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Fibrin, from blood to bone: a review
Hamza Danguir1,2, Lisa Reiniche1, Khalil El Mabrouk2
1Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering (LBTI), UMR CNRS 5305 Université Lyon 1, 69007, Lyon, France.
Bone Reports
|June 17, 2026
Summary
Fibrin, crucial for blood clotting, impacts bone health by contributing to disorders like osteoarthritis when its levels are abnormal. Understanding fibrin
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Orthopedics
- Hematology
Background:
- Fibrin is essential for blood coagulation and hemostasis.
- Abnormal fibrin levels are linked to bone disorders, including bone cysts, hemarthroses, osteoarthritis, and physeal disruption.
- The precise mechanisms underlying fibrin's role in bone pathophysiology remain unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the link between fibrin and bone pathophysiology.
- To highlight the knowledge gap concerning fibrin's role in bone mechanobiology and homeostasis.
- To propose a new perspective for understanding bone loss, repair, and formation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on fibrin's role in coagulation and bone disorders.
- Exploration of mechanotransduction pathways involving fibrin in various cell types.
- Synthesis of existing knowledge to identify gaps in understanding fibrin's function in bone mechanobiology.
Main Results:
- Fibrin's structure, abundance, and turnover are related to blood flow.
- Decreased or accumulated fibrin is associated with specific bone pathologies.
- Fibrin's involvement in mechanotransduction is established in platelets and macrophages but not yet in bone.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists in understanding fibrin's role in bone mechanobiology and homeostasis.
- Further research is needed to elucidate fibrin's function in bone healing and mechanobiology.
- A novel perspective on fibrin's role may lead to innovative therapeutic strategies for bone disorders.
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