{"title":"Keeping inflammasomes in check during bone resorption","authors":"Caroline Schmidt, Ulf Wagner","doi":"10.1126/scisignal.aeg1707","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div >Ca<sup>2+</sup> flux is a key trigger of NLRP3 inflammasome activation, but bone-resorbing osteoclasts operate in a Ca<sup>2+</sup>-rich environment created during bone resorption. In this issue of <i>Science Signaling</i>, Kaur <i>et al.</i> reveal that osteoclasts prevent inflammasome activation by limiting Ca<sup>2+</sup> influx through the membrane protein Tmem178, thereby protecting bone from excessive resorption driven by inflammatory signaling.</div>","PeriodicalId":21658,"journal":{"name":"Science Signaling","volume":"19 934","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.6000,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Science Signaling","FirstCategoryId":"99","ListUrlMain":"https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scisignal.aeg1707","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Ca2+ flux is a key trigger of NLRP3 inflammasome activation, but bone-resorbing osteoclasts operate in a Ca2+-rich environment created during bone resorption. In this issue of Science Signaling, Kaur et al. reveal that osteoclasts prevent inflammasome activation by limiting Ca2+ influx through the membrane protein Tmem178, thereby protecting bone from excessive resorption driven by inflammatory signaling.
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"Science Signaling" is a reputable, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the exploration of cell communication mechanisms, offering a comprehensive view of the intricate processes that govern cellular regulation. This journal, published weekly online by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), is a go-to resource for the latest research in cell signaling and its various facets.
The journal's scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including the study of signaling networks, synthetic biology, systems biology, and the application of these findings in drug discovery. It also delves into the computational and modeling aspects of regulatory pathways, providing insights into how cells communicate and respond to their environment.
In addition to publishing full-length articles that report on groundbreaking research, "Science Signaling" also features reviews that synthesize current knowledge in the field, focus articles that highlight specific areas of interest, and editor-written highlights that draw attention to particularly significant studies. This mix of content ensures that the journal serves as a valuable resource for both researchers and professionals looking to stay abreast of the latest advancements in cell communication science.