The roles of sclerostin and irisin on bone and muscle of orchiectomized rats
Abstract Background The reduction in androgen level gives rise to a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) and muscle strength, but the exact mechanisms are unclear. We investigated the roles of novel cytokines of sclerostin and irisin on bone and muscle of orchiectomized rats. Methods Twenty 3-mont...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05982-7 |