[Steroids hormone and bone]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2003 Jun;25(3):237-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Bone is an active tissue in which the processes of remodeling are continuous to ensure normal bone integrity and strength. Steroids play an important role in regulating bone growth, development and remodeling. Glucocorticoids excess will induce bone damages especially osteoporosis. Otherwise, estrogen and androgen are bone protective steroids in both female and male. To develop a new selective steroid receptor modulator is one of the targets in future study to treat osteoporosis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Androgens / physiology*
  • Bone Development*
  • Bone Remodeling
  • Estrogens / physiology
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteogenesis
  • Osteoporosis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Androgens
  • Estrogens
  • Glucocorticoids