| Literature DB >> 15648031 |
Natale Gaspare De Santo1, Massimo Cirillo, Giovanna Valenti, Alessandra Perna, Pietro Anastasio, Christian Drummer.
Abstract
This article reviews bone adaptation to microgravity, during manned space missions, in humans undergoing Head Down Tilt (HDT) and in Hind-Limb-Suspended Rats. Under microgravity conditions, bone loss occurs in association with hypercalciuria, which in turn modulates Aquaporin 2 (AQP2) excretion in urine, thus avoiding stone forming in space. This report discloses the need to prevent bone loss in order to prepare for long stays at lunar bases or voyages to Mars.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15648031 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2004.09.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Ren Nutr ISSN: 1051-2276 Impact factor: 3.655