Published in:
01-11-2008 | Original Article
The effect of strontium ranelate on serum insulin like growth factor-1 and leptin levels in osteoporotic post-menopausal women: a prospective study
Authors:
Ibrahim Gulhan, Sibel Bilgili, Rezzan Gunaydin, Sibel Gulhan, Cemal Posaci
Published in:
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Issue 5/2008
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Abstract
Objective
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of strontium ranelate on insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), leptin and osteocalcin levels in osteoporotic post-menopausal women.
Study design
Thirty-three women were given 2 g/day strontium ranelate for 6 months. Serum IGF-1, leptin and osteocalcin levels were measured before and after the treatment.
Results
Strontium ranelate treatment increased IGF-1 levels significantly (P = 0.02). Leptin and osteocalcin levels did not change significantly before and after the treatment. There was no correlation between basal and 6-months treatment levels of IGF-1 and leptin.
Conclusion
Strontium ranelate increases serum IGF-1 levels in osteoporotic post-menopausal women.