RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Glutamatergic System in Bone Physiology
JF In Vivo
JO In Vivo
FD International Institute of Anticancer Research
SP 621
OP 628
VO 18
IS 5
A1 NIKI KALARITI
A1 MICHAEL KOUTSILIERIS
YR 2004
UL http://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/18/5/621.abstract
AB Bone is a highly innervated tissue consisting of nerve fibers, which contain many neurotransmitters including glutamate. Recently, a number of studies have identified functional glutamate receptors in osteoblasts and osteoclasts, implying that the glutamatergic system has an apparent regulatory role in bone physiology. This review outlines the evidence which suggest that the glutamatergic system regulates bone physiology. Copyright © 2004 International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. John G. Delinassios), All rights reserved