Bone Abstracts

Objectives: CKD in children is associated with suppressed body growth. Physical activity has been previously shown to increase expression of IGF1 signaling in muscles of rats with CKD, but the effects of this intervention on bone tissue have not been investigated yet. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of aerobic exercise on CKD related bone disease.Methods: Twenty-day old/50 g male rats underwent a two step subtotal nephrectomy (Nx) or...