Yougui pills exert osteoprotective effects on rabbit steroid-related osteonecrosis of the femoral head by activating β-catenin
Zhang P, Xu H, Wang P, Dong R, Xia C, Shi Z, Xu R, Fang L, Zou Z, Ge Q, Tong P, Jin H · Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy · 2019 December
DOI 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109520
Objective
To investigate the effect and underlying mechanism of Yougui pills (YGPs) on steroid-related osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH).
Conclusions
Yougui pills (YGPs) could suppress osteoclastogenesis and promote bone formation during steroid-related osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH) in rabbits by activating β-catenin.
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