Role of Serotonin Overcome Osteoporosis (Porous Bones)

Studies on Osteoporosis (Porous Bones)

According to the findings of new research, published in the February 7 issue of the journal Nature Medicine, the hormone serotonin may potentially for treating osteoporosis, the bone-thinning disease (brittle bones).

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have found that an experimental drug called can LP533401 vital role in inhibiting the production of serotonin, a natural chemical in the gut is associated with the atmosphere of the brain related to mood.

Role of Serotonin Overcome Osteoporosis

Pictures of Normal Bone and Osteoporosis Bone


Experiments were performed on rats and mice with LP533401, the researchers found that the drug of serotonin synthesis effectively treat osteoporosis in animals.

The researchers did a small dose for almost one and a half months, the preventive effect of serotonin found basically be similar in humans as well.

The researchers also confirmed that not only LP533401 improve bone loss in animals, but also helps in building new bone.

Gerard Karsenty of Columbia University said that although the research is promising, but more needs to be done for this research.

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