Zurel Furkan, Bux Hussain, Diveli Aqeela, Rashid Zakaria
Hospital Medicine, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, GBR.
Hospital Medicine, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Cureus. 2025 Jul 7;17(7):e87436. doi: 10.7759/cureus.87436. eCollection 2025 Jul.
Osteoporosis is a chronic skeletal disorder marked by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk, posing a substantial global health burden. Traditionally considered multifactorial, growing evidence highlights a significant genetic contribution across both early-onset monogenic and adult-onset polygenic forms. Understanding the molecular and genetic architecture of osteoporosis is crucial for guiding targeted diagnostics and developing personalised therapeutic strategies. This review aimed to: (1) identify and summarise genetic mutations and polymorphisms associated with osteoporosis, classifying them into monogenic and multifactorial causes; (2) distinguish between syndromic and non-syndromic forms of genetically influenced osteoporosis; (3) evaluate how specific genetic variations influence the risk, onset, and severity of osteoporosis, particularly in postmenopausal populations; (4) examine current anti-resorptive and anabolic treatments in the context of genetic backgrounds; and (5) identify gaps in knowledge to guide future research into genetics-based screening and individualised treatment. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library for studies published between 2000 and 2025. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and free-text keywords were used to retrieve peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, genetic association studies, and systematic reviews. Eligible studies explored genetic variants, bone signalling pathways (e.g., WNT/β-catenin, Notch), or pharmacological therapies in relation to BMD, fracture incidence, or osteogenesis. Data were extracted and thematically analysed under the following three core domains: genetic and molecular mechanisms, osteogenesis and bone remodelling, and treatment responses linked to genetic profiles. The review identified a wide spectrum of genetic contributors to osteoporosis. Monogenic forms, often syndromic, were linked to mutations in genes such as , , and , whereas multifactorial osteoporosis, particularly postmenopausal, was associated with variants in , , , and other GWAS-identified loci. The interplay between these variants and osteogenic signalling cascades was found to influence bone homeostasis. Treatments were categorised as anti-resorptive (e.g., bisphosphonates, denosumab) or anabolic (e.g., parathyroid hormone analogues, romosozumab), with genetic factors influencing efficacy. The evidence suggests a future need for personalised therapeutic strategies based on genetic profiling. There remains a need for further large-scale studies to validate genotype-phenotype correlations and treatment responses across diverse populations. Further exploration into pharmacogenomics, microRNA regulation, and gene-targeted interventions is required. Advancing osteoporosis care will depend on integrating genetic insights into clinical practice to enable earlier diagnosis, individualised treatment, and improved patient outcomes.
骨质疏松症是一种慢性骨骼疾病,其特征是骨矿物质密度(BMD)降低和骨折风险增加,给全球带来了沉重的健康负担。传统上认为该疾病是多因素导致的,但越来越多的证据表明,无论是早发性单基因形式还是成人发病的多基因形式,遗传因素都起着重要作用。了解骨质疏松症的分子和遗传结构对于指导靶向诊断和制定个性化治疗策略至关重要。本综述旨在:(1)识别和总结与骨质疏松症相关的基因突变和多态性,并将其分为单基因和多因素病因;(2)区分遗传性骨质疏松症的综合征型和非综合征型;(3)评估特定基因变异如何影响骨质疏松症的风险、发病和严重程度,特别是在绝经后人群中;(4)在遗传背景的背景下研究当前的抗吸收和合成代谢治疗方法;(5)找出知识空白,以指导未来基于遗传学的筛查和个性化治疗研究。我们在PubMed、Embase、CINAHL和Cochrane图书馆中进行了全面的文献检索,以查找2000年至2025年期间发表的研究。使用医学主题词(MeSH)和自由文本关键词检索同行评审文章、临床试验、基因关联研究和系统评价。符合条件的研究探讨了与骨矿物质密度、骨折发生率或骨生成相关的基因变异、骨信号通路(如WNT/β-连环蛋白、Notch)或药物治疗。数据在以下三个核心领域进行提取和主题分析:遗传和分子机制、骨生成和骨重塑以及与基因谱相关的治疗反应。该综述确定了导致骨质疏松症的广泛遗传因素。单基因形式通常是综合征型的,与 、 和 等基因的突变有关,而多因素骨质疏松症,特别是绝经后骨质疏松症,与 、 、 以及其他全基因组关联研究(GWAS)确定的基因座中的变异有关。发现这些变异与成骨信号级联之间的相互作用会影响骨稳态。治疗方法分为抗吸收(如双膦酸盐、地诺单抗)或合成代谢(如甲状旁腺激素类似物、罗莫佐单抗),遗传因素会影响疗效。证据表明,未来需要基于基因谱的个性化治疗策略。仍然需要进一步的大规模研究来验证不同人群中的基因型-表型相关性和治疗反应。需要进一步探索药物基因组学、微小RNA调节和基因靶向干预。推进骨质疏松症护理将取决于将遗传见解整合到临床实践中,以实现早期诊断、个性化治疗并改善患者预后。
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