The central nervous system (CNS)-independent anti-bone-resorptive activity of muscle contraction and the underlying molecular and cellular signatures

Weiping Qin, Li Sun, Jay Cao, Yuanzhen Peng, Lauren Collier, Yong Wu, Graham Creasey, Jianhua Li, Yiwen Qin, Jonathan Jarvis, William A. Bauman, Mone Zaidi, Christopher Cardozo

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Abstract

Background: Mechanisms by which muscle regulates bone are poorly understood. Results: Electrically stimulated muscle contraction reversed elevations in bone resorption and increased Wnt signaling in bone-derived cells after spinal cord transection. Conclusion: Muscle contraction reduced resorption of unloaded bone independently of the CNS, through mechanical effects and, potentially, nonmechanical signals (e.g. myokines). Significance: The study provides new insights regarding muscle-bone interactions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13511-13521
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 May 2013

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