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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical design2025

A Review on Synthetic PLGA Polymer Incorporated with Phytocompounds: Elucidating the Molecular Cascades for Osteoporosis Treatment.

Saranya Srinivasan, Ashwathi Vijayalekha, Ashok Kumar Pandurangan

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Review in Current pharmaceutical design, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Saranya SrinivasanSchool of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, India.
Ashwathi VijayalekhaSchool of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4790-7801
Ashok Kumar PanduranganSchool of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, India.ORCID 0000-0003-2824-1757

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Abstract

Osteoporosis, a skeletal disorder marked by the disruption and degeneration of bone tissues, undermines the structural integrity of bones. Globally, one in three women and one in five men face osteoporotic fractures as a result, and the expenditure on treating osteoporotic fractures is projected to surpass $25 billion by 2025. In addition to conventional medications such as monoclonal antibodies and hormonal therapies, research endeavors into bone tissue engineering due to the adverse effects associated with the prolonged use of pharmaceutical medications have spurred researchers to explore natural therapeutic compounds as a potentially safer and efficacious approach to treat osteoporosis. PLGA (Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)) is a copolymer that has garnered attention as a foundational material in biomedical applications due to its biocompatibility, its capacity to modify surface properties, and its ability to enhance interactions with biological materials. When combined with phytocompounds, PLGA has been reported to improve stability and efficacy in treating osteoporotic disorders. Various classes of bio-active phyto-compounds, including terpenoids, phenolic acids, alkaloids, and other nitrogen-containing metabolites, are recognized for their ability to stimulate osteogenic activities in osteoporotic conditions. They exert their effects by modulating signaling cascades in conjunction with bone growth factors. In recent years, natural polymers derived from bio-active compounds have garnered growing interest owing to their wide-ranging applications in biomedicine. This review provides comprehensive insights into the role of phytocompounds in targeting genes involved in the bone regeneration process. Additionally, it highlights the potential of the synthetic polymer PLGA in improving treatments for osteoporotic conditions.

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OsteoporosisPhytochemicalsPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerAnimalsHumansPhytochemicalsPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymerbone growth factorsbone remodelingOsteoporosisphyto-compoundspoly (lactic-co-glycolic acid).Wnt-β catenin pathway

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