Background and Objective: Connexin 43 (Cx43) is the main gap junction (GJ) protein and hemichannel protein in bone tissue. It is involved in the formation of hemichannels and GJs and establishes channels that can communicate directly to exchange substances and signals, affecting the structure and function of osteocytes. CX43 is very important for the normal development of bone tissue and the establishment and balance of bone reconstruction. However, the molecular mechanisms by which CX43 regulates osteoblast function and homeostasis have been less well studied, and this article provides a review of research in this area. Methods: We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases for studies published up to June 2023 using the keywords Connexin 43/Cx43 and Osteocytes. Screening of literatures according to inclusion and exclusion guidelines and summarized the results. Key Content and Findings: Osteocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts all express Cx43 and form an overall network through the interaction between GJs. Cx43 is not only involved in the mechanical response of bone tissue but also in the regulation of signal transduction, which could provide new molecular markers and novel targets for the treatment of certain bone diseases. Conclusions: Cx43 is expressed in osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteoclasts and plays an important role in regulating the function, signal transduction, and mechanotransduction of osteocytes. This review offers a new contribution to the literature by summarizing the relationship between Cx43, a key protein of bone tissue, and osteoblasts.
基金:
Shandong Taishan Scholars Project [tsqn202211350]; Shandong Province Key R&D Program (Major Technological Innovation Project) [2021CXGC010501]; Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation [ZR2021MH071]; China Postdoctoral Science Foundation [2020M682220, 2021T140423]
第一作者机构:[1]Shandong Univ Tradit Chinese Med, Affiliated Hosp, Dept Orthoped, Jinan, Peoples R China[2]Shandong Acad Pharmaceut Sci, Postdoctoral Sci Res Workstat, 989 Xinluo St, Jinan 250101, Peoples R China[3]Shandong Univ Tradit Chinese Med, Postdoctoral Stn, 4655 Daxue Rd, Changqing 250355, Jinan, Peoples R China
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推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714):
Ma Liang,Wang Wenzhao,Xu Guixuan,et al.Connexin 43 in the function and homeostasis of osteocytes: a narrative review[J].Annals Of Joint.2023,doi:10.21037/aoj-23-65.
APA:
Ma, Liang,Wang, Wenzhao,Xu, Guixuan,Li, Hao,Liu, Fei...&Ling, Peixue.(2023).Connexin 43 in the function and homeostasis of osteocytes: a narrative review.Annals Of Joint,,
MLA:
Ma, Liang,et al."Connexin 43 in the function and homeostasis of osteocytes: a narrative review".Annals Of Joint .(2023)