Preventive effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on steroid-induced osteonecrosis in rats
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the role of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in the prevention of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) in rats.
Methods: The study included 20 Sprague-Dawley rats injected once with 20 mg/kg of methylprednisolone acetate into the right gluteus medius muscle to induce osteonecrosis. Animals were divided into two equal groups; Group 1 received no prophylaxis (control group) and the Group 2 received CoQ10. Hematological examinations were performed before steroid injection (0 weeks) and at 4 weeks after steroid injection. Femoral heads were examined histologically to evaluate osteonecrosis.
Results: Changes in blood glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations were less significant in the CoQ10 group. The incidence of histologic changes consistent with early osteonecrosis was lower in the CoQ10 group (2 of 10; 20%) than the control group (7 of 10; 70%).
Conclusion: Coenzyme Q10 may be useful as a preventing agent in steroid-induced ONFH. Inhibited oxidative stress is a possible mechanism for this effect.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Erkam Komurcu
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Murat Oktay
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Burak Kaymaz
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Umut Hatay Golge
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Ferdi Goksel
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Gurdal Nusran
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Publication Date
April 22, 2014
Submission Date
April 22, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2014 Volume: 48 Number: 2