Romosozumab increases bone mineral density in postmenopausal Japanese women with osteoporosis: A phase 2 study

Romosozumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits sclerostin and rapidly increases bone mineral density (BMD) through a dual effect on bone by increasing bone formation and decreasing bone resorption, as shown in a global phase 2 study in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. Here, we report the key results of a phase 2, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study to assess the efficacy and safety of romosozumab in postmenopausal...