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The endovanilloid/endocannabinoid system: a new potential target for osteoporosis therapy.
Bone - 1 May 2011
Rossi Francesca, Bellini Giulia, Luongo Livio, Torella Marco, Mancusi Silvia, De Petrocellis Luciano, Petrosino Stefania, Siniscalco Dario, Orlando Pierangelo, Scafuro Mariantonietta, Colacurci Nicola, Perrotta Silverio, Nobili Bruno, Di Marzo Vincenzo, Maione Sabatino
Abstract excerpt
Human osteoclasts express functional TRPV1 channels, CB1/CB2 cannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoid/endovanilloid synthetic/catabolic enzymes. Pharmacologic manipulation of this system can modulate osteoclast activity. Here, through multidisciplinary approaches, we demonstrate that enzymes and receptors of the endocannabinoid/endovanilloid system are differently expressed in osteoclasts from menopausal women...
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