Scientists investigate cellular garbage disposal in osteoporosis
NCT ID NCT03175874
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at a process called autophagy, which is how cells clean out damaged parts, in 82 women over 65 with osteoporosis. Some also had Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured autophagy levels in bone cells from hip samples to see if poor cell cleanup links bone loss and memory decline. The goal was to better understand these age-related conditions, not to test a treatment.
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BREUIL
Nice, 06000, France