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Variability in Skeletal Mass, Structure, and Biomechanical Properties Among Inbred Strains of Rats
1 Aug 2001
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of the inbred rat model for studies of genetic influences on skeletal fragility. We characterized bone mass, geometry, and skeletal biomechanics in 11 inbred strains of rats. This study showed that considerable variation exists in bone structure, areal bone mineral density (aBMD), and fragility phenotypes among inbred strains of rats. Interestingly, the...
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