Scientists investigate cellular garbage disposal in osteoporosis

NCT ID NCT03175874

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at how a natural cell cleanup process called autophagy might be linked to bone loss in older women. Researchers compared bone samples from women with osteoporosis (some with Alzheimer's disease) to healthy controls. The goal was to understand if poor autophagy contributes to osteoporosis, which could lead to new treatments.

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Locations

  • BREUIL

    Nice, 06000, France

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