Osteopetrosis

Research Progress Related to Osteopetrosis

Research into causes and treatments of osteopetrosis continue to focus on:

• Genetic and molecular mechanisms of abnormal bone formation and breakdown.
• Development of medications to treat specific types of the disease.
• Optimal surgical strategies for management of complications.
• Modifications to bone marrow transplantation approaches that would decrease the risks of transplantation and make it a potential option for people with select types of osteopetrosis.