Osteoporosis is a leading bone disorder that is associated with higher morbidity and mortality worldwide. Approximately, one in two women and up to one in four men age 50 and older are estimated to have high fracture risk due to osteoporosis. Therefore, there is a great need for identification and implementation of novel effective strategies that can aid in better management of osteoporosis.
Several recent studies have reported on novel aspects of osteoporosis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention that are as follows: Osteoporosis and Genetics Advanced research approaches such as functional genomics, genome-wide association studies, and molecular and genetic manipulations in animal models have identified several genes that regulate bone homeostasis and hence, can be potential candidates for a therapeutic target. Although few genes do not disrupt the bone homeostasis directly they reduce…
