Fine particulate matter induces osteoclast-mediated bone loss in mice
- Author:
Hye Young MUN
1
;
Septika PRISMASARI
;
Jeong Hee HONG
;
Hana LEE
;
Doyong KIM
;
Han Sung KIM
;
Dong Min SHIN
;
Jung Yun KANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2025;29(1):9-19
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Fine particulate matter (FPM) is a major component of air pollution and has emerged as a significant global health concern owing to its adverse health effects. Previous studies have investigated the correlation between bone health and FPM through cohort or review studies. However, the effects of FPM exposure on bone health are poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the effects of FPM on bone health and elucidate these effects in vitro and in vivo using mice. Micro-CT analysis in vivo revealed FPM exposure decreased bone mineral density, trabecular bone volume/total volume ratio, and trabecular number in the femurs of mice, while increasing trabecular separation. Histological analysis showed that the FPM-treated group had a reduced trabecular area and an increased number of osteoclasts in the bone tissue. Moreover, in vitro studies revealed that low concentrations of FPM significantly enhanced osteoclast differentiation. These findings further support the notion that short-term FPM exposure negatively impacts bone health, providing a foundation for further research on this topic.
