Terpenoid treatment in osteoporosis: this is where we have come in research.

Daniele Bellavia, Fabio Caradonna, Eufrosina Dimarco, Viviana Costa, Valeria Carina, Angela De Luca, Lavinia Raimondi, Carla Gentile, Riccardo Alessandro, Milena Fini, Gianluca Giavaresi

Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM 2021 Nov

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Lower bone resistance to load is due to the imbalance of bone homeostasis, where excessive bone resorption, compared with bone formation, determines a progressive osteopenia, leading to a high risk of fractures and consequent pain and functional limitations. Terpenoids, with their activities against bone resorption, have recently received increased attention from researchers. They are potentially more suitable for long-term use compared with traditional therapeutics. In this review of the literature of the past 5 years, we provide comprehensive information on terpenoids, with their anti-osteoporotic effects, highlighting molecular mechanisms that are often in epigenetic key and a possible pharmacological use in osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Daniele Bellavia, Fabio Caradonna, Eufrosina Dimarco, Viviana Costa, Valeria Carina, Angela De Luca, Lavinia Raimondi, Carla Gentile, Riccardo Alessandro, Milena Fini, Gianluca Giavaresi. Terpenoid treatment in osteoporosis: this is where we have come in research. Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM. 2021 Nov;32(11):846-861