Src siRNA prevents corticosteroid-associated osteoporosis in a rabbit model
In an established steroid-associated osteonecrosis (SAON) rabbit model we found recently that blockage Src by siRNA could improve reconstructive repair of osteonecrosis via enhancing osteogenesis and inhibiting bone resorption. The current study investigated if blocking Src was able to prevent steroid-associated osteoporosis (SAOP) in the same SAON animal model. Rabbits were treated with pulsed lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and corticosteroid methylprednisolone (MPS). At 2, 4, 6weeks after induction, Src siRNA, control siRNA and saline were intramedullary injected into proximal femur, respectively.
Source: Bone - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Li-Zhen Zheng, Xin-Luan Wang, Hui-Juan Cao, Shi-Hui Chen, Le Huang, Ling Qin Tags: Original Full Length Article Source Type: research
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