Could cell cleanup explain bone loss in Alzheimer's?

NCT ID NCT03175874

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at how a natural cell cleanup process called autophagy affects bone health in older women with osteoporosis. Researchers compared bone samples from women with and without Alzheimer's disease to see if poor autophagy links the two conditions. The goal was to better understand the connection, not to test a new treatment.

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Locations

  • BREUIL

    Nice, 06000, France

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