Cell Biology International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(10), P. 1507 - 1519
Published: June 27, 2024
Abstract
Type
2
diabetic
osteoporosis
(T2DOP)
is
a
skeletal
metabolic
syndrome
characterized
by
impaired
bone
remodeling
due
to
type
diabetes
mellitus,
and
there
are
drawbacks
in
the
present
treatment.
Osteoking
(OK)
widely
used
for
treating
fractures
femoral
head
necrosis.
However,
OK
seldom
reported
field
of
T2DOP,
its
role
mechanism
action
need
be
elucidated.
Consequently,
this
study
investigated
whether
improves
mechanisms
diabetes‐induced
injury.
We
db/db
mice
as
T2DOP
model
stimulated
MC3T3‐E1
cells
(osteoblast
cell
line)
with
high
glucose
(HG,
50
mM)
advanced
glycation
end
products
(AGEs,
100
µg/mL),
respectively.
The
effect
on
was
assessed
using
combined
3‐point
mechanical
bending
test,
hematoxylin
eosin
staining,
enzyme‐linked
immunosorbent
assay.
enhancing
differentiation
mineralization
under
HG
AGEs
conditions
an
alkaline
phosphatase
activity
assay
alizarin
red
S
staining.
AGEs/insulin‐like
growth
factor‐1(IGF‐1)/β‐catenin/osteoprotegerin
(OPG)
pathway‐associated
protein
levels
were
assayed
western
blot
analysis
immunohistochemical
found
that
reduced
hyperglycemia,
attenuated
damage,
repaired
remodeling,
increased
tibial
IGF‐1,
β‐catenin,
OPG
expression,
decreased
receptor
activator
nuclear
kappa
B
ligand
expression
mice.
Moreover,
promoted
conditions,
respectively,
regulated
AGEs/IGF‐1/β‐catenin/OPG
proteins.
In
conclusion,
our
results
suggest
may
lower
blood
glucose,
alleviate
attenuate
part
through
activation
pathway.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(9), P. 9503 - 9522
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Atherosclerosis
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disease
that
causes
degenerative
and
productive
changes
in
the
arteries.
The
resulting
atherosclerotic
plaques
restrict
vessel
lumen,
causing
blood
flow
disturbances.
Plaques
are
formed
mainly
large-
medium-sized
arteries,
usually
at
bends
forks
where
there
turbulence
flow.
Depending
on
their
location,
they
can
lead
to
various
states
such
as
myocardial
infarction,
stroke,
renal
failure,
peripheral
vascular
diseases,
or
sudden
cardiac
death.
In
this
work,
we
reviewed
literature
early
detection
of
atherosclerosis
markers
application
photodynamic
therapy
atherosclerosis-related
diseases.
Herein,
described
roles
C-reactive
protein,
insulin,
osteopontin,
osteoprotegerin,
copeptin,
TGF-β
cytokine
family,
amino
acid
homocysteine.
Also,
discuss
role
microelements
iron,
copper,
zinc,
Vitamin
D
promoting
formation
plaque.
Dysregulation
administered
compounds
associated
with
an
increased
risk
atherosclerosis.
Additionally,
taking
into
account
pathophysiology
plaque
formation,
believe
maintaining
homeostasis
range
biomarkers
mentioned
article
crucial
for
slowing
down
process
development
stability
already
formed.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
109(10), P. e1857 - e1866
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Context
Menopause
is
associated
with
changes
in
musculoskeletal,
body
composition,
and
metabolic
parameters
that
may
be
amplified
premenopausal
women
receiving
estradiol
suppression
for
breast
cancer.
Denosumab
offsets
deleterious
skeletal
effects
of
has
been
reported
to
have
on
composition
preclinical
observational
studies,
but
evidence
from
double-blind
randomized
controlled
trials
limited.
Objective
To
assess
the
effect
denosumab
parameters.
Methods
In
a
prespecified
secondary
analysis
12-month
randomized,
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
trial,
68
cancer
initiating
ovarian
function
aromatase
inhibition
were
60-mg
or
placebo
administered
at
baseline
6
months.
Outcome
measures
total
regional
fat
lean
mass
(DXA),
index
(BMI),
waist
hip
circumference,
fasting
glucose,
HOMA-IR,
lipid
profile.
Using
mixed
model,
between-group
mean
adjusted
differences
over
time
are
reported.
Results
Over
12
months,
relative
placebo,
android
gynoid
decreased
group
(−266
g
[95%
CI
−453
−79],
P
=
.02,
−452
[−783
−122],
.03,
respectively).
Total
circumference
lower
not
significantly
(−1792
[−3346
−240],
.08
(−
3.77
cm
[−6.76
−0.79],
.06,
No
significant
treatment
detected
mass,
BMI,
Conclusion
suppression,
decreases
some
no
detectable
other
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 1, 2025
This
review
examines
the
strong
association
between
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
and
osteoporosis
(OP),
with
a
particular
focus
on
role
of
gut
microbiota
in
linking
these
two
disorders.
Both
MASLD
OP
are
closely
linked
to
syndrome,
their
pathogenesis
involves
multiple
factors,
such
as
inflammatory
response,
insulin
resistance,
altered
intestinal
permeability,
estrogen
deficiency.
Dysregulation
not
only
affects
hepatic
fat
accumulation
bone
metabolism
disorders
through
metabolites,
short-chain
fatty
acids,
but
also
exacerbates
systemic
chronic
inflammation
by
impairing
barrier
function,
thus
accelerating
progression
both
diseases.
article
summarizes
recent
studies
that
highlight
central
co-morbid
factor
OP,
offering
new
perspectives
for
future
diagnostic
therapeutic
strategies.
World Journal of Stem Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4)
Published: April 21, 2025
In
vivo
degradation
of
bone
scaffolds
is
significantly
influenced
by
osteoclast
(OC)
activity,
which
orchestrated
the
interplay
between
receptor
activator
nuclear
factor-kappa
B
ligand
(RANKL)
and
osteoprotegerin
(OPG).
The
ratio
RANKL/OPG
a
crucial
determinant
OC-mediated
resorption,
plays
an
integral
role
in
remodeling
scaffold
degradation.
Elevated
levels
RANKL
relative
to
OPG
enhance
osteoclastogenesis,
thereby
accelerating
process
essential
for
integrating
into
host
tissue.
To
elucidate
effects
gene
silencing
on
osteoclastogenesis
within
rat
marrow-derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BMSCs).
By
investigating
these
effects,
study
aimed
provide
deeper
insights
regulatory
mechanisms
that
influence
degradation,
potentially
leading
improved
repair
regeneration
strategies.
We
employed
recombinant
lentiviral
plasmids
silence
BMSCs
achieve
aims.
efficacy
was
assessed
using
quantitative
reverse
transcription
polymerase
chain
reaction
western
blot
analysis
measure
expression
RANKL.
Tartrate-resistant
acid
phosphatase
staining
utilized
evaluate
formation
OCs.
Additionally,
co-immunoprecipitation
assays
were
conducted
explore
interactions
proteins,
further
assessing
biochemical
pathways
involved
osteoclastogenesis.
resulted
significant
increase
ratio,
evidenced
decreased
increased
Enhanced
observed
through
tartrate-resistant
staining,
indicated
substantial
rise
OC
response
altered
balance.
provided
concrete
evidence
direct
interaction
substantiating
their
pivotal
roles
regulating
activity.
findings
from
this
underscore
critical
axis
Silencing
effectively
increases
promoting
activity
enhancing
This
mechanism
offers
promising
avenue
modulating
processes,
effective
successful
integration
damaged
sites.
Future
research
might
focus
optimizing
control
better
facilitate
tissue
engineering
regenerative
therapies.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 8, 2024
Over
the
last
years
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
has
grown
into
most
common
chronic
globally,
affecting
17-38%
of
general
population
and
50-75%
patients
with
obesity
and/or
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM).
NAFLD
encompasses
a
spectrum
diseases,
ranging
from
simple
steatosis
(non-alcoholic
liver,
NAFL)
steatohepatitis
(NASH;
or
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatohepatitis,
MASH)
to
fibrosis
cirrhosis
failure
or/and
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Due
its
increasing
prevalence
associated
morbidity
mortality,
disease-related
broader
socioeconomic
burden
is
substantial.
Of
note,
currently
there
no
globally
approved
pharmacotherapy
for
NAFLD.
Similar
NAFLD,
osteoporosis
constitutes
also
silent
disease,
until
an
osteoporotic
fracture
occurs,
which
poses
markedly
significant
burden.
Increasing
emerging
data
have
recently
highlighted
links
between
osteoporosis,
linking
pathogenesis
process
bone
remodeling.
However,
clinical
studies
are
still
limited
demonstrating
this
associative
relationship,
while
more
evidence
needed
towards
discovering
potential
causative
links.
Since
these
two
diseases
frequently
co-exist,
suggesting
that
anti-osteoporosis
treatments
may
affect
progression
by
impacting
on
pathogenetic
mechanisms.
In
present
review,
we
overview
current
understanding
liver-bone
cross
talk
summarize
experimental
correlating
focusing
possible
effects
anti-osteoporotic
drugs
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(17), P. 9193 - 9193
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)—and
its
worse
form,
metabolic-associated
steatohepatitis
(MASH),
characterised
by
inflammation
and
damage—corresponds
to
the
liver’s
involvement
in
metabolic
syndrome,
which
constitutes
an
economic
burden
for
healthcare
systems.
However,
biomolecular
pathways
that
contribute
are
not
completely
clear.
Abnormalities
of
bone
metabolism
frequent
people
affected
disease,
with
reduced
density
increased
risk
fracture.
Receptor
activator
NF-κB
(RANK),
receptor
ligand
(RANKL),
osteoprotegerin(OPG)
critical
regulators
metabolism,
performing
pleiotropic
effects,
may
have
potential
disorders
like
MASLD,
resulting
a
topic
great
interest
intrigue.
This
narrative
review
aims
investigate
this
role
implications
MASLD
development
progression
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
represents
worst
complication.
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 245 - 255
Published: June 19, 2024
Adipogenesis,
the
process
of
white
adipose
tissue
expansion,
plays
a
critical
role
in
development
obesity.
Osteoprotegerin
(OPG),
known
for
its
bone
metabolism
regulation,
emerges
as
potential
regulator
mediating
adipogenesis
during
obesity
onset.
This
study
aims
to
elucidate
involvement
OPG
early
phases
diet-induced
and
explore
therapeutic
management.
Using
model,
we
investigated
expression
patterns
adipocytes
explored
mechanisms
underlying
adipogenesis.
We
also
assessed
effects
targeted
silencing
recombinant
administration
on
progression
insulin
resistance.
Additionally,
impact
electroacupuncture
treatment
levels
management
was
evaluated
both
animal
models
human
participants.
prominently
activated
tissues
phase
Hyperlipidemia
induced
Cbfa1-dependent
transcription,
initiating
promoting
adipogenesis,
leading
cell-size
expansion
lipid
storage.
Intracellular
physically
bound
RAR
released
PPARɤ/RXR
complex,
activating
adipogenesis-associated
gene
expression.
Targeted
suppressed
development,
while
promoted
disease
resistance
obese
mice.
Electroacupuncture
an
OPG-dependent
manner
improved
parameters
key
development.
Targeting
holds
promise
prevention
obesity,
evidenced
by
efficacy
modulating
managing
obesity-related
outcomes.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
The
aim
was
to
investigate
the
relationship
between
metabolic
indices
and
abnormal
bone
mass
(ABM),
analyse
association
osteoprotegerin
(OPG)
gene
mutations
ABM,
explore
interaction
effect
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
OPG
on
mineral
density
(BMD)
in
postmenopausal
women
provide
a
new
supplementary
index
reliable
basis
for
early
identification
osteoporosis
(OP)
clinical
setting.