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What are osteocytes in old age? A guide to their impact on bone health

As many as 50% of women and 25% of men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, a condition directly linked to failing bone health. Understanding what are osteocytes in old age is therefore crucial, as these microscopic cells are the master regulators of bone remodeling and a central factor in age-related skeletal deterioration.