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BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
卷 171, 期 10, 页码 2621-2630出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/bph.12542
关键词
vanilloids; cannabinoids; TRPV1; CB2 receptor; ovariectomy; osteoclasts; osteoporosis; menopause; transgenic mouse; TRPV1 KO; bone remodelling
Background and PurposeOsteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, which decreases its strength and results in fragile bones. The endocannabinoid/endovanilloid system has been shown to be involved in the regulation of skeletal remodelling. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible modulation of bone mass mediated by the transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1 channel (TRPV1) in vivo and in vitro. Experimental ApproachA multidisciplinary approach, including biomolecular, biochemical and morphological analysis, was used to investigate the involvement of TRPV1 in changes in bone density in vivo and osteoclast activity in vitro, in wild-type and Trpv1(-/-) mice, that had undergone ovariectomy or had a sham operation. Key ResultsGenetic deletion of Trpv1 as well as pharmacological inhibition/desensitization of TRPV1 signalling dramatically reduced the osteoclast activity in vitro and prevented the ovariectomy-induced bone loss in vivo, whereas the expression of cannabinoid type 2 (CB2) receptors was increased. Conclusions and ImplicationsThese findings highlight the pivotal role TRPV1 channels play in bone resorption and suggest a possible cross-talk between TRPV1 and CB2 receptors. Based on these results, hybrid compounds acting on both TRPV1 and CB2 receptors in an opposite manner could provide a future pharmacological tool for the treatment of diseases associated with disturbances in the bone remodelling process. Linked ArticlesThis article is part of a themed section on the pharmacology of TRP channels. To view the other articles in this section visit
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