Role of bisphosphonates in osteoporosis caused by adult growth hormone deficiency
10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2024.230469
- VernacularTitle:双膦酸盐在成人生长激素缺乏所致骨质疏松症中的作用
- Author:
Zhiling CHENG
1
;
Jie LI
;
Zhongpei CHEN
;
Wei REN
Author Information
1. 重庆市中医院内分泌科,重庆 400011
- Keywords:
growth hormone;
adult growth hormone deficiency;
osteoporosis;
bisphosphonates;
insulin-like growth factor 1;
skeleton
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2024;49(6):839-847
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In recent years,growth hormone and insulin-like growth factors have become key regulators of bone metabolism and remodeling,crucial for maintaining healthy bone mass throughout life.Studies have shown that adult growth hormone deficiency leads to alterations in bone remodeling,significantly affecting bone microarchitecture and increasing fracture risk.Although recombinant human growth hormone replacement therapy can mitigate these adverse effects,improving bone density,and reduce fracture risk,its effectiveness in treating osteoporosis,especially in adults with established growth hormone deficiency,seems limited.Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption by targeting farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase in osteoclasts,and clinical trials have confirmed their efficacy in improving osteoporosis.Therefore,for adult growth hormone deficiency patients with osteoporosis,the use of bisphosphonates alongside growth hormone replacement therapy is recommended.
