Method of increasing bone volume
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
- Publication Date
- 2000-10-11
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
Abstract
Description
technical field
[0001] The present invention relates to novel methods of increasing bone volume comprising activating the osteoblast protein kinase C / intracellular calcium pathway in a subject. The present invention also relates to a method of treating or preventing a bone disease, wherein the activation is produced by administering an agonist of FP. Background of the invention
[0002] In osteoporosis, an imbalance is created in the bone remodeling process, with bone resorption occurring faster than bone formation. Although in most individuals (both men and women) some degree of this imbalance develops as they age, it is more severe in younger people with osteoporosis, especially those with Among those patients with postmenopausal forms of osteoporosis. Accelerated bone loss may also be caused by medications (eg, corticosteroids), prolonged bed rest, disuse of extremities, and microgravity. The consequence of bone loss is the complete removal ...