Epigenetic mechanisms in bone biology and osteoporosis: can they drive therapeutic choices?

F Marini, L Cianferotti, ML Brandi - International journal of molecular …, 2016 - mdpi.com
Osteoporosis is a complex multifactorial disorder of the skeleton. Genetic factors are
important in determining peak bone mass and structure, as well as the predisposition to …

Epigenetic regulation of bone remodeling and its impacts in osteoporosis

C Ghayor, FE Weber - International journal of molecular sciences, 2016 - mdpi.com
Epigenetics describes mechanisms which control gene expression and cellular processes
without changing the DNA sequence. The main mechanisms in epigenetics are DNA …

The role of epigenomics in osteoporosis and osteoporotic vertebral fracture

KT Kim, YS Lee, I Han - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Osteoporosis is a complex multifactorial condition of the musculoskeletal system.
Osteoporosis and osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF) are associated with high medical …

Runt-related transcription factors and gene regulatory mechanisms in skeletal development and diseases

H Hojo, S Ohba - Current Osteoporosis Reports, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Runt-related transcription factors (RUNX) play critical roles in
skeletal development, metabolism, and diseases. In mammals, three RUNX members …

Do epigenetic marks govern bone mass and homeostasis?

J Delgado-Calle, P Garmilla, JA Riancho - Current genomics, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
Bone is a specialized connective tissue with a calcified extracellular matrix in which cells are
embedded. Besides providing the internal support of the body and protection for vital …

Genetics and epigenetics of bone remodeling and metabolic bone diseases

L Oton-Gonzalez, C Mazziotta, MR Iaquinta… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bone metabolism consists of a balance between bone formation and bone resorption, which
is mediated by osteoblast and osteoclast activity, respectively. In order to ensure bone …

Mechanisms in endocrinology: genetics of human bone formation

E Boudin, W Van Hul - European Journal of Endocrinology, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Throughout life, bone is continuously remodelled to be able to fulfil its multiple functions. The
importance of strictly regulating the bone remodelling process, which is defined by the …

MiRNAs expression modulates osteogenesis in response to exercise and nutrition

P Proia, C Rossi, A Alioto, A Amato, C Polizzotto… - Genes, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, many articles have been published describing the impact of physical activity
and diet on bone health. This review has aimed to figure out the possible epigenetic …

The roles of epigenetics regulation in bone metabolism and osteoporosis

F Xu, W Li, X Yang, L Na, L Chen, G Liu - Frontiers in cell and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease characterized by decreased bone mineral density and
the destruction of bone microstructure, which can lead to increased bone fragility and risk of …

New insights into the epigenetics of osteoporosis

JG Letarouilly, O Broux, A Clabaut - Genomics, 2019 - Elsevier
Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone formation and accumulation of adipocytes in
the bone marrow compartment. The decrease in bone mass results from an imbalance …