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A New Hormone Could Help Fight Osteoporosis

New research could lead to better treatments for osteoporosis and other bone diseases

Researchers at UCSF and UC Davis have discovered a hormone named Maternal Brain Hormone CCN3 which maintains bone strength in mice

A newly discovered hormone could help fight osteoporosis and quickly heal broken bones, researchers say.

The hormone, called Maternal Brain Hormone CCN3, is produced in the brains of female mice during lactation. It helps to protect the bones from losing calcium, which is essential for bone strength.

The researchers believe that CCN3 could be used to develop new treatments for osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis is a major problem for women, especially after menopause. It can lead to fractures, which can be painful and debilitating.

The researchers also believe that CCN3 could be used to help heal broken bones. They found that mice that were given CCN3 had stronger bones that healed more quickly than mice that did not receive the hormone.

The research is still in its early stages, but the findings are promising. If CCN3 can be shown to be safe and effective in humans, it could be a major breakthrough in the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

The study was published in the journal Nature Medicine.