Effect of sexual steroids on the calcium content of aortic atherosclerotic plaque of oophorectomized rabbits

Effect of sexual steroids on the calcium content of aortic atherosclerotic plaque of oophorectomized rabbits

We determined the effect of conjugated equine estrogen plus medroxyprogesterone acetate on calcium content of aortic atherosclerotic lesions in oophorectomized adult New Zealand rabbits submitted to a cholesterol rich diet. Five groups of 10 animals each were studied: G1 = control, G2 = cholesterol...

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Main Authors: J.M. Aldrighi, J.R. Lanz, A.P. Mansur, T.L.R. Martinez, J.A.F. Ramires
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2005-05-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Estrogens
Progestagens
Calcium
Atherosclerosis
Oophorectomy
Aortic plaque area
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