Research Article

Osteoprotective Effect of Cordycepin on Estrogen Deficiency-Induced Osteoporosis In Vitro and In Vivo

Table 1

Effects of cordycepin on plasma enzymes in ovariectomized rats.

GroupsTRAP level (uM)ALP level (mM)

Sham0.22 ± 0.11**3.25 ± 0.12**
OVX 0.82 ± 0.117.21 ± 0.10
Cordycepin-200.33 ± 0.02**4.11 ± 0.04*
Cordycepin-100.61 ± 0.024.82 ± 0.06*
Cordycepin-50.70 ± 0.037.22 ± 0.01

Values are mean ± SEM. . * < 0.05 versus OVX control; ** < 0.01 versus OVX control.