Biochemical and histological assessment of Alkali therapy during high animal protein intake in the rat
Zerwekh JE, Zou L, Pak CY, Moe OW, Preisig PA. Biochemical and histological assessment of Alkali therapy during high animal protein intake in the rat. Bone 2009, 45: 1004-1009. PMID: 19651255, PMCID: PMC2753741, DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2009.07.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh animal protein intakeAnimal protein intakeAlkali therapyBone histomorphometryBone turnoverProtein intakeAcid loadChronic acid loadMajor skeletal effectCancellous bone volumeHigh casein dietNegative calcium balanceDynamic bone histomorphometryLow urinary pHBone formation rateDietary animal protein intakeStatic bone histomorphometryNet acid excretionLow caseinSubstantial acid loadOsteoclastic surfaceWesternized dietUrinary pHUrine biochemistryBone resorption