhaimi, Srijit Das, Fazalina Mohd Fadzilah, Sharifah Majedah Idrus Alhabshi, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid, Ima-Nirwana Soelaiman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Piper sarmentosum
Antioxidant
Fracture
Healing
Osteoporosis
Ovariectomy
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