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The immune system plays a crucial role in maintaining bone homeostasis and combating the development of osteoporosis. Immunoporosis is the term used to describe the recent convergence of research on the immune system's role in osteoporosis. The gut harbors the largest component of the immune system, and there is growing evidence that intestinal immunity plays a vital role in regulating bone health. Gut-resident regulatory T cells are essential in inhibiting immune responses and preventing various inflammatory manifestations. Our findings show that gut-resident regulatory T cells are pivotal in the pathophysiology of postmenopausal osteoporosis. We investigated the potential of gut-resident regulatory T cells in regulating the development of bone cells in vitro. We observed that gut-resident regulatory T cells significantly enhance osteoblastogenesis with concomitant inhibition of osteoclastogenesis in a cell ratio\u2013dependent manner. 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