Abstract
We have investigated the actions of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and PTH-related peptide (PTHrP) on the bones of parathyroidectomized (PTX) rats by histomorphometric analysis. Miniosmotic pumps filled with either human PTH (hPTH)(1–34), hPTHrP(1–34) or vehicle were subcutaneously implanted on the backs of the rats. The peptides were continuously infused for 6 days at a rate of 15 nmole/kg/day. PTH and PTHrP exhibited similar hypercalcemic and hypophosphatemic actions on these PTX rats. No significant differences were noted in bone weight or calcium and phosphorus contents of the ashed bone among the 3 groups. By quantitative histomorphometric analysis, hPTH(1–34) and hPTHrP(1–34) were found similarly to enhance both bone formation and resorption. Peritrabecular fibrosis was observed only in the PTH-infused animals. PTHrP thus mimics the actions of PTH, but is not as effective in promoting mesenchymal cell proliferation along the bone trabeculae.
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