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ReviewFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2025

Role and mechanism of Integrin α5β1 in bone formation and disease.

Xiaoying Li, Guangxuan Hu, Jinshi Guo, Bo Chang, Xuejie Yi, Tingting Yao

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Review in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Xiaoying Li *School of Sports Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.
Guangxuan Hu *School of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, China.
Jinshi GuoSchool of Sports Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.
Bo ChangSchool of Sports Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China.
Xuejie YiSocial Science Research Center, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.
Tingting YaoSchool of Sports Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Integrin α5β1 is a key signaling protein between cells and the extracellular matrix. It plays crucial roles in biological processes such as cell adhesion, migration, and differentiation. Recent studies have shown that integrin α5β1 is significantly involved in bone formation and related diseases. Integrin α5β1 participates in the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasts. It interacts with the CCN family and the bone morphogenetic protein pathway to upregulate the expression of osteogenic markers, promoting the formation of mineralization nodules. Additionally, it can mediate mechanical force stimulation to upregulate osteogenic gene expression and promote bone formation. In diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and bone metastasis, integrin α5β1 mediates abnormal cell-matrix adhesion and migration, promoting pathological bone resorption and inhibiting bone formation, thereby exacerbating bone loss. Therefore, integrin α5β1 may be a potential therapeutic target for these bone diseases. Elucidating its mechanism of action will help understand the homeostatic regulation of bone metabolism and provide ideas for the development of novel therapeutic strategies for skeletal diseases.

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bone formationbone metastasisintegrin α5β1osteoarthritisosteoporosis

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PMID40894924
PMCPMC12391163

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