Damage, dysfunction, or premature death of osteocytes disrupts normal bone remodeling and weakens the skeleton. These changes have been linked to disorders such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and they may impair fracture healing. Osteocyte dysfunction can also disturb calcium and phosphate homeostasis, contributing to abnormalities in bone strength and mineral metabolism.
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