dna damage

Suppression of Sclerostin Alleviates Radiation-Induced Bone Loss by Protecting Bone Forming Cells and Their Progenitors through Distinct Mechanisms

Focal radiotherapy is frequently associated with skeletal damage within the radiation field. Our previous in vitro study showed that activation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway can overcome radiation-induced DNA damage and apoptosis of osteoblastic cells. Neutralization of circulating Sclerostin with a monoclonal antibody (Scl-Ab) is an innovative approach for treating osteoporosis by enhancing Wnt/β-catenin signaling in bone.