Research Article

Two Different Isomers of Vitamin E Prevent Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Rat Model

Table 2

Cellular parameters.

BaselineShamOvxOvx + ATFOvx + PTT

Oc.S (%)2.7 ± 0.35a3.08 ± 0.26a7 ± 0.88 3.2 ± 0.35a2.95 ± 0.25a
Ob.S (%)9.9 ± 0.66a9.49 ± 0.38a21.54 ± 1.4718.15 ± 2.3b19.7 ± 1.12b

Data are mean ± S.E.M.
aIndicates significant difference compared to ovariectomy (Ovx) group ( ).
bIndicates significant difference compared to baseline and sham ( ).
Ovx + ATF: ovariectomy + alpha tocopherol; Ovx + PTT: ovariectomy + pure tocotrienol; Oc.S: osteoclast surface; Ob.S: osteoblast surface.