Fig. 2From: Iron deficiency decreases renal 25-hydroxyvitamin D3-1α-hydroxylase activity and bone formation in ratsBone histomorphometric parameters of the lumbar vertebra of the control (C), iron-deficient (ID), and pair-fed (PF) groups. a BV/TV; b MS/BS; c MAR; d BFR/BS; e Ob.S/BS; f Oc.S/BS; g N.Oc/BS. The data are presented as the mean ± SE for each group of 6 rats. a,bThe different letters denote significant differences (p < 0.05)Back to article page