PLCγ2: Where bone and immune cells find their common ground

Roberta Faccio, Viviana Cremasco

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Abstract

Identifying common signaling pathways to bone and immune system may lead to better therapeutic approaches in diseases such as inflammatory arthritis. In this context, PLCγ2 seems to be a promising target. PLCγ2 modulates bone homeostasis by affecting osteoclast recruitment and function. Via its catalytic activity and the adapter domains, PLCγ2 controls RANKL and αvβ3 integrin-dependent signaling pathways in the resorbing cell. Thus, mice lacking PLCγ2 are osteopetrotic. PLCγ2 also regulates neutrophil degranulation after β2 integrin-dependent attachment. Indeed PLCγ2-/- mice are protected from K/BxN serum transfer arthritis, which is known to require neutrophil activation. These studies position PLCγ2 as a critical regulator of the cellular and molecular mechanisms occurring in bone and immune cells during autoimmune inflammation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSkeletal Biology and Medicine
PublisherBlackwell Publishing Inc.
Pages124-130
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781573317856
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2010

Publication series

NameAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume1192
ISSN (Print)0077-8923
ISSN (Electronic)1749-6632

Keywords

  • Arthritis
  • Bone
  • Inflammation
  • Neutrophils
  • Osteoclasts
  • PLCγ2

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