Bone and other things

16/11/2022

The anti-osteoporotic effects of naringenin, a bioactive compound commonly found in citrus fruits and grapes. This is the first review produced by the first author, who is a master student. Kudos to him!

Background: Osteoporosis is caused by the deterioration of bone density and microstructure, resulting in increased fracture risk. It transpires due to an imbalanced skeletal remodelling process favouring bone resorption. Various natural compounds can positively influence the skeletal remodelling pro...

01/11/2022

An up-to-date, introductory review on osteoporosis. Compiled by undergraduate medical students under my supervision. Kudos to their hard work!

Osteoporosis refers to excessive bone loss as reflected by the deterioration of bone mass and microarchitecture, which compromises bone strength. It is a complex multifactorial endocrine disease. Its pathogenesis relies on the presence of several endogenous and exogenous risk factors, which skew the...

17/08/2022

How does bone loss occurs in rheumatoid arthritis? Read further to find out!

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, in which the inflammatory processes involve the skeletal system and there is marked destruction of the bones and the surrounding structures. In this review, we discuss the current concepts of osteoimmunology in RA, which represent the molecular cro...

18/07/2022

Vitamin K antagonist use could be associated with higher risk of osteoarthritis. Read further here:

Vitamin K is essential for the carboxylation of the vitamin K-dependent proteins that are responsible for the suppression of matrix calcification. The use of vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) in patients with cardiovascular diseases could affect protein carboxylation and lead to the development of osteoa...

06/07/2022

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06/07/2022

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27/10/2021

Interesting talk on keeping our bone healthy~

Bones are dynamic and continue to rebuild themselves, even as we age. Bone remodeling is supported by a healthy diet and by regular physical activity. Join V...

16/09/2021

Palm tocotrienol and glucosamine sulphate in combination may reduce the severity of osteoarthritis, a preliminary result from our research group.
我们研究组的初步报告显示，棕油的生育三烯酚和氨基葡萄糖可以减轻退化性关节炎的严重性。

Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease lacking disease-modifying therapeutic agents. This study aimed to compare the effects of palm tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF), glucosamine sulphate, and both agents combined in rats with osteoarthritis induced by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)...

08/07/2021

Bones that glow! That is interesting~

The bright orange Brazilian frog’s skeleton shines through its paper-thin skin

22/06/2021

Dear all,
Good day. My name is Dr Chin Kok Yong from Bone Metabolism Research Group, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. We wish to establish a platform for researchers in the field of bone/joint/mineral metabolism to exchange contact, facilitate peer reviewers and conference/workshop speaker identification. If you are interested to be contacted, please kindly leave your contact through this survey. The contact information gathered will only be shared with the respondents of the survey for networking purpose. You will not be asked to provide details other than those already in the public domain. I can be reached via chinkokyong@ppukm.edu.ukm.my if you have any queries. Thank you.

Dear all, Good day. My name is Dr Chin Kok Yong from Bone Metabolism Research Group, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. We wish to establish a platform for researchers in bone/joint/mineral metabolism to exchange contact, facilitate peer reviewers and conference/workshop speaker identification. If you....