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ArticlePloS one2015

Time Related Changes of Mineral and Collagen and Their Roles in Cortical Bone Mechanics of Ovariectomized Rabbits.

Xin-Xin Wen, Fa-Qi Wang, Chao Xu, Zi-Xiang Wu, Yang Zhang, Ya-Fei Feng, Ya-Bo Yan, Wei Lei

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Xin-Xin WenDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Fa-Qi WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Chao XuDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Zi-Xiang WuDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yang ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Ya-Fei FengDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Ya-Bo YanDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Wei LeiDepartment of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Air Force Medical University · CNXijing Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As cortical bone has a hierarchical structure, the macroscopic bone strength may be affected by the alterations of mineral crystal and collagen, which are main components of cortical bone. Limited studies focused on the time related alterations of these two components in osteoporosis, and their contributions to bone mechanics at tissue level and whole-bone level. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to elucidate the time related changes of mineral and collagen in cortical bone of ovariectomized (OVX) rabbits, and to relate these changes to cortical bone nanomechanics and macromechanics. 40 Rabbits (7-month-old) were randomly allocated into two groups (OVX and sham). OVX group received bilateral ovariectomy operation. Sham group received sham-OVX operation. Cortical bone quality of five rabbits in each group were assessed by DXA, μCT, nanoindentation, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and biomechanical tests (3-point bending of femoral midshaft) at pre-OVX, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after OVX. As time increased from pre-OVX to 8 weeks, the mineral to matrix ratio decreased with time, while both collagen crosslink ratio and crystallinity increased with time in OVX group. Elastic modulus and hardness measured by nanoindentation, whole-bone strength measured by biomechanical tests all decreased in OVX group with time. Bone material properties measured by FTIR correlated well with nano or whole-bone level mechanics. However, bone mineral density (BMD), structure, tissue-level and whole-bone mechanical properties did not change with age in sham group. Our study demonstrated that OVX could affect the tissue-level mechanics and bone strength of cortical bone. And this influence was attributed to the time related alterations of mineral and collagen properties, which may help us to design earlier interventions and more effective treatment strategies on osteoporosis.

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AnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaBone DensityCollagenElastic ModulusFemaleFemurOvariectomyRabbitsSpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedCollagen

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