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Nikhil Kasumarthi

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Estrogen deficiency associated with menopause leads to significant deterioration in bone health. This condition is characterized by a decrease in bound water content and an increase in inflammation inside bone cells, in addition to overall bone loss. These changes result in weaker and more fragile bones, often leading to fractures. To study this, researchers commonly use ovariectomy (OVX) in rats, where the ovaries are surgically removed to simulate estrogen loss. This study investigated whether two treatments could prevent or slow bone deterioration in OVX rats. The first treatment involved calcitonin, a hormone thought to improve bone water content. The second treatment was a specialized diet containing anti-inflammatory compounds such as quercetin, resveratrol, and curcumin. Rats were divided into three equal-sized groups: 1) OVX controls with no treatment, 2) OVX rats treated with calcitonin, and 3) OVX rats fed the anti-inflammatory diet. After four weeks of treatment, bone samples were collected from all groups. Bones were analyzed using imaging and biochemical techniques to measure matrix-bound water and inflammation levels. Preliminary results show that the dietary treatment group exhibited enhanced bone remodeling and reduced inflammation compared to controls. Analysis of the calcitonin group is ongoing, especially regarding its effects on bone water and mechanical strength. Keywords: Bone Fragility; Fracture; Estrogen Deficiency; Spectroscopy

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Purdue University / 2025

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Nikhil Kasumarthi