Bone Regulation
The hallmark of osteoporosis is a reduction in bone density and
therefore strength. It is caused by an imbalance between bone formation
and bone loss. At least 20-30 genes are involved in bone health, but
because of the complexity of bone, they are likely to be regulated
independently and interdependently. Our group is, primarily,
investigating the role of the brain hormones neuropeptide Y and leptin,
which influence bone formation and strength. Much of work makes use of
transgenic mouse models and is carried out in collaboration with
researchers in the Neuroscience Program.
Staff
Ronaldo Enriquez |
Iris Wong |
