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Pathogenesis of osteoporosis: concepts, conflicts, and prospects

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Raisz, L. G.·2005·Journal of Clinical Investigation

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a disorder in which loss of bone strength leads to fragility fractures. This review examines the fundamental pathogenetic mechanisms underlying this disorder, which include: (a) failure to achieve a skeleton of optimal strength during growth and development; (b) excessive bone resorption resulting in loss of bone mass and disruption of architecture; and (c) failure to replace lost bone due to defects in bone formation. Estrogen deficiency is known to play a critical role in the development of osteoporosis, while calcium and vitamin D deficiencies and secondary hyperparathyroidism also contribute. There are multiple mechanisms underlying the regulation of bone remodeling, and these involve not only the osteoblastic and osteoclastic cell lineages but also other marrow cells, in addition to the interaction of systemic hormones, local cytokines, growth factors, and transcription factors. Polymorphisms of a large number of genes have been associated with differences in bone mass and fragility. It is now possible to diagnose osteoporosis, assess fracture risk, and reduce that risk with antiresorptive or other available therapies. However, new and more effective approaches are likely to emerge from a better understanding of the regulators of bone cell function.

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    The stromal/osteoblastic lineage is the main source of RANKL in normal bone remodeling.

    “While it is assumed that cells of the stromal/osteoblastic lineage are the major source of RANKL in physiologic bone remodeling”
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    Osteoporosis is a complex polygenic disorder.

    “Since osteoporosis is a complex, polygenic disorder”
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    Current knowledge about osteoporosis is not applied broadly in the community.

    “The latter is far from being met.”
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    The rate of bone remodeling is a key predictor of fracture risk.

    “Another key predictor is the rate of bone remodeling.”
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    Increased bone resorption and formation markers are associated with higher risk of bone loss and fragility fractures.

    “Increased rates of osteoclastic bone resorption, measured by the level of collagen breakdown products, as well as increased bone formation, measured by bonespecific alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, or procollagen peptide levels, are associated with an increase in risk for bone loss and fragility fractures.”
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    Genetic factors largely determine whether an individual reaches optimal peak bone mass.

    “While the first major pathogenetic mechanism, failure to achieve optimal peak bone mass, is determined largely by our genes, nutrition and lifestyle can have an effect during growth and development.”
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    Nutrition and lifestyle can affect peak bone mass during growth and development.

    “While the first major pathogenetic mechanism, failure to achieve optimal peak bone mass, is determined largely by our genes, nutrition and lifestyle can have an effect during growth and development.”
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    Calcium and vitamin D sufficiency and regular physical activity may raise peak bone mass, slow bone loss, and lower fracture risk over life.

    “Moreover, adequate calcium and vitamin D intake and appropriate physical activity may not only increase peak bone mass but also slow bone loss and reduce fracture risk throughout life.”
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Authors
Raisz, L. G.
Affiliations
UConn Health (US)
Corresponding author
Raisz, L. G.
Venue
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Published
2005-12-01
Volume
115
Issue
12
Pages
3318-3325
ISSN
0021-9738 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2069811152
Cited by
1,779
References
145
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Investigation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Bone Metabolism and Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Alkaline Phosphatase Research Studies
Keywords
osteoporosis pathogenesis, bone fragility, bone resorption, bone formation, estrogen deficiency, calcium deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism, bone remodeling, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, bone marrow cells, cytokines, growth factors, transcription factors, genetic polymorphism, bone mass, fracture risk, antiresorptive therapy
MeSH terms
Animals, Bone and Bones, Calcium, Cell Differentiation, Collagen, Estrogens, Glycoproteins, Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Hormones, Humans, Ligands, Models, Biological, Neurons, Nitric Oxide, Osteoblasts, Osteoporosis, Parathyroid Hormone, Prostaglandins, Vitamin D, Vitamin D Deficiency, Bone Density, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, NF-kappa B, Bone Remodeling, Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear, Leptin, Fractures, Bone, Mice, Osteoprotegerin

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