Piperlongumine, a Piper longum-derived amide alkaloid, protects mice from ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis via suppression of p38 and JNK signaling

Abstract

Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is a metabolic bone disease that results from overproduction and hyperactivation of osteoclasts caused by insufficient estrogen in women after menopause. Current therapeutic strategies are mainly focused...