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The effects of osteoprotegerin on the mechanical properties of rat bone

The effects of osteoprotegerin on the mechanical properties of rat bone

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The effects of osteoprotegerin on the mechanical properties of rat bone

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The effects of osteoprotegerin on the mechanical properties of rat bone

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United States: Springer Nature B.V

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Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine, 2001-07, Vol.12 (7), p.583-588

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English

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United States: Springer Nature B.V

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Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a naturally secreted protein that decreases bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclast differentiation and activation while promoting osteoclast apoptosis [8]. In this study, the effects of osteoprotegerin injections on long bone mechanical and material properties were investigated in young male Sprague-Dawley rats. OPG incre...

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The effects of osteoprotegerin on the mechanical properties of rat bone

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_831172127

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_831172127

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ISSN

0957-4530

E-ISSN

1573-4838

DOI

10.1023/A:1011229324412

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