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Inflammation and bone mineral density: A Mendelian randomization study.

Jian V Huang1, C Mary Schooling2,3

  • 1School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China.

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|August 19, 2017
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This study investigated if inflammation, specifically high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), causes lower bone mineral density (BMD) in osteoporosis. Findings suggest hsCRP is not causally linked to reduced BMD, indicating it may be a biomarker rather than a cause.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Science
  • Genetics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Osteoporosis is a prevalent age-related condition causing fractures, disability, and suffering.
  • Inflammation is implicated in various chronic diseases and may play a role in osteoporosis.
  • Understanding the relationship between inflammation and bone mineral density (BMD) is crucial for potential interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if inflammation, specifically high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), is causally linked to osteoporosis.
  • To investigate whether hsCRP is an etiological factor or a biomarker of reduced BMD.
  • To assess the impact of hsCRP on BMD at multiple skeletal sites.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis.
  • Employed genetic predictors of inflammatory markers from genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
  • Applied genetic data to a large GWAS of BMD, adjusting for potential pleiotropy via obesity-related traits.

Main Results:

  • High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), based on 16 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), showed no association with BMD at the forearm, femoral neck, or lumbar spine.
  • After accounting for potential pleiotropic effects related to obesity, the causal relationship between hsCRP and lower BMD was not evident.
  • The genetic analysis did not support a causal role for hsCRP in the development of osteoporosis.

Conclusions:

  • The study found no evidence to support a causal relationship between hsCRP and reduced bone mineral density.
  • Inflammation, as measured by hsCRP, may serve as a biomarker rather than a direct cause of osteoporosis.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex interplay between inflammation and bone health in aging populations.