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EFFICACY OF OSSEIN-HYDROXYAPATITE COMPLEX AS A PHARMACOLOGICAL CORRECTOR OF BONE LOSS (REVIEW)
O Yakovleva1, O Hoina-Kardasevich1, N Shcherbeniuk1
1Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Ukraine.
Georgian Medical News
|March 3, 2023
Summary
The ossein-hydroxyapatite complex (OHC) shows potential in treating bone conditions like osteoporosis and osteopenia. Further research is needed to clarify optimal dosing and personalized treatment protocols for OHC.
Area of Science:
- Bone biology and pharmacology
- Osteoporosis research
- Pharmacological interventions for bone health
Background:
- Osteoporosis is a global health concern with complex bone mass regulation.
- Pharmacological interventions are expanding to address bone density issues.
- The ossein-hydroxyapatite complex (OHC) is under consideration for treating osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on the use of ossein-hydroxyapatite complex (OHC) for bone health.
- To explore OHC's effectiveness and safety in various clinical scenarios.
- To identify unresolved issues regarding OHC application in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on ossein-hydroxyapatite complex (OHC).
- Analysis of OHC's role in traumatology, hormonal imbalances, and age-related bone conditions.
- Examination of experimental data on OHC's mechanisms of action.
Main Results:
- OHC demonstrates potential benefits in managing complicated fractures and bone imbalances.
- Its effects are considered in contexts of hormonal dysregulation and long-term glucocorticoid therapy.
- OHC's positive impact on bone cells and tissue is supported by experimental findings.
Conclusions:
- OHC is a promising agent for pharmacological correction of bone tissue imbalances.
- Further clarification is required on optimal dosing, therapy duration, and personalized indications for OHC.
- Unresolved aspects of OHC clinical protocols need addressing for personalized medicine.
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