title: Evolving concepts in neurogenic osteoporosis.
abstract: Convincing evidence has accumulated of regulation of bone by the central nervous system. The neural connection between brain and bone is mediated centrally by classic neurotransmitters and several neuropeptides, and peripherally by many of the same neurotransmitters and neuropeptides, albeit with actions opposite to their central effects. Pharmacologic blockade of ß2-adrenergic receptors or disruption of the gene encoding them increases bone mass, whereas increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) contributes to bone loss. Brainstem serotonergic neurons regulate SNS activity and its modulation by leptin. Physiologic stimulation of osteoblastic nicotinic receptors results in proliferation and deposition of bone, whereas higher levels inhibit osteoblast function. Activation of sensory nerves has a centrally mediated action on bone, albeit poorly understood. The relative importance of, and interactions between autonomic, sensory, and peripheral nervous system actions on bone mass are also not clear in healthy individuals, and less so in pathologic states.
authors.affiliation: Center of Excellence for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, Bronx, NY 10468, USA. Weiping.qin@mssm.edu
authors.forename: Weiping
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Qin
authors.forename: William A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Bauman
authors.forename: Christopher P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Cardozo
mesh_terms: D000109:Acetylcholine / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology; D015740:Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000503:physiopathology; D020738:Leptin / Q000502:physiology; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000502:physiology; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000502:physiology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010275:Parasympathetic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D054969:Primary Dysautonomias / Q000503:physiopathology; D020521:Stroke / Q000503:physiopathology; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D020738:Leptin; D009479:Neuropeptides; D015740:Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide; D000109:Acetylcholine; D009638:Norepinephrine
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