Background: Several studies have reported the association between osteoporosis and major depressive disorder (MDD) as well as the use of antidepressants. However, it remains to be elucidated whether these associations are related to exposure to antidepressants, a consequence of a disease process, or a combination of both.
Methods: This study investigates the independent effect of the antidepressant duloxetine hydrochloride (DH) on ovariectomy-induced bone loss in mice.
In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim
June 2023
Brevilin A (BA) is the primary component of Centipeda minima, which is widely used in Chinese traditional medicine. The anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties of BA have been established; however, its function in bone metabolism is not well understood. This study revealed that concentrations of BA below 1.
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