Publikationsdatum:
2019
Beschreibung:
〈p〉Mechanical loading plays an important role in bone homeostasis. However, molecular mechanisms behind the mechanical regulation of bone homeostasis are poorly understood. We previously reported p130Cas (Cas) as a key molecule in cellular mechanosensing at focal adhesions. Here, we demonstrate that Cas is distributed in the nucleus and supports mechanical loading–mediated bone homeostasis by alleviating NF-B activity, which would otherwise prompt inflammatory processes. Mechanical unloading modulates Cas distribution and NF-B activity in osteocytes, the mechanosensory cells in bones. Cas deficiency in osteocytes increases osteoclastic bone resorption associated with NF-B–mediated RANKL expression, leading to osteopenia. Upon shear stress application on cultured osteocytes, Cas translocates into the nucleus and down-regulates NF-B activity. Collectively, fluid shear stress–dependent Cas-mediated alleviation of NF-B activity supports bone homeostasis. Given the ubiquitous expression of Cas and NF-B together with systemic distribution of interstitial fluid, the Cas–NF-B interplay may also underpin regulatory mechanisms in other tissues and organs.〈/p〉
Digitale ISSN:
2375-2548
Thema:
Allgemeine Naturwissenschaft
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