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  • Raloxifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), is known to reduce fracture risk.
  • Its mechanism involves improving bone mechanical properties, independent of cell and estrogen receptor activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the direct interaction of raloxifene with bone tissue.
  • To elucidate the molecular determinants of raloxifene's interaction with bone components.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized biophysical techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
  • Conducted structure-activity relationship studies.
  • Employed in silico prediction of binding sites on collagen.

Main Results:

  • Raloxifene specifically binds to the organic component or organic/mineral composite of bone, not hydroxyapatite.
  • The basic side chain, particularly the piperidine group, is crucial for bone interaction via electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions.
  • Hydroxyl groups on the benzothiophene nucleus are not required for bone surface binding but enhance binding to bone powder.

Conclusions:

  • Raloxifene exhibits a novel property of direct interaction with bone tissue.
  • This interaction occurs with the bone's organic matrix, specifically collagen.
  • The findings support a model of raloxifene binding to collagen through its side chain and core structure.