The Role of Substance P in the Regulation of Bone and Cartilage Metabolic Activity

Substance P (SP) is a neuropeptide that is released from sensory nerve endings and is widely present in nerve fibers. It acts on bones and related tissues by binding to receptors, thereby regulating bone metabolism, cartilage metabolism, and fracture healing. SP has attracted widespread attention as...

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Main Authors: Fu-Xing-Zi Li, Feng Xu, Xiao Lin, Feng Wu, Jia-Yu Zhong, Yi Wang, Bei Guo, Ming-Hui Zheng, Su-Kang Shan, Ling-Qing Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2020.00077/full