Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Key Words: mechanotransduction; osteogenesis; microgravity; mechanical stimuli; bone formation

Abstract: Bones are constantly exposed to mechanical forces from both muscles and Earth’s gravity to maintain bone homeostasis by stimulating bone formation. Mechanotransduction transforms external mechanical signals such as force, fluid flow shear, and gravity into intracellular responses to achieve force adaptation. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms on the conversion from mechanical signals into bone formation has not been completely defined yet. In the present review, we provide a comprehensive and systematic description of the mechanotransduction signaling pathways induced by mechanical stimuli during osteogenesis and address the different layers of interconnections between different signaling pathways. Further exploration of mechanotransduction would benefit patients with osteoporosis, including the aging population and postmenopausal women.

Co-author: Qilin Wang,Junyou Zhang,Sihan Qi,Yingying Duan

First Author: Zhaoshuo Liu

Indexed by: Journal paper

Correspondence Author: Chunyan Li

Translation or Not: no

Date of Publication: 2023-09-20

Included Journals: SCI