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Alterations in gut transport of minerals and in binding proteins during simulated weightlessness

Author
Bikle, D. D.
Published
Nov 1, 1984.
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The structural components of the skeleton develop and are maintained in a 1 g environment, shaped by the mechanical load to which they are constantly exposed. Altering such a mechanical load by reducing the gravitational force imposed on the system, as in space flight, has profound effects on the skeleton and permits an exploration of the molecular events which regulate normal skeletal homeostasis. The objective was to determine whether simulated weightlessness reduced intestinal calcium transport, and if so, to determine the molecular mechanisms for such an effect. A nonstressful tail suspension in which the rats gained weight normally while suspended was used to simulate weightlessness. A significant change in intestinal calcium transport was not demonstrated. However, a cyclic change in bone formation with suspension was shown. Based on these observations, the objective changed to determination of the hormonal regulation of bone formation during simulated weightlessness.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
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Document ID: 19850016398.
Accession ID: 85N24709.
NASA-CR-175637.
NAS 1.26:175637.
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