Stimulation of bone formation in vitro and in rodents by statins.

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Summary

It is shown that the statins, drugs widely used for lowering serum cholesterol, also enhance new bone formation in vitro and in rodents, and may have therapeutic applications for the treatment of osteoporosis.

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1999-12-03
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Keywords

Lovastatin, Osteoporosis, Simvastatin, Calvaria, Cancellous bone

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