Effects of Gushikangfuwan on osteoporosis induced by retinoic acid in rats / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE：To study the effects of Gushikangfuwan on osteoporosis caused by retinoic acid in rats. METHODS:The osteoporosis was induced by retinoic acid(70mg.kg-1,ig)daily in rats for two weeks. The pharmacologic effects of Gushikangfuvan was observed. RESULTS: Compared with the retinoic acid group Gushikangfuwan (6g.kg-1)enhanced the relative bone volume,average bone trabecula and bone Lacuna length in rats.Gushikangfuwan (3g.kg-1,6g.kg-1) also enhanced the content of calcium and phosphorus of thigh bone. CONCLUSIONS：Gushikangfuwan may ameliorate the bone quality and enhance the bone density in rats.