Lilan Gao, Ruiqi Chen, Xianglong Lin, Jie Liu, Jin Liu, Yansong Tan, Chunqiu Zhang, Xizheng Zhang
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Abstract
Introduction: High + Gz loads, the gravitational forces experienced by the body in hypergravity environments, can lead to bone loss in pilots and astronauts, posing significant health risks.
Materials and methods: To explore the effect of treadmill exercise on bone tissue recovery, a study was conducted on 72 male Wistar rats. These rats were subjected to four weeks of varying levels of periodic high + Gz loads (1G, 8G, 20G) experiments, and were subsequently divided into the treadmill group and the control group. The treadmill group underwent a continuous two-week treadmill experiment, while the control group rested during this period. The mechanical properties, microstructure, and molecular markers of their tibial bone tissue were measured using three-point bending, micro-CT, and PCR.
Results: The results showed that treadmill exercise improved the elastic modulus, ultimate deflection, and ultimate load of rat bone tissue. It also increased the number, density, and volume fraction of bone trabeculae, and decreased their separation. Moreover, treadmill exercise enhanced osteogenesis and inhibited osteoclastogenesis.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that treadmill exercise can promote the recovery of bone tissue in rats subjected to high + Gz loads, providing a potential countermeasure for bone loss in pilots and astronauts.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism (JBMM) provides an international forum for researchers and clinicians to present and discuss topics relevant to bone, teeth, and mineral metabolism, as well as joint and musculoskeletal disorders. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts from any country. Membership in the society is not a prerequisite for submission. Acceptance is based on the originality, significance, and validity of the material presented. The journal is aimed at researchers and clinicians dedicated to improvements in research, development, and patient-care in the fields of bone and mineral metabolism.