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ReviewBiomaterials translational2026

Cellular mechanisms of osteoporosis: A comprehensive perspective on ferroptosis, cuproptosis and lipid metabolism abnormalities.

Hongfa Zhou, Jinhao Deng, Jingyuan Chen, Xuan Zhang, Liangbin Wu, Tiantian Qi, Hui Zeng, Kai Ren, Fei Yu

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Hongfa ZhouMedical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China.
Jinhao DengMedical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China.
Jingyuan ChenMedical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China.
Xuan ZhangMedical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China.
Liangbin WuDepartment of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Tiantian QiDepartment of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Hui ZengDepartment of Orthopedics, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Kai RenDepartment of Spine Surgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Fei YuDepartment of Spine Surgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.

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Abstract

Osteoporosis is a prevalent skeletal disorder characterised by reduced bone mineral density and compromised bone microarchitecture, leading to increased bone fragility and increased risk of fracture. Recent studies have implicated ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and dysregulated lipid metabolism as pivotal factors in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of cell death that disrupts the balance between osteoblast-mediated bone formation and osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by promoting lipid peroxidation and inducing cellular injury. Cuproptosis, associated with disruptions in copper homeostasis, influences bone cell integrity through oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, thereby impacting bone density. Aberrant lipid metabolism may exacerbate osteoporosis by disrupting bone-fat homeostasis, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses. This review synthesizes the interplay between cuproptosis, ferroptosis, and lipid metabolism, elucidates the cellular mechanisms underlying osteoporosis, and accordingly provides novel therapeutic targets and intervention strategies, potentially enhancing osteoporosis prevention and treatment.

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CuproptosisFerroptosisLipid metabolismOsteoporosisOxidative stress

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PMCPMC13190110

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