Protective Effects of Melon Extracts on Bone Strength, Mineralization, and Metabolism in Rats with Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis

• Main Authors: Bongju Kim (Author), Sung-Ho Lee (Author), Su-Jin Song (Author), Won Hyeon Kim (Author), Eun-Sung Song (Author), Jae-Chang Lee (Author), Sung-Jae Lee (Author), Dong-Wook Han (Author), Jong-Ho Lee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A polyphenolic extract from melon (<i>Cucumis melo</i> L.), as a potential source of natural antioxidants, has been reported to have a positive effect on osteoblast activity. In this study, the protective effects of heat-treated melon extract (ECO-A) on bone strength, mineralization, and...