UBS109, as a curcumin analogue, can promote the differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasts. UBS109 shows to regulate bone cell function by activating Smad and inhibiting NF-kB. UBS109 can be used in bone tissue engineering and osteoporosis research[1].
References:
[1]. Yamaguchi M, et al. Novel curcumin analogue UBS109 potently stimulates osteoblastogenesis and suppresses osteoclastogenesis: involvement in Smad activation and NF-κB inhibition[J]. Integrative biology, 2012, 4(8): 905-913.