Bone metabolism is affected by mechanical, genetic, and environmental factors and plays a major role in osteoporosis. Nevertheless, the influence of environmental pollution on the occurrence of osteoporosis is still unclear and controversial. In this context, heavy metals are the most important pollutants capable to affect bone mass.
Comparison of tissue transglutaminase 2 and bone biological markers osteocalcin, osteopontin and sclerostin expression in human osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
Exploring the Bone Proteome to Help Explain Altered BoneRemodeling and Preservation of Bone Architecture and Strength in Hibernating Marmots
A novel human PTH analog [Cys25]hPTH(1–34) restores bone mass in ovariectomized mice
Recently, an arginine-to-cysteine homozygous mutation at position 25 in mature parathyroid hormone was reported in a Korean patient with hypoparathyroidism. To clarify whether the high bone mass phenotype observed in this patient was related to the hypoparathyroidism itself or to chronic elevation of mutant PTH.
Adenosine A2B receptors play an important role in bone homeostasis
Bone homeostasis is a finely regulated mechanism involving different molecular pathways including adenosine signaling. The aim of this study is to determine the bone phenotype of adenosine A2B receptor knockout (A2BRKO) mice and to measure their ability to form new bone. Moreover, we analyzed the functionality of osteoclasts and osteoblasts from A2BRKO mice.
Synthesis and in vitro bone cell activity of analogues of the cyclohexapeptide dianthin G
The cyclohexapeptide natural product dianthin G promotes osteoblast (bone-forming cell) proliferation in vitro at nanomolar concentrations, and is therefore considered a promising candidate for the treatment of osteoporosis. An Nα-methyl amide bond scan of dianthin G was performed to probe the effect of modifying amide bonds on osteoblast proliferation.