A soluble activin Type IIA receptor induces bone formation and improves skeletal integrity


Autoria(s): Pearsall, R. Scott; Canalis, Ernesto; Cornwall-Brady, Milton; Underwood, Kathryn W.; Haigis, Brendan; Ucran, Jeffrey; Kumar, Ravindra; Pobre, Eileen; Grinberg, Asya; Werner, Eric D.; Glatt, Vaida; Stadmeyer, Lisa; Smith, Deanna; Seehra, Jasbir; Bouxsein, Mary L.
Data(s)

13/05/2008

Resumo

Diseases that affect the regulation of bone turnover can lead to skeletal fragility and increased fracture risk. Members of the TGF-superfamily have been shown to be involved in the regulation of bone mass. Activin A, a TGF-� signaling ligand, is present at high levels in bone and may play a role in the regulation of bone metabolism. Here we demonstrate that pharmacological blockade of ligand signaling through the high affinity receptor for activin, type II activin receptor (ActRIIA), by administration of the soluble extracellular domain of ActRIIA fused to a murine IgG2a-Fc, increases bone formation, bone mass, and bone strength in normal mice and in ovariectomized mice with established bone loss. These observations support the development of this pharmacological strategy for the treatment of diseases with skeletal fragility.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/70893/

Publicador

National Academy of Sciences

Relação

DOI:10.1073/pnas.0711263105

Pearsall, R. Scott, Canalis, Ernesto, Cornwall-Brady, Milton, Underwood, Kathryn W., Haigis, Brendan, Ucran, Jeffrey, Kumar, Ravindra, Pobre, Eileen, Grinberg, Asya, Werner, Eric D., Glatt, Vaida, Stadmeyer, Lisa, Smith, Deanna, Seehra, Jasbir, & Bouxsein, Mary L. (2008) A soluble activin Type IIA receptor induces bone formation and improves skeletal integrity. National Academy of Sciences. Proceedings, 105(19), pp. 7082-7087.

Direitos

© 2008 by The National Academy of Sciences of the USA

Fonte

School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #anabolic #osteoporosis #TGF-beta� #therapeutic
Tipo

Journal Article