Expression of TGF-β1 in the blood during fracture repair in an estrogen-deficient rat model

Expression of TGF-β1 in the blood during fracture repair in an estrogen-deficient rat model

OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have reported that osteoporosis due to estrogen deficiency influences fracture healing. Transforming growth factor (TGF-b) has been found to be involved in fracture healing via the regulation of the differentiation and activation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. The curre...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Abdalla Estai, Farihah Suhaimi, Srijit Das, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid, Zahiah Mohamed, Ima-Nirwana Soelaiman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Estrogen
Biomechanics
Fracture
Osteoporosis
Ovariectomy
Repair
TGF-β1
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