Expression of Renal Vitamin D and Phosphatonin-Related Genes in a Sheep Model of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a significant public health issue around the world, with post-menopausal osteoporosis due to estrogen deficiency resulting in approximately ¾ of cases.In this study, 18 aged Merino ewes were ovariectomized, and Furnishings Accessories 10 were controls.Three of the ovariectomized ewes were treated weekly with 400 mg of methylprednis