Journal of advanced research
Tetrapeptides derived from black bean enhance osteogenesis and alleviate ovariectomy-induced bone loss via activation of BMP-2/Smad signaling.
Yan Zhang, Chong Chen, Chibuike C Udenigwe, Zhaojun Zheng, Yuanfa Liu
Published: 202610.1016/j.jare.2026.01.012
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Osteoporosis, a "silent killer" among the elderly, is marked by progressive bone loss and microstructural deterioration. Oligopeptides derived from black bean, particularly tetrapeptides, have shown notable osteogenic potential, yet the…
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