Mechanotransduction in osteoclasts: Novel strategies of bone repairs

Abstract

Mechanotransduction, the transfer of mechanical stimuli into various biological signals, is a vital biological process in multiple organ systems. The osteoclast (OC) plays a vital role in bone metabolism and repair. The role of mechanotransduction in osteoclasts and other bone cells is emerging. This commentary highlights a recent research report on a novel strategy for the precise regulation of OC formation via modulating matrix stiffness. Modulation of the mechanotransduction pathways in the skeletal system will pave the way for the development of a matrix stiffness-based strategy for bone tissue regeneration.