Targeting Fas/FasL signaling, a new strategy for maintaining bone health

Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2011 Oct;15(10):1143-5. doi: 10.1517/14728222.2011.600690. Epub 2011 Jul 8.

Abstract

The treatment of osteoporosis has been a critical issue in today's medical situation. Various therapeutic agents and strategies have been investigated and applied, and have proven successful in the treatment of osteoporosis. However, some concerns still remain, such as the adverse effects of such treatments. From this point of view, a search for novel therapeutic targets, such as Fas signaling, remains important.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone and Bones / metabolism
  • Bone and Bones / physiology*
  • Fas Ligand Protein / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects*
  • fas Receptor / metabolism*

Substances

  • Fas Ligand Protein
  • fas Receptor