FIGURE 9.
The cross-talk between the adiponectin and RANKL/RANK signaling pathways in osteoclasts. Adiponectin binds to its membrane receptors, leading to recruitment of adaptor proteins such as APPL1. APPL1 mediates adiponectin signaling and reduces activation of RANKL-dependent Akt1 and its effects on osteoclast survival and differentiation.