Publications by authors named "Jing-gang Tang"
[Effect of raloxifene and estradiol on the biological function and osteoprotegerin expression of osteoblasts in vitro].
Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao
July 2005
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how raloxifene and estradiol affect osteoblasts, focusing on their proliferation, differentiation, and osteoprotegerin expression.
- Raloxifene showed no significant impact on osteoblast proliferation or osteoprotegerin expression but did enhance alkaline phosphatase activity, indicating some positive effect on bone forming activity.
- In contrast, estradiol significantly boosted osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, mineralization, and osteoprotegerin expression, highlighting its more beneficial role in bone health compared to raloxifene.
[Biological effect of serum of kidney-tonifying traditional Chinese drug-fed rats on cultured osteoblasts].
Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao
November 2004
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how the serum from rats fed with kidney-tonifying traditional Chinese medicine affects cultured osteoblasts.
- The researchers treated osteoblasts with serum from rats given different doses of the drugs and observed improvements in cell growth, differentiation, and mineralization.
- Results showed that the serum significantly boosted cell proliferation, increased alkaline phosphatase activity, and enhanced the formation of mineralized nodules in the osteoblast cultures.