Ishige Sinicola Extract Stimulates Osteoblast Proliferation and Differentiation via the Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2/Runt-Related Gene 2 Signaling Pathway

In this study, Ishige sinicola extract was observed to improve bone density and structure in an animal model of estrogen deficiency-induced osteoporosis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for postmenopausal osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast formation without cytotoxic effects.

This study found that cortisol increases mac25/IGFBP-rP1 expression in osteoblast-enriched cells from fetal rat calvariae, indicating transcriptional regulation which may influence IGF and insulin effects in bone.

This study found that Ishige sinicola extract increased hair growth and cell proliferation in cultured vibrissa follicles and mice, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia through β-catenin activation and 5α-reductase inhibition.

In this study, researchers found that hydrogel scaffolds loaded with Runx2-overexpressing BMSCs significantly enhanced bone regeneration and osteogenic differentiation, offering new insights into treating large bone defects.