The Short- and Long-term Effects of Estrogen Deficiency on Apoptosis in Musculoskeletal Tissues: An Experimental Animal Model Study

AYDIN A., KENAR H. , ATMACA H., ALICI T., GACAR G. , MÜEZZİNOĞLU Ü. S. , et al.

ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE, cilt.16, ss.271-276, 2013 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi)

  • Cilt numarası: 16 Konu: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Dergi Adı: ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE
  • Sayfa Sayısı: ss.271-276

Özet

Background: Estrogen is the major sex steraid affecting the growth, remodeling, and homeostasis Of the-female skeleton. Estrogen loss in postmenopausal women leads to osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the early and long- term effects of estrogen loss on bones, tendons, Muscles, and menisci in ovariectomized rats.