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From: Effects of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion on the microstructures, mechanical properties and bone mineral compositions of lumbar spines in type 2 diabetic rats

Fig. 3

Nanoscopic mechanical properties of L3 cancellous bone in different groups of rats at 4-week and 8-week CSII treatments. A Longitudinal indentation modulus. B Longitudinal hardness. C Transverse indentation modulus. D Transverse hardness. * P < 0.05, T2D vs Control; # P < 0.05, CSII vs T2D; & P < 0.05, Placebo vs Control; a P < 0.05, Control (8 weeks) vs Control (4 weeks); b P < 0.05, CSII (8 weeks) vs CSII (4 weeks); d P < 0.05, Placebo (8 weeks) vs Placebo (4 weeks)

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