In rats, adding PTH (1-34) increased BMD in ectopic BMP-2 composites versus BMP-2 composites without PTH.
In plain wordsIn rats, adding PTH increased bone density in ectopic BMP-2 implants compared with BMP-2 implants without PTH.
- Peptide
- Teriparatide (PTH 1-34)
- Outcome
- IncreaseEctopic BMP-2 composite BMD
- Study
ratsn: not reported in source
Ectopic implants and femoral defects- Comparator
- BMP-2 composite without PTH
- Outcome group
- Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
- Studied dose
- Dose not stated · subcutaneous · 8 weeksAs given in this study (rats).
Source sentences
Additional treatment of the rats with PTH (1-34) resulted in significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced BMD and bone volume in the BMP-2 composites at both implantation sites.
4 context sentences(design, population, supporting numbers)
Empty or BMP-2-loaded poly(lactic-co glycolic acid)/poly(propylene fumarate)/gelatin composites were implanted subcutaneously and in femoral defects in rats (n = 9).
For the orthotopic site, empty defects were also tested.
Each of the conditions was investigated in combination with daily administered subcutaneous PTH (1-34) injections in the neck.
After 8 weeks of implantation, bone mineral density (BMD) and bone volume were analyzed using microcomputed tomography and histology.