Insulin Therapy on Bone Macroscopic, Microarchitecture, and MechanicalProperties of Tibia in Diabetic Rats.
Curr Diabetes Rev
; 20(9): e030124225214, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study evaluated tibia's macroscopic structure, mechanical properties, and bone microarchitecture in rats with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).METHODS:
Eighteen animals were divided into three groups (n=6) Non-diabetic (ND), diabetic (D), and diabetic+insulin (DI). T1DM was induced by streptozotocin; insulin was administered daily (4IU). The animals were euthanized 35 days after induction. The tibiae were removed and analyzed using macroscopic, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and three-point bending. The macroscopic analysis measured proximal-distal length (PD), antero-posterior thickness (AP) of proximal (AP-P) and distal (AP-D) epiphysis, and lateral-medial thickness (LM) of proximal (LM-P) and distal (LM-D) epiphysis. Micro-CT analysis closed porosity, tissue mineral density, and cortical thickness. The three-point bending test measured maximum strength, energy, and stiffness.RESULTS:
The macroscopic analysis showed that D presented smaller measures of length and thickness (AP and AP-P) than ND and DI. More extensive measurements were observed of LM and AP-D thickness in DI than in D. In micro-CT, DI showed larger cortical thickness than D. Mechanical analysis showed lower strength in D than in other groups.CONCLUSIONS:
T1DM reduces bone growth and mechanical strength. Insulin therapy in diabetic rats improved bone growth and fracture resistance, making diabetic bone similar to normoglycemic animals.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Tibia
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Densidad Ósea
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Diabetes Mellitus Experimental
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1
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Microtomografía por Rayos X
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Hipoglucemiantes
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Insulina
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Curr Diabetes Rev
Asunto de la revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Emiratos Árabes Unidos