Bisphenol A-Related Effects on Bone Morphology and Biomechanical Properties in an Animal Model

Overview

Journal Toxics

Date 2022 Feb 24

PMID 35202272

Authors

Tobias Prasse

Ioannis Stratos

Anja Niehoff

Hildegard Christ

Vincent Heck

Carolin Meyer

Thomas Mittlmeier

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Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA), which is contained in numerous plastic products, is known to act as an endocrine-disruptive, toxic, and carcinogenic chemical. This experimental series sought to determine the influence of BPA exposure on the femoral bone architecture and biomechanical properties of male and female Wistar rats. BPA was applied subcutaneously by using osmotic pumps. After 12 weeks, the bones were analyzed by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and a three-point bending test. Comparing the female low- and high-dose groups, a significantly greater marrow area ( = 0.047) was identified in the group exposed to a higher BPA concentration. In addition, the trabecular number tended to be higher in the female high-dose group when compared to the low-dose group ( > 0.05). The area moment of inertia also tended to be higher in the male high-dose group when compared to the male low-dose group ( > 0.05). Considering our results, BPA-related effects on the bone morphology in female Wistar rats are osteoanabolic after high-dose exposure, while, in male rats, a tendency toward negative effects on the bone morphology in terms of a reduced cross-sectional cortical area and total area could be demonstrated.

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