Therapeutic effect of strontium fructose 1,6-diphosphate (Sr-FDP) on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in rats

Qi Zhang, Bo Ma, Wen Xia Bai, Yan Ping Cheng, Han Jie Ying

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Abstract

Aim: To study the therapeutic effect of strontium fructose 1, 6-diphosphate(Sr-FDP) on osteoporosis induced by glucocorticoid in rats. Methods: Osteoporosis rat model was developed successfully by intramuscular injection of dexamethasone for 8 weeks. Then treatment with oral dosing of Sr-FDP(110, mg/kg, 220 mg/kg and 440 mg/kg) was applied in the next 8 weeks measurement of bones and mineral content, bone mineral density (BMD), biomechanical properties of femur and lumbar vertebra, trabecular histomorphology, biochemical assays of serum were recorded after the termination of therapy. Results: Compare with model group, treatment using Sr-FDP of middle and high doses markedly increased BMD, Biomechanical properties, trabecular areas, and mineral appositional rates. Meanwhile, it significantly decreased the levels of serum Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP 5b). Conclusion: Sr-FDP, which enhances bone formation and slow bone resorption, could prevent osteoporosis in rats induced by glucocorticoid.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)442-446
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of China Pharmaceutical University
Volume39
Issue number5
StatePublished - Oct 2008

Keywords

  • Dexamethasone
  • Glucocorticoid
  • Osteoporosis
  • Strontium fructose 1,6-diphosphate (Sr-FDP)

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