Minocycline and Osteoporosis

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Hi all

I just found this article on the effects of tetracyclines on bone density.

Interesting:

" Treatment with minocycline reduced bone resorption modestly and stimulated bone

formation substantially. In contrast, treatment with estrogen drastically

reduced

parameters associated with both bone resorption and formation. We have concluded

that

oral minocycline can effectively prevent the decrease in BMD [bone mineral

density] and

trabecular bone through its dual effects on bone resorption and formation. "

http://adr.iadrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/12/2/71

I also found articles about the positive effects of minocyclin and doxycycline

on some

forms of cancer.

A friend told me about Google Scholar and I often research things on this though

some

professional articles are not available to the ordinary person who hasn't paid

subscription

fees. If you're interested it's here:

http://scholar.google.com/

Ros