Safety and tolerability of denosumab for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis [PDF]
E Michael LewieckiNew Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAAbstract: Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody to receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL), a cytokine member of the ...
Lewiecki EM
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Update on Denosumab Treatment in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis [PDF]
Denosumab, a fully human recombinant monoclonal antibody to the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL), blocks binding of RANKL to the RANK receptor, found on the surface of osteoclasts and osteoclast precursors, resulting in decreased ...
Yong-Ki Min
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Is there a potential dual effect of denosumab for treatment of osteoporosis and sarcopenia? [PDF]
The prevalence of sarcopenia with osteoporosis results in a higher risk of falling and fractures. It was noted that patients who had completed their planned 5-year denosumab therapy course as treatment for these conditions started to sustain falls.
Hegazi, Mohamed Osama +21 more
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Denosumab Versus Zoledronic Acid for Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A 3-Year Prospective Study. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Osteoporosis and sarcopenia frequently coexist in older adults, yet whether denosumab provides muscle‐related benefits beyond bone remains uncertain. We compared denosumab and zoledronic acid across functional, imaging, biologic and study‐defined sarcopenia outcomes based on an Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2025‐informed
Li X +5 more
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Risk factors for vertebral fractures and bone loss after denosumab discontinuation: A real-world observational study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND Denosumab discontinuation without subsequent bisphosphonates (BPs) is associated with bone loss and multiple vertebral fractures. OBJECTIVE Identifying risk factors for bone loss and vertebral fractures after denosumab discontinuation.
Everts-Graber, J +11 more
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Denosumab is an anti-receptor activator of nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB (RANK) ligand human monoclonal antibody studied as a treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) and bone destruction due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or metastatic cancers. As of February 2009, the candidate was undergoing US Food and Drug Administration review, and might be ...
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Denosumab in Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: Current Status and Pitfalls
Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody against RANK ligand for treatment of giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB). Clinical trials and case series have demonstrated that denosumab is relevant to beneficial tumor response and surgical down-staging in patients of ...
Hengyuan Li +7 more
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Does denosumab exert a protective effect against COVID-19? Results of a large cohort study
IntroductionDenosumab is a monoclonal antibody blocking the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B/receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANK/RANKL) pathway, thus inhibiting osteoclastogenesis.
Sara Cassibba +6 more
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Denosumab in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer [PDF]
Androgen-deprivation therapy is well-established for treating prostate cancer but is associated with bone loss and an increased risk of fracture. We investigated the effects of denosumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody against receptor activator of ...
Szwedowski, M. +25 more
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Skeletal-related events (SREs) are complications of bone metastases and carry a significant patient and economic burden. Denosumab is a receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) inhibitor approved for SRE prevention in patients with multiple
Benoit Cadieux +8 more
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