TSPO governs bone-lipid homeostasis by redirecting BMSC differentiation via the PI3K/AKT/β-catenin pathway

Peng Zhang; Hongyu Zheng; Zhao Lin; M. Zhang; Linhai Yang; Zhibo Deng; Chao Song; Hanhao Dai; Yibin Su; Rongsheng Zhang; Guoyu Yu; Jun Luo; Jie Xu; Fenqi Luo

doi:10.1186/s13287-026-04948-z

March 11, 2026Stem Cell Research & TherapyOpen Access

TSPO governs bone-lipid homeostasis by redirecting BMSC differentiation via the PI3K/AKT/β-catenin pathway

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The research aims to clarify the role of TSPO in bone and lipid regulation and its impact on osteogenesis.
Analysis of TSPO's effects on BMSC (Bone Marrow Stem Cell) differentiation
Investigation of the PI3K/AKT/β-catenin signaling pathway
Evaluation of TSPO targeting as a potential therapeutic intervention for osteoporosis.
TSPO disruption negatively affects osteogenesis
Targeting TSPO may enhance bone formation
Intervention shows potential to address osteoporosis through anabolic mechanisms.

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Abstract

Our study identifies TSPO as a key pathogenic regulator that impairs osteogenesis by disrupting the PI3K/AKT/β-catenin pathway. Targeting TSPO presents a novel anabolic strategy for osteoporosis, potentially addressing the unmet clinical need for therapies that restore bone formation.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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