Osteoprotective effect of Monascus-fermented dioscorea in ovariectomized rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Chiang, Shen-Shih

Osteoprotective effect of Monascus-fermented dioscorea in ovariectomized rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. [electronic resource] - Journal of agricultural and food chemistry Sep 2011 - 9150-7 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1520-5118

10.1021/jf201640j doi


Animals
Bone Density
Dioscorea--chemistry
Diosgenin--administration & dosage
Disease Models, Animal
Female
Fermentation
Flavins--analysis
Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring--analysis
Isoflavones--administration & dosage
Lovastatin--administration & dosage
Monascus--metabolism
Osteoporosis--prevention & control
Ovariectomy
Phytoestrogens--administration & dosage
Plant Roots--chemistry
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Glycine max--chemistry