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ArticleClinics in orthopedic surgery2025

Impact of Antibody Immune Response and Immune Cells on Osteoporosis and Fractures.

Kangkang Ou, Jiarui Chen, Jichong Zhu, Weiming Tan, Cheng Wei, Guiyu Li, Yingying Qin, Chong Liu

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Kangkang OuDepartment of Geriatrics, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1724-5866
Jiarui ChenDepartment of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8197-4592
Jichong ZhuDepartment of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3701-5620
Weiming TanDepartment of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6332-5431
Cheng WeiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4454-5685
Guiyu LiDepartment of Geriatrics, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4471-1867
Yingying QinDepartment of Emergency, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6909-7661
Chong LiuDepartment of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2479-3001

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Abstract

Background: The immune system plays a critical role in the development and progression of osteoporosis and fractures. However, the causal relationships between antibody immune responses, immune cells, and these bone conditions remain unclear. This study aimed to explore these relationships using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. Methods: We collected complete blood count data from patients with fractures and healthy individuals and analyzed their differences. Then, we conducted a 2-sample, 2-step MR analysis to investigate the causal effects of antibody immune responses on osteoporosis and fractures, using inverse-variance weighted (IVW) as the primary method. We also explored whether immune cells mediate the pathway between antibodies and osteoporosis or fractures. Finally, we analyzed the functions and expression levels of key genes involved. Results: Overall, the fracture group exhibited increased white blood cell count, absolute neutrophil count, absolute monocyte count, platelet count, and their respective proportions, while absolute lymphocyte count, absolute eosinophil count, absolute basophil count, red blood cell count, and their proportions were decreased. We identified 44 causal relationships between antibodies and osteoporosis or fractures, with 7 supported by multiple MR methods, and 5 showing odds ratios significantly deviating from 1 in the IVW analysis. Epstein-Barr virus-related antibodies had a notable impact on osteoporosis and fractures. The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gene family, particularly HLA-DPB1, emerged as a significant risk factor. However, immune cells were not found to mediate these effects. Conclusions: This study elucidated the causal relationships between antibody immune responses, immune cells, and osteoporosis or fractures. The HLA gene family plays a crucial role in the interaction between antibodies and these bone conditions, with HLA-DPB1 identified as a key risk gene. Immune cells do not serve as mediators in this process. These findings provide valuable insights for future research.

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Antibody FormationFractures, BoneOsteoporosisOsteoporotic FracturesFemaleHumansMaleMendelian Randomization AnalysisMiddle AgedAntibodyCellsFracturesImmunityOsteoporosis

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