• 中文核心期刊要目总览
  • 中国科技核心期刊
  • 中国科学引文数据库(CSCD)
  • 中国科技论文与引文数据库(CSTPCD)
  • 中国学术期刊文摘数据库(CSAD)
  • 中国学术期刊(网络版)(CNKI)
  • 中文科技期刊数据库
  • 万方数据知识服务平台
  • 中国超星期刊域出版平台
  • 国家科技学术期刊开放平台
  • 荷兰文摘与引文数据库(SCOPUS)
  • 日本科学技术振兴机构数据库(JST)

Promoting osteoblast-mediated bone formation: a more promising approach for natural products to treat osteoporosis

  • Abstract: Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone mass, compromised bone microstructure, and an increased risk of fractures, primarily due to excessive osteoclast-mediated bone resorption relative to osteoblast-mediated bone formation. While current anti-osteoporosis drugs, such as bisphosphonates and denosumab, predominantly focus on reducing bone resorption, osteoanabolic approaches are essential for restoring bone microarchitecture and ultimately reducing fracture risk. Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) and their active ingredients have long been used in China for osteoporosis prevention and treatment. This review provides a comprehensive evaluation of the effects and molecular mechanisms of 65 natural products across 24 categories on osteoblast-mediated bone formation. These compounds promote bone formation by regulating key transcription factors (RUNX2 and Osterix) and signaling pathways, including WNT/β-catenin, bone morphogenic protein (BMP), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), phosphoinositide 3‐kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT), oxidative stress, autophagy, and epigenetic regulation. Notably, certain natural products e.g., icariin (ICA) exert their effects through multiple targets and pathways. Many of these natural products have demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in animal models, such as ovariectomized (OVX) mice. Our findings suggest that natural products with kidney-tonifying, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, as well as those inhibiting adipocyte differentiation, may hold promise for osteoporosis treatment. Additionally, we highlight current research gaps and propose future directions, including high-throughput screening and validation in diverse animal models, development of novel bone-targeting delivery systems, and identification of natural compounds targeting osteocytes.

     

/

返回文章
返回