Role of K+ and Ca2+-Permeable Channels in Osteoblast Functions

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Susumu Ohya¹  Hiroaki Kito¹ 

[1] Department of Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan;

关键词: osteoblast lineage cell;    K⁺ channel;    Ca²⁺-permeable channel;    proliferation;    differentiation;    osteoblastogenesis;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms221910459

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Bone-forming cells or osteoblasts play an important role in bone modeling and remodeling processes. Osteoblast differentiation or osteoblastogenesis is orchestrated by multiple intracellular signaling pathways (e.g., bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) and Wnt signaling pathways) and is modulated by the extracellular environment (e.g., parathyroid hormone (PTH), vitamin D, transforming growth factor β (TGF-β), and integrins). The regulation of bone homeostasis depends on the proper differentiation and function of osteoblast lineage cells from osteogenic precursors to osteocytes. Intracellular Ca²⁺ signaling relies on the control of numerous processes in osteoblast lineage cells, including cell growth, differentiation, migration, and gene expression. In addition, hyperpolarization via the activation of K⁺ channels indirectly promotes Ca²⁺ signaling in osteoblast lineage cells. An improved understanding of the fundamental physiological and pathophysiological processes in bone homeostasis requires detailed investigations of osteoblast lineage cells. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the functional impacts of K⁺ channels and Ca²⁺-permeable channels, which critically regulate Ca²⁺ signaling in osteoblast lineage cells to maintain bone homeostasis.

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