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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yang Xu, Li Shen, Lianyong Liu, Zhenlin Zhang, Weiwei Hu
Summary: This study investigated the profile of serum undercarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC) levels and their associations with bone mineral density (BMD), bone turnover markers (BTMs), and prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in the Chinese population. The results showed that ucOC levels were higher in men than women and decreased with age until the age of 50, after which they increased. Higher ucOC levels were correlated with lower BMD values and higher levels of BTMs in both men and women. Furthermore, an increase in ucOC levels was associated with an increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis in both genders.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sakda Arj-Ong Vallibhakara, Katanyuta Nakpalat, Areepan Sophonsritsuk, Chananya Tantitham, Orawin Vallibhakara
Summary: The study suggests that vitamin E (mixed-tocopherol) supplementation may have a preventive effect on bone loss in postmenopausal osteopenic women through anti-resorptive activity.
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Orthopedics
Juergen Braun, Bjoern Buehring, Xenofon Baraliakos, Lianne S. Gensler, Brian Porter, Erhard Quebe-Fehling, Sibylle Haemmerle
Summary: The study confirms a high proportion of AS patients with reduced BMD. An increase in BMD in the lumbar spine after 2 years of secukinumab treatment in AS patients was found, which was likely unrelated to radiographic progression. No significant effects of secukinumab on bone turnover biomarkers were documented.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jiangbi Li, Yang Sun, Zhuo Chen, Xiaoping Xie, Feng Gu, Songqi Bi, Tiecheng Yu
Summary: This review examined the effects of bisphosphonates on bone density, fractures, and bone markers in osteopenic older women. The study found that bisphosphonates had significant positive effects on bone density and bone markers, as well as reducing the risk of fractures. However, further research is needed to determine their safety.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Laura Bautista-Aguilar, Clementina Lopez-Medina, Lourdes Ladehesa-Pineda, Maria del Carmen Abalos-Aguilera, Desiree Ruiz-Vilchez, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro, Ignacio Gomez-Garcia, Maria Angeles Puche-Larrubia, Asuncion Salmoral-Chamizo, Eduardo Collantes-Estevez, Alejandro Escudero-Contreras, Pilar Font-Ugalde
Summary: The study assessed the prevalence of low bone mineral density in the total hip or femoral neck in axial spondyloarthritis patients. Results showed 36% had low BMD and 56% had osteopenia. Age and radiographic sacroiliitis were the most important factors associated with decreased BMD.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Ming Qin, Yue Gao, Meichen Zhang, Junhua Wu, Yang Liu, Yuting Jiang, Xiaodi Zhang, Xin Wang, Yanmei Yang, Yanhui Gao
Summary: This study investigates the effects of fluorine and ADAMTS14_rs4747096 on bone mineral density (BMD). The findings suggest that fluoride exposure and mutation G allele in ADAMTS14_rs4747096 may be risk factors for decreased BMD, and there is an interaction between the two influencing factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Orthopedics
Li Cao, Wei Wu, Xiangyu Deng, Haoyu Guo, Feifei Pu, Zengwu Shao
Summary: This study examined the relationship between total cholesterol and total bone mineral density (BMD) among 10,039 US participants. The results showed a negative correlation between total cholesterol levels and total BMD among participants aged 20-29 years. In other races, this relationship exhibited a nonlinear association, with an inflection point. Therefore, maintaining a reasonable total cholesterol level may be an approach to prevent osteoporosis or osteopenia in young adults and individuals with diabetes.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mariangela Rondanelli, Milena Anna Faliva, Gaetan Claude Barrile, Alessandro Cavioni, Francesca Mansueto, Giuseppe Mazzola, Letizia Oberto, Zaira Patelli, Martina Pirola, Alice Tartara, Antonella Riva, Giovanna Petrangolini, Gabriella Peroni
Summary: This review evaluates the ideal dietary approach to reduce bone mineral density loss and suggests a food pyramid for osteopenia/osteoporosis patients. The pyramid emphasizes daily consumption of carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, light yogurt, skim milk, extra virgin olive oil, and calcium water. Weekly portions include fish, white meat, legumes, eggs, cheeses, and red/processed meats. The pyramid also highlights the need for personalized supplementation and identifies certain foods to be avoided. Additionally, regular aerobic and resistance exercises are recommended.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Izabela Michalus, Anna Lupinska, Izabela Woch, Katarzyna Wieczorek-Szukala, Danuta Chlebna-Soko, Andrzej Lewinski
Summary: This retrospective study explored the bone turnover and bone mass disorders in children with hypophosphatemic rickets. The results showed that bone metabolism disturbances and worse bone quality were found in these patients. It is crucial to monitor the progress and treatment effects by determining bone turnover markers, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry findings, and indices of quantitative ultrasound examination.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Zijian Yan, Xianmei Xiong, Jiasheng Tao, Sheng Wang
Summary: This cross-sectional study found no significant association between urinary levels of 2,4,5-trichlorophenol (TCP) and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol and bone mineral density (BMD) in the US population, suggesting that TCP may not be detrimental to BMD.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Francisco Javier Martinez-Noguera, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Raquel Ortolano-Rios, Cristian Marin-Pagan
Summary: Cycling has a negative impact on bone health, and one season of professional cycling results in a decrease in bone mineral density, bone mineral content, and bone area. This finding is important for the performance and health management of athletes, as well as for the economic and social impact.
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Orthopedics
Ruijie Xie, Xiongjie Huang, Qianlong Liu, Mingjiang Liu
Summary: This study found a positive relationship between HDL-C levels and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals aged 20-59. The relationship was maintained in women and blacks but not in men and whites. In men and whites, the relationship followed a U-shaped curve with the same inflection point of 0.98 mmol/L. HDL-C measurement could be used as a sensitive biomarker for early detection of osteoporosis and guiding therapy.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maryam Pourhassan, Bjoern Buehring, Ulrik Stervbo, Sven Rahmann, Felix Moelder, Sebastian Ruetten, Ulrike Trampisch, Nina Babel, Timm Henning Westhoff, Rainer Wirth
Summary: The study found that osteoporosis and sarcopenia are common in older hospitalized patients, with some overlap between the two conditions known as osteosarcopenia. Nearly all sarcopenic patients also had osteoporosis, while only a small percentage of patients with low BMD also had sarcopenia.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shereen M. Aleidi, Mysoon M. Al-Ansari, Eman A. Alnehmi, Abeer K. Malkawi, Ahmad Alodaib, Mohamed Alshaker, Hicham Benabdelkamel, Anas M. Abdel Rahman
Summary: The study revealed distinct lipidomics profiles between LBMD and Ctrl groups, with 322 dysregulated lipid molecules identified, primarily in subclasses such as PC, TG, and PE. These findings offer insights into lipidomics alterations associated with bone remodeling and LBMD, potentially guiding the development of therapeutic targets and nutritional strategies for managing OP.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mysoon M. Al-Ansari, Shereen M. Aleidi, Afshan Masood, Eman A. Alnehmi, Mai Abdel Jabar, Maha Almogren, Mohammed Alshaker, Hicham Benabdelkamel, Anas M. Abdel Rahman
Summary: This study investigated sensitive and specific LBMD-associated protein biomarkers in patients diagnosed with ON and OP. The results identified distinctive proteomics profiles between the control, ON, and OP groups, as well as significant dysregulation in a panel of proteins common among the three groups. A comparison of proteins showed differences in their levels between ON and the control group, as well as between ON and OP. These findings provide potential protein biomarkers for further research on bone health and OP progression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Meghan Ruebel, Kartik Shankar, Dana Gaddy, Forrest Lindsey, Thomas Badger, Aline Andres
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2016)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Pamela S. Hinton
MEDICAL HYPOTHESES
(2016)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Meghan L. Ruebel, Matthew Cotter, Clark R. Sims, Dean M. Moutos, Thomas M. Badger, Mario A. Cleves, Kartik Shankar, Aline Andres
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2017)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Meghan L. Ruebel, Brian D. Piccolo, Kelly E. Mercer, Lindsay Pack, Dean Moutos, Kartik Shankar, Aline Andres
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nathan C. Winn, Rebeca Acin-Perez, Makenzie L. Woodford, Sarah A. Hansen, Megan M. Haney, Lolade A. Ayedun, R. Scott Rector, Victoria J. Vieira-Potter, Orian S. Shirihai, Harold S. Sacks, Jill A. Kanaley, Jaume Padilla
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Cell Biology
Meghan L. Ruebel, Kailey A. Vincent, Peter Z. Schall, Kai Wang, Keith E. Latham
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
John P. Thyfault, R. Scott Rector
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meghan L. Ruebel, Keith E. Latham
MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
(2020)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mary P. Moore, Rory P. Cunningham, Ryan J. Dashek, Justine M. Mucinski, R. Scott Rector
Article
Cell Biology
Meghan L. Ruebel, Filippo Zambelli, Peter Z. Schall, Montserrat Barragan, Catherine A. VandeVoort, Rita Vassena, Keith E. Latham
Summary: Research identified shared transcriptome abnormalities in rhesus monkey and human failed-to-mature (FTM) oocytes, including effects on mitochondrial function, oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos), lipid metabolism, and other cellular functions. These results suggest fundamental aspects of cellular function are abnormal in FTM oocytes and raise concerns about using them for assisted reproduction technology (ART).
PHYSIOLOGICAL GENOMICS
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rory P. Cunningham, Mary P. Moore, Ryan J. Dashek, Grace M. Meers, Vivien Jepkemoi, Takamune Takahashi, Victoria J. Vieira-Potter, Jill A. Kanaley, Frank W. Booth, R. Scott Rector
Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time the requirement of eNOS in hepatocytes for the exercise-induced increase in hepatic fatty acid oxidation in male mice. Deletion of eNOS in hepatocytes also appears to impair the energy-sensing ability of the cell and inhibit the activation of the autophagy initiating factor ULK1.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zaramasina L. Clark, Meghan L. Ruebel, Peter Z. Schall, Kaitlin R. Karl, James J. Ireland, Keith E. Latham
Summary: High doses of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during ovarian stimulation can negatively affect the function and quality of ovulatory follicles and oocytes. This study investigated the mechanisms behind this phenomenon using a small ovarian reserve heifer model. The researchers found that excessive FSH doses led to phenotypic heterogeneity of ovulatory size follicles and progressive changes in the transcriptomes of granulosa cells, cumulus cells, and oocytes. These changes were associated with disruptions in key pathways and could explain the observed reduction in estradiol production, increased progesterone and oxytocin production, and diminished ovulation rates. The study also predicted deficiencies in oocyte survival, stress response, and fertilization, suggesting further negative impacts on oocyte health and assisted reproductive technology outcomes.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Meghan L. Ruebel, Lilian Rigatto Martins, Peter Z. Schall, J. Richard Pursley, Keith E. Latham
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of early lactation body condition loss on serum lipids and its influence on oocyte and cumulus cell transcriptomes in multiparous dairy cows. The study found that cows with body condition loss had increased levels of certain fatty acids in their serum and significant changes in gene expression in oocytes and cumulus cells compared to cows with maintained or gained body condition. These findings provide new insights into the mechanisms of reduced fertility in dairy cows.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Developmental Biology
Peter Z. Schall, Meghan L. Ruebel, Uros Midic, Catherine A. VandeVoort, Keith E. Latham
MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pamela S. Hinton, Peggy Nigh, John Thyfault