Maxcal-C (a polyherbal formulation) prevents ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats.
Indian J Pharmacol
; 47(5): 555-9, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the present study was to investigate the anti-osteoporotic activity of Maxcal-C in ovariectomy (OVX)-induced osteoporosis in rats. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Sham-operated control rats were designated as Group I; Group II animals served as OVX control; Group III OVX control rats treated with Calcium Sandoz (50 mg/kg, p.o.); Group IV and V OVX control rats treated with Maxcal-C (250 and 500 mg/kg, p.o.), respectively. All the aforementioned treatments were given for four weeks after the development of osteoporosis. At the end of the treatment, serum biochemical parameters such as serum calcium and alkaline phosphate were measured. After sacrificing the animals, femoral bone parameters with histology, body weight, and bone breaking strength of 5(th) lumbar vertebra were measured.RESULTS:
The treatment with Maxcal-C showed a significant improvement in serum biochemical, femoral bone parameters, and bone breaking strength of 5(th) lumbar vertebra with histopathological changes.CONCLUSION:
The finding of the present study indicates that Maxcal-C showed a potential anti-osteoporotic activity. These results support the traditional use of Maxcal-C in the treatment of osteoporosis.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteoporose
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Extratos Vegetais
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Cálcio
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Fraturas Ósseas
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Pharmacol
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Índia