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SUBMITTER: Mao L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6431344 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Mao Lei L Wang Fei F Li Yuanyuan Y Dai Yufeng Y Liu Yanjun Y Wang Jingfeng J Xue Changhu C
Food science and biotechnology 20180914 2
Glucocorticoids are the leading cause of secondary osteoporosis. In the current study, the in vivo effects of Antarctic krill (<i>Euphausia superba</i>) oil (AKO) on dexamethasone-treated mice were investigated. Results showed that AKO significantly prevents bone loss, as evidenced by improved bone mineral density, biomechanical strength, and cancellous bone microstructure. Fluorescence double-labeling of femur showed that AKO induces new bone formation. Toluidine blue staining of marrow cavity ...[more]