| Literature DB >> 19212095 |
Takao Hirai1, Kohji Tokumo, Daijyu Tsuchiya, Hiroaki Nishio.
Abstract
We analyzed the expression of 5-HT(2) receptors and proteins related to inactivation of 5-HT in primary cultures of mouse osteoblasts. The mRNA for the 5-HT(2A) receptor was detectable in anaplastic osteoblasts as well as in differentiated and matured osteoblasts. The mRNA for the 5-HT(2B) receptor and 5-HT transporter was undetectable in anaplastic osteoblasts and became detectable in differentiated and matured osteoblasts. It was suggested that 5-HT might regulate the proliferation of anaplastic osteoblasts through the 5-HT(2A) receptor without control by 5-HT-inactivating mechanisms. The differentiation and maturation of osteoblasts might be regulated by the activation of the 5-HT(2B) receptor under the control of 5-HT inactivation.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19212095 DOI: 10.1254/jphs.08243sc
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pharmacol Sci ISSN: 1347-8613 Impact factor: 3.337