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The [[pathophysiology]] of osteoporosis consists of an imbalance between [[bone]] resorption and [[bone]] formation. Major factors contributing to the development of osteoporosis include [[estrogen]] deficit and [[aging]]. The main mechanism, by which these factors might lead to osteoporosis is [[Reactive oxygen species|reactive oxygen species (ROS)]] induced damage to [[osteocytes]]. Decreased capability of [[osteocyte]] [[autophagy]] is another important issue; which makes them vulnerable to [[oxidative]] stresses. [[Genes]] involved in the [[pathogenesis]] of osteoporosis can be categorized into four main groups namely, [[osteoblast]] regulatory [[genes]], [[osteoclast]] regulatory [[genes]], [[bone matrix]] elements [[genes]], and [[hormone]]/[[receptor]] [[genes]].   
The [[pathophysiology]] of osteoporosis consists of an imbalance between [[bone]] resorption and [[bone]] formation. Major factors contributing to the development of osteoporosis include [[estrogen]] deficit and [[aging]]. The main mechanism, by which these factors might lead to osteoporosis is [[Reactive oxygen species|reactive oxygen species (ROS)]] induced damage to [[osteocytes]]. Decreased capability of [[osteocyte]] [[autophagy]] is another important issue; which makes them vulnerable to [[oxidative]] stresses. [[Genes]] involved in the [[pathogenesis]] of osteoporosis can be categorized into four main groups namely, [[osteoblast]] regulatory [[genes]], [[osteoclast]] regulatory [[genes]], [[bone matrix]] elements [[genes]], and [[hormone]]/[[receptor]] [[genes]].   


==Pathogenesis==
==Pathophysiology==
* In normal [[bone]], there is constant remodeling of [[bone]] [[matrix (biology)|matrix]]. Up to 10% of all [[bone mass]] may be undergoing remodeling at any point in time. The process takes place in [[bone]] [[multicellular]] units (BMUs). [[Osteoporosis]] is mainly defined as [[Bone loss| bone mass loss]] and micro-architectural deterioration in [[bones]]. The final outcome of [[osteoporosis]] is [[Bone fracture|fracture]], caused by the predefined mechanisms.<ref>Frost HM, Thomas CC. Bone Remodeling Dynamics. Springfield, IL: 1963.</ref><ref name="pmid26491648">{{cite journal| author=Pagliari D, Ciro Tamburrelli F, Zirio G, Newton EE, Cianci R| title=The role of "bone immunological niche" for a new pathogenetic paradigm of osteoporosis. | journal=Anal Cell Pathol (Amst) | year= 2015 | volume= 2015 | issue=  | pages= 434389 | pmid=26491648 | doi=10.1155/2015/434389 | pmc=4605147 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26491648  }} </ref>
[[Osteoporosis]] is mainly defined as [[Bone loss| bone mass loss]] and micro-architectural deterioration in [[bones]]. The final outcome of [[osteoporosis]] is [[Bone fracture|fracture]].
* The process through which loss of [[bone mass]] occurs is the activation of osteoclastogenic pathway. There are two main [[cells]] involved in the pathogenesis: [[osteoblasts]] and [[osteoclasts]]. [[Bone]] is resorption is caused by [[osteoclast]]<nowiki/>s, after which new [[bone]] is deposited by [[osteoblast|osteoblasts]].The main predictor of the final result, rearrangement or loss of [[bone]] [[tissue]], are [[osteoclasts]].<ref name="pmid26491648" /><ref name="Raisz">{{cite journal | author = Raisz L | title = Pathogenesis of osteoporosis: concepts, conflicts, and prospects. | journal = J Clin Invest| volume = 115 | issue = 12 | pages = 3318-25 | year = 2005 | id = PMID 16322775 |url=http://www.jci.org/cgi/content/full/115/12/3318 | doi=10.1172/JCI27071}}</ref>
 
* Normal balance between [[osteoblast]] and [[osteoclast]] activities within a tissue micro-environment (affected by [[macrophages]] and [[Innate immune system|innate adaptive immunity]]), may lead to functional [[bone]] [[homeostasis]]; finally, forming normal [[bone]]. Whenever the balance or its determining factors become disturbed, it leads to increased [[Osteoclast|osteoclastic]] activity than [[Osteoblast|osteoblastic]] activity; resulting in destruction more than construction, and eventual [[Bone loss|bone mass loss]].<ref name="pmid26491648" />
=== Pathogenesis ===
* In addition to [[estrogen]], [[calcium metabolism]] plays a significant role in [[bone]] turnover. Deficiency of [[calcium in biology|calcium]] and [[vitamin D]] leads to impaired [[bone]] deposition. The [[parathyroid gland]]s react to low [[calcium]] levels by [[Secretion|secreting]] [[parathyroid hormone]] ([[Parathyroid hormone|parathormone]], [[Parathyroid hormone|PTH]]), which increases [[bone]] resorption; ensuring the maintenance of normal [[calcium]] ion concentration in the [[blood]].<ref name="pmid21182397">{{cite journal| author=Fleet JC, Schoch RD| title=Molecular mechanisms for regulation of intestinal calcium absorption by vitamin D and other factors. | journal=Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci | year= 2010 | volume= 47 | issue= 4 | pages= 181-95 | pmid=21182397 | doi=10.3109/10408363.2010.536429 | pmc=3235806 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21182397  }} </ref>
* In normal [[bone]], there is constant remodeling of [[bone]] [[matrix (biology)|matrix]]. The process takes place in [[bone]] [[multicellular]] units (BMUs).<ref>Frost HM, Thomas CC. Bone Remodeling Dynamics. Springfield, IL: 1963.</ref><ref name="pmid26491648">{{cite journal| author=Pagliari D, Ciro Tamburrelli F, Zirio G, Newton EE, Cianci R| title=The role of "bone immunological niche" for a new pathogenetic paradigm of osteoporosis. | journal=Anal Cell Pathol (Amst) | year= 2015 | volume= 2015 | issue=  | pages= 434389 | pmid=26491648 | doi=10.1155/2015/434389 | pmc=4605147 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26491648  }} </ref>
 
* The process through which loss of [[bone mass]] occurs is the activation of osteoclastogenic pathway.  
 
=== Osteoclastogenic pathway ===
* The two main [[cells]] involved in osteoclastogenic pathway are  [[osteoblasts]] and [[osteoclasts]].  
* [[Bone]] resorption is caused by [[osteoclast]]<nowiki/>s, after which new [[bone]] is deposited by [[osteoblast|osteoblasts]].
* ''The main predictor of the final result, rearrangement or loss of [[bone]] [[tissue]], are [[osteoclasts]]''.<ref name="pmid26491648" /><ref name="Raisz">{{cite journal | author = Raisz L | title = Pathogenesis of osteoporosis: concepts, conflicts, and prospects. | journal = J Clin Invest| volume = 115 | issue = 12 | pages = 3318-25 | year = 2005 | id = PMID 16322775 |url=http://www.jci.org/cgi/content/full/115/12/3318 | doi=10.1172/JCI27071}}</ref>
* Normal balance between [[osteoblast]] and [[osteoclast]] activities within a tissue micro-environment (affected by [[macrophages]] and [[Innate immune system|innate adaptive immunity]]), may lead to functional [[bone]] [[homeostasis]]; ''finally, forming normal [[bone]].''
* Whenever the balance or its determining factors become disturbed, it leads to increased [[Osteoclast|osteoclastic]] activity than [[Osteoblast|osteoblastic]] activity; resulting in destruction more than construction, and eventual [[Bone loss|bone mass loss]].<ref name="pmid26491648" />
 
=== Role of Hormones ===
* In addition to [[estrogen]], [[calcium metabolism]] plays a significant role in [[bone]] turnover.  
* Deficiency of [[calcium in biology|calcium]] and [[vitamin D]] leads to impaired [[bone]] deposition.
* The [[parathyroid gland]]s react to low [[calcium]] levels by [[Secretion|secreting]] [[parathyroid hormone]] ([[Parathyroid hormone|parathormone]], [[Parathyroid hormone|PTH]]), which increases [[bone]] resorption; ensuring the maintenance of normal [[calcium]] ion concentration in the [[blood]].<ref name="pmid21182397">{{cite journal| author=Fleet JC, Schoch RD| title=Molecular mechanisms for regulation of intestinal calcium absorption by vitamin D and other factors. | journal=Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci | year= 2010 | volume= 47 | issue= 4 | pages= 181-95 | pmid=21182397 | doi=10.3109/10408363.2010.536429 | pmc=3235806 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21182397  }} </ref>
* The role of [[calcitonin]], a [[hormone]] produced by the [[thyroid]] that increases [[bone]] deposition, is less clear and probably less significant.<ref name="Raisz" />
* The role of [[calcitonin]], a [[hormone]] produced by the [[thyroid]] that increases [[bone]] deposition, is less clear and probably less significant.<ref name="Raisz" />
* Manolagas in 2010, suggested that main [[pathogenesis]] of [[osteoporosis]] shifted from [[estrogen]]-based theory to age-related issue. The theory consists of [[Reactive oxygen species|reactive oxygen species (ROS)]] as the main factor involved in the osteoporosis. He mentioned that loss of [[estrogen]] and [[androgen]] in the body would make [[bone]] tissue more vulnerable to [[Reactive oxygen species|ROS]], make the [[osteocytes]] prone to deterioration.<ref name="pmid20051526">{{cite journal |vauthors=Manolagas SC |title=From estrogen-centric to aging and oxidative stress: a revised perspective of the pathogenesis of osteoporosis |journal=Endocr. Rev. |volume=31 |issue=3 |pages=266–300 |year=2010 |pmid=20051526 |pmc=3365845 |doi=10.1210/er.2009-0024 |url=}}</ref>
 
=== Manolagas Theory ===
* Manolagas in 2010, suggested that main [[pathogenesis]] of [[osteoporosis]] shifted from [[estrogen]]-based theory to age-related issue.
* The theory consists of [[Reactive oxygen species|reactive oxygen species (ROS)]] as the main factor involved in the osteoporosis.  
* According to Manolagas theory, the loss of [[estrogen]] and [[androgen]] in the body would make [[bone]] tissue more vulnerable to [[Reactive oxygen species|ROS]], make the [[osteocytes]] prone to deterioration.<ref name="pmid20051526">{{cite journal |vauthors=Manolagas SC |title=From estrogen-centric to aging and oxidative stress: a revised perspective of the pathogenesis of osteoporosis |journal=Endocr. Rev. |volume=31 |issue=3 |pages=266–300 |year=2010 |pmid=20051526 |pmc=3365845 |doi=10.1210/er.2009-0024 |url=}}</ref>
* When [[Reactive oxygen species|ROS]] become elevated in [[bone]] tissue, several factors would be increased include T and B [[lymphocytes]], nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-kB), and also osteoclastogenic [[cytokines]] (e.g., [[IL-1]], [[Interleukin 6|IL-6]], [[Interleukin 7|IL-7]], and [[RANKL|receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL)]]). On the other hand, [[androgen]] may decrease all of them.<ref name="pmid16670759">{{cite journal |vauthors=Weitzmann MN, Pacifici R |title=Estrogen deficiency and bone loss: an inflammatory tale |journal=J. Clin. Invest. |volume=116 |issue=5 |pages=1186–94 |year=2006 |pmid=16670759 |pmc=1451218 |doi=10.1172/JCI28550 |url=}}</ref>
* When [[Reactive oxygen species|ROS]] become elevated in [[bone]] tissue, several factors would be increased include T and B [[lymphocytes]], nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-kB), and also osteoclastogenic [[cytokines]] (e.g., [[IL-1]], [[Interleukin 6|IL-6]], [[Interleukin 7|IL-7]], and [[RANKL|receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL)]]). On the other hand, [[androgen]] may decrease all of them.<ref name="pmid16670759">{{cite journal |vauthors=Weitzmann MN, Pacifici R |title=Estrogen deficiency and bone loss: an inflammatory tale |journal=J. Clin. Invest. |volume=116 |issue=5 |pages=1186–94 |year=2006 |pmid=16670759 |pmc=1451218 |doi=10.1172/JCI28550 |url=}}</ref>
* [[RANKL]] is thought to be the most important factor need for formation of [[osteoclasts]]; however, Xiong has challenged the old assumption and found that [[osteoblast]] and its [[Progenitor cell|progenitor cells]] are not the main sources of [[RANKL]], essential for [[osteoclast]] formation and remodeling in adult bones. The main role of [[matrix]] resorption belongs to the cells embedded in itself.<ref name="pmid21909103">{{cite journal |vauthors=Xiong J, Onal M, Jilka RL, Weinstein RS, Manolagas SC, O'Brien CA |title=Matrix-embedded cells control osteoclast formation |journal=Nat. Med. |volume=17 |issue=10 |pages=1235–41 |year=2011 |pmid=21909103 |pmc=3192296 |doi=10.1038/nm.2448 |url=}}</ref>
* [[RANKL]] is thought to be the most important factor need for formation of [[osteoclasts]]; however, Xiong has challenged the old assumption and found that [[osteoblast]] and its [[Progenitor cell|progenitor cells]] are not the main sources of [[RANKL]], essential for [[osteoclast]] formation and remodeling in adult bones. The main role of [[matrix]] resorption belongs to the cells embedded in itself.<ref name="pmid21909103">{{cite journal |vauthors=Xiong J, Onal M, Jilka RL, Weinstein RS, Manolagas SC, O'Brien CA |title=Matrix-embedded cells control osteoclast formation |journal=Nat. Med. |volume=17 |issue=10 |pages=1235–41 |year=2011 |pmid=21909103 |pmc=3192296 |doi=10.1038/nm.2448 |url=}}</ref>

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Overview

The pathophysiology of osteoporosis consists of an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation. Major factors contributing to the development of osteoporosis include estrogen deficit and aging. The main mechanism, by which these factors might lead to osteoporosis is reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced damage to osteocytes. Decreased capability of osteocyte autophagy is another important issue; which makes them vulnerable to oxidative stresses. Genes involved in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis can be categorized into four main groups namely, osteoblast regulatory genes, osteoclast regulatory genes, bone matrix elements genes, and hormone/receptor genes.   

Pathophysiology

Osteoporosis is mainly defined as bone mass loss and micro-architectural deterioration in bones. The final outcome of osteoporosis is fracture.

Pathogenesis

  • The process through which loss of bone mass occurs is the activation of osteoclastogenic pathway.

Osteoclastogenic pathway

Role of Hormones

Manolagas Theory

Genetics

Genes involved in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis can be categorized into four main groups: the osteoblast regulatory genes, osteoclast regulatory genes, bone matrix elements genes, and hormone/receptor genes. Each of the genes can be mutated and lead to some rare diseases.

Group Gene Function Related Disease
Osteoblast regulatory Lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5) Co-receptors for canonical Wnt signalling pathway Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome (OPPG)
High bone mass (HBM) disease
Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 Effects on both osteoblast and osteoclast function, in vitro Camurati-Engelmann (CED) disease
Bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) Modulation of bone mineral density (BMD) along with limited roles in limb differentiation Low bone mineral density (BMD)
Osteoporosis
Sclerostin Inhibitory effects on Wnt signaling pathway Van Buchem bone dysplasia
Sclerosteosis bone dysplasia
Core binding factor A1 (CBFA1) Differentiate osteoblasts in order to bone formation Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD)
Osteoclast regulatory Cathepsin K Regulating bone mineral density (BMD) with influencing osteoblasts and osteoclasts Pycnodysostosis syndrome
Vacuolar proton pump a3 subunit (TCIRG1) Osteoclast-specific proton pump generation Osteopetrosis, recessive forms
Chloride Channel 7 (CLCN7) Coding chloride channels frequently expressed in osteoclasts Osteopetrosis, severe forms
Bone matrix element Collagen type Iα I Major conforming element in the bones Osteogenesis imperfecta
Hormone and receptor Vitamin D receptor (VDR) Modulating vitamin D effects on bone formation Vitamin D-resistant rickets
Estrogen receptor α Influences fracture risk independent of an effect on bone mineral density (BMD) Bone mass loss
Osteoporosis

Lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5)

LPR5 and LPR6 are both transmembrane receptors. Actually, they are co-receptors for canonical Wnt signaling pathway. Wnt pathway is a critical pathway in developing various organs, such as extremities, central nervous system (CNS), and also differentiation of osteoblasts and chondrocytes. The downstream protein after Wnt/LPR5/LPR6 activation is β-cathenin. Some extracellular proteins like Dickkopf (Dkk) could bind to LPR5 and LPR6, decreasing and inhibiting the Wnt signaling pathway. The LRP genes mutations may lead to two human rare diseases, osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome (OPPG) and high bone mass (HBM) disease. OPPG is osteoporosis along with blindness due to vitreous opacity, while HBM is an abnormal increase of bone mineral density (BMD). [8][9][10]

Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1

The major family of TGF-β has an important role in cell differentiation and also other functions before and after birth. But the most important member of the family in bone and fibrous tissues is TGF-β1, encoded by TGF-β1 gene. It can play the main role in determining osteoporosis susceptibility. In case the TGF-β gene becomes inactivated, it may result in major inflammation and also severe osteoporosis. Some polymorphism within the intron 4 of the TGF-β1 gene has shown to be the main cause of severe osteoporosis. Also, various polymorphisms in intron 5 would be associated with very low bone mineral density (BMD). Mutation in TGF-β1 gene causes Camurati-Engelmann (CED) disease, which is a rare disease of hyperostosis and sclerosis of long bones metaphysis. [11][12]

Bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs)

BMPs are also members of the superfamily of TGF-β proteins. The main role of BMP is modulation of bone mineral density along with limited roles in limb differentiation. The various changes in different codon location among the gene sequence have been proved to cause low bone mineral density (BMD) and also osteoporosis in patients.[13]

Sclerostin

Sclerostin is a protein with cysteine contained knots in its structure and share some homologous sequences with anti BMP proteins. SOST gene has a major role in BMD regulations, while the patient with heterozygous mutation may be asymptomatic but would have higher BMD. In some studies, it has found that SOST may cause a reduction in bone mass; over expression of the gene is contributed to the reduced bone formation and decreased BMD. The decrease in BMD following SOST over expression may be due to inhibitory effects of sclerostin on Wnt signaling pathway, through binding and interacting LPR5 and LPR6 proteins. The mutations in the SOST gene may lead to van Buchem and Sclerosteosis bone dysplasias. Both of the diseases are mainly severe osteosclerosis of skull, mandible, or any other trabecular bones. Sclerosteosis is more severe than van Buchem disease and mainly involves the upper extremity bones. [14][15][16]

Core binding factor A1 (CBFA1)

Regarding that the laboratory animals with a mutated version or without the wild version of CBFA1 gene have not any bone in their body, it seems that CBFA1 would be a major gene in bone formation. The major role of the gene is to differentiate osteoblasts in order to construct the bones. Lack of the CBFA1 gene in the human body may lead to cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), a disease in which patient has clavicular hypoplasia or complete aplasia, patent fontanels, short stature, teeth abnormalities, and other skeletal deformities.[17]

Cathepsin K

The major role of cathepsin K is to regulate bone mineral density (BMD) with influencing osteoblasts and osteoclasts. A mutation in cathepsin K gene may cause Pycnodysostosis syndrome that is a rare syndrome of bone dysplasia along with osteosclerosis and short stature.[18]

Vacuolar proton pump a3 subunit (TCIRG1)

This gene mainly controls osteoclast-specific proton pump generation. It seems that this gene has some role in the regulation of bone mineral density (BMD). The majority of recessive forms of osteopetrosis are caused by inactivation of TCIRG1 gene.[19]

Chloride channel 7 (CLCN7)

CLCN7 is the gene coding for some types of chloride channels, frequently expressed in osteoclasts, that control the acidification of the environment and facilitate the resorption of the bone. Therefore, inactivation mutations of the gene may lead to severe forms of osteopetrosis.[16]

Collagen type Iα I

collagen type 1 gene is one of the most important genes in osteoporosis as collagen type 1 is the major conforming element in the bones and mutation in the collagen type 1 gene may cause osteogenesis imperfecta, in which the bone mineral density (BMD) is increased and the bones become fragile.[20]

Associated conditions

Gross pathology

On gross pathology, decreased bone density and small pores in diaphysis of bones are characteristic findings of osteoporosis. In advanced forms of the disease some pathological fractures may be seen.









Gross pathology of osteoporotic bone in contrast with normal bone, showing the decrease in trabecular bone mineral density (BMD) - By Turner Biomechanics Laboratory, via Wikimedia.org [21]

Microscopic pathology

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