Molecular mechanisms of polysaccharide components of kidney-tonifying traditional Chinese medicine in regulating osteoporosis
Nan-Nan Shen
Osteoporosis, a prevalent systemic skeletal disorder, poses a significant health risk to the elderly population, arising from a multitude of factors that disrupt bone homeostasis. This delicate balance is primarily regulated by the dynamic interplay between osteoblasts and osteoclasts. When this equilibrium is perturbed, osteoporosis can ensue. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the kidney, as the repository of vital essence, is instrumental in the production of bone marrow, which in