Fig. 4From: Targeting stem cell niche can protect hematopoietic stem cells from chemotherapy and G-CSF treatmentPTH can efficiently activate the functions of osteoblasts during cytotoxic chemotherapy. a Osteocalcin mRNA level were higher in PTH and P + G group compared with CTL or G group (n = 6–8 each group). b Number of CD45−Ter119−OPN+ cells from the femurs of C57Bl/6 mice (n = 6 each group). c H&E staining of sections of decalcified proximal femur from untreated, CTL, G, PTH and P + G groups (original magnification, ×40). d Serum osteocalcin concentrations of CTL, G, PTH and P + G groups. The osteocalcin levels were measured by ELISA (n = 5 each group)Back to article page