scholarly journals Relative bone mass decreased in mice fed high dietary fat despite an increase in body mass and bone formation markers

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Cao
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timur T. Tsoriev ◽  
Zhanna E. Belaya ◽  
Lyudmila Y. Rozhinskaya ◽  
Larisa V. Nikankina

Background: Secondary osteoporosis is a significant problem, especially in patients with endocrine pathology, which is not accompanied constantly by distinct clinical symptoms. Markers of bone origin are needed, which could be used in osteoporosis diagnosis to clarify its genesis, especially in young people who have secondary osteoporosis more often than older patients. In Cushings disease (CD), such a marker, in addition to osteocalcin, could be another bone formation marker, procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (P1NP). Aims: To study the diagnostic potential of P1NP as an additional marker of endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushings disease) compared to osteocalcin. Materials and methods: The study involved patients with Cushings disease and healthy volunteers, matched by gender, age, and body mass index. The levels of osteocalcin and P1NP were assessed in both groups, the electrochemiluminescence method for P1NP (Cobas e411 (Roche, Switzerland)) and for osteocalcin (Cobas 6000 Module e601 (Roche, Switzerland)) was used. ROC analysis was performed with the calculation of sensitivity and specificity of the method to determine the cut-off point for P1NP in CD diagnosis. Results: 29 patients with Cushings disease and 27 healthy individuals from the control group were included in the study. There were no differences in age, sex and body mass index (p = 0.488, 0.426 and 0.531, respectively). Both studied bone formation markers (osteocalcin and P1NP) were reduced in patients with CD: 8.53 ng/ml (Q25%;Q75% 5.40; 12.41) versus 22.45 ng/ml (Q25%;Q75% 17.36; 26.31) (p 0.001) and 28.50 ng/ml (Q25%;Q75% 18.00; 44.00) versus 56.50 ng/ml (Q25%;Q75% 39.50; 65.50) (p 0.001), respectively. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was 0.808 (95% CI 0.6930.924) for P1NP and 0.925 (95% CI 0.8570.992) for osteocalcin, that indicates the greater diagnostic value of osteocalcin for CD verification in healthy controls. Optimal cut-off points were obtained: 53.4 ng/ml (values below are more typical for patients with CD; sensitivity of the method is 96.55%, specificity 57.69%) for P1NP and 15.285 ng/ml (below for patients with CD; sensitivity was 92.59%, specificity 77.78 %) for osteocalcin. Conclusions: The diagnostic potential of osteocalcin to detect Cushings disease in the population is higher compared to P1NP. However, applying of P1NP can be useful because, unlike osteocalcin, it is a direct indicator of the formation of bone matrix collagen structures, that is important for assessing the degree of inhibition of collagen type 1 synthesis in CD and deterioration of bone tissue due to glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.


Bone Reports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 100671
Author(s):  
Thiberiu Banica ◽  
Sara Vandewalle ◽  
Hans-Georg Zmierczak ◽  
Stefan Goemaere ◽  
Jean De Schepper ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 1109-1114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Cundy ◽  
Anne Horne ◽  
Mark Bolland ◽  
Greg Gamble ◽  
James Davidson

Abstract Background: Plasma concentrations of procollagen peptides are decreased in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), whereas other bone formation markers may be increased. We examined the utility of combining these markers in the diagnosis of OI in adults. Methods: We measured plasma concentrations of procollagen-1 N-peptide (P1NP), osteocalcin, and bone alkaline phosphatase in 24 patients with nondeforming OI, 25 patients with low bone mass due to other causes, and 38 age- and sex-matched controls. The discriminant ability of various test combinations was assessed by the construction of ROC curves. Results: The median (range) ratio of osteocalcin to P1NP was significantly greater in patients with type I OI [1.75 (0.80–3.86)] than in controls [0.59 (0.34–0.90)] and patients with other causes of low bone mass [0.48 (0.05–1.38); P <0.0001]. This ratio allowed nearly complete differentiation between healthy controls and patients with type I OI, but not patients with type IV OI. With a cutoff of 0.97 for osteocalcin:P1NP, the sensitivity and specificity were maximized at 95% (95% CI 76%–100%) and 88% (69%–97%), respectively, for patients with other causes of low bone mass vs those with type I OI only. For patients with other causes of low bone mass vs all OI patients, sensitivity and specificity were 83% (63%–95%) and 88% (69%–97%), respectively. The addition of bone alkaline phosphatase data did not improve the discriminant ability of the osteocalcin:P1NP ratio. Conclusions: The osteocalcin:P1NP ratio is a sensitive and specific test for type I OI in adults, but it has less utility in the diagnosis of other types of nondeforming OI.


2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (01) ◽  
pp. 89-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenping Zhang ◽  
Masayuki Kanehara ◽  
Yanjun Zhang ◽  
Xiaoming Wang ◽  
Torao Ishida

We investigated whether treatments with beta-blockers or other administrations that have similar actions to β-blockers, such as Chinese herbs or needling, were effective in treating osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy (OVX). Female Wister rats were divided into five groups: a sham-operated control group treated with vehicle (Sham, n = 8), an ovariectomized (OVX) group treated with vehicle (Model, n = 8), an OVX group administered with propranolol (Pro, n = 10), an OVX group administered an ethanol extract of Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis (Fcs, n = 9), and an OVX punctured at Sanyinjiao (SP-6) and Neiguan (PC-6) (Needling, n = 8). The treatment started when rats were 12 weeks old and continued for 24 weeks. Serum osteocalcin and urinary deoxypyridinoline (Dpd) levels were upregulated in rats in response to OVX, together with a significantly decreased BMD and trabecular bone area. The Pro, Fcs and Needling treatment improved the decreased BMD and the trabecular area, increased the trabecular number, lowered the trabecular separation to some extent as well as significantly depressed the urinary Dpd levels ( p < 0.05). The bone formation markers, such as the mineralizing surface, mineral apposition rate and bone formation rate were not significantly changed, along with a slightly higher trend of osteocalcin levels when compared with the Model rats. The slower heart rate and lower plasma NE levels in these therapeutic groups were also found. Our results suggested that propranolol, Fcs and needling on Sanyinjiao (SP-6) and Neiguan (PC-6) may improve the bone mass of OVX rats, and it provides an alternative and potential therapy for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.


1997 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 1989-1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban Jódar ◽  
Manuel Muñoz-Torres ◽  
Fernando Escobar-Jiménez ◽  
Miguel Quesada ◽  
Juan D. Luna ◽  
...  

Abstract The effect of antiresorptive therapy with nasal calcitonin (CT) in recently diagnosed hyperthyroid patients on conventional medical therapy as well as the evolution of bone metabolism were assessed. Forty-five patients with recent-onset hyperthyroidism (&lt;12 weeks) were sex and menopause stratified and randomly allocated to treatment with carbimazole (Neotomizol), carbimazole plus low dose CT (Calsynar; 100 IU/day, 2 days/week), or carbimazole plus high dose CT (Calsynar; 100 IU/day, 14 days/month). Bone mineral density was measured by dual x-ray absorptiometry in lumbar spine, femoral neck, and Ward’s triangle at 0, 9, and 18 months of treatment. We also determined free T4, free T3, TSH, osteocalcin, total and bone alkaline phosphatases, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase, type I collagen C telopeptide, and urinary hydroxyproline every 3 months of follow-up. No significant difference was observed among treatments. A euthyroid state was attained at 3 months. Bone mass increased significantly at the 9 month evaluation (P &lt; 0.05), with a 5–10% net gain during follow-up. Nevertheless, final bone mass was 4–8% smaller than expected. Bone formation markers were increased at 0 and 3 months, with reductions at 6–9 months; resorption bone markers showed a significant reduction at the 3 month evaluation. These results indicate that the euthyroid state partially reduces hyperthyroidism-associated osteopenia, with a bone mass recovery period during the 6–9 early months of effective treatment. This recovery phase is characterized by raised bone formation markers and reduced bone resorption markers. The treatment with nasal CT at the doses assayed has no additional effect over that of attainment of the euthyroid state.


2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 578-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Li ◽  
Michael S Ominsky ◽  
Kelly S Warmington ◽  
Sean Morony ◽  
Jianhua Gong ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (15) ◽  
pp. 8182
Author(s):  
Yongguang Gao ◽  
Suryaji Patil ◽  
Jingxian Jia

Osteoporosis is one of the major bone disorders that affects both women and men, and causes bone deterioration and bone strength. Bone remodeling maintains bone mass and mineral homeostasis through the balanced action of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, which are responsible for bone formation and bone resorption, respectively. The imbalance in bone remodeling is known to be the main cause of osteoporosis. The imbalance can be the result of the action of various molecules produced by one bone cell that acts on other bone cells and influence cell activity. The understanding of the effect of these molecules on bone can help identify new targets and therapeutics to prevent and treat bone disorders. In this article, we have focused on molecules that are produced by osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts and their mechanism of action on these cells. We have also summarized the different pharmacological osteoporosis treatments that target different molecular aspects of these bone cells to minimize osteoporosis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 5600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Vacher ◽  
Michael Bruccoleri ◽  
Monica Pata

The maintenance of bone mass is a dynamic process that requires a strict balance between bone formation and resorption. Bone formation is controlled by osteoblasts, while osteoclasts are responsible for resorption of the bone matrix. The opposite functions of these cell types have to be tightly regulated not only during normal bone development, but also during adult life, to maintain serum calcium homeostasis and sustain bone integrity to prevent bone fractures. Disruption of the control of bone synthesis or resorption can lead to an over accumulation of bone tissue in osteopetrosis or conversely to a net depletion of the bone mass in osteoporosis. Moreover, high levels of bone resorption with focal bone formation can cause Paget’s disease. Here, we summarize the steps toward isolation and characterization of the osteopetrosis associated trans-membrane protein 1 (Ostm1) gene and protein, essential for proper osteoclast maturation, and responsible when mutated for the most severe form of osteopetrosis in mice and humans.


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