Iron accumulation deteriorated bone loss in estrogen-deficient rats
Abstract Background Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by an imbalance of bone resorption exceeding bone formation, resulting in a net loss of bone mass. Whether a menopause-related excess of iron contributes to the development of postmenopausal osteoporosis has remained unresolved due to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02663-4 |