ReviewInternational journal of general medicine2024
Advances in the Study of Denosumab Treatment for Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia in the Chinese Middle-Aged and Elderly Population.
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- Differences in Neurofilament Light Chain, Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein, and Tau Protein Levels in Patients with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and Comorbid Depression.Molecular neurobiology · 2026Article
- Therapeutic potential of FGF19 in combatting osteosarcopenia: effects on muscle strength and bone health in aged male mice.JBMR plus · 2025Article
- Osteoporosis: Relevance of Biomolecules for Diagnosis and Treatment.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
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Abstract
Osteosarcopenia (OS) is a geriatric syndrome characterized by the concurrent presence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, predominantly affecting the elderly population. Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone mass, compromised bone microarchitecture, and heightened bone fragility, substantially elevating fracture risk. Sarcopenia (SP) is defined by decreased muscle mass, strength, and/or functional capacity. Both conditions are age-related degenerative diseases with overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms, commonly co-occurring in elderly individuals and substantially increasing fracture risk. Denosumab, a targeted anti-osteoporotic agent, mediates therapeutic effects by inhibiting bone resorption through the RANK-RANKL-OPG (RRO) pathway, consequently enhancing bone mineral density. International studies indicate that Denosumab not only treats osteoporosis but also improves sarcopenia-related metrics, suggesting its potential as a sarcopenia treatment. However, research focusing on the Chinese population remains limited. Additionally, the pathophysiological mechanisms of sarcopenia and the pathways through which Denosumab ameliorates sarcopenia are not yet fully understood, warranting further experimental investigation. In summary, Denosumab's therapeutic efficacy in osteoporosis treatment and its potential impact on sarcopenia are of substantial research interest. However, research and literature on these topics in China remain notably scarce. This article aims to offer a systematic review and critical analysis of these topics.
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