Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2022, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (2): 271-275.doi: 10.12307/2022.044

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Regulatory role of Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway in bone homeostasis

Wu Saixuan, Zhang Mi, Dong Ming, Lu Ying, Niu Weidong   

  1. Department of Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2020-10-29 Revised:2020-10-30 Accepted:2020-12-14 Online:2022-01-18 Published:2021-10-27
  • Contact: Niu Weidong ,MD, Professor, Department of Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, Liaoning Province, China
  • About author:Wu Saixuan, Master, Physician, Department of Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, Liaoning Province, China
  • Supported by:
    the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81700962 (to LY)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown that the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway is closely related to the occurrence and development of bone destruction-related diseases. Targeted regulation of this signaling pathway can provide new ideas for clinical drug treatment of bone destruction-related diseases.
OBJECTIVE: To review the research progress of Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway in bone homeostasis.
METHODS: WanFang and PubMed databases were searched for relevant articles published from January 1999 to October 2020. The retrieval key words were “Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway, osteoclasts, osteoblasts, bone homeostasis” in Chinese and English, respectively. After removal of duplicate studies by reading the title and abstract, finally 50 articles were included in result analysis. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway is one of the important endogenous antioxidant defense mechanisms in cells. When activated, it can induce transcription of protective genes, maintain intracellular REDOX equilibrium, and protect cells and tissues from damage caused by oxidative stress. Activation of Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway can inhibit osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption. The role of Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway activation in osteoblasts remains controversial, which may be related to age and gender factors. This signaling pathway regulates bone homeostasis by mediating proliferation and differentiation of osteoclasts and osteoblasts.

Key words: Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway, osteoclast, osteoblast, bone homeostasis, bone destruction, review

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