Proteinases in bone resorption: obvious and less obvious roles

J M Delaissé, M T Engsig, V Everts, M del Carmen Ovejero, M Ferreras, L Lund, T H Vu, Z Werb, B Winding, A Lochter, M A Karsdal, T Troen, T Kirkegaard, T Lenhard, A M Heegaard, L Neff, R Baron, N T Foged

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    Abstract

    Bone resorption is critical for the development and the maintenance of the skeleton, and improper regulation of bone resorption leads to pathological situations. Proteinases are necessary for this process. In this review, we show that this need of proteinases is not only because they are required for the solubilization of bone matrix, but also because they are key components of the mechanism that determines where and when bone resorption will be initiated. Moreover, there are indications that proteinases may also determine whether resorption will be followed by bone formation. Some of the proteinases involved in these different steps of the resorption processes were recently identified, as for instance cathepsin K, MMP-9 (gelatinase B), and interstitial collagenase. However, there is also increasing evidence showing that the critical proteinase(s) may vary depending on the bone type or on other factors.

    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    Sider (fra-til)223-34
    Antal sider12
    TidsskriftClinica Chimica Acta
    Vol/bind291
    Udgave nummer2
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 15 feb. 2000

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