| 50% NR |
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 | Osteoclast | Osteoblast |
3 Month Control | 0.24 | 0.12 |
3 Month 25% NR | 0.30 | 0.42 |
6 Month Control | 0.13 | 0.02 |
6 Month 50% NR | 3.13 | 0.32 |
- As shown in Table 5, the ratio of RANKL to OPG was increased in Mg deficient animals relative to controls in both cell types which favors osteoclastogenesis.