This work was supported by the Sichuan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2021YJ0175) and the Graduate Research Innovation Project of the School of Clinical Medicine (LCYJSKT2023-11), Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The animal protocol has been approved by the Animal Ethical Committee of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Record number: 2020-34). Female C57BL/6J mice (12-week old, n = 14) were divided into two groups randomly, a sham-operated group (Sham group, n = 7) and a model group (OVX group, n = 7). Animals were purchased from a commercial supplier (see Table of Materials). All mice were kept in individual cages at 22-26 &#176;C with 45%-55% humidity, allowed to adapt to their new environment for 1 week, and provided free access to water and diet. All animal experimental studies were conducted at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and all efforts were made to minimize animal suffering.
1. Animal model preparation
<ol>
	<li>Anesthetize the 12-week-old mouse by intraperitoneal injection with 1.25% Avertin (Tribromoethanol in tert-amyl alcohol, see Table of Materials) at a dosage of 0.02 mL/g. Position the mouse prone on a sterile surgical operating table, and immobilize its limbs by taping them securely.</li>
	<li>Use scissors (see Table of Materials) to trim any hair that may affect the surgical operation. 
	NOTE: It is recommended to avoid skin damage while preparing the surgical site.</li>
	<li>Wash hands thoroughly and put on surgical gloves. Disinfect the mouse&#39;s back three times with povidone-iodine (see Table of Materials), and use medical gauze (see Table of Materials) to dry it off. 
	NOTE: Be cautious; getting the hair too wet during disinfection may lead to postoperative hypothermia in mice.</li>
	<li>Make an incision approximately 0.5-1.0 cm long, located 1 cm away from one-third of the midline of the mouse&#39;s back, using a scalpel (see Table of Materials). Gently separate the fascia and cut through the muscle with tissue scissors (see Table of Materials) until the ovary is visible. Ligate the surrounding blood vessels with non-absorbable sutures (see Table of Materials) and remove the ovary.</li>
	<li>Rinse the cavity using 0.9% saline solution, then suture the skin, muscle, and fascia separately (see Table of Materials).</li>
	<li>Repeat the same sequence of steps on the other side.</li>
	<li>Remove peri-ovarian fat of the same size as the ovary, and perform the same surgery procedure mentioned above for the remaining steps to establish the sham-operated model.</li>
	<li>Allow a recovery period of 1 week after the surgery. After 8 weeks, osteoporotic mouse models will be successfully established9,10.</li>
</ol>
2. Micro-CT scanning
<ol>
	<li>Euthanize the mouse by excess CO2 inhalation. Remove as much soft tissue as possible from the mouse femur after euthanasia and obtain a fresh sample for scanning. 
	NOTE: While there is no perfect solution for sample preservation, certain steps can be taken to maximize the quality of Micro-CT scan results. Before fixation, take care to remove as much surrounding tissue as possible. Formalin or buffered formalin is the most preferred method of fixation with storage in PBS11,12.</li>
	<li>Double-click the micro-CT imaging system software icon on the desktop to start the system (see Table of Materials). Select a sample bed compatible with the sample field of view (FOV) of 18 mm x 18 mm. Load the appropriate sample bed into the machine and close the hatch.</li>
	<li>Click the Warm-up button in the Control Panel. 
	NOTE: A short warm-up time was required. Do not attempt to open the hatch when X-rays are being generated. Check the X-Ray On light on the front panel and computer monitor to confirm if X-rays are being generated.</li>
	<li>Click the Menu button to set a new database, then create a new sample and study.</li>
	<li>Select Manual from the Menu drop-down list and enter custom voltage and current values in the Control Panel. Set Voltage (kV) to 90, Current (&#181;A) to 80, Scan Mode to High resolution, 14 min, and FOV (mm) to 18 mm x 18 mm. 
	NOTE: Refer to the manual for different micro CT systems to set the appropriate parameters.</li>
	<li>Position the bone securely with plastic film in the sample bed. Close the hatch. Ensure that the subject is centered precisely in the X-capture window by pressing the adjustment buttons on the machine. 
	NOTE: Adjusting the sample must be slow and gentle to avoid it falling into the machine by accident.</li>
	<li>Click the Start button to start the CT scan.</li>
</ol>
3. CT data analysis
<ol>
	<li>Enter the software (see Table of Materials), and select the data to be analyzed. Click Sub and set Pixel Size to 10 &#181;m. Move and resize the region of interest (ROI) to include the distal femur above the growth plate. Click on Start (see Figure 1). 
	NOTE: The subvolume reconstruction pixel size was selected at 10 &#181;m since the thickness of the imaging trabeculae was estimated to be about 20-30 &#181;m based on histological data from previous studies13. If the signal-to-noise ratio is insufficient for data processing, a high-resolution 1 h scan must be performed.</li>
	<li>Click the Analysis 3D button to get the resulting 3D reconstruction.</li>
	<li>Export the data from the micro-CT system to the computer for analysis.</li>
	<li>Import the reconstructed CT data. Click Process &#62; Image Calculator, then click Region Pad &#62; Interactive. Adjust the yellow checkbox to the appropriate ROI. 
	NOTE: The region of interest (ROI) begins approximately 540 &#181;m proximal to the growth plate and extends 1600 &#181;m proximally to assess the actual bone metabolism and remodeling.</li>
	<li>Select the Bone Microarchitecture Analysis (BMA) add-on (see Table of Materials). Click Segment Cortex and then Segment Trabeculae. 
	NOTE: Both trabecular and cortical boneare automatically selected. Normally no manual adjustment is required.</li>
	<li>Click on Save Final Object Map and then click Measure Bone to calculate bone morphometric indices. 
	&#8203;NOTE: Only relative bone mineral density (BMD) was calculated here since no control was added.</li>
</ol>
4. Decalcification of bone tissue
<ol>
	<li>Fix the bone specimens in 4% paraformaldehyde (see Table of Materials) for 24 h. Wash the specimens thrice with PBS (see Table of Materials) for 20 min each time.</li>
	<li>Rinse the tissue thrice with distilled water for 20 min each time. Transfer the tissue to a decalcification solution containing EDTA (see Table of Materials) and decalcify for 30 days with a weekly solution change until endpoint. 
	NOTE: Needle pricking, hand pinching, and clamping are used to terminate decalcification when the bone tissue becomes soft, or there is no sense of resistance when needling. The physical method of detection can cause some damage to the tissue structure, so try to avoid excessive force or repeated testing.</li>
	<li>Take the tissue out of the fixative and use a scalpel to trim the tissue in a fume hood. Put the trimmed tissue and the corresponding label in a dehydration box.</li>
	<li>Put the dehydration box in a basket and dehydrate it in a tissue processor (see Table of Materials) with gradient alcohol (75% ethanol for 4 h, 85% ethanol for 2 h, 90% ethanol for 2 h, 95% ethanol for 1 h, anhydrous ethanol for 30 min, anhydrous ethanol II for 30 min, xylene I for 5-10 min, xylene II for 5-10 min, wax I for 1 h, wax II for 1 h, wax III for 1 h).</li>
	<li>Use an embedding machine (see Table of Materials) to embed the wax-soaked tissue. Pour the melted wax into an embedding box and place the tissue from the dehydration box before the wax hardens.</li>
	<li>Orient the tissue according to the embedding surface and attach the corresponding label. Cool on a -20 &#176;C freezing table (see Table of Materials). Remove the wax block from the embedding box after solidifying and trim the wax block as needed (see Table of Materials).</li>
	<li>Cut the trimmed wax block into 3 &#181;m thick slides on a microtome (see Table of Materials). Float the slides on 40 &#176;C warm water on a tissue spreading machine (see Table of Materials) to flatten the tissue and scoop them up with a slide.</li>
	<li>Bake in a 60 &#176;C oven (see Table of Materials) until the water evaporates and the wax melts. Take out and store at room temperature (RT) for later use.</li>
</ol>
5. HE staining
<ol>
	<li>Put the slides in xylene I for 20 min, then in xylene II for 20 min. Further, put the slides in anhydrous ethanol I and anhydrous ethanol II for 5 min each, 75% alcohol for 5 min, and then wash the slides with tap water (see Table of Materials).</li>
	<li>Incubate in hematoxylin (see Table of Materials) for 3-5 min. Differentiate the specimens with a hydrochloric acid solution (see Table of Materials). Treat the slides with an ammonia solution (see Table of Materials) for bluing, and then wash the slides with water.</li>
	<li>Put the slides in 85%, 95% gradient alcohol for dehydration, and stain with eosin solution (see Table of Materials) for 5 min.</li>
	<li>Put the slides in anhydrous ethanol I for 5 min, anhydrous ethanol II for 5 min, and anhydrous ethanol III for 5 min. Treat the slides with xylene I for 5 min, xylene II for 5 min, and mount with neutral balsam (see Table of Materials).</li>
	<li>Examine each slide under the microscope. Then, choose the representative slices for panoramic scanning (see Table of Materials). 
	&#8203;NOTE: At least three consecutive slices are required for each sample. Before panoramic scanning, the slices must be examined under a microscope to ensure that they are complete and clear. Ensure that the bone marrow cavity, cortical bone, and cancellous bone are fully displayed and that different types of bone cells can be seen.</li>
</ol>
6. HE image analysis
<ol>
	<li>Open HE images with CaseViewer software (see Table of Materials). Select the region of interest (ROI) on the slide, and save it as a color image. 
	NOTE: The selection of ROI is consistent with the above-mentioned software.</li>
	<li>Open the image in ImageJ (see Table of Materials). Select the Wand tool from the toolbar. Click on the trabecular bone.</li>
	<li>Adjust the tolerance and contiguous settings as needed. Go to Image &#62; Adjustments &#62; Black &#38; White and click OK. Repeat the steps for other areas of the bone.</li>
	<li>Invert the selection and fill it with white color. Save the image as a mask for analysis (see&#160;Figure 2). 
	NOTE: For the detailed methodology, refer to the previously published work14.</li>
	<li>Open the mask in the analysis software15,16 (see Table of Materials). Run Process &#62; Binary &#62; Make Binary to convert the color image to a binary image.</li>
	<li>Use plugin17 (see Table of Materials) in the software to analyze structural parameters: Run Area/Volume Fraction to calculate bone volume to total volume of bone (BV/TV [%])18,19. 
	NOTE: This method is applicable for bone trabeculae and bone marrow, filling the entire ROI in the HE images.</li>
</ol>

HE Staining and Micro-CT to Evaluate Murine Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture

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The authors have nothing to disclose.

Osteoporosis can lead to frequent fractures, which are costly, can cause pain, disability, or even death, and seriously affect the quality of life of patients20. Over the years, the ovariectomy model has been recognized as one of the standard methods for studying osteoporosis21. The most common preclinical animal model for osteoporosis is the ovariectomized (OVX) rat. Despite this, the majority of research into the mechanisms of bone disorders, including osteoporosis, has b...

Osteoporosis is a prevalent metabolic bone disease, especially among the elderly, and is associated with an increased risk of fragility fractures. As osteoporosis becomes more common in China1, there will be a growing demand for studying the bone structures of small animals2,3. The previous methods of measuring bone loss rely on the outcomes of two-dimensional dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. However, this does not capture the changes in the architectural microstructure of the trabecular bone, which is a key factor for skeletal strength4. The microstructure of bone affects its strength, stiffness, and fracture resistance. By comparing bone microarchitecture in normal and pathological states, changes in bone tissue morphology, structure, and function caused by osteoporosis can be identified. This information contributes to the understanding of the development of osteoporosis and its association with other diseases. 
Micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT) imaging has recently become a popular technique for bone morphology assessment, where it can provide accurate and comprehensive data on bone structure and density parameters such as bone volume fraction, thickness, and separation5,6. At the same time, the Micro-CT results can be affected by the analysis software7. Different methods of image acquisition, evaluation, and reporting are used by various commercial Micro-CT systems. This inconsistency makes it hard to compare and interpret the results reported by different studies5. Also, it cannot currently replace bone histomorphometry in providing researchers with information on cellular-level parameters in the skeletal system8. Meanwhile, histologic techniques allow direct observation and measurement of the microscopic morphology of bone. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining is a common staining technique used in histology to visualize the general structure of cells and tissues. It is used to identify the presence of bone tissue and its microarchitecture.
This article uses Micro-CT combined with tissue slicing technique (Hematoxylin-Eosin [HE] staining) to collect bone tissue images and perform quantitative analysis of trabecular bone to evaluate the changes of bone microstructure in an osteoporosis mouse model.

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			<td>Bone Microarchitecture Analysis Add-on</td>
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trabecular bone microarchitecture evaluation in an osteoporosis mouse model

Bone microstructure refers to the arrangement and quality of bone tissue at the microscopic level. Understanding the bone microstructure of the skeleton is crucial for gaining insight into the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and improving its treatment. However, handling bone samples can be complex due to their hard and dense properties. Secondly, specialized software makes image processing and analysis difficult. In this protocol, we present a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution for trabecular bone microstructure analysis. Detailed steps and precautions are provided. Micro-CT is a non-destructive three-dimensional (3D) imaging technique that provides high-resolution images of trabecular bone structure. It allows for the objective and quantitative evaluation of bone quality, which is why it is widely regarded as the gold standard method for bone quality assessment. However, histomorphometry remains indispensable as it offers crucial cellular-level parameters, bridging the gap between two-dimensional (2D) and 3D assessments of bone specimens. As for the histologic techniques, we chose to decalcify the bone tissue and then perform traditional paraffin embedding. In summary, combining these two methods can provide more comprehensive and accurate information on bone microstructure.

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Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture Evaluation in an Osteoporosis Mouse Model

Our research focused on the effects of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, on osteoporosis. We are trying to explore the mechanism, efficacy, and safety of TCM intervention for osteoporosis. Micro-computed tomography imaging has recently become a popular technique for bone morphology assessment.It can provide accurate and comprehensive data on bone structure and density parameters, such as bone volume, fracture thickness, and separation. The skeletal system is the most unique tissue structure in terms of the physical properties of the body. It contains the inorganic component arginine calcium phosphate, and it is hard and stiff as a result.The process of hurting bone symptoms is tedious. We provided a complete and detailed process from modeling to osteoporosis in evaluation for researchers. We believe the application of the technology will undoubtedly bring great improvements to osteoporosis research in the context of ethnomedicine exploration.

Micro-CT analysis 
We measured the trabecular microarchitectural parameters in mice from both groups and reported their mean values and SDs in Table 1. The distribution of some parameters (i.e., the ratio of bone volume to total tissue volume, trabecular thickness, trabecular separation) within each group are illustrated in Figure 3.
These results indicate significant differen...

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This protocol presents an economical and efficient method for quantitative evaluation of bone microarchitecture in a mouse model of osteoporosis by combining Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) staining and micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT) techniques.

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Micro-Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging of Murine Trabecular Bone

To begin the micro-computed tomography, or micro CT imaging, remove as much soft tissue as possible from the bone. Open the micro CT imaging system software by double-clicking its icon on the computer. Select the sample bed compatible with the sample field of view, or FOV, of 18 millimeters by 18 millimeters.Load the sample bed into the machine and close the hatch. In the Control Panel, select Manual in the preset option in the Scan Acquisition Settings. Set Voltage kilovolts to 90, Current microamperes to 80, Scan Mode to high resolution 14 minutes, and FOV millimeters to 18 millimeters by 18 millimeters.Position the bone securely with plastic film in the sample bed and close the hatch. Click on the Live button to observe the sample. And using the adjustment buttons on the machine, center the subject precisely in the X-capture window.Click the Start button to start the CT scan.

Analyzing Micro-Computed Tomography (CT) Images of Murine Trabecular Bone

To begin analyzing the micro-computed tomography, or micro CT images, in the micro CT imaging system software, select the data to be analyzed. Click Sub, and set pixel size to 10 microns. Move and resize the region of interest, or ROI, to include the distal femur above the growth plate.Then, click on Start. Next, click the Analysis 3D button to get the resulting 3D reconstruction. Export the data from the micro CT system to the computer for analysis.After importing the reconstructed CT data, click Process and Image Calculator. Then sequentially click Region Pad and Interactive. Adjust the yellow check box to the appropriate ROI.After exiting the image calculator, select the bone microarchitecture analysis, or BMA add-on, and click Segment Cortex and Segment Trabeculae. Finally, click on Measure Bone to calculate the bone morphometric indices. The trabecular micro-architectural parameters were measured in mice from two groups, the sham-operated group and the ovariectomized osteoporosis model group, or OVX group.The results indicated significant differences between mice of the two groups. The ratio of bone volume to total tissue volume in the OVX group was 3%lower than that in the sham group. The trabecular thickness in mice of the OVX group was lower than in the sham group, and the trabecular separation in the OVX mice was greater than that in the sham mice.3D displays of trabecular ROIs extracted from reconstructed bone volume revealed that compared to the sham group, in the OVX mice, the trabeculae was sparse and showed osteoporosis.

Analyzing the Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) Images of Murine Trabecular Bone Tissue

To begin analysis of the Hematoxylin and Eosin or HE images of the mouse bone tissue, open the HE images with case viewer software. Select the region of interest or ROI on the slide and save it as a color image. Then open the image in image J.Select the wand tool from the toolbar, and click on the trabecular bone.To adjust the tolerance and contiguous settings as needed, go to image, then adjustments, followed by black and white. And click okay. Repeat the steps for other areas of the bone.Invert the selection and fill it with white color. Sequentially click on process binary and convert to mask to convert the color image to a binary image. Use a plugin in the software to analyze structural parameters.Run area by volume fraction to calculate bone volume to total volume of bone. The histopathological analysis performed by HE staining of mice femur showed the trabecular bones under the growth plate of the distal femur were reduced in the ovariectomized osteoporosis model mice when compared to the sham operated group. The quantitative analysis of tissue sections also indicated that the OVX mice had less trabecular bone area than those in the sham group.

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HE Staining and Micro-CT to Evaluate Murine Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture

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