Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which refers to damage caused by external forces to the brain, significantly affects systemic organs and tissues, especially bone homeostasis. An increasing number of studies have revealed bidirectional crosstalk between the brain and bone, and the interactions...

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Main Authors: Wei Zhang, Jun Zou, Lingli Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-08-01
Series:Advanced Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503149
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description Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which refers to damage caused by external forces to the brain, significantly affects systemic organs and tissues, especially bone homeostasis. An increasing number of studies have revealed bidirectional crosstalk between the brain and bone, and the interactions between these systems in the context of TBI remain unclear. Here, existing research on the relationship between the brain and bone is summarized to explore their interactions and underlying mechanisms in TBI. Clinical studies indicate that long‐term loss of bone mass and increased risk of osteoporosis occur in patients after TBI. Interestingly, the rate of bone healing is accelerated when patients with TBI also suffer from fractures, which then worsens the prognosis of TBI. The bidirectional effects and underlying mechanisms that connect TBI and bone through neurohormones, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters, and mechanical factors are reviewed. The promising applications of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells, their derived extracellular vesicles, and bone‐derived factors for TBI recovery are also elucidated. Strategies to prevent osteoporosis management and potential mechanisms to accelerate fracture healing after TBI are proposed based on the brain–bone axis, and results are expected to translate into a clinical scenario for TBI and bone disease.
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spelling doaj-art-aeafa67911ae482ea46416fd4b0c0bbf2025-08-23T14:14:16ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-08-011231n/an/a10.1002/advs.202503149Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain InjuryWei Zhang0Jun Zou1Lingli Zhang2School of Exercise and HealthShanghai University of SportShanghai 200438 ChinaSchool of Exercise and HealthShanghai University of SportShanghai 200438 ChinaCollege of Athletic PerformanceShanghai University of SportShanghai 200438 ChinaAbstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which refers to damage caused by external forces to the brain, significantly affects systemic organs and tissues, especially bone homeostasis. An increasing number of studies have revealed bidirectional crosstalk between the brain and bone, and the interactions between these systems in the context of TBI remain unclear. Here, existing research on the relationship between the brain and bone is summarized to explore their interactions and underlying mechanisms in TBI. Clinical studies indicate that long‐term loss of bone mass and increased risk of osteoporosis occur in patients after TBI. Interestingly, the rate of bone healing is accelerated when patients with TBI also suffer from fractures, which then worsens the prognosis of TBI. The bidirectional effects and underlying mechanisms that connect TBI and bone through neurohormones, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters, and mechanical factors are reviewed. The promising applications of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells, their derived extracellular vesicles, and bone‐derived factors for TBI recovery are also elucidated. Strategies to prevent osteoporosis management and potential mechanisms to accelerate fracture healing after TBI are proposed based on the brain–bone axis, and results are expected to translate into a clinical scenario for TBI and bone disease.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503149bone formationbone marrow mesenchymal stromal cellsbrain–bone axisfracture healingosteoporosistraumatic brain injury
spellingShingle Wei Zhang
Jun Zou
Lingli Zhang
Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain Injury
Advanced Science
bone formation
bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells
brain–bone axis
fracture healing
osteoporosis
traumatic brain injury
title Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain Injury
title_full Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain Injury
title_fullStr Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain Injury
title_full_unstemmed Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain Injury
title_short Bidirectional Interaction Between the Brain and Bone in Traumatic Brain Injury
title_sort bidirectional interaction between the brain and bone in traumatic brain injury
topic bone formation
bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells
brain–bone axis
fracture healing
osteoporosis
traumatic brain injury
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503149
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