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Amar S, Smith L, Fields GB. Matrix metalloproteinase collagenolysis in health and disease. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2017; 1864:1940-1951. [PMID: 28456643 PMCID: PMC5605394 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2017.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2017] [Revised: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The proteolytic processing of collagen (collagenolysis) is critical in development and homeostasis, but also contributes to numerous pathologies. Mammalian interstitial collagenolytic enzymes include members of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family and cathepsin K. While MMPs have long been recognized for their ability to catalyze the hydrolysis of collagen, the roles of individual MMPs in physiological and pathological collagenolysis are less defined. The use of knockout and mutant animal models, which reflect human diseases, has revealed distinct collagenolytic roles for MT1-MMP and MMP-13. A better understanding of temporal and spatial collagen processing, along with the knowledge of the specific MMP involved, will ultimately lead to more effective treatments for cancer, arthritis, cardiovascular conditions, and infectious diseases. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Matrix Metalloproteinases edited by Rafael Fridman.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA; Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute/Scripps Florida, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA.
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Law S, Panwar P, Li J, Aguda AH, Jamroz A, Guido RVC, Brömme D. A composite docking approach for the identification and characterization of ectosteric inhibitors of cathepsin K. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0186869. [PMID: 29088253 PMCID: PMC5663397 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0186869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Cathepsin K (CatK) is a cysteine protease that plays an important role in mammalian intra- and extracellular protein turnover and is known for its unique and potent collagenase activity. Through studies on the mechanism of its collagenase activity, selective ectosteric sites were identified that are remote from the active site. Inhibitors targeting these ectosteric sites are collagenase selective and do not interfere with other proteolytic activities of the enzyme. Potential ectosteric inhibitors were identified using a computational approach to screen the druggable subset of and the entire 281,987 compounds comprising Chemical Repository library of the National Cancer Institute-Developmental Therapeutics Program (NCI-DTP). Compounds were scored based on their affinity for the ectosteric site. Here we compared the scores of three individual molecular docking methods with that of a composite score of all three methods together. The composite docking method was up to five-fold more effective at identifying potent collagenase inhibitors (IC50 < 20 μM) than the individual methods. Of 160 top compounds tested in enzymatic assays, 28 compounds revealed blocking of the collagenase activity of CatK at 100 μM. Two compounds exhibited IC50 values below 5 μM corresponding to a molar protease:inhibitor concentration of <1:12. Both compounds were subsequently tested in osteoclast bone resorption assays where the most potent inhibitor, 10-[2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-7,8-diethylbenzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione, (NSC-374902), displayed an inhibition of bone resorption with an IC50-value of approximately 300 nM and no cell toxicity effects.
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- Simon Law
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centro de Inovação em Biodiversidade e Fármacos, Instituto de Física de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Osteoclasts and their activity are key regulators of bone formation. However, studying osteoclasts is difficult. Primary osteoclast cultures are difficult to maintain and isolate. Also, the amount of cells that are isolated and their properties depend on the origin and differentiation protocols. These protocols are usually developed in a distinct lab and multiple protocols exist. A cell line to study osteoclasts and a thorough study of osteoclast differentiation and culturing is currently lacking. The RAW264.7 cell line is most commonly used to study osteoclast differentiation and its signaling pathways. RAW264.7 cells are not a homogenous cell line. They don’t often exclusively differentiate into osteoclast but also into other multinucleated cells as well including macrophage polykaryons. A challenge of culturing RAW264.7 cells are culture conditions. Different conditions can affect survival, proliferation, and differentiation of RAW264.7 cells. Currently published protocols of culturing RAW264.7 cells often assume multinucleated cells that have three or more nuclei with distinguished osteoclast characteristics (such as TRAP+) as osteoclasts. However, osteoclasts and macrophage polykaryons are almost indistinguishable under a light microscope (TRAP+ with three or more nuclei). The goal of this paper is to examine the effect of culture conditions on the osteoclastogenesis ability of RAW264.7 cells. The focus will be on establishing the crucial parameters for culture density, time of stimulation, RANKL, and L-Gln concentrations. Although we are unable to establish the condition that offers a homogenous population of osteoclasts; nevertheless, we are able to identify the optimal conditions at which osteoclasts are found to be more than macrophage polykaryons. Finally, this article also demonstrates that osteoclasts and macrophage polykaryons can be distinguished by immunofluorescence staining for cathepsin K.
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- John Nguyen
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, USA
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Effect of a novel quaternary ammonium silane on dentin protease activities. J Dent 2017; 58:19-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Tan Z, Cheng J, Liu Q, Zhou L, Kenny J, Wang T, Lin X, Yuan J, Quinn JMW, Tickner J, Hong G, Qin A, Zhao J, Xu J. Neohesperidin suppresses osteoclast differentiation, bone resorption and ovariectomised-induced osteoporosis in mice. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2017; 439:369-378. [PMID: 27664516 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2016.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2016] [Revised: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Excessive bone resorption by osteoclasts plays an important role in osteoporosis. Bone loss occurs in ovariectomised (OVX) mice in a similar manner to that in humans, so this model is suitable for evaluating potential new therapies for osteoporosis. Neohesperidin (NE) is a flavonoid compound isolated from citrus fruits. Its role in bone metabolism is unknown. In this study we found that neohesperidin inhibits osteoclast differentiation, bone resorption and the expression of osteoclast marker genes, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase and cathepsin K. In addition, neohesperidin inhibited receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL)-induced activation of NF-κB, and the degradation of inhibitor of kappa B-alpha (IκBα). Furthermore, neohesperidin inhibited RANKL induction of nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFAT) and calcium oscillations. In vivo treatment of ovariectomised mice with neohesperidin protected against bone loss in mice. The results suggest neohesperidin has anti-osteoclastic effects in vitro and in vivo and possesses therapeutic potential as a natural anti-catabolic treatment in osteoporosis.
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- Zhen Tan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China
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- School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The National Key Discipline and the Orthopedic Laboratory, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi 530021, China; School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
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Cathepsin K Deficiency Prevents the Aggravated Vascular Remodeling Response to Flow Cessation in ApoE-/- Mice. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0162595. [PMID: 27636705 PMCID: PMC5026377 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cathepsin K (catK) is a potent lysosomal cysteine protease involved in extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and inflammatory remodeling responses. Here we have investigated the contribution of catK deficiency on carotid arterial remodeling in response to flow cessation in apoE-/- and wild type (wt) background. Ligation-induced hyperplasia is considerably aggravated in apoE-/- versus wt mice. CatK protein expression was significantly increased in neointimal lesions of apoE-/- compared with wt mice, suggesting a role for catK in intimal hyperplasia under hyperlipidemic conditions. Surprisingly, CatK deficiency completely blunted the augmented hyperplastic response to flow cessation in apoE-/-, whereas vascular remodeling in wt mice was unaffected. As catK deficiency did neither alter lesion collagen content and elastic laminae fragmentation in vivo, we focused on effects of catK on (systemic) inflammatory responses. CatK deficiency significantly reduced circulating CD3 T-cell numbers, but increased the regulatory T cell subset in apoE-/- but not wt mice. Moreover, catK deficiency changed CD11b+Ly6G-Ly6C high monocyte distribution in apoE-/- but not wt mice and tended to favour macrophage M2a polarization. In conclusion, catK deficiency almost completely blunted the increased vascular remodeling response of apoE-/- mice to flow cessation, possibly by correcting hyperlipidemia-associated pro-inflammatory effects on the peripheral immune response.
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Early cathepsin K degradation of type II collagen in vitro and in vivo in articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2016; 24:1461-9. [PMID: 27049030 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2016.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2015] [Revised: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the initial events in the cleavage of type II collagen mediated by cathepsin K and demonstrate the presence of the resulting products in human and equine articular osteoarthritic cartilage. DESIGN Equine type II collagen was digested with cathepsin K and the cleavage products characterized by mass spectrometry. Anti-neoepitope antibodies were raised against the most N-terminal cleavage products and used to investigate the progress of collagen cleavage, in vitro, and the presence of cathepsin K-derived products in equine and human osteoarthritic cartilage. RESULTS Six cathepsin K cleavage sites distributed throughout the triple helical region were identified in equine type II collagen. Most of the cleavages occurred following a hydroxyproline residue. The most N-terminal site was within three residues of the previously identified site in bovine type II collagen. Western blotting using anti-neoepitope antibodies showed that the initial cleavages occurred at the N-terminal sites and this was followed by more extensive degradation resulting in products too small to be resolved by SDS gel electrophoresis. Immunohistochemical staining of cartilage sections from equine or human osteoarthritic joints showed staining in lesional areas which was not observed in non-arthritic sites. CONCLUSIONS Cathepsin K cleaves triple helical collagen by erosion from the N-terminus and with subsequent progressive cleavages. The liberated fragments can be detected in osteoarthritic cartilage and may represent useful biomarkers for disease activity.
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Yamada H, Ochi Y, Mori H, Nishikawa S, Hashimoto Y, Nakanishi Y, Tanaka M, Bruce M, Deacon S, Kawabata K. Effects of 16-month treatment with the cathepsin K inhibitor ONO-5334 on bone markers, mineral density, strength and histomorphometry in ovariectomized cynomolgus monkeys. Bone 2016; 86:43-52. [PMID: 26921823 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2016.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Revised: 02/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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We examined the effects of ONO-5334, a cathepsin K inhibitor, on bone markers, BMD, strength and histomorphometry in ovariectomized (OVX) cynomolgus monkeys. ONO-5334 (1.2, 6 and 30mg/kg/day, p.o.), alendronate (0.05mg/kg/2weeks, i.v.), or vehicle was administered to OVX monkeys (all groups N=20) for 16months. A concurrent Sham group (N=20) was also treated with vehicle for 16months. OVX significantly increased bone resorption and formation markers and decreased BMD in lumbar vertebra, femoral neck, proximal tibia and distal radius. Alendronate suppressed these parameters to a level similar to that in the Sham-operated monkeys. ONO-5334 at doses 6 and 30mg/kg decreased bone resorption markers to a level roughly half of that in the Sham group, while keeping bone formation markers level above that in the Sham monkeys. Changes in DXA BMD confirmed that ONO-5334 at doses 6 and 30mg/kg increased BMD to a level greater than that in the Sham group in all examined sites. In the proximal tibia, in vivo pQCT analysis showed that ONO-5334 at doses 6 and 30mg/kg suppressed trabecular BMD loss to the sham level. However, ONO-5334 increased cortical BMD, cortical area and cortical thickness to a level greater than that in the Sham group, suggesting that ONO-5334 improves both cortical BMD and cortical geometry. Histomorphometric analysis revealed that ONO-5334 suppressed bone formation rate (BFR) at osteonal site in the midshaft femur but did not influence OVX-induced increase in BFR at either the periosteal or endocortical surfaces. Unlike alendronate, ONO-5334 increased osteoclasts surface (Oc.S/BS) and serum tartrate-resistant acid phosphatise 5b (TRAP5b) activity, highlighting the difference in the mode of action between these two drugs. Our results suggest that ONO-5334 has therapeutic potential not only in vertebral bones, but also in non-vertebral bones.
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- Hiroyuki Yamada
- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan.
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- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan
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- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan
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- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan
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- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan
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- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan
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- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan
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- Drug Development, ONO Pharma UK Ltd., MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6EA, UK
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- Drug Development, ONO Pharma UK Ltd., MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6EA, UK
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- Discovery Research Laboratories, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-1-1 Sakurai, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka 618-8585, Japan
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Brömme D, Panwar P, Turan S. Cathepsin K osteoporosis trials, pycnodysostosis and mouse deficiency models: Commonalities and differences. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2016; 11:457-72. [DOI: 10.1517/17460441.2016.1160884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Dieter Brömme
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Wang Y, Li R, Zheng Z, Yi H, Li Z. Identification of novel cathepsin K inhibitors using ligand-based virtual screening and structure-based docking. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra14251f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Compound 21 was identified as a cathepsin K (Cat K) inhibitor through pharmacophore virtual screening and molecular docking studies.
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- Yali Wang
- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology
- Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College
- Beijing 100050
- China
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- New Drug Research & Development Center
- North China Pharmaceutical Group Corporation
- Shijiazhuang 050015
- China
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- New Drug Research & Development Center
- North China Pharmaceutical Group Corporation
- Shijiazhuang 050015
- China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology
- Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College
- Beijing 100050
- China
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- Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology
- Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College
- Beijing 100050
- China
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Kozawa E, Cheng XW, Urakawa H, Arai E, Yamada Y, Kitamura S, Sato K, Kuzuya M, Ishiguro N, Nishida Y. Increased expression and activation of cathepsin K in human osteoarthritic cartilage and synovial tissues. J Orthop Res 2016; 34:127-34. [PMID: 26241216 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Few studies have analyzed Cathepsin K (CatK) expression in human osteoarthritic tissues. We investigated CatK expression and activation in human articular cartilage using clinical specimens. Human osteoarthritic cartilage was obtained during surgery of total hip arthroplasty (n = 10), and control cartilage was from that of femoral head replacement for femoral neck fracture (n = 10). CatB, CatK, CatL, CatS, and Cystatin C (CysC) expressions were evaluated immunohistochemically and by real-time PCR. Intracellular CatK protein was quantified by ELISA. Intracellular CatK activity was also investigated. Osteoarthritis (OA) chondrocytes were strongly stained with CatK, particularly in the superficial layer and more damaged areas. CatB, CatL, CatS, and CysC were weakly stained. CatK mRNA expression was significantly higher in OA group compared to that in control group (p = 0.043), whereas those of CatB, CatL, CatS, and CysC did not differ significantly. Mean CatK concentration (4.83 pmol/g protein) in OA chondrocytes was higher than that (3.91 pmol/g protein) in control chondrocytes (p = 0.001). CatK was enzymatically more activated in OA chondrocytes as compared with control chondrocytes. This study, for the first time, revealed increased CatK expression and activation in human OA cartilage, suggesting possible crucial roles for it in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritic change in articular cartilage.
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- Eiji Kozawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Memorial Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Wieczorek A, Rezaei N, Chan CK, Xu C, Panwar P, Brömme D, Merschrod S EF, Forde NR. Development and characterization of a eukaryotic expression system for human type II procollagen. BMC Biotechnol 2015; 15:112. [PMID: 26666739 PMCID: PMC4678704 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-015-0228-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Triple helical collagens are the most abundant structural protein in vertebrates and are widely used as biomaterials for a variety of applications including drug delivery and cellular and tissue engineering. In these applications, the mechanics of this hierarchically structured protein play a key role, as does its chemical composition. To facilitate investigation into how gene mutations of collagen lead to disease as well as the rational development of tunable mechanical and chemical properties of this full-length protein, production of recombinant expressed protein is required. Results Here, we present a human type II procollagen expression system that produces full-length procollagen utilizing a previously characterized human fibrosarcoma cell line for production. The system exploits a non-covalently linked fluorescence readout for gene expression to facilitate screening of cell lines. Biochemical and biophysical characterization of the secreted, purified protein are used to demonstrate the proper formation and function of the protein. Assays to demonstrate fidelity include proteolytic digestion, mass spectrometric sequence and posttranslational composition analysis, circular dichroism spectroscopy, single-molecule stretching with optical tweezers, atomic-force microscopy imaging of fibril assembly, and transmission electron microscopy imaging of self-assembled fibrils. Conclusions Using a mammalian expression system, we produced full-length recombinant human type II procollagen. The integrity of the collagen preparation was verified by various structural and degradation assays. This system provides a platform from which to explore new directions in collagen manipulation. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12896-015-0228-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Andrew Wieczorek
- Department of Physics, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada.,Present Address: Department of Bioengineering, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X7, Canada.,Present Address: Green Innovative Technologies R&D Centre Ltd, Vancouver, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X7, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada.
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Verbovšek U, Van Noorden CJ, Lah TT. Complexity of cancer protease biology: Cathepsin K expression and function in cancer progression. Semin Cancer Biol 2015; 35:71-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2015.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2015] [Revised: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Yuan X, Liu Y, Hua X, Deng X, Sun P, Yu C, Chen L, Yu S, Liu S, Pang H. Myricetin ameliorates the symptoms of collagen-induced arthritis in mice by inhibiting cathepsin K activity. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2015; 37:513-9. [DOI: 10.3109/08923973.2015.1096942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Qu M, Gao X, Hou Y, Shen C, Xu Y, Zhu M, Wang H, Xu H, Chai G, Zhang Y. Influence of cell printing on biological characters of chondrocytes. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:17471-17479. [PMID: 26770337 PMCID: PMC4694237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Accepted: 07/22/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish a two-dimensional biological printing technique of chondrocytes and compare the difference of related biological characters between printed chondrocytes and unprinted cells so as to control the cell transfer process and keep cell viability after printing. METHODS Primary chondrocytes were obtained from human mature and fetal cartilage tissues and then were regularly sub-cultured to harvest cells at passage 2 (P2), which were adjusted to the single cell suspension at a density of 1×10(6)/mL. The experiment was divided into 2 groups: experimental group P2 chondrocytes were transferred by rapid prototype biological printer (driving voltage value 50 V, interval in x-axis 300 μm, interval in y-axis 1500 μm). Afterwards Live/Dead viability Kit and flow cytometry were respectively adopted to detect cell viability; CCK-8 Kit was adopted to detect cell proliferation viability; immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence and RT-PCR was employed to identify related markers of chondrocytes; control group steps were the same as the printing group except that cell suspension received no printing. RESULTS Fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry analyses showed that there was no significant difference between experimental group and control group in terms of cell viability. After 7-day in vitro culture, control group exhibited higher O.D values than experimental group from 2nd day to 7th day but there was no distinct difference between these two groups (P>0.05). Inverted microscope observation demonstrated that the morphology of these two groups had no significant difference either. Similarly, Immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence and RT-PCR assays also showed that there was no significant difference in the protein and gene expression of type II collagen and aggrecan between these two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Cell printing has no distinctly negative effect on cell vitality, proliferation and phenotype of chondrocytes. Biological printing technique may provide a novel approach for realizing the oriented, quantificational and regular distribution of chondrocytes in a two-dimensional plane and lay the foundation for the construction of three-dimensional cell printing or even organ printing system.
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- Miao Qu
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Rapid Prototyping Center of Shanghai University China
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Korenč M, Lenarčič B, Novinec M. Human cathepsin L, a papain-like collagenase without proline specificity. FEBS J 2015; 282:4328-40. [PMID: 26306868 DOI: 10.1111/febs.13499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2015] [Revised: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Several members of the papain-like peptidase family have the ability to degrade collagen molecules by cleaving within the triple helix region of this difficult substrate. A common denominator of these peptidases is their ability to cleave substrates with Pro in the P2 position. In humans, cathepsin K is the best-known papain-like collagenase. Here, we investigate the collagenolytic activity of human cathepsin L, which is closely related to cathepsin K. We show that, despite lacking proline specificity, cathepsin L efficiently cleaves type I collagen within the triple helix region and produces a cleavage pattern similar to that of cathepsin K. We demonstrate that both enzymes have similar affinities for type I collagen and are able to release proteolytic fragments from insoluble collagen. Moreover, cathepsin K is only approximately fourfold more potent than cathepsin L in releasing fragments from reconstituted fibrils of FITC-labeled collagen. Replacing active site residues of cathepsin L with those from cathepsin K introduces cathepsin K-like specificity towards synthetic substrates and increases the collagenolytic activity of cathepsin L. Replacing three residues in the S2 subsite is sufficient to produce a mutant with collagenolytic activity on par with human cathepsin K. These results provide a basis for engineering collagenolytic activity into non-collagenolytic papain-like scaffolds.
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- Matevž Korenč
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular and Structural Biology, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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[Cathepsin K as a biomarker of bone involvement in type 1 Gaucher disease]. Med Clin (Barc) 2015; 145:281-7. [PMID: 25662720 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2014.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2014] [Revised: 11/11/2014] [Accepted: 11/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Gaucher disease is an inherited disorder caused by deficit of acid β-glucocerebrosidase, responsible for the degradation of glucosylceramide to ceramide and glucose. Although the disorder is primarily hematologic, bone is the second most commonly affected structure. Cathepsin K (CATK) is an enzyme involved in bone remodelling process. It has been proposed that determination of its serum concentrations may provide additional information to other biomarkers. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 20 control subjects and 20 Gaucher type 1 patients from Andalusia and Extremadura regions. We analyzed the biomarkers of bone remodelling: the bone alkaline phosphatase (B-ALP), the N-terminal propeptide of type 1 procollagen (P1NP), the β carboxyterminal telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTx) and the CATK through electrochemiluminescence and immunoassay techniques. RESULTS There is an increase in levels of CATK, CATK/P1NP and CATK/B-ALP ratios in type 1 Gaucher patients compared to the control group. Considering the existence of skeletal manifestations in the patient group, the CATK and CATK/P1NP ratio showed higher levels in patients with bone damage compared to those without it. CONCLUSIONS Although imaging studies are the gold standard for monitoring bone disease in type 1 Gaucher patients, the utility of CATK should be considered as a possible indicator of bone damage in these patients. Furthermore, this parameter can be used in the monitoring of the treatment of bone pathology.
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[Cathepsin K antagonists: preclinical and clinical data]. Wien Med Wochenschr 2015; 165:65-70. [PMID: 25572547 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-014-0336-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Accepted: 11/20/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cathepsin K, a cysteine protease, is an essential enzyme in degradation of collagen type I. Since cathepsin K is relatively specific to osteoclasts, it represents a promising candidate for drug development. In the past decades, efforts have been made in developing highly potent, selective and orally applicable cathepsin K inhibitors. In contrast to balicatib and relacatib, whose drug development programmes were stopped due to cutaneous side-effects related to limited drug specificity, the more specific cathepsin K inhibitors odanacatib (ODN) and ONO-5334 have entered clinical trials. Odanacatib progressively increases bone mineral density (BMD) and decreases bone resorption markers in postmenopausal women with low BMD. Its clinical efficacy and safety was confirmed by several clinical studies but indicates that odanacatib is characterized by a resolution-of-effect with increases in bone resorption and rapid decreases in BMD following treatment discontinuation. A phase III fracture prevention study in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis is currently in the final phase.
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Cysteine cathepsin activity regulation by glycosaminoglycans. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:309718. [PMID: 25587532 PMCID: PMC4283429 DOI: 10.1155/2014/309718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2014] [Accepted: 07/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cysteine cathepsins are a group of enzymes normally found in the endolysosomes where they are primarily involved in intracellular protein turnover but also have a critical role in MHC II-mediated antigen processing and presentation. However, in a number of pathologies cysteine cathepsins were found to be heavily upregulated and secreted into extracellular milieu, where they were found to degrade a number of extracellular proteins. A major role in modulating cathepsin activities play glycosaminoglycans, which were found not only to facilitate their autocatalytic activation including at neutral pH, but also to critically modulate their activities such as in the case of the collagenolytic activity of cathepsin K. The interaction between cathepsins and glycosaminoglycans will be discussed in more detail.
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Aguda AH, Panwar P, Du X, Nguyen NT, Brayer GD, Brömme D. Structural basis of collagen fiber degradation by cathepsin K. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2014; 111:17474-9. [PMID: 25422423 PMCID: PMC4267343 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1414126111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Cathepsin K is the major collagenolytic protease in bone that facilitates physiological as well as pathological bone degradation. Despite its key role in bone remodeling and for being a highly sought-after drug target for the treatment of osteoporosis, the mechanism of collagen fiber degradation by cathepsin K remained elusive. Here, we report the structure of a collagenolytically active cathepsin K protein dimer. Cathepsin K is organized into elongated C-shaped protease dimers that reveal a putative collagen-binding interface aided by glycosaminoglycans. Molecular modeling of collagen binding to the dimer indicates the participation of nonactive site amino acid residues, Q21 and Q92, in collagen unfolding. Mutations at these sites as well as perturbation of the dimer protein-protein interface completely inhibit cathepsin-K-mediated fiber degradation without affecting the hydrolysis of gelatin or synthetic peptide. Using scanning electron microscopy, we demonstrate the specific binding of cathepsin K at the edge of the fibrillar gap region of collagen fibers, which suggest initial cleavage events at the N- and C-terminal ends of tropocollagen molecules. Edman degradation analysis of collagen fiber degradation products revealed those initial cleavage sites. We propose that one cathepsin K molecule binds to collagen-bound glycosaminoglycans at the gap region and recruits a second protease molecule that provides an unfolding and cleavage mechanism for triple helical collagen. Removal of collagen-associated glycosaminoglycans prevents cathepsin K binding and subsequently fiber hydrolysis. Cathepsin K dimer and glycosaminoglycan binding sites represent novel targeting sites for the development of nonactive site-directed second-generation inhibitors of this important drug target.
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- Adeleke H Aguda
- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, and
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- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, and
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, and
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, and
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, and
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- Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, and Center for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3
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Lord MS, Farrugia BL, Rnjak-Kovacina J, Whitelock JM. Current serological possibilities for the diagnosis of arthritis with special focus on proteins and proteoglycans from the extracellular matrix. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2014; 15:77-95. [DOI: 10.1586/14737159.2015.979158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Gene expression profiling of Lucilia sericata larvae extraction/secretion-treated skin wounds. Gene 2014; 550:223-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2014.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2014] [Revised: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hu P, Chen W, Bao J, Jiang L, Wu L. Cordycepin modulates inflammatory and catabolic gene expression in interleukin-1beta-induced human chondrocytes from advanced-stage osteoarthritis: an in vitro study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2014; 7:6575-6584. [PMID: 25400736 PMCID: PMC4230148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Cordycepin is widely used as for its various pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammation, anti-angiogenesis, anti-aging, anti-tumor and anti-proliferation. However, the precise role of cordycepin on chondrocytes is not clear. In the present study, we examined the inhibitory effects of cordycepin on interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)-induced glycosaminoglycan (GAG) release, nitric oxide production as well as gene expressions of inflammatory and catabolic mediators in human cartilage and chondrocytes. Cartilage explants and human chondrocytes were cultured in the absence or in the presence of IL-1β (10 ng/ml) and with or without cordycepin (5-100 μM). GAG content in the cartilage explants was measured by using the dimethylmethylene blue method and Safranin O staining. Nitric oxide level was determined by Griess reaction. Expressions of MMP-1, MMP-13, cathepsin K, cathepsin S, ADAMTS-4 (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs-4) and ADAMTS-5, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxgenase-2 (COX-2) were evaluated by real-time quantitative PCR. We found that cordycepin suppressed IL-1β-stimulated GAG release. Gene expressions of catabolic enzymes, including MMP-1, MMP-13, cathepsin K, cathepsin S, ADAMTS-4 and ADAMTS-5, were decreased by cordycepin in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, cordycepin inhibited IL-1β-induced COX-2 and iNOS expression at the transcript level as well as blocked NO production. Our results suggest that cordycepin may possess chondroprotective effect by preventing cartilage denegation and interfering inflammatory response in the pathogenesis of OA.
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- Pengfei Hu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China
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Pycnodysostosis is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by an inactivating mutation in cathepsin K (CTSK) and characterized by dysmorphic facial features, a short stature, acroosteolysis, osteosclerosis with increased bone fragility, and delayed closure of cranial sutures. Patients usually present with short stature or dysmorphic features the Pediatric Endocrinology or Genetics clinics, with atypical fractures to the orthopedics clinics or hematological abnormalities to the hematology clinics. However, under-diagnosis or misdiagnosis of this condition is a major issue. Pycnodysostosis is not a life threatening condition, but craniosynostosis, frequent fractures, respiratory-sleep problems, and dental problems may cause significant morbidity. Although no specific treatment for this disorder has been described, patients should be followed for complications and treated accordingly. A specific treatment for the disorder must be established in the future to prevent complications and improve quality of life for patients in the current era of advanced molecular research.
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- Serap Turan
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Address correspondence to: Dr. Serap Turan, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Marmara University Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mh. Mimar Sinan Cd. No 41. Istanbul 34899, Turkey. E-mail:
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Arman A, Bereket A, Coker A, Kiper PÖS, Güran T, Ozkan B, Atay Z, Akçay T, Haliloglu B, Boduroglu K, Alanay Y, Turan S. Cathepsin K analysis in a pycnodysostosis cohort: demographic, genotypic and phenotypic features. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2014; 9:60. [PMID: 24767306 PMCID: PMC4022088 DOI: 10.1186/1750-1172-9-60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background To characterize cathepsin K (CTSK) mutations in a group of patients with pycnodysostosis, who presented with either short stature or atypical fractures to pediatric endocrinology or dysmorphic features to pediatric genetics clinics. Methods Seven exons and exon/intron boundaries of CTSK gene for the children and their families were amplified with PCR and sequenced. Sixteen patients from 14 families with pycnodysostosis, presenting with typical dysmorphic features, short stature, frequent fractures and osteosclerosis, were included in the study. Results We identified five missense mutations (M1I, I249T, L7P, D80Y and D169N), one nonsense mutation (R312X) and one 301 bp insertion in intron 7, which is revealed as Alu sequence; among them, only L7P and I249 were described previously. The mutations were homozygous in all cases, and the families mostly originated from the region where consanguineous marriage rate is the highest. Patients with M1I mutation had fractures, at younger ages than the other pycnodysostosis cases in our cohort which were most probably related to the severity of mutation, since M1I initiates the translation, and mutation might lead to the complete absence of the protein. The typical finding of pycnodysostosis, acroosteolysis, could not be detected in two patients, although other patients carrying the same mutations had acroosteolysis. Additionally, none of the previously described hot spot mutations were seen in our cohort; indeed, L7P and R312X were the most frequently detected mutations. Conclusions We described a large cohort of pycnodysostosis patients with genetic and phenotypic features, and, first Alu sequence insertion in pycnodysostosis.
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- The Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Huyard F, Yzydorczyk C, Castro MM, Cloutier A, Bertagnolli M, Sartelet H, Germain N, Comte B, Schulz R, DeBlois D, Nuyt AM. Remodeling of aorta extracellular matrix as a result of transient high oxygen exposure in newborn rats: implication for arterial rigidity and hypertension risk. PLoS One 2014; 9:e92287. [PMID: 24743169 PMCID: PMC3990546 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0092287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Neonatal high-oxygen exposure leads to elevated blood pressure, microvascular rarefaction, vascular dysfunction and arterial (aorta) rigidity in adult rats. Whether structural changes are present in the matrix of aorta wall is unknown. Considering that elastin synthesis peaks in late fetal life in humans, and early postnatal life in rodents, we postulated that transient neonatal high-oxygen exposure can trigger premature vascular remodelling. Sprague Dawley rat pups were exposed from days 3 to 10 after birth to 80% oxygen (vs. room air control) and were studied at 4 weeks. Blood pressure and vasomotor response of the aorta to angiotensin II and to the acetylcholine analogue carbachol were not different between groups. Vascular superoxide anion production was similar between groups. There was no difference between groups in aortic cross sectional area, smooth muscle cell number or media/lumen ratio. In oxygen-exposed rats, aorta elastin/collagen content ratio was significantly decreased, the expression of elastinolytic cathepsin S was increased whereas collagenolytic cathepsin K was decreased. By immunofluorescence we observed an increase in MMP-2 and TIMP-1 staining in aortas of oxygen-exposed rats whereas TIMP-2 staining was reduced, indicating a shift in the balance towards degradation of the extra-cellular matrix and increased deposition of collagen. There was no significant difference in MMP-2 activity between groups as determined by gelatin zymography. Overall, these findings indicate that transient neonatal high oxygen exposure leads to vascular wall alterations (decreased elastin/collagen ratio and a shift in the balance towards increased deposition of collagen) which are associated with increased rigidity. Importantly, these changes are present prior to the elevation of blood pressure and vascular dysfunction in this model, and may therefore be contributory.
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- Fanny Huyard
- Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Department of Paediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Department of Paediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Departments of Pediatrics & Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Department of Paediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Department of Paediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Department of Pathology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Department of Paediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Unit of Human Nutrition UMR 1019, INRA, Research Centre of Clermont-Ferrand/Theix, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France
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- Departments of Pediatrics & Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Department of Paediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Fonović M, Turk B. Cysteine cathepsins and extracellular matrix degradation. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2014; 1840:2560-70. [PMID: 24680817 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 234] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2014] [Revised: 03/16/2014] [Accepted: 03/22/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cysteine cathepsins are normally found in the lysosomes where they are involved in intracellular protein turnover. Their ability to degrade the components of the extracellular matrix in vitro was first reported more than 25years ago. However, cathepsins were for a long time not considered to be among the major players in ECM degradation in vivo. During the last decade it has, however, become evident that abundant secretion of cysteine cathepsins into extracellular milieu is accompanying numerous physiological and disease conditions, enabling the cathepsins to degrade extracellular proteins. SCOPE OF VIEW In this review we will focus on cysteine cathepsins and their extracellular functions linked with ECM degradation, including regulation of their activity, which is often enhanced by acidification of the extracellular microenvironment, such as found in the bone resorption lacunae or tumor microenvironment. We will further discuss the ECM substrates of cathepsins with a focus on collagen and elastin, including the importance of that for pathologies. Finally, we will overview the current status of cathepsin inhibitors in clinical development for treatment of ECM-linked diseases, in particular osteoporosis. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS Cysteine cathepsins are among the major proteases involved in ECM remodeling, and their role is not limited to degradation only. Deregulation of their activity is linked with numerous ECM-linked diseases and they are now validated targets in a number of them. Cathepsins S and K are the most attractive targets, especially cathepsin K as a major therapeutic target for osteoporosis with drugs targeting it in advanced clinical trials. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE Due to their major role in ECM remodeling cysteine cathepsins have emerged as an important group of therapeutic targets for a number of ECM-related diseases, including, osteoporosis, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Matrix-mediated cell behaviour and properties.
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- Marko Fonović
- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Centre of Excellence for Integrated Approaches in Chemistry and Biology of Proteins, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Centre of Excellence for Integrated Approaches in Chemistry and Biology of Proteins, Jamova cesta 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Beklen A, Al-Samadi A, Konttinen YT. Expression of cathepsin K in periodontitis and in gingival fibroblasts. Oral Dis 2014; 21:163-9. [PMID: 24661326 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2013] [Revised: 01/25/2014] [Accepted: 02/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study non-osteoclastic sources of cathepsin K in periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tissue samples were obtained from 10 otherwise healthy periodontitis pati-ents during routine periodontal flap operations and 10 systemically and periodontally healthy individuals who underwent extraction operations for retained third molars. Methods used were immunohistochemistry, image analysis, immunofluorescence double-staining, gingival fibroblast culture, tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) stimulation and Western blotting. RESULTS Macrophage-like cells, fibroblast-like cells, vascular endothelial cells and gingival epithelial cells were more intensively stained for cathepsin K and also more frequent in periodontitis than in controls (665 ± 104 vs 258 ± 40 cells mm(-2) , P < 0.01). Some cathepsin K(+) cells in periodontal tissues were CD68(+) , but some were CD68(-) and probably fibroblasts. Indeed, in gingival fibroblast culture, resting fibroblasts released cathepsin K, more 43 kD procathepsin K than 29 kD active cathepsin K. TNF-α increased the release of the activated cathepsin K 4- to 5-fold. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that GCF-cathepsin K is not only osteoclast-derived, but in periodontitis, also other cells contribute to it. GCF-cathepsin K, perhaps together with intracellular, lysosomal collagenolytically active cathepsin K in fibroblasts, macrophages and gingival epithelial cells, can contribute to the loss of attachment and destruction of the periodontal ligament.
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- A Beklen
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey; Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fonović M, Turk B. Cysteine cathepsins and their potential in clinical therapy and biomarker discovery. Proteomics Clin Appl 2014; 8:416-26. [PMID: 24470315 DOI: 10.1002/prca.201300085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2013] [Revised: 10/17/2013] [Accepted: 10/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Since their discovery, cysteine cathepsins were generally considered to be involved mainly in the nonspecific bulk protein degradation that takes place within the lysosomes. However, it has become clear that their proteolytical activity can also influence various specific pathological processes such as cancer, arthritis, and atherosclerosis. Furthermore, their localization was found not to be limited strictly to the lysosomes. In the light of those findings, it is not surprising that cysteine cathepsins are currently considered as highly relevant clinical targets. Moreover, recent development of proteomic-based methods for identification of novel physiological substrates of proteases provides a major opportunity also in the field of cysteine cathepsins. In this review, we will therefore present cysteine cathepsin roles in disease progression and discuss their potential relevance as prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers.
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- Marko Fonović
- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Centre of Excellence for Integrated Approaches in Chemistry and Biology of Proteins, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Miller RE, Lu Y, Tortorella MD, Malfait AM. Genetically Engineered Mouse Models Reveal the Importance of Proteases as Osteoarthritis Drug Targets. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2014; 15:350. [PMID: 23926636 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-013-0350-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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More than two decades of research has revealed a combination of proteases that determine cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis. These include metalloproteinases, which degrade the major macromolecules in cartilage, aggrecan and type II collagen, serine proteases, and cysteine proteases, for example cathepsin K. This review summarizes the function of proteases in osteoarthritis progression, as revealed by studies of genetically engineered mouse models. A brief overview of the biochemical characteristics and features of several important proteases is provided, with the objective of increasing understanding of their function. Published data reveal at least three enzymes to be major targets for osteoarthritis drug development: ADAMTS-5, MMP-13, and cathepsin K. In surgical models of osteoarthritis, mice lacking these enzymes are protected from cartilage damage and, to varying degrees, from bone changes. In-vivo studies targeting these proteases with selective small-molecule inhibitors have been performed for a variety of animal models. Mouse models will provide opportunities for future tests of the therapeutic effect of protease inhibitors, both on progression of structural damage to the joint and on associated pain.
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- Rachel E Miller
- Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St., Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Ran LY, Su HN, Zhou MY, Wang L, Chen XL, Xie BB, Song XY, Shi M, Qin QL, Pang X, Zhou BC, Zhang YZ, Zhang XY. Characterization of a novel subtilisin-like protease myroicolsin from deep sea bacterium Myroides profundi D25 and molecular insight into its collagenolytic mechanism. J Biol Chem 2014; 289:6041-53. [PMID: 24429289 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.513861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Collagen is an insoluble protein that widely distributes in the extracellular matrix of marine animals. Collagen degradation is an important step in the marine nitrogen cycle. However, the mechanism of marine collagen degradation is still largely unknown. Here, a novel subtilisin-like collagenolytic protease, myroicolsin, which is secreted by the deep sea bacterium Myroides profundi D25, was purified and characterized, and its collagenolytic mechanism was studied. Myroicolsin displays low identity (<30%) to previously characterized subtilisin-like proteases, and it contains a novel domain structure. Protein truncation indicated that the Pro secretion system C-terminal sorting domain in the precursor protein is involved in the cleavage of the N-propeptide, and the linker is required for protein folding during myroicolsin maturation. The C-terminal β-jelly roll domain did not bind insoluble collagen fiber, suggesting that myroicolsin may degrade collagen without the assistance of a collagen-binding domain. Myroicolsin had broad specificity for various collagens, especially fish-insoluble collagen. The favored residue at the P1 site was basic arginine. Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, together with biochemical analyses, confirmed that collagen fiber degradation by myroicolsin begins with the hydrolysis of proteoglycans and telopeptides in collagen fibers and fibrils. Myroicolsin showed strikingly different cleavage patterns between native and denatured collagens. A collagen degradation model of myroicolsin was proposed based on our results. Our study provides molecular insight into the collagen degradation mechanism and structural characterization of a subtilisin-like collagenolytic protease secreted by a deep sea bacterium, shedding light on the degradation mechanism of deep sea sedimentary organic nitrogen.
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- Li-Yuan Ran
- From the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology
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Pennypacker BL, Oballa RM, Levesque S, Kimmel DB, Duong LT. Cathepsin K inhibitors increase distal femoral bone mineral density in rapidly growing rabbits. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2013; 14:344. [PMID: 24321244 PMCID: PMC3878918 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-14-344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Selective and reversible inhibitors of human Cathepsin K (CatK), including odanacatib (ODN), have been developed as potential therapeutics for the treatment of osteoporosis. Inhibitors of human CatK show significantly less potency for the rodent enzymes compared with that for the human or rabbit enzymes; thus the Schenk model in growing rabbit was developed as a screening assay for the in vivo activity of CatK inhibitors in blocking bone resorption. METHODS In this study, the efficacy of the selective inhibitors L-833905, L-006235, L-873724, and L-1037536 (ODN) of human CatK in the rapidly growing rabbit 'Schenk' model (age seven weeks) was compared to vehicle, using the bisphosphonate, alendronate (ALN), as a positive control, to assess inhibition of bone resorption. An enzyme inhibition assay (EIA) and an in vitro bone resorption assay using rabbit osteoclasts on bovine cortical bone slices were performed to evaluate the potency of these CatK inhibitors. Bone mineral density of the distal femur (DFBMD) was measured after ten days of treatment using ex vivo DXA densitometry. RESULTS Results of the EIA using rabbit CatK and the rabbit bone resorption assay showed that three of the four compounds (L-006235, L-873724, and ODN) had similar potencies in the reduction of collagen degradation. L-833905 appeared to be a weaker inhibitor of CatK. Taking into account the respective in vitro potencies and pharmacokinetic profiles via oral administration, the efficacy of these four CatK inhibitors was demonstrated in a dose-related manner in the growing rabbit. Significant increases in DFBMD in animals dosed with the CatK inhibitors compared to vehicle were seen. CONCLUSIONS Efficacy of the CatK inhibitors in the Schenk rabbit correlated well with that in the in vitro rabbit bone resorption assay and in the ovariectomized rabbit model as previously published. Hence, these studies validated the rabbit Schenk assay as a rapid and reliable in vivo model for prioritizing human CatK inhibitors as potential therapeutic agents.
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- Merck Research Laboratories, Merck & Co,, Inc,, P,O, Box 100, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA.
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Nallaseth FS, Lecaille F, Li Z, Brömme D. The role of basic amino acid surface clusters on the collagenase activity of cathepsin K. Biochemistry 2013; 52:7742-52. [PMID: 24088021 DOI: 10.1021/bi401051j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cathepsin K is a highly potent collagenase in osteoclasts and is responsible for bone degradation. We have previously demonstrated that its unique collagenolytic activity is modulated by glycosaminoglycans that form high molecular weight complexes with the protease. However, mutational analysis of a specific glycosaminoglycan-cathepsin K binding site only led to a 60% reduction of the collagenolytic activity suggesting additional glycosaminoglycan binding sites or other determinants controlling this activity. We identified eight cathepsin K specific arginine/lysine residues that form three positively charged clusters at the bottom part of the protease opposing the active site. These residues are highly conserved among mammalian, avian, and reptilian cathepsin K orthologues and to a lesser degree in amphibian and fish specimens. Mutational analysis of these residues revealed an approximately 50% reduction of the collagenolytic activity when the basic amino acids in cluster 2 (K103, K106, R108, R111) were mutated into alanine residues and resulted in a 100% loss of this activity when the mutations were expanded into cluster 3 (K122, R127). Cluster 1 mutations (K77, R79) had no effect. A partial rescue effect was observed when the hexamutant variant was combined with three mutations in the previously identified glycosaminoglycan binding site (N190, K101, L195K) indicating the relevance of at least two independent interaction sites. Amino acid substitutions in all sites had no effect on the catalytic efficacy of the protease variants as reflected in their unaltered peptidolytic and gelatinolytic activities and their overall protein stabilities. This study suggests that the basic amino acid clusters in cathepsin K are involved in alternative glycoasaminoglycan binding sites, play other roles in the formation of collagenolytically active protease complexes, or contribute in a yet unknown manner to the specific binding to collagen.
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- Ferez S Nallaseth
- Department of Human Genetics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine , New York, New York 10029, United States
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Ran LY, Su HN, Zhao GY, Gao X, Zhou MY, Wang P, Zhao HL, Xie BB, Zhang XY, Chen XL, Zhou BC, Zhang YZ. Structural and mechanistic insights into collagen degradation by a bacterial collagenolytic serine protease in the subtilisin family. Mol Microbiol 2013; 90:997-1010. [DOI: 10.1111/mmi.12412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Li-Yuan Ran
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
- Marine Biotechnology Research Center; Shandong University; Jinan 250100 China
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Eckhard U, Huesgen PF, Brandstetter H, Overall CM. Proteomic protease specificity profiling of clostridial collagenases reveals their intrinsic nature as dedicated degraders of collagen. J Proteomics 2013; 100:102-14. [PMID: 24125730 PMCID: PMC3985423 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2013.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2013] [Revised: 09/27/2013] [Accepted: 10/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Clostridial collagenases are among the most efficient degraders of collagen. Most clostridia are saprophytes and secrete proteases to utilize proteins in their environment as carbon sources; during anaerobic infections, collagenases play a crucial role in host colonization. Several medical and biotechnological applications have emerged utilizing their high collagenolytic efficiency. However, the contribution of the functionally most important peptidase domain to substrate specificity remains unresolved. We investigated the active site sequence specificity of the peptidase domains of collagenase G and H from Clostridium histolyticum and collagenase T from Clostridium tetani. Both prime and non-prime cleavage site specificity were simultaneously profiled using Proteomic Identification of protease Cleavage Sites (PICS), a mass spectrometry-based method utilizing database searchable proteome-derived peptide libraries. For each enzyme we identified > 100 unique-cleaved peptides, resulting in robust cleavage logos revealing collagen-like specificity patterns: a strong preference for glycine in P3 and P1′, proline at P2 and P2′, and a slightly looser specificity at P1, which in collagen is typically occupied by hydroxyproline. This specificity for the classic collagen motifs Gly-Pro-X and Gly-X-Hyp represents a remarkable adaptation considering the complex requirements for substrate unfolding and presentation that need to be fulfilled before a single collagen strand becomes accessible for cleavage. Biological significance We demonstrate the striking sequence specificity of a family of clostridial collagenases using proteome derived peptide libraries and PICS, Proteomic Identification of protease Cleavage Sites. In combination with the previously published crystal structures of these proteases, our results represent an important piece of the puzzle in understanding the complex mechanism underlying collagen hydrolysis, and pave the way for the rational design of specific test substrates and selective inhibitors. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Can Proteomics Fill the Gap Between Genomics and Phenotypes? Active site specificity profiling of 3 clostridial collagenases—ColG and H from C. histolyticum, and ColT from C. tetani. Their high sequence specificity to collagen-like sequence points towards a co-evolution with the mammalian substrate. Significant differences to MMPs and a more promiscuous cleavage mechanism facilitating rapid collagenolysis were revealed. Human proteome-derived peptide libraries & PICS are suitable for active site specificity profiling of pathogenic proteases. Results pave the way for rational design of test substrates and selective inhibitors.
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- Ulrich Eckhard
- Centre for Blood Research, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada; Division of Structural Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Billrothstr, 11, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Centre for Blood Research, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Division of Structural Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Billrothstr, 11, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Centre for Blood Research, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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Soung DY, Gentile MA, Duong LT, Drissi H. Effects of pharmacological inhibition of cathepsin K on fracture repair in mice. Bone 2013; 55:248-55. [PMID: 23486186 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2013.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2012] [Revised: 02/06/2013] [Accepted: 02/09/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Cathepsin K inhibitors (CatK-I) have been developed and established to restore bone mass in both animal models of bone loss and postmenopausal osteoporotic patients. We investigated the effects of a CatK-I L-006235 on bone repair and compared to alendronate (ALN) for its known effects on fracture healing in preclinical models. Femoral fractures were performed on wild type mice that were given vehicle (CON), CatK-I or ALN from day 0 post-fracture until euthanasia. Radiologic and micro-CT analyses demonstrated that CatK-I enhanced mineralization within the calluses at day 21 post-fracture, but to a lesser degree than ALN. Histological analyses showed residual unmineralized and mineralized cartilage in the calluses of CatK-I and ALN treated groups at day 21 post-fracture compared to that in CON. CatK-I enhanced the number of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase positive (TRAP+) osteoclasts in the fracture calluses compared to ALN and CON treated groups. However, relative levels of serum C-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen (CTX) normalized to the number of TRAP+ osteoclasts within the calluses were significantly decreased in both CatK-I and ALN groups compared to CON. Additionally, the percentages of osteoblast surface over mineralized calluses and levels of the bone formation marker serum N-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen (P1NP) were comparable between CatK-I versus CON groups, while these bone formation parameters were decreased by ALN. Taken together, these results indicate that unlike ALN, CatK-I inhibits osteoclastic activity without changing bone formation, and the inhibition of CatK delayed but did not abrogate callus remodeling during bone repair.
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- Do Y Soung
- New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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A novel mutation (R122Q) in the cathepsin K gene in a Chinese child with Pyknodysostosis. Gene 2013; 521:176-9. [PMID: 23506830 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2013] [Accepted: 03/07/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pyknodysostosis (OMIM 265800) is a rare, autosomal recessive sclerosing skeletal dysplasia as a consequence of the diminished capacity of osteoclasts to degrade organic bone matrix. Pyknodysostosis is caused by mutation in the cathepsin K (CTSK) gene. Up to date, 34 different CTSK mutations have been identified in patients with Pyknodysostosis; however, only one mutation was previously identified in a Chinese patient. The objective of this study was to characterize the clinical manifestations and features of Pyknodysostosis and identify the mutation of the causative gene in a Chinese family with Pyknodysostosis. METHODS We investigated a non-consanguineous Chinese family in which an 11-year-old child was affected with Pyknodysostosis. Altogether, 203 persons, including the affected individual, his parents and 200 healthy donors, were recruited and genomic DNA was extracted. All 8 exons of the CTSK gene, including the exon-intron boundaries, were amplified and sequenced directly. RESULTS The proband displayed a novel homozygous missense mutation c.365G>A in exon 4 of the CTSK gene. This mutation leads to the substitution of the arginine at position 122 by glutamine (R122Q) in cathepsin K. The parents were heterozygous for this gene mutation, and the mutation was not found in the 200 unrelated controls. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that the novel missense mutation c.365G>A (R122Q) in exon 4 of CTSK gene was responsible for Pyknodysostosis in the Chinese family.
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Fratzl-Zelman N, Roschger P, Fisher JE, Duong LT, Klaushofer K. Effects of Odanacatib on bone mineralization density distribution in thoracic spine and femora of ovariectomized adult rhesus monkeys: a quantitative backscattered electron imaging study. Calcif Tissue Int 2013. [PMID: 23179105 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-012-9673-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Odanacatib (ODN) has been developed as a selective inhibitor of cathepsin K, the major cysteine protease in osteoclasts. In adult rhesus monkeys, treatment with ODN prevents ovariectomy-induced bone loss in lumbar vertebrae and hip. In this study, we evaluate the effects of ODN on bone mineralization density distribution (BMDD) by quantitative backscattered electron imaging in vertebral spongiosa, distal femoral metaphyseal and cortical shaft from monkeys (aged 16-23 years), treated with vehicle (n=5) or ODN (6 mg/kg, n=4 or 30 mg/kg, n=4, PO daily) for 21 months. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was measured in a subset of distal femoral samples. In lumbar vertebrae there was a shift to higher mineralization in samples from ODN-treated groups, compared to vehicle: CaMean (+4%), CaPeak (+3%), CaWidth (-9%), CaLow (-28%) in the 6 mg/kg group and CaMean (+5.1%, p<0.023), CaPeak (+3.4%, p<0.046), CaWidth (-15.7%, p=0.06) and CaLow (-38.2%, p<0.034) in the 30 mg/kg group. In distal femoral metaphyseal cancellous bone, there was a clear tendency toward a dose-dependent increase in matrix mineralization, as in the spine. However, primary and osteonal bone of the distal cortical diaphyses showed no significant change in BMDD, whereas bone mineral density was significantly increased after treatment. In ovariectomized monkeys, this study shows that ODN treatment increased trabecular BMDD, consistent with its previously reported ability to reduce cancellous remodeling. Here, ODN also showed no changes in BMDD in cortical bone sites, consistent with its actions on maintaining endocortical and stimulating periosteal bone formation.
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- Nadja Fratzl-Zelman
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Osteology of WGKK and AUVA Trauma Centre Meidling, 1st Medical Department, Hanusch Hospital, 1140, Vienna, Austria.
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Interstitial collagen mechanical and biological properties are altered by proteases that catalyze the hydrolysis of the collagen triple-helical structure. Collagenolysis is critical in development and homeostasis but also contributes to numerous pathologies. Mammalian collagenolytic enzymes include matrix metalloproteinases, cathepsin K, and neutrophil elastase, and a variety of invertebrates and pathogens possess collagenolytic enzymes. Components of the mechanism of action for the collagenolytic enzyme MMP-1 have been defined experimentally, and insights into other collagenolytic mechanisms have been provided. Ancillary biomolecules may modulate the action of collagenolytic enzymes.
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- Gregg B Fields
- Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987, USA.
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Perdigão J, Reis A, Loguercio AD. Dentin adhesion and MMPs: a comprehensive review. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2013; 25:219-41. [PMID: 23910180 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This review examines the fundamental processes responsible for the aging mechanisms involved in the degradation of resin-bonded interfaces, as well as some potential approaches to prevent and counteract this degradation. Current research in several research centers aims at increasing the resin-dentin bond durability. The hydrophilic and acidic characteristics of current dentin adhesives have made hybrid layers highly prone to water sorption. This, in turn, causes polymer degradation and results in decreased resin-dentin bond strength over time. These unstable polymers inside the hybrid layer may result in denuded collagen fibers, which become vulnerable to mechanical and hydrolytical fatigue, as well as degradation by host-derived proteases with collagenolytic activity. These enzymes, such as matrix metalloproteinases and cysteine cathepsins, have a crucial role in the degradation of type I collagen, the organic component of the hybrid layer. This review will also describe several methods that have been recently advocated to silent the activity of these endogenous proteases.
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- Jorge Perdigão
- Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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Zhang J, Jiao K, Zhang M, Zhou T, Liu XD, Yu SB, Lu L, Jing L, Yang T, Zhang Y, Chen D, Wang MQ. Occlusal effects on longitudinal bone alterations of the temporomandibular joint. J Dent Res 2013; 92:253-9. [PMID: 23340211 DOI: 10.1177/0022034512473482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The pathological changes of subchondral bone during osteoarthritis (OA) development in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are poorly understood. In the present study, we investigated the longitudinal alterations of subchondral bone using a rat TMJ-OA model developed in our laboratory. Changes in bone mass were examined by micro-CT, and changes in osteoblast and osteoclast activities were analyzed by real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry, and TRAP staining. Subchondral bone loss was detected from 8 weeks after dental occlusion alteration and reached the maximum at 12 weeks, followed by a repair phase until 32 weeks. Although bone mass increased at late stages, poor mechanical structure and lower bone mineral density (BMD) were found in these rats. The numbers of TRAP-positive cells were increased at 12 weeks, while the numbers of osteocalcin-expressing cells were increased at both 12 and 32 weeks. Levels of mRNA expression of TRAP and cathepsin K were increased at 12 weeks, while levels of ALP and osteocalcin were increased at both 12 and 32 weeks. These findings demonstrated that there is an active bone remodeling in subchondral bone in TMJs in response to alteration in occlusion, although new bone was formed with lower BMD and poor mechanical properties.
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- J Zhang
- Department of Oral Anatomy and Physiology and TMD, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an 710032, China
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Roy S, Dattagupta J, Biswas S. Expression of recombinant human cathepsin K is enhanced by codon optimization. Process Biochem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2012.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Kozawa E, Nishida Y, Cheng XW, Urakawa H, Arai E, Futamura N, Shi GP, Kuzuya M, Hu L, Sasaki T, Ishiguro N. Osteoarthritic change is delayed in a Ctsk-knockout mouse model of osteoarthritis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 64:454-64. [PMID: 21968827 DOI: 10.1002/art.33398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Several studies have shown that cathepsin K (CTK) is overexpressed in osteoarthritic (OA) cartilage and subchondral bone. However, it has not been well established whether CTK expression is harmful or beneficial. We undertook this study to investigate the direct involvement of CTK in OA development using Ctsk-knockout (Ctsk(-/-)) mice in a joint instability-induced model of OA. METHODS We analyzed the natural course of the phenotype of 25-week-old Ctsk(-/-) mice. OA development was evaluated with a modified Mankin histologic score up to 8 weeks after surgery was performed to destabilize the knee in Ctsk(-/-) and Ctsk(+/+) mice. Histologic analysis was used to evaluate expression of CTK, matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP-13), ADAMTS-5, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) proteins in chondrocytes, synovial cells, and osteoclasts. Bone architecture was analyzed by histomorphometry. RESULTS Bone mineral content and bone volume were higher in Ctsk(-/-) mice at 25 weeks, whereas OA did not develop spontaneously in either Ctsk(-/-) or Ctsk(+/+) mice. In a model of destabilization-induced OA, OA progression was significantly delayed in Ctsk(-/-) mice. CTK was overexpressed in chondrocytes and synovial cells of knee joints developing OA in Ctsk(+/+) mice. MMP-13 and ADAMTS-5 were less strongly expressed in chondrocytes of Ctsk(-/-) mice, and MMP-13 was less strongly expressed in synovial cells. TRAP-positive osteoclasts were overexpressed in Ctsk(-/-) mice. CONCLUSION These results indicate that CTK plays crucial direct roles in the early to intermediate stage of OA development. CTK-positive chondrocytes and synovial cells may be a possible target to prevent disease progression in OA.
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- Eiji Kozawa
- Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Wang Y, Grainger DW. RNA therapeutics targeting osteoclast-mediated excessive bone resorption. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2012; 64:1341-57. [PMID: 21945356 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2011.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2011] [Accepted: 09/05/2011] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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RNA interference (RNAi) is a sequence-specific post-transcriptional gene silencing technique developed with dramatically increasing utility for both scientific and therapeutic purposes. Short interfering RNA (siRNA) is currently exploited to regulate protein expression relevant to many therapeutic applications, and commonly used as a tool for elucidating disease-associated genes. Osteoporosis and their associated osteoporotic fragility fractures in both men and women are rapidly becoming a global healthcare crisis as average life expectancy increases worldwide. New therapeutics are needed for this increasing patient population. This review describes the diversity of molecular targets suitable for RNAi-based gene knock down in osteoclasts to control osteoclast-mediated excessive bone resorption. We identify strategies for developing targeted siRNA delivery and efficient gene silencing, and describe opportunities and challenges of introducing siRNA as a therapeutic approach to hard and connective tissue disorders.
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Enhanced cartilage formation by inhibiting cathepsin K expression in chondrocytes expanded in vitro. Biomaterials 2012; 33:7394-404. [PMID: 22818652 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.06.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2012] [Accepted: 06/23/2012] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Although engineered cartilage has great potential in cartilage regeneration and reconstruction, dedifferentiation of chondrocytes during in vitro expansion remains a technical bottleneck in the clinical application. To overcome the problem, a gene modification approach was developed to knock-down the key gene involving dedifferentiation of human chondrocytes. A microarray assay revealed 84 up-regulated genes and 56 down-regulated genes in passage 4 (dedifferentiated) human chondrocytes compared to passage 1 cells. Among them, cathepsin K (CTSK) was the key gene (with 28 folds of increased gene expression), which was further confirmed by RT-PCR and Western-Blot. Furthermore, over-expression of CTSK led to reduced matrix production in cultured human chondrocytes in vitro and poor formation of engineered cartilage in vivo. In contrast, CTSK knock-down could better maintain the chondrogenic phenotype of in vitro expanded cells with increased gene and protein expression of collagen II and aggrecan when compared to control cells. More importantly, after 6 passages, the knock-down cells formed much better engineered cartilage than the control cells after in vivo implantation with 30% Pluronic F127 for 8 weeks as the experimental group formed much bigger sized cartilages with significantly increased weight and glycosaminoglycan content (p < 0.05) than the control group. Histologically, the knock-down cells formed a more homogenous cartilage structure with enhanced production of collagen II and proteoglycans. Overall, these results suggest that CTSK knock-down may provide a feasible way to expand functional human chondrocytes in vitro for engineering good quality human cartilage and thus may have its great potential in the clinical translation of engineered cartilage in the future, given the fact that biosafe RNA interference techniques are already available.
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Borel O, Gineyts E, Bertholon C, Garnero P. Cathepsin K preferentially solubilizes matured bone matrix. Calcif Tissue Int 2012; 91:32-9. [PMID: 22569910 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-012-9604-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2012] [Accepted: 03/28/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Bone collagen undergoes a series of enzymatic and nonenzymatic posttranslational modifications with maturation. The aim of this study was to analyze the collagenolytic efficiency of cathepsin K in relation to the extent of bone collagen age. Bone collagen posttranslational maturation was induced in vitro by preincubating bovine fetal cortical bone specimens at 37 °C for different times. The collagen enzymatic cross-links pyridinoline (PYD) and deoxypyridinoline (DPD), the advanced glycation end product pentosidine (PEN), and the native (α) and β-isomerized C-telopeptide (CTX) isomers were measured in each bone specimen. After extraction, bone collagen was incubated with human recombinant cathepsin K at different concentrations and its collagenolytic activity was measured by the release of hydroxyproline. To assess the affinity of cathepsin K for isomerized and nonisomerized CTX isomers, incubation with cathepsin K was also performed in the presence of various concentrations of a specific inhibitor. We showed that preincubation of bone collagen at 37 °C induces a marked increase in the bone concentration of PYD, DPD, and PEN and of CTX isomerization as reflected by the ratio of α-/βCTX. This increase was associated with a parallel increase in the efficiency of cathepsin K to solubilize bone collagen. When cathepsin K was incubated in the presence of an inhibitor, the β-isomerized form of collagen from 3-month- and 8-year-old bovine bone was more susceptible to degradation than the native α form. These results suggest that the collagenolytic activity of cathepsin K may be increased toward more matured bone collagen.
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- Olivier Borel
- INSERM Unit 1033, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Pavillon F, 69437, Lyon Cedex 03, France.
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Trichostatin A inhibits expression of cathepsins in experimental osteoarthritis. Rheumatol Int 2012; 31:1325-31. [PMID: 20390279 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-010-1481-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2009] [Accepted: 03/27/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of trichostatin A (TSA) on expression of cathepsins in cartilage in experimental osteoarthritis (OA). OA was induced in 18 rabbits by bilateral anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). Four weeks after surgery, rabbits received intra-articular injection with TSA dissolved in the dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) in the right knees and DMSO in the left knees once a week for 5 weeks. Rabbits were killed 7 days after the last injection. The knee joints were assessed by morphological and histological examination. Messenger RNA expression of cathepsins K, B, L, S and cystatin C was studied by real-time PCR. TSA inhibited the expression of cathepsins K, B, L, S and cystatin C accompanied with the less degradation in cartilage. The results suggest that TSA exhibits protective effects against cartilage degradation in rabbits with OA and the effects may be associated with the inhibition of cathepsins.
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Barry ZT, Platt MO. Cathepsin S cannibalism of cathepsin K as a mechanism to reduce type I collagen degradation. J Biol Chem 2012; 287:27723-30. [PMID: 22730330 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.332684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cathepsins S and K are potent mammalian proteases secreted into the extracellular space and have been implicated in elastin and collagen degradation in diseases such as atherosclerosis and osteoporosis. Studies of individual cathepsins hydrolyzing elastin or collagen have provided insight into their binding and kinetics, but cooperative or synergistic activity between cathepsins K and S is less described. Using fluorogenic substrate assays, Western blotting, cathepsin zymography, and computational analyses, we uncovered cathepsin cannibalism, a novel mechanism by which cathepsins degrade each other as well as the substrate, with cathepsin S predominantly degrading cathepsin K. As a consequence of these proteolytic interactions, a reduction in total hydrolysis of elastin and type I collagen was measured compared with computationally predicted values derived from individual cathepsin assays. Furthermore, type I collagen was preserved from hydrolysis when a 10-fold ratio of cathepsin S cannibalized the highly collagenolytic cathepsin K, preventing its activity. Elastin was not preserved due to strong elastinolytic ability of both enzymes. Together, these results provide new insight into the combined proteolytic activities of cathepsins toward substrates and each other and present kinetic models to consider for more accurate predictions and descriptions of these systems.
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- Zachary T Barry
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, USA
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Dejica VM, Mort JS, Laverty S, Antoniou J, Zukor DJ, Tanzer M, Poole AR. Increased type II collagen cleavage by cathepsin K and collagenase activities with aging and osteoarthritis in human articular cartilage. Arthritis Res Ther 2012; 14:R113. [PMID: 22584047 PMCID: PMC3446490 DOI: 10.1186/ar3839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2011] [Revised: 04/08/2012] [Accepted: 05/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction The intra-helical cleavage of type II collagen by proteases, including collagenases and cathepsin K, is increased with aging and osteoarthritis (OA) in cartilage as determined by immunochemical assays. The distinct sites of collagen cleavage generated by collagenases and cathepsin K in healthy and OA human femoral condylar cartilages were identified and compared. Methods Fixed frozen cartilage sections were examined immunohistochemically, using antibodies that react with the collagenase-generated cleavage neoepitopes, C2C and C1,2C, and the primary cleavage neoepitope (C2K) generated in type II collagen by the action of cathepsin K and possibly by other proteases, but not by any collagenases studied to date. Results In most cases, the staining patterns for collagen cleavage were similar for all three epitopes: weak to moderate mainly pericellular staining in non-OA cartilage from younger individuals and stronger, more widespread staining in aging and OA cartilages that often extended from the superficial to the mid/deep zone of the tissue. In very degenerate OA specimens, with significant disruption of the articular surface, staining was distributed throughout most of the cartilage matrix. Conclusions Cleavage of collagen by proteases usually arises pericellularly around chondrocytes at and near the articular surface, subsequently becoming more intense and extending progressively deeper into the cartilage with aging and OA. The close correspondence between the distributions of these products suggests that both collagenases and cathepsin K, and other proteases that may generate this distinct cathepsin K cleavage site, are usually active in the same sites in the degradation of type II collagen.
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- Valeria M Dejica
- Genetics Unit, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1529 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC H3G 1A6, Canada
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Tumor necrosis factor alpha stimulates cathepsin K and V activity via juxtacrine monocyte-endothelial cell signaling and JNK activation. Mol Cell Biochem 2012; 367:65-72. [PMID: 22562303 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-012-1320-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2011] [Accepted: 04/18/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Inflammation and damage promote monocyte adhesion to endothelium and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Elevated inflammation and increased monocyte-endothelial cell interactions represent the initial stages of vascular remodeling associated with a multitude of CVDs. Cathepsins are proteases produced by both cell types that degrade elastin and collagen in arterial walls, and are upregulated in CVD. We hypothesized that the inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and monocyte binding would stimulate cathepsins K and V expression and activity in endothelial cells that may be responsible for initiating local proteolysis during CVD. Confluent human aortic endothelial cells were stimulated with TNFα or THP-1 monocyte co-cultures, and multiplex cathepsin zymography was used to detect changes in levels of active cathepsins K, L, S, and V. Direct monocyte-endothelial cell co-cultures stimulated with TNFα generated maximally observed cathepsin K and V activities compared to either cell type alone (n = 3, p < 0.05) by a c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)-dependent manner. Inhibition of JNK with SP6000125 blocked upregulation of cathepsin K activity by 49 % and cathepsin V by 81 % in endothelial cells. Together, these data show that inflammatory cues and monocyte-endothelial cell interactions upregulate cathepsin activity via JNK signaling axis and identify a new mechanism to target toward slowing the earliest stages of tissue remodeling in CVD.
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