Influence of remodeling on the mineralization of bone tissue
Influence of remodeling on the mineralization of bone tissue
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DOI:
10.1007/s00198-009-0861-x
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发表时间:
2009-06-01
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4
通讯作者:
Delmas, P. D.
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作者:
Boivin, G.;Farlay, D.;Delmas, P. D.
To better understand the mechanisms of action of therapies that reduce the risk of fracture, increase bone mineral density, or change the biochemical markers of remodeling, it is necessary not only to analyze their tissue and cellular effects on bone remodeling, bone mass, and microarchitecture but also to discuss their influence on bone mineralization, one of the major parameters reflecting bone quality [1]. Mineralization is known to vary over microscopic regions, with age of the bone structural units (BSUs), the recently deposited ones being much less calcified than the older ones (Fig. 1). During bone remodeling, after bone resorption, bone formation is a multi-step process. Following its deposition, the new matrix begins to mineralize after about 5 to 10 days from the time of deposition and the linear rate of this primary mineralization can be measured directly in vivo using double tetracycline labeling. After full completion of the BSUs (osteons in cortical bone or cancellous packets), a secondary mineralization begins. This process consists of a slow and gradual maturation of the mineral component, including an increase in the number of crystals and/or an augmentation of crystal size toward their maximum dimensions and/or an increase of the perfection at crystal level [2–4]. The secondary mineralization progressively augments the mineral content of bone matrix deposited during primary mineralization, the latter phase representing only about 50% of the maximum degree of mineralization (DMB) obtained at the end of the secondary mineralization phase [3, 5, 6]. Recent studies [7] in a ewe model—whose bone remodeling rate is similar to that in humans—show that secondary mineralization lasts approximately for 24 to 30 months. This could mean that, beyond 3 years of use of an anti-osteoporotic treatment, the secondary mineralization does not increase. Bone mineralization influences the mechanical strength of bone tissue [8, 9] and its contribution to bone microhardness is well known [4]. The heterogeneity index of mineralization also influences bone strength. A homogenization of the mineralization makes the bone tissue more brittle [5].