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Role of RANK-RANKL-OPG Signaling Pathway in Bone Remodeling

LI Xue, ZHOU Yan-min*, MA Shan-shan, MA Yao, GUO Tian-qi, XU Zhao-nan.   

  1. Department of Implantology, Stomatologic Hospital of Jinin University. Changchun 130021, China.
  • Received:2015-04-15 Online:2016-06-26 Published:2016-06-22

Abstract: Bone is a dynamic organization which sustains its balance and structural integrity through bone remodeling that composed of bone resorption and bone formation. Receptor activator of nuclear factor kB (RANK)-receptor activator of nuclear factor kB ligand (RANKL)-osteoprotegerin (OPG) has major effects on bone remodeling, especially in the osteoblast lineage to regulate the differentiation and activity of osteoclasts. In addition, the further research of this pathway will have important guiding significance for the clinical treatment of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. This article aims to explain the RANK-RANKL-OPG signaling pathway's molecular mechanism in bone.

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