[Fluoride and bone metabolism]

Clin Calcium. 2007 Feb;17(2):217-23.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Fluoride (F) is an essential trace element which is involved in the skeletal systems of teeth and bone. F increases proliferation of osteoblastic cells and stimulates bone formation. F inhibits acid phosphatase activity in osteoblastic cells and induces an increases in tyrosin phosphorylated protein, leading to cell proliferation. Also, the activation of G protein by F is important in the cellular mechanism of F action in osteoblastic cells. F also has inhibitory effects on osteoclastic bone resorption. The oral administration of F solution has stimulatory effects on bone formation in various animal models. Moreover, the intake of F with comparatively low doses may have beneficial effects in the development of bone mineral density and fracture in human.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acid Phosphatase / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Animals
  • Bone Density / drug effects
  • Bone Resorption / prevention & control
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism*
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Fluorides* / pharmacology
  • Fluorides* / therapeutic use
  • Fractures, Bone / prevention & control
  • GTP-Binding Proteins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Osteoblasts / cytology
  • Osteoblasts / enzymology
  • Osteogenesis / drug effects
  • Osteoporosis / prevention & control
  • Stimulation, Chemical

Substances

  • Acid Phosphatase
  • GTP-Binding Proteins
  • Fluorides