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Serotonin and fluoxetine modulate bone cell function in vitro.

B I Gustafsson1, L Thommesen, A K Stunes

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Sections for Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, St Olavs University Hospital HF, Trondheim, Norway. bjorn.gustafsson@medisin.ntnu.no

Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
|January 13, 2006
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Serotonin and fluoxetine impact bone cells like osteoblasts and osteoclasts in a complex, dose-dependent manner, influencing bone resorption and cell proliferation through specific serotonin receptors.

Area of Science:

  • Bone Biology and Pharmacology
  • Neurotransmitter Regulation of Skeletal Cells

Background:

  • Emerging evidence suggests serotonin and its transporter play a role in regulating bone cell function.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for developing novel therapeutic strategies for bone disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the in vitro effects of serotonin and the serotonin transporter inhibitor fluoxetine on osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying serotonin's influence on bone cell proliferation, differentiation, and function.

Main Methods:

  • Human mononuclear cells were differentiated into osteoclasts in the presence of serotonin or fluoxetine.
  • RT-PCR was used to analyze gene expression of serotonin receptors and synthesis enzymes in human and murine bone cells.

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  • Cell proliferation, NF-kappaB activity, and secretion of OPG and RANKL were measured in response to serotonin and fluoxetine.

    • Main Results:

    • Both serotonin and fluoxetine exhibited a bell-shaped dose-response effect on osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption.
    • Serotonin and fluoxetine modulated proliferation and NF-kappaB activity in murine pre-osteoclasts in a biphasic manner.
    • Serotonin enhanced osteoblast proliferation and OPG secretion while decreasing RANKL, whereas fluoxetine showed opposing effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Serotonin and fluoxetine directly influence osteoblast and osteoclast function through specific serotonin receptors and signaling pathways.
    • The findings highlight the complex role of the serotonin system in bone metabolism and suggest potential therapeutic targets.