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Khotib J, Marhaeny HD, Miatmoko A, Budiatin AS, Ardianto C, Rahmadi M, Pratama YA, Tahir M. Differentiation of osteoblasts: the links between essential transcription factors. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:10257-10276. [PMID: 36420663 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2148749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Osteoblasts, cells derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the bone marrow, are cells responsible for bone formation and remodeling. The differentiation of osteoblasts from MSCs is triggered by the expression of specific genes, which are subsequently controlled by pro-osteogenic pathways. Mature osteoblasts then differentiate into osteocytes and are embedded in the bone matrix. Dysregulation of osteoblast function can cause inadequate bone formation, which leads to the development of bone disease. Various key molecules are involved in the regulation of osteoblastogenesis, which are transcription factors. Previous studies have heavily examined the role of factors that control gene expression during osteoblastogenesis, both in vitro and in vivo. However, the systematic relationship of these transcription factors remains unknown. The involvement of ncRNAs in this mechanism, particularly miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, has been shown to influence transcriptional factor activity in the regulation of osteoblast differentiation. Here, we discuss nine essential transcription factors involved in osteoblast differentiation, including Runx2, Osx, Dlx5, β-catenin, ATF4, Ihh, Satb2, and Shn3. In addition, we summarize the role of ncRNAs and their relationship to these essential transcription factors in order to improve our understanding of the transcriptional regulation of osteoblast differentiation. Adequate exploration and understanding of the molecular mechanisms of osteoblastogenesis can be a critical strategy in the development of therapies for bone-related diseases.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Junaidi Khotib
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Kulliyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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Li Y, Si Y, Ma Y, Yin H. Application and prospect of metabolomics in the early diagnosis of osteoporosis: a narrative review. Bioanalysis 2023; 15:1369-1379. [PMID: 37695026 DOI: 10.4155/bio-2023-0131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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This paper reviews the application of metabolomics in the early diagnosis of osteoporosis in recent years. The authors searched electronic databases for the keywords "metabolomics", "osteoporosis" and "biomarkers", then analyzed the relationship between functional markers and osteoporosis using categorical summarization. Lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and energy metabolism are closely related to osteoporosis development and can become early diagnostic markers of the condition. However, the existing studies in metabolomics suffer from varying application methods, difficulty in identifying isomers, small study cohorts and insufficient research on metabolic mechanisms. Consequently, it is important for future research to focus on broadening and standardizing the scope of the application of metabolomics. High-quality studies on a large scale should also be conducted while promoting the early diagnosis of osteoporosis in a more precise, comprehensive and sensitive manner.
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- Yan Li
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210009, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina, School of Regimen & Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, China
- Laboratory for New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, China
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- Laboratory for New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, China
- College of Basic Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, China
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- Department of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Wuxi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214071, China
- Jiangsu CM Clinical Innovation Center of Degenerative Bone & Joint Disease, Wuxi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214071, China
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Lin H, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Wang Q, Wang X, Yan G. Mechanism and application of 3D-printed degradable bioceramic scaffolds for bone repair. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7034-7050. [PMID: 37782081 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01214j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Bioceramics have attracted considerable attention in the field of bone repair because of their excellent osteogenic properties, degradability, and biocompatibility. To resolve issues regarding limited formability, recent studies have introduced 3D printing technology for the fabrication of bioceramic bone repair scaffolds. Nevertheless, the mechanisms by which bioceramics promote bone repair and clinical applications of 3D-printed bioceramic scaffolds remain elusive. This review provides an account of the fabrication methods of 3D-printed degradable bioceramic scaffolds. In addition, the types and characteristics of degradable bioceramics used in clinical and preclinical applications are summarized. We have also highlighted the osteogenic molecular mechanisms in biomaterials with the aim of providing a basis and support for future research on the clinical applications of degradable bioceramic scaffolds. Finally, new developments and potential applications of 3D-printed degradable bioceramic scaffolds are discussed with reference to experimental and theoretical studies.
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- Hui Lin
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Wang K, Hu S. The synergistic effects of polyphenols and intestinal microbiota on osteoporosis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1285621. [PMID: 37936705 PMCID: PMC10626506 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1285621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a common metabolic disease in middle-aged and elderly people. It is characterized by a reduction in bone mass, compromised bone microstructure, heightened bone fragility, and an increased susceptibility to fractures. The dynamic imbalance between osteoblast and osteoclast populations is a decisive factor in the occurrence of osteoporosis. With the increase in the elderly population in society, the incidence of osteoporosis, disability, and mortality have gradually increased. Polyphenols are a fascinating class of compounds that are found in both food and medicine and exhibit a variety of biological activities with significant health benefits. As a component of food, polyphenols not only provide color, flavor, and aroma but also act as potent antioxidants, protecting our cells from oxidative stress and reducing the risk of chronic disease. Moreover, these natural compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, which aid in immune response regulation and potentially alleviate symptoms of diverse ailments. The gut microbiota can degrade polyphenols into more absorbable metabolites, thereby increasing their bioavailability. Polyphenols can also shape the gut microbiota and increase its abundance. Therefore, studying the synergistic effect between gut microbiota and polyphenols may help in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. By delving into how gut microbiota can enhance the bioavailability of polyphenols and how polyphenols can shape the gut microbiota and increase its abundance, this review offers valuable information and references for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
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- Keyu Wang
- The Orthopaedic Center, The Affiliated Wenling Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (The First People’s Hospital of Wenling), Wenling, Zhejiang, China
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- The Orthopaedic Center, The Affiliated Wenling Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (The First People’s Hospital of Wenling), Wenling, Zhejiang, China
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Mohebbi H, Siasi E, Khosravipour A, Asghari M, Amini A, Mostafavinia A, Bayat M. MicroRNA-26 and Related Osteogenic Target Genes Could Play Pivotal Roles in Photobiomodulation and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells-Based Healing of Critical Size Foot Defects in the Rat Model. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2023; 41:539-548. [PMID: 37788453 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2022.0128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Objective: In this study, we aimed to explore the role of MicroRNA-26 in photobiomodulation (PBM)- and adipose-derived stem cell (ADS)-based healing of critical-sized foot fractures in a rat model. Background: PBM and ADS treatments are relatively invasive methods for treating bone defects. Specific and oriented cellular and molecular functions can be induced by applying an appropriate type of PBM and ADS treatment. Methods: A critical size foot defect (CSFD) is induced in femoral bones of 24 rats. Then, a human demineralized bone matrix scaffold (hDBMS) was engrafted into all CSFDs. The rats were randomly allocated into four groups (n = 6): (1) control (hDBMS); (2) hDBMS+human ADSs (hADSs), hADSs engrafted into CSFDs; (3) hDBMS+PBM, CSFD exposed to PBM (810 nm wavelength, 1.2 J/cm2 energy density); and (4) hDBMS+(hADSs+PBM), hADSs implanted into the CSFD and then exposed to PBM. At 42 days after CSFD induction, the rats were killed, and the left CSFD was removed for mechanical compression tests and the right CSFD was removed for molecular and histological studies. Results: The results indicate that miRNA-26a, BMP, SMAD, RUNX, and OSTREX had higher expression in the treated groups than in the control group. Further, the biomechanical and histological properties of CSFDs in treated groups were improved compared with the control group. Correlation tests revealed a positive relationship between microRNA and improved biomechanical and cellular parameters of CSFDs in the rat model. Conclusions: We concluded that the MicroRNA-26 signaling pathway probably plays a significant role in the hADS-, PBM-, and hADS+PBM-based healing of CSFDs in rats. Clinical Trial Registration number: IR.SBMU.MSP.REC.1398.980.
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- Hanieh Mohebbi
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran
- Price Institute of Surgical Research, University of Louisville, and Noveratech LLC, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Chen D, Liu S, Chu X, Reiter J, Gao H, McGuire P, Yu X, Xuei X, Liu Y, Wan J, Fang F, Liu Y, Wang Y. Osteogenic Differentiation Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using Single Cell Multiomic Analysis. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1871. [PMID: 37895219 PMCID: PMC10606235 DOI: 10.3390/genes14101871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into multiple cell types, including osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and adipocytes. Osteoblast differentiation is reduced during osteoporosis development, resulting in reduced bone formation. Further, MSC isolated from different donors possess distinct osteogenic capacity. In this study, we used single-cell multiomic analysis to profile the transcriptome and epigenome of MSC from four healthy donors. Data were obtained from ~1300 to 1600 cells for each donor. These cells were clustered into four groups, indicating that MSC from different donors have distinct chromatin accessible regulatory elements for regulating gene expression. To investigate the mechanism by which MSC undergo osteogenic differentiation, we used the chromatin accessibility data from the single-cell multiome data to identify individual-specific enhancer-promoter pairs and evaluated the expression levels and activities of the transcriptional regulators. The MSC from four donors showed distinct differentiation potential into osteoblasts. MSC of donor 1 showed the largest average motif activities, indicating that MSC from donor 1 was most likely to differentiate into osteoblasts. The results of our validation experiments were consistent with the bioinformatics prediction. We also tested the enrichment of genome-wide association study (GWAS) signals of several musculoskeletal disease traits in the patient-specific chromatin accessible regions identified in the single-cell multiome data, including osteoporosis, osteopenia, and osteoarthritis. We found that osteoarthritis-associated variants were only enriched in the regions identified from donor 4. In contrast, osteoporosis and osteopenia variants were enriched in regions from donor 1 and least enriched in donor 4. Since osteoporosis and osteopenia are related to the density of bone cells, the enrichment of variants from these traits should be correlated with the osteogenic potential of MSC. In summary, this study provides large-scale data to link regulatory elements with their target genes to study the regulatory relationships during the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and provide a deeper insight into the gene regulatory mechanism.
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Banerjee D, Ivanova MM, Celik N, Kim MH, Derman ID, Limgala RP, Ozbolat IT, Goker-Alpan O. Biofabrication of an in-vitrobone model for Gaucher disease. Biofabrication 2023; 15:045023. [PMID: 37703870 PMCID: PMC10515412 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/acf95a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Gaucher disease (GD), the most prevalent lysosomal disorder, is caused byGBA1gene mutations, leading to deficiency of glucocerebrosidase, and accumulation of glycosphingolipids in cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system. While skeletal diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and reduced quality of life in GD, the pathophysiology of bone involvement is not yet fully understood, partly due to lack of relevant human model systems. In this work, we present the first 3D human model of GD using aspiration-assisted freeform bioprinting, which enables a platform tool with a potential for decoding the cellular basis of the developmental bone abnormalities in GD. In this regard, human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (obtained commercially) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells derived from a cohort of GD patients, at different severities, were co-cultured to form spheroids and differentiated into osteoblast and osteoclast lineages, respectively. Co-differentiated spheroids were then 3D bioprinted into rectangular tissue patches as a bone tissue model for GD. The results revealed positive alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and tartrate-resistant ALP activities, with multi-nucleated cells demonstrating the efficacy of the model, corroborating with gene expression studies. There were no significant changes in differentiation to osteogenic cells but pronounced morphological deformities in spheroid formation, more evident in the 'severe' cohort, were observed. Overall, the presented GD model has the potential to be adapted to personalized medicine not only for understanding the GD pathophysiology but also for personalized drug screening and development.
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- Dishary Banerjee
- Engineering Science and Mechanics Department, Penn State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States of America
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- Lysosomal & Rare Disorders Research & Treatment Center—LDRTC, Fairfax, VA, United States of America
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- Engineering Science and Mechanics Department, Penn State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
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- Engineering Science and Mechanics Department, Penn State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
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- Lysosomal & Rare Disorders Research & Treatment Center—LDRTC, Fairfax, VA, United States of America
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- Engineering Science and Mechanics Department, Penn State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
- The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
- Materials Research Institute, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States of America
- Medical Oncology, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
- Biotechnology Research and Application Center, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Lysosomal & Rare Disorders Research & Treatment Center—LDRTC, Fairfax, VA, United States of America
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Wang Y, Gao T, Wang B. Application of mesenchymal stem cells for anti-senescence and clinical challenges. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:260. [PMID: 37726805 PMCID: PMC10510299 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03497-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Senescence is a hot topic nowadays, which shows the accumulation of senescent cells and inflammatory factors, leading to the occurrence of various senescence-related diseases. Although some methods have been identified to partly delay senescence, such as strengthening exercise, restricting diet, and some drugs, these only slow down the process of senescence and cannot fundamentally delay or even reverse senescence. Stem cell-based therapy is expected to be a potential effective way to alleviate or cure senescence-related disorders in the coming future. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are the most widely used cell type in treating various diseases due to their potentials of self-replication and multidirectional differentiation, paracrine action, and immunoregulatory effects. Some biological characteristics of MSCs can be well targeted at the pathological features of aging. Therefore, MSC-based therapy is also a promising strategy to combat senescence-related diseases. Here we review the recent progresses of MSC-based therapies in the research of age-related diseases and the challenges in clinical application, proving further insight and reference for broad application prospects of MSCs in effectively combating senesce in the future.
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- Yaping Wang
- Clinical Stem Cell Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
- Clinical Stem Cell Center, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Stem Cell Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Stem Cell Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China.
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Han D, Fan Z, Chen YS, Xue Z, Yang Z, Liu D, Zhou R, Yuan H. Retrospective study: risk assessment model for osteoporosis-a detailed exploration involving 4,552 Shanghai dwellers. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16017. [PMID: 37701834 PMCID: PMC10494836 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Background Osteoporosis, a prevalent orthopedic issue, significantly influences patients' quality of life and results in considerable financial burden. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a clinical prediction model for osteoporosis risk, utilizing computer algorithms and demographic data. Method In this research, a total of 4,552 residents from Shanghai were retrospectively included. LASSO regression analysis was executed on the sample's basic characteristics, and logistic regression was employed for analyzing clinical characteristics and building a predictive model. The model's diagnostic capacity for predicting osteoporosis risk was assessed using R software and computer algorithms. Results The predictive nomogram model for bone loss risk, derived from the LASSO analysis, comprised factors including BMI, TC, TG, HDL, Gender, Age, Education, Income, Sleep, Alcohol Consumption, and Diabetes. The nomogram prediction model demonstrated impressive discriminative capability, with a C-index of 0.908 (training set), 0.908 (validation set), and 0.910 (entire cohort). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of the model was 0.909 (training set), 0.903 (validation set), and applicable to the entire cohort. The decision curve analysis further corroborated that the model could efficiently predict the risk of bone loss in patients. Conclusion The nomogram, based on essential demographic and health factors (Body Mass Index, Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, High-Density Lipoprotein, Gender, Age, Education, Income, Sleep, Alcohol Consumption, and Diabetes), offered accurate predictions for the risk of bone loss within the studied population.
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- Dan Han
- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Songjiang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine (Preparatory Stage), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hainan Province Clinical Medical Center, Haikou Orthopedic and Diabetes Hospital of Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Haikou, China
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- Department of Sports medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department Two of Medical Administration, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department Two of Medical Administration, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Sadeghi A, Khazaeel K, Tabandeh MR, Nejaddehbashi F, Givi ME. Prenatal exposure to crude oil vapor reduces differentiation potential of rat fetal mesenchymal stem cells by regulating ERK1/2 and PI3K signaling pathways: Protective effect of quercetin. Reprod Toxicol 2023; 120:108440. [PMID: 37467934 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2023.108440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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It has been indicated that crude oil vapor (COV) induces tissue damage by several molecular mechanisms. Quercetin (QT) as an important component of food with antioxidant properties has a protective role against cell toxicity caused by many pollutants. However, data related to the adverse effects of crude oil vapor (COV) on stem cell fate and differentiation and the role of quercetin (QT) in protecting stem cells against the toxicity caused by these pollutants is very limited. This study aimed to explore the protective effect of QT against the adverse effects of COV on fetal mesenchymal stem cells (fMSCs) differentiation. Twenty-four pregnant Wistar rats were categorized into 4 groups including the control, COV, COV+QT, and QT. Rats were exposed to COV from gestational day (GD) 0-15 and received QT by gavage. The fMSCs were isolated from fetuses, and cell proliferation, differentiation potential, expression of osteogenesis and adipogenesis-related genes, and phosphorylation of PI3K and ERK1/2 signaling proteins were evaluated. The results showed that COV reduced the proliferation and differentiation of fMSCs through the activation of PI3K and ERK1/2 signaling pathways. Also, COV significantly decreased the expression of osteonectin, ALP, BMP-6, Runx-2, PPARγ, and CREBBP genes in differentiated cells. QT treatment increased the proliferation and differentiation of fMSCs in COV-exposed rats. In conclusion, our findings suggest that prenatal exposure to COV impaired fMSCs differentiation and QT reduced the adverse effects of COV by regulating ERK1/2 and PI3K signaling pathways.
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- Abbas Sadeghi
- Department of Basic Science, Division of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Science, Division of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran; Stem Cells and Transgenic Technology Research Center (STTRC), Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Stem Cells and Transgenic Technology Research Center (STTRC), Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Basic Sciences, Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ma Z, Chen L, Wang Y, Zhang S, Zheng J, Luo Y, Wang C, Zeng H, Xue L, Tan Z, Wang D. Novel insights of EZH2-mediated epigenetic modifications in degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 90:102034. [PMID: 37597667 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.102034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Degenerative musculoskeletal diseases (Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Spinal Disease and Sarcopenia) are pathological conditions that affect the function and pain of tissues such as bone, cartilage, and muscles, and are closely associated with ageing and long-term degeneration. Enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2), an important epigenetic regulator, regulates gene expression mainly through the PRC2-dependent trimethylation of histone H3 at lysine 27 (H3K27me3). Increasing evidence suggests that EZH2 is involved in several biological processes closely related to degenerative musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteogenic-adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, osteoclast activation, chondrocyte functional status, and satellite cell proliferation and differentiation, mainly through epigenetic regulation (H3K27me3). Therefore, the synthesis and elucidation of the role of EZH2 in degenerative musculoskeletal diseases have attracted increasing attention. In addition, although EZH2 inhibitors have been approved for clinical use, whether they can be repurposed for the treatment of degenerative musculoskeletal diseases needs to be considered. Here, we reviewed the role of EZH2 in the development of degenerative musculoskeletal diseases and brought forward prospects of its pharmacological inhibitors in the improvement of the treatment of the diseases.
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- Zetao Ma
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China; Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515031, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, People's Republic of China.
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Crivaro A, Mucci J, Bondar C, Ormazabal M, Vaena E, Delpino M, Rozenfeld P. Bone marrow adipocytes alteration in an in vitro model of Gaucher Disease. Mol Genet Metab Rep 2023; 36:100980. [PMID: 37275240 PMCID: PMC10232844 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2023.100980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Gaucher disease (GD) is caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in GBA1 gene that encodes the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase. Up to now, specific treatment for GD cannot completely reverse bone complications. Bone is composed of different cell types; including osteoblasts, osteocytes and osteoclasts. Osteoblasts are present on bone surfaces and are derived from local mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Depending on environment conditions, MSCs could differentiate into osteoblasts and adipocytes. Mature adipocytes-secreted adipokines and free fatty acids affect both osteoblasts and osteoclasts formation/activity and therefore mediate skeletal homeostasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible alterations in GD adipocyte (GD Ad) that could contribute to bone complications. MSCs were grown in adipogenic media in order to evaluate expression of differentiation markers as PPAR-γ. PPAR-γ was observed into the nucleus of GD Ad, indicating that these cells are properly stimulated. However, these cells accumulate lesser lipid droplets (LDs) than Control Ad. In order to study lipid droplet metabolism, we evaluated the lipolysis of these structures by the measurement of free glycerol in culture supernatant. Our results indicated that GD Ad had an alteration in this process, evidenced by an increase in glycerol release. We have also evaluated two enzymes involved in LDs synthesis: fatty acid synthase (FASN) and stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase 1 (SCD1). The transcription of these genes was decreased in GD Ad, suggesting a dysfunction in the synthesis of LDs. In conclusion, our results show an alteration in LDs metabolism of GD Ad, independent of adipocyte differentiation process. This alteration would be caused by an increase in lipolysis in early stages of differentiation and also by a reduction of lipid synthesis, which could contribute with the skeletal imbalance in GD.
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- A. Crivaro
- Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos (IIFP), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET, asociado CIC PBA, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Bv. 120 N1489 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos (IIFP), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET, asociado CIC PBA, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Bv. 120 N1489 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos (IIFP), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET, asociado CIC PBA, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Bv. 120 N1489 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos (IIFP), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET, asociado CIC PBA, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Bv. 120 N1489 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos (IIFP), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET, asociado CIC PBA, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Bv. 120 N1489 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y Sida (INBIRS), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Estudios Inmunológicos y Fisiopatológicos (IIFP), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET, asociado CIC PBA, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Bv. 120 N1489 (1900), La Plata, Argentina
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Zhou C, Shen S, Zhang M, Luo H, Zhang Y, Wu C, Zeng L, Ruan H. Mechanisms of action and synergetic formulas of plant-based natural compounds from traditional Chinese medicine for managing osteoporosis: a literature review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1235081. [PMID: 37700771 PMCID: PMC10493415 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1235081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic skeletal disease prevalent in older adults, characterized by substantial bone loss and deterioration of microstructure, resulting in heightened bone fragility and risk of fracture. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs have been widely employed in OP treatment owing to their advantages, such as good tolerance, low toxicity, high efficiency, and minimal adverse reactions. Increasing evidence also reveals that many plant-based compounds (or secondary metabolites) from these TCM formulas, such as resveratrol, naringin, and ginsenoside, have demonstrated beneficial effects in reducing the risk of OP. Nonetheless, the comprehensive roles of these natural products in OP have not been thoroughly clarified, impeding the development of synergistic formulas for optimal OP treatment. In this review, we sum up the pathological mechanisms of OP based on evidence from basic and clinical research; emphasis is placed on the in vitro and preclinical in vivo evidence-based anti-OP mechanisms of TCM formulas and their chemically active plant constituents, especially their effects on imbalanced bone homeostasis regulated by osteoblasts (responsible for bone formation), osteoclasts (responsible for bone resorption), bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells as well as bone microstructure, angiogenesis, and immune system. Furthermore, we prospectively discuss the combinatory ingredients from natural products from these TCM formulas. Our goal is to improve comprehension of the pharmacological mechanisms of TCM formulas and their chemically active constituents, which could inform the development of new strategies for managing OP.
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- Chengcong Zhou
- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Fuyang Hospital of TCM Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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An F, Wang X, Wang C, Liu Y, Sun B, Zhang J, Gao P, Yan C. Research progress on the role of lncRNA-miRNA networks in regulating adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in osteoporosis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1210627. [PMID: 37645421 PMCID: PMC10461560 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1210627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is characterized by a decrease in osteoblasts and an increase in adipocytes in the bone marrow compartment, alongside abnormal bone/fat differentiation, which ultimately results in imbalanced bone homeostasis. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can differentiate into osteoblasts and adipocytes to maintain bone homeostasis. Several studies have shown that lncRNAs are competitive endogenous RNAs that form a lncRNA-miRNA network by targeting miRNA for the regulation of bone/fat differentiation in BMSCs; this mechanism is closely related to the corresponding treatment of OP and is important in the development of novel OP-targeted therapies. However, by reviewing the current literature, it became clear that there are limited summaries discussing the effects of the lncRNA-miRNA network on osteogenic/adipogenic differentiation in BMSCs. Therefore, this article provides a review of the current literature to explore the impact of the lncRNA-miRNA network on the osteogenic/adipogenic differentiation of BMSCs, with the aim of providing a new theoretical basis for the treatment of OP.
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- Fangyu An
- Teaching Experiment Training Center, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Tradional Chinese and Western Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Tradional Chinese and Western Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Tradional Chinese and Western Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Hu X, Yang L, Du Y, Meng X, Shi Y, Zeng J. Astragalus polysaccharide promotes osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells by facilitating ANKFY1 expression through miR-760 inhibition. Bone Joint Res 2023; 12:476-485. [PMID: 37532241 PMCID: PMC10396440 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.128.bjr-2022-0248.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Aims Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) participates in various processes, such as the enhancement of immunity and inhibition of tumours. APS can affect osteoporosis (OP) by regulating the osteogenic differentiation of human bone mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). This study was designed to elucidate the mechanism of APS in hBMSC proliferation and osteoblast differentiation. Methods Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting were performed to determine the expression of microRNA (miR)-760 and ankyrin repeat and FYVE domain containing 1 (ANKFY1) in OP tissues and hBMSCs. Cell viability was measured using the Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. The expression of cyclin D1 and osteogenic marker genes (osteocalcin (OCN), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2)) was evaluated using quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Mineral deposits were detected through Alizarin Red S staining. In addition, Western blotting was performed to detect the ANKFY1 protein levels following the regulation of miR-760. The relationship between miR-760 and ANKFY1 was determined using a luciferase reporter assay. Results The expression of miR-760 was upregulated in OP tissues, whereas ANKFY1 expression was downregulated. APS stimulated the differentiation and proliferation of hBMSCs by: increasing their viability; upregulating the expression levels of cyclin D1, ALP, OCN, and RUNX2; and inducing osteoblast mineralization. Moreover, APS downregulated the expression of miR-760. Overexpression of miR-760 was found to inhibit the promotive effect of APS on hBMSC differentiation and proliferation, while knockdown of miR-760 had the opposite effect. ANKFY1 was found to be the direct target of miR-760. Additionally, ANKFY1 participated in the APS-mediated regulation of miR-760 function in hBMSCs. Conclusion APS promotes the osteogenic differentiation and proliferation of hBMSCs. Moreover, APS alleviates the effects of OP by downregulating miR-760 and upregulating ANKFY1 expression.
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- Xianfeng Hu
- Department of General Practice, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of General Practice, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of General Practice, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of General Practice, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of General Practice, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Habata S, Mamillapalli R, Ucar A, Taylor HS. Donor Mesenchymal Stem Cells Program Bone Marrow, Altering Macrophages, and Suppressing Endometriosis in Mice. Stem Cells Int 2023; 2023:1598127. [PMID: 37545483 PMCID: PMC10403325 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1598127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disorder regulated by estrogen and characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. We have previously demonstrated that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) contribute directly to endometriosis. Here, we investigated an indirect effect; we hypothesized that MSCs may also impact the bone marrow (BM) by regulating bone marrow-derived inflammatory cells. Endometriosis was induced in mice by transplanting uterine tissue into recipient mice followed by BM transplant. Control or MSC conditioned BM was injected retro-orbitally. Direct administration of MSCs outside of the setting of BM conditioning did not alter endometriosis. Coculture of an undifferentiated macrophage cell line with MSCs in vitro led to a reduction of M1 and increased M2 macrophages as determined by fluorescence-activated cell sorting and western blot. Conditioning of BM with MSCs and transplantation into a mouse model inhibited endometriotic lesion development and reduced lesion volume by sevenfold compared to BM transplant without MSCs conditioning. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence showed that MSC conditioned BM reduced the infiltration of macrophages and neutrophils into endometriotic lesions by twofold and decreased the proportion of M1 compared to M2 macrophages, reducing inflammation and likely promoting tissue repair. Expression of several inflammatory markers measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, including tumor necrosis factor alpha and CXCR4, was decreased in the conditioned BM. Donor MSCs were not detected in recipient BM or endometriotic lesions, suggesting that MSCs actively program the transplanted BM. Taken together, these data show that individual characteristics of BM have an unexpected role in the development of endometriosis. BM remodeling and alterations in the inflammatory response are also potential treatments for endometriosis. Identification of the molecular basis for BM programing by MSCs will lead to a better understanding of the immune system contribution to this disease and may lead to new therapeutic targets for endometriosis.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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Song C, Hu Z, Xu D, Bian H, Lv J, Zhu X, Zhang Q, Su L, Yin H, Lu T, Li Y. STING signaling in inflammaging: a new target against musculoskeletal diseases. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1227364. [PMID: 37492580 PMCID: PMC10363987 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1227364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Stimulator of Interferon Gene (STING) is a critical signaling linker protein that plays a crucial role in the intrinsic immune response, particularly in the cytoplasmic DNA-mediated immune response in both pathogens and hosts. It is also involved in various signaling processes in vivo. The musculoskeletal system provides humans with morphology, support, stability, and movement. However, its aging can result in various diseases and negatively impact people's lives. While many studies have reported that cellular aging is a leading cause of musculoskeletal disorders, it also offers insight into potential treatments. Under pathological conditions, senescent osteoblasts, chondrocytes, myeloid cells, and muscle fibers exhibit persistent senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), metabolic disturbances, and cell cycle arrest, which are closely linked to abnormal STING activation. The accumulation of cytoplasmic DNA due to chromatin escape from the nucleus following DNA damage or telomere shortening activates the cGAS-STING signaling pathway. Moreover, STING activation is also linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, epigenetic modifications, and impaired cytoplasmic DNA degradation. STING activation upregulates SASP and autophagy directly and indirectly promotes cell cycle arrest. Thus, STING may be involved in the onset and development of various age-related musculoskeletal disorders and represents a potential therapeutic target. In recent years, many STING modulators have been developed and used in the study of musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, this paper summarizes the effects of STING signaling on the musculoskeletal system at the molecular level and current understanding of the mechanisms of endogenous active ligand production and accumulation. We also discuss the relationship between some age-related musculoskeletal disorders and STING, as well as the current status of STING modulator development.
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- Chenyu Song
- Jiangsu CM Clinical Innovation Center of Degenerative Bone & Joint Disease, Wuxi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Jiangsu CM Clinical Innovation Center of Degenerative Bone & Joint Disease, Wuxi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Jiangsu CM Clinical Innovation Center of Degenerative Bone & Joint Disease, Wuxi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Jiangsu CM Clinical Innovation Center of Degenerative Bone & Joint Disease, Wuxi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Jiangsu CM Clinical Innovation Center of Degenerative Bone & Joint Disease, Wuxi TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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Torres-Costoso A, Martínez-Vizcaíno V, Baptista F, Reina-Gutiérrez S, Núñez de Arenas-Arroyo S, Hernández-Castillejo LE, Garrido-Miguel M. Body composition phenotypes and bone health in young adults: A cluster analysis. Clin Nutr 2023; 42:1161-1167. [PMID: 37244756 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2023.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Lean mass is considered the best predictor of bone mass, as it is an excellent marker of bone mechanical stimulation, and changes in lean mass are highly correlated with bone outcomes in young adults. The aim of this study was to use cluster analysis to examine phenotype categories of body composition assessed by lean and fat mass in young adults and to assess how these body composition categories are associated with bone health outcomes. METHODS Cluster cross-sectional analyses of data from 719 young adults (526 women) aged 18-30 years from Cuenca and Toledo, Spain, were conducted. Lean mass index (lean mass (kg)/height (m)2), fat mass index (fat mass (kg)/height (m)2), bone mineral content (BMC) and areal bone mineral density (aBMD) were assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. RESULTS A cluster analysis of lean mass and fat mass index z scores resulted in a classification of a five-category cluster solution that could be interpreted according to the body composition phenotypes of individuals as follows: high adiposity-high lean mass (n = 98), average adiposity-high lean mass (n = 113), high adiposity-average lean mass (n = 213), low adiposity-average lean mass (n = 142), and average adiposity-low lean mass (n = 153). ANCOVA models showed that individuals in clusters with a higher lean mass had significantly better bone health (z score: 0.764, se: 0.090) than their peers in other cluster categories (z score: -0.529, se: 0.074) after controlling for sex, age, and cardiorespiratory fitness (p < 0.05). Additionally, subjects belonging to the categories with a similar average lean mass index but with high or low-adiposity levels (z score: 0.289, se: 0.111; z score: 0.086, se: 0.076) showed better bone outcomes when the fat mass index was higher (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the validity of a body composition model using a cluster analysis to classify young adults according to their lean mass and fat mass indices. In addition, this model reinforces the main role of lean mass on bone health in this population and that in phenotypes with high-average lean mass, factors associated with fat mass may also have a positive effect on bone status.
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- Ana Torres-Costoso
- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Facultad de Fisioterapia y Enfermería, Toledo, Spain; Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca, Chile.
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- Department of Sports and Health, CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain; Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Facultad de Enfermería de Albacete, Albacete, Spain
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Yan Z, Ruan B, Wang S, Du T, Shao X, Chen G, Wang L, Zhai D, Zhu S, Lu Z, Cao X. RNA-binding Protein QKI Inhibits Osteogenic Differentiation Via Suppressing Wnt Pathway. Arch Med Res 2023; 54:102853. [PMID: 37460362 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2023.102853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dysregulation of MSCs differentiation is associated with many pathophysiological processes. Genetically modified MSCs transplantation helps restore bone loss efficiently. METHODS BMSCs-specific QKI overexpressing and knockdown mice were built to explore QKI's role in bone formation and fat accumulation. Primary BMSCs with QKI overexpression and knockout were subjected to osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation. ALP staining and oil red O staining were performed to evaluate the differences between the groups. RNA immunoprecipitation was performed to identify the QKI-related pathway. QKI deficient BMSCs were transplanted into mice with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis to evaluate its therapeutic potential. RESULTS Mice harboring BMSC-specific transgenic QKI exhibited reduced bone mass, while BMSC-specific QKI-deficient mice showed an increase in bone mass. Osteogenic differentiation of QKI deficient BMSCs was promoted and adipogenic differentiation was inhibited, while QKI overexpression in BMSCs displayed the opposite effects. To define the underlying mechanisms, RIP sequencing was performed. Wnt pathway-related genes were the putative direct target mRNAs of QKI, Canonical Wnt pathway activation was involved in QKI's effects on osteogenic differentiation. RNA immunoprecipitation quantitative real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization experiments further validated that QKI repressed the expressions of Wnt5b, Fzd7, Dvl3 and β-catenin via direct binding to their putative mRNA specific sites. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporotic mice transplanted with QKI deficient BMSCs exhibited less bone loss compared with mice transplanted with control BMSCs. CONCLUSIONS QKI suppressed BMSCs osteogenic differentiation by downregulating the expressions of Wnt5b, Fzd7, Dvl3 and β-catenin. Loss of QKI in BMSCs transplantation may provide a new strategy for the treatment of orthopedic diseases such as osteoporosis.
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- Zhao Yan
- PLA Institute of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology and K.K. Leung Brain Research Centre, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- PLA Institute of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- PLA Institute of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Biopharmaceutics, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Biopharmaceutics, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Biopharmaceutics, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- PLA Institute of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Biopharmaceutics, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- PLA Institute of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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Li S, Siengdee P, Oster M, Reyer H, Wimmers K, Ponsuksili S. Transcriptome changes during osteogenesis of porcine mesenchymal stem cells derived from different types of synovial membranes and genetic background. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10048. [PMID: 37344635 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37260-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Synovial membrane mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) often serve as in vitro model for bone disease, but the molecular mechanisms driving osteogenesis in SMSCs from different donor cells of various sources and breeds remain unclear. In this study, porcine SMSCs isolated from adipose synovium (FP) and fibrous synovium (FS) of Angeln Saddleback (AS) and German Landrace (DL) were used to discover the signaling network change after osteogenic induction. During osteogenic differentiation, mineral deposition was first observed at day 14 and further increased until day 21. Transcriptional changes between day 1 and day 21 were enriched in several signaling pathways, including Wnt, PI3K-Akt, and TGF-beta pathway. Certain pathways related to osteogenesis, including osteoblast differentiation, regulation of bone mineralization, and BMP signaling pathway, were enriched at late time points, as confirmed by the osteogenic markers ALPL, COL1A1, and NANOG. A fraction of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were found between FP and FS, while DEGs between AS and DL increased during the differentiation phase until day 7 and then decreased from day 14 to day 21. These genes are involved in several important signaling pathways, including TGF-beta, Wnt, and lipid-related signaling pathways, suggesting that SMSCs from these two breeds have different osteogenic capabilities.
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- Shuaichen Li
- Institute of Genome Biology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
- Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Program in Applied Biological Sciences, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road, Laksi, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
- Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Rostock, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 6b, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany.
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Yu R, Han H, Chu S, Ding Y, Jin S, Wang Y, Jiang W, Liu Y, Zou Y, Wang M, Liu Q, Sun G, Jiang B, Gong Y. CUL4B orchestrates mesenchymal stem cell commitment by epigenetically repressing KLF4 and C/EBPδ. Bone Res 2023; 11:29. [PMID: 37268647 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-023-00263-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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Dysregulated lineage commitment of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) contributes to impaired bone formation and an imbalance between adipogenesis and osteogenesis during skeletal aging and osteoporosis. The intrinsic cellular mechanism that regulates MSC commitment remains unclear. Here, we identified Cullin 4B (CUL4B) as a critical regulator of MSC commitment. CUL4B is expressed in bone marrow MSCs (BMSCs) and downregulated with aging in mice and humans. Conditional knockout of Cul4b in MSCs resulted in impaired postnatal skeletal development with low bone mass and reduced bone formation. Moreover, depletion of CUL4B in MSCs aggravated bone loss and marrow adipose accumulation during natural aging or after ovariectomy. In addition, CUL4B deficiency in MSCs reduced bone strength. Mechanistically, CUL4B promoted osteogenesis and inhibited adipogenesis of MSCs by repressing KLF4 and C/EBPδ expression, respectively. The CUL4B complex directly bound to Klf4 and Cebpd and epigenetically repressed their transcription. Collectively, this study reveals CUL4B-mediated epigenetic regulation of the osteogenic or adipogenic commitment of MSCs, which has therapeutic implications in osteoporosis.
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- Ruiqi Yu
- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Liquid‒Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials of Ministry of Education and Institute of Liquid Metal and Casting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Experimental Teratology of the Ministry of Education and Department of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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Wu MC, Yu HW, Chen YQ, Ou MH, Serrano R, Huang GL, Wang YK, Lin KH, Fan YJ, Wu CC, Del Álamo JC, Chiou A, Chien S, Kuo JC. Early committed polarization of intracellular tension in response to cell shape determines the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells. Acta Biomater 2023; 163:287-301. [PMID: 36328121 PMCID: PMC11389728 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.10.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Within the heterogeneous tissue architecture, a comprehensive understanding of how cell shapes regulate cytoskeletal mechanics by adjusting focal adhesions (FAs) signals to correlate with the lineage commitment of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) remains obscure. Here, via engineered extracellular matrices, we observed that the development of mature FAs, coupled with a symmetrical pattern of radial fiber bundles, appeared at the right-angle vertices in cells with square shape. While circular cells aligned the transverse fibers parallel to the cell edge, and moved them centripetally in a counter-clockwise direction, symmetrical bundles of radial fibers at the vertices of square cells disrupted the counter-clockwise swirling and bridged the transverse fibers to move centripetally. In square cells, the contractile force, generated by the myosin IIA-enriched transverse fibers, were concentrated and transmitted outwards along the symmetrical bundles of radial fibers, to the extracellular matrix through FAs, and thereby driving FA organization and maturation. The symmetrical radial fiber bundles concentrated the transverse fibers contractility inward to the linkage between the actin cytoskeleton and the nuclear envelope. The tauter cytoskeletal network adjusted the nuclear-actomyosin force balance to cause nuclear deformability and to increase nuclear translocation of the transcription co-activator YAP, which in turn modulated the switch in MSC commitment. Thus, FAs dynamically respond to geometric cues and remodel actin cytoskeletal network to re-distribute intracelluar tension towards the cell nucleus, and thereby controlling YAP mechanotransduction signaling in regulating MSC fate decision. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: We decipher how cellular mechanics is self-organized depending on extracellular geometric features to correlate with mesenchymal stromal cell lineage commitment. In response to geometry constrains on cell morphology, symmetrical radial fiber bundles are assembled and clustered depending on the maturation state of focal adhesions and bridge with the transverse fibers, and thereby establishing the dynamic cytoskeletal network. Contractile force, generated by the myosin-IIA-enriched transverse fibers, is transmitted and dynamically drives the retrograde movement of the actin cytoskeletal network, which appropriately adjusts the nuclear-actomyosin force balance and deforms the cell nucleus for YAP mechano-transduction signaling in regulating mesenchymal stromal cell fate decision.
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- Ming-Chung Wu
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; Institute of Biophotonics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Cancer Progression Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioengineering and Institute of Engineering in Medicine, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan
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- Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioengineering and Institute of Engineering in Medicine, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Center for Cardiovascular Biology, University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA; Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Institute of Biophotonics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioengineering and Institute of Engineering in Medicine, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; Cancer Progression Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan.
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Moura SR, Fernandes MJ, Santos SG, Almeida MI. Circular RNAs: Promising Targets in Osteoporosis. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2023; 21:289-302. [PMID: 37119447 PMCID: PMC10169890 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-023-00786-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are RNA transcripts derived from fragments of pre-messenger RNAs through a back-splicing process. An advantage that rises from their circular covalently closed conformation is their high stability, when compared with their linear counterparts. The current review focuses on the emerging roles of circRNAs in osteoporosis, including in osteogenic differentiation and osteoclastogenesis. Their potential as osteoporosis biomarkers will also be discussed. RECENT FINDINGS Although firstly described as non-coding, some of these single-stranded RNAs were recently reported to possess protein-coding capacity. On the other hand, the circRNAs exhibit cell and tissue-specific patterns at the transcriptome level in eukaryotes and are regulated throughout the development or disease progression. Even though thousands of these circular transcripts are listed and annotated, only a limited number of studies describe their biological role in bone processes. Recent evidence indicates inhibitory activator roles in both osteoblasts and osteoclasts differentiation and function. Latest screenings in the blood, plasma, or serum of osteoporosis patients support the potential for circRNA signature to be used as biomarkers in osteoporosis, but further validation is required. While intense research into circRNAs has been detailing their biological roles, there remains a need for standardization and further research to fulfil the future potential of this emerging and highly promising class of regulatory molecules.
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- Sara Reis Moura
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Huang LY, Sun X, Pan HX, Wang L, He CQ, Wei Q. Cell transplantation therapies for spinal cord injury focusing on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells: Advances and challenges. World J Stem Cells 2023; 15:385-399. [PMID: 37342219 PMCID: PMC10277963 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i5.385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition with complex pathological mechanisms that lead to sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction below the site of injury. To date, no effective therapy is available for the treatment of SCI. Recently, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) have been considered to be the most promising source for cellular therapies following SCI. The objective of the present review is to summarize the most recent insights into the cellular and molecular mechanism using BMMSC therapy to treat SCI. In this work, we review the specific mechanism of BMMSCs in SCI repair mainly from the following aspects: Neuroprotection, axon sprouting and/or regeneration, myelin regeneration, inhibitory microenvironments, glial scar formation, immunomodulation, and angiogenesis. Additionally, we summarize the latest evidence on the application of BMMSCs in clinical trials and further discuss the challenges and future directions for stem cell therapy in SCI models.
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- Li-Yi Huang
- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, Sichuan Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, Sichuan Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, Sichuan Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, Sichuan Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, Sichuan Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610044, Sichuan Province, China
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Duan J, Li H, Wang C, Yao J, Jin Y, Zhao J, Zhang Y, Liu M, Sun H. BMSC-derived extracellular vesicles promoted osteogenesis via Axin2 inhibition by delivering MiR-16-5p. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 120:110319. [PMID: 37216799 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic bone disease caused by an imbalance in osteogenesis and osteoclastic resorption. Extracellular vesicles (EVs)-encapsulated miRNAs from bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have been reported to participate in osteogenesis. MiR-16-5p is one of the miRNAs that regulates osteogenic differentiation; however, studies have shown that its role in osteogenesis is controversial. Thus, this study aims to investigate the role of miR-16-5p from BMSC-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) in osteogenic differentiation and uncover the underlying mechanisms. In this study, we used an ovariectomized (OVX) mouse model and an H2O2-treated BMSCs model to investigate the effects of BMSC-derived EVs and EV-encapsulated miR-16-5p on OP and the underlying mechanisms. Our results proved that the miR-16-5p level was significantly decreased in H2O2-treated BMSCs, bone tissues of OVX mice, and lumbar lamina tissues from osteoporotic women. EVs-encapsulated miR-16-5p from BMSCs could promote osteogenic differentiation. Moreover, the miR-16-5p mimics promoted osteogenic differentiation of H2O2-treated BMSCs, and the effects exerted by miR-16-5p were mediated by targeting Axin2, a scaffolding protein of GSK3β that negatively regulates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. This study provides evidence that EVs-encapsulated miR-16-5p from BMSCs could promote osteogenic differentiation by repressing Axin2.
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- Jiaxin Duan
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China; Academy of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Lvshunkou District, Dalian 116044, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Development and Utilization of Genuine Medicinal Materials in Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Department of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Wanzhou, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China; Academy of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Lvshunkou District, Dalian 116044, China.
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Xu X, Zhao L, Terry PD, Chen J. Reciprocal Effect of Environmental Stimuli to Regulate the Adipogenesis and Osteogenesis Fate Decision in Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (BM-MSCs). Cells 2023; 12:1400. [PMID: 37408234 PMCID: PMC10216952 DOI: 10.3390/cells12101400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow (BM-MSCs) can differentiate into adipocytes and osteoblasts. Various external stimuli, including environmental contaminants, heavy metals, dietary, and physical factors, are shown to influence the fate decision of BM-MSCs toward adipogenesis or osteogenesis. The balance of osteogenesis and adipogenesis is critical for the maintenance of bone homeostasis, and the interruption of BM-MSCs lineage commitment is associated with human health issues, such as fracture, osteoporosis, osteopenia, and osteonecrosis. This review focuses on how external stimuli shift the fate of BM-MSCs towards adipogenesis or osteogenesis. Future studies are needed to understand the impact of these external stimuli on bone health and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of BM-MSCs differentiation. This knowledge will inform efforts to prevent bone-related diseases and develop therapeutic approaches to treat bone disorders associated with various pathological conditions.
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- Xinyun Xu
- Department of Nutrition, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA;
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- Department of Public Health, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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Pang J, Wu Y, Ji Y, Si Y, Liang F. Circ_0006873 suppresses the osteogenic differentiation of human-derived mesenchymal stem cells through mediating miR-20a/SMURF2 axis in vitro. APMIS 2023. [PMID: 37185991 DOI: 10.1111/apm.13321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The clinical application of human-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) in osteoporosis (OP) treatment is promising. We aimed to uncover the role of circular RNA 0006873 (circ_0006873) in OP progression using hMSCs. The levels of circ_0006873, pantothenate kinase 2 (PANK2) messenger RNA (mRNA), microRNA-20a (miR-20a), SMAD specific E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 2 (SMURF2) mRNA and the mRNA levels of osteogenesis-related markers were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The protein expression of osteogenesis-related markers and SMURF2 was detected by Western blot assay. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and activity were determined using an ALP staining Kit and an ALP Colorimetric Assay Kit. Circ_0006873 was highly expressed in the serum samples and bone tissue samples of OP patients compared with control cases. Circ_0006873 overexpression down-regulated the expression of osteogenesis-related markers and reduced ALP staining and activity. Circ_0006873 down-regulated miR-20a level through its interaction with miR-20a in hMSCs. Circ_0006873 suppressed osteogenic differentiation through targeting miR-20a. SMURF2 was a molecular target of miR-20a, and miR-20a promoted osteogenic differentiation through targeting SMURF2. Circ_0006873 suppressed the osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs by upregulating SMURF2 level via sponging miR-20a in vitro.
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- Jiangna Pang
- Department of Geriatric (4), Shijiazhuang City People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang City, China
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- Traumatic Orthopedics (3), the third Hospital of Shijiangzhuang City, Shijiazhuang City, China
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- Traumatic Orthopedics (3), the third Hospital of Shijiangzhuang City, Shijiazhuang City, China
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- Department of Emergency (3), the third Hospital of Shijiangzhuang City, Shijiazhuang City, China
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- Department of Geriatric (3), Shijiazhuang City People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang City, China
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Prakash N, Kim J, Jeon J, Kim S, Arai Y, Bello AB, Park H, Lee SH. Progress and emerging techniques for biomaterial-based derivation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from pluripotent stem cells (PSCs). Biomater Res 2023; 27:31. [PMID: 37072836 PMCID: PMC10114339 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00371-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for clinical purposes has skyrocketed in the past decade. Their multilineage differentiation potentials and immunomodulatory properties have facilitated the discovery of therapies for various illnesses. MSCs can be isolated from infant and adult tissue sources, which means they are easily available. However, this raises concerns because of the heterogeneity among the various MSC sources, which limits their effective use. Variabilities arise from donor- and tissue-specific differences, such as age, sex, and tissue source. Moreover, adult-sourced MSCs have limited proliferation potentials, which hinders their long-term therapeutic efficacy. These limitations of adult MSCs have prompted researchers to develop a new method for generating MSCs. Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), such as embryonic stem cells and induced PSCs (iPSCs), can differentiate into various types of cells. Herein, a thorough review of the characteristics, functions, and clinical importance of MSCs is presented. The existing sources of MSCs, including adult- and infant-based sources, are compared. The most recent techniques for deriving MSCs from iPSCs, with a focus on biomaterial-assisted methods in both two- and three-dimensional culture systems, are listed and elaborated. Finally, several opportunities to develop improved methods for efficiently producing MSCs with the aim of advancing their various clinical applications are described.
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- Nityanand Prakash
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Korea.
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06911, Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Korea.
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AlMuraikhi N, Binhamdan S, Alaskar H, Alotaibi A, Tareen S, Muthurangan M, Alfayez M. Inhibition of GSK-3β Enhances Osteoblast Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells through Wnt Signalling Overexpressing Runx2. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087164. [PMID: 37108323 PMCID: PMC10139012 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Small-molecule-inhibitor-based bone differentiation has been recently exploited as a novel approach to regulating osteogenesis-related signaling pathways. In this study, we identified 1-Azakenpaullone, a highly selective inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), as a powerful inducer of osteoblastic differentiation and mineralization of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). GSK-3β is a serine-threonine protein kinase that plays a major role in different disease development. GSK-3β is a key regulator of Runx2 activity in osteoblastic formation. We evaluated alkaline phosphatase activity and staining assays to assess osteoblast differentiation and Alizarin Red staining to assess the mineralization of cultured human MSCs. Gene expression profiling was assessed using an Agilent microarray platform, and bioinformatics were performed using Ingenuity Pathway Analysis software. Human MSCs treated with 1-Azakenpaullone showed higher ALP activity, increased in vitro mineralized matrix formation, and the upregulation of osteoblast-specific marker gene expression. Global gene expression profiling of 1-Azakenpaullone-treated human MSCs identified 1750 upregulated and 2171 downregulated mRNA transcripts compared to control cells. It also suggested possible changes in various signaling pathways, including Wnt, TGFβ, and Hedgehog. Further bioinformatics analysis employing Ingenuity Pathway Analysis recognized significant enrichment in the 1-Azakenpaullone-treated cells of genetic networks involved in CAMP, PI3K (Complex), P38 MAPK, and HIF1A signaling and functional categories associated with connective tissue development. Our results suggest that 1-Azakenpaullone significantly induced the osteoblastic differentiation and mineralization of human MSCs mediated by the activation of Wnt signaling and the nuclear accumulation of β-catenin, leading to the upregulation of Runx2, a key transcription factor that ultimately promotes the expression of osteoblast-specific genes. Thus, 1-Azakenpaullone could be used as an osteo-promotor factor in bone tissue engineering.
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- Nihal AlMuraikhi
- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Stem Cell Unit, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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Li Y, Wang X, Lu J. Interleukin-35 Promote Osteogenesis and Inhibit Adipogenesis: Role of Wnt/β-Catenin and PPARγ Signaling Pathways. Inflammation 2023; 46:522-533. [PMID: 36380113 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-022-01749-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells that are able to differentiate into several cell types, including cartilage, fat, and bone. It has been reported that the decision process of MSCs into fat and bone cells is competing and reciprocal. Interleukin (IL)-35 is an important effector protein in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway that acts as a bone metabolism regulator. However, it is unclear whether IL-35 is also important for regulating MSC differentiation to fat and bone. In the current study, we evaluated the role of IL-35 in C3H10T1/2 cells, which are a good cell model for investigating osteogenesis and adipogenesis in bone marrows. The role of IL-35 on osteoblast proliferation and apoptosis was assessed using cell counting kit-8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Extracellular matrix mineralization and lipid accumulation were measured by Alizarin Red S staining and Oil Red O staining, respectively. The most important transcription factor of the process of osteogenesis Runx2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway components β-catenin and Axin2 were investigated in response to IL-35 treatment. Furthermore, the adipogenic markers PPAR-γ and C/EBPα were also investigated. Our observations showed that IL-35 could promote the proliferation of MSCs and inhibit the apoptosis of MSCs. We found that IL-35 treatment resulted in a dramatic stimulation of osteogenesis and inhibition of adipogenesis. Moreover, IL-35 enhanced Wnt/β-catenin pathway key component β-catenin as well as Axin2 expression during MSCs differentiated to osteoblasts. Our findings suggested that IL-35 might control the balance between osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of progenitor cells through the Wnt/β-catenin-PPARγ signaling pathway, suggesting its potential application in providing an intervention in osteoporosis and obesity.
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- Yuxuan Li
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 San Hao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 San Hao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, People's Republic of China.
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Brent MB. Pharmaceutical treatment of bone loss: From animal models and drug development to future treatment strategies. Pharmacol Ther 2023; 244:108383. [PMID: 36933702 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2023.108383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Animal models are fundamental to advance our knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology of bone loss and to study pharmaceutical countermeasures against it. The animal model of post-menopausal osteoporosis from ovariectomy is the most widely used preclinical approach to study skeletal deterioration. However, several other animal models exist, each with unique characteristics such as bone loss from disuse, lactation, glucocorticoid excess, or exposure to hypobaric hypoxia. The present review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of these animal models to emphasize the importance and significance of investigating bone loss and pharmaceutical countermeasures from perspectives other than post-menopausal osteoporosis only. Hence, the pathophysiology and underlying cellular mechanisms involved in the various types of bone loss are different, and this might influence which prevention and treatment strategies are the most effective. In addition, the review sought to map the current landscape of pharmaceutical countermeasures against osteoporosis with an emphasis on how drug development has changed from being driven by clinical observations and enhancement or repurposing of existing drugs to today's use of targeted anti-bodies that are the result of advanced insights into the underlying molecular mechanisms of bone formation and resorption. Moreover, new treatment combinations or repurposing opportunities of already approved drugs with a focus on dabigatran, parathyroid hormone and abaloparatide, growth hormone, inhibitors of the activin signaling pathway, acetazolamide, zoledronate, and romosozumab are discussed. Despite the considerable progress in drug development, there is still a clear need to improve treatment strategies and develop new pharmaceuticals against various types of osteoporosis. The review also highlights that new treatment indications should be explored using multiple animal models of bone loss in order to ensure a broad representation of different types of skeletal deterioration instead of mainly focusing on primary osteoporosis from post-menopausal estrogen deficiency.
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- Mikkel Bo Brent
- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Denmark, Wilhelm Meyers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
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Li Y, Lee SH, Piao M, Kim HS, Lee KY. Metallothionein 3 Inhibits 3T3-L1 Adipocyte Differentiation via Reduction of Reactive Oxygen Species. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030640. [PMID: 36978888 PMCID: PMC10045306 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Metallothionein 3 (MT3), also known as a neuronal growth-inhibitory factor, is a member of the metallothionein family and is involved in a variety of biological functions, including protection against metal toxicity and reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, less is known about the role of MT3 in the differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells into adipocytes. In this study, we observed that MT3 levels were downregulated during 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation. Mt3 overexpression inhibited adipocyte differentiation and reduced the levels of the adipogenic transcription factors C/EBPα and PPARγ. Further analyses showed that MT3 also suppressed the transcriptional activity of PPARγ, and this effect was not mediated by a direct interaction between MT3 with PPARγ. In addition, Mt3 overexpression resulted in a decrease in ROS levels during early adipocyte differentiation, while treatment with antimycin A, which induces ROS generation, restored the ROS levels. Mt3 knockdown, on the other hand, elevated ROS levels, which were suppressed upon treatment with the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine. Our findings indicate a previously unknown role of MT3 in the differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells into adipocytes and provide a potential novel target that might facilitate obesity treatment.
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- Yuankuan Li
- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (H.S.K.); (K.Y.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (H.S.K.); (K.Y.L.)
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Zhang Q, Hu S, Wu J, Sun P, Zhang Q, Wang Y, Zhao Q, Han T, Qin L, Zhang Q. Nystose attenuates bone loss and promotes BMSCs differentiation to osteoblasts through BMP and Wnt/β-catenin pathway in ovariectomized mice. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.07.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Giuliani A, Sabbatinelli J, Amatori S, Graciotti L, Silvestrini A, Matacchione G, Ramini D, Mensà E, Prattichizzo F, Babini L, Mattiucci D, Busilacchi EM, Bacalini MG, Espinosa E, Lattanzio F, Procopio AD, Olivieri F, Poloni A, Fanelli M, Rippo MR. MiR-422a promotes adipogenesis via MeCP2 downregulation in human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Mol Life Sci 2023; 80:75. [PMID: 36847916 PMCID: PMC9971129 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-04719-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) is a ubiquitous transcriptional regulator. The study of this protein has been mainly focused on the central nervous system because alterations of its expression are associated with neurological disorders such as Rett syndrome. However, young patients with Rett syndrome also suffer from osteoporosis, suggesting a role of MeCP2 in the differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (hBMSCs), the precursors of osteoblasts and adipocytes. Here, we report an in vitro downregulation of MeCP2 in hBMSCs undergoing adipogenic differentiation (AD) and in adipocytes of human and rat bone marrow tissue samples. This modulation does not depend on MeCP2 DNA methylation nor on mRNA levels but on differentially expressed miRNAs during AD. MiRNA profiling revealed that miR-422a and miR-483-5p are upregulated in hBMSC-derived adipocytes compared to their precursors. MiR-483-5p, but not miR-422a, is also up-regulated in hBMSC-derived osteoblasts, suggesting a specific role of the latter in the adipogenic process. Experimental modulation of intracellular levels of miR-422a and miR-483-5p affected MeCP2 expression through direct interaction with its 3' UTR elements, and the adipogenic process. Accordingly, the knockdown of MeCP2 in hBMSCs through MeCP2-targeting shRNA lentiviral vectors increased the levels of adipogenesis-related genes. Finally, since adipocytes released a higher amount of miR-422a in culture medium compared to hBMSCs we analyzed the levels of circulating miR-422a in patients with osteoporosis-a condition characterized by increased marrow adiposity-demonstrating that its levels are negatively correlated with T- and Z-scores. Overall, our findings suggest that miR-422a has a role in hBMSC adipogenesis by downregulating MeCP2 and its circulating levels are associated with bone mass loss in primary osteoporosis.
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- Angelica Giuliani
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy.,SOD Medicina di Laboratorio, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Molecular Pathology Laboratory "PaoLa", University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Fano, PU, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy
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- Clinic of Laboratory and Precision Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Laboratorio Brain Aging, Bologna, Italy
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- Geriatrics, Santa Croce Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, Fano, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy.,Clinic of Laboratory and Precision Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy.,Clinic of Laboratory and Precision Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Molecular Pathology Laboratory "PaoLa", University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Fano, PU, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, Italy.
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Lu Z, Jiang L, Lesani P, Zhang W, Li N, Luo D, Li Y, Ye Y, Bian J, Wang G, Dunstan CR, Jiang X, Zreiqat H. Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Alleviates Osteoblast Senescence Induction and Promotes Bone Healing in Osteoporotic Mice. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2023; 78:186-194. [PMID: 36037105 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glac175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Combating the accumulated senescent cells and the healing of osteoporotic bone fractures in the older remains a significant challenge. Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a precursor of NAD+, is an excellent candidate for mitigating aging-related disorders. However, it is unknown if NMN can alleviate senescent cell induction and enhance osteoporotic bone fracture healing. Here we show that NMN treatment partially reverses the effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) on human primary osteoblasts (HOBs): senescent cell induction, diminished osteogenic differentiation ability, and intracellular NAD+ and NADH levels. Mechanistically, NMN restores the mitochondrial dysfunction in HOBs induced by TNF-α evidenced by increased mitochondrial membrane potential and reduced reactive oxidative species and mitochondrial mass. NMN also increases mitophagy activity by down-regulating P62 expression and up-regulating light chain 3B-II protein expression. In addition, the cell senescence protective effects of NMN on HOBs are mitigated by a mitophagy inhibitor (Bafilomycin A1). In vivo, NMN supplementation attenuates senescent cell induction in growth plates, partially prevents osteoporosis in an ovariectomized mouse model, and accelerates bone healing in osteoporotic mice. We conclude that NMN can be a novel and promising therapeutic candidate to enhance bone fracture healing capacity in the older.
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- ZuFu Lu
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of Biomedical Engineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Stomatology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.,College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of Biomedical Engineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.,College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.,College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.,College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.,College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of Biomedical Engineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of Biomedical Engineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of Biomedical Engineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, the University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ledesma-Pacheco SJ, Uriostegui-Pena AG, Rodriguez-Jacinto E, Gomez-Hernandez E, Estrada-Meza C, Banerjee A, Pathak S, Ruiz-Manriquez LM, Duttaroy AK, Paul S. Regulatory mechanisms of microRNAs in endocrine disorders and their therapeutic potential. Front Genet 2023; 14:1137017. [PMID: 36896239 PMCID: PMC9989203 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1137017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small endogenous non-coding RNA molecules capable of regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level either by translational inhibition or mRNA degradation and have recently been importantly related to the diagnosis and prognosis of the most relevant endocrine disorders. The endocrine system comprises various highly vascularized ductless organs regulating metabolism, growth and development, and sexual function. Endocrine disorders constitute the fifth principal cause of death worldwide, and they are considered a significant public health problem due to their long-term effects and negative impact on the patient's quality of life. Over the last few years, miRNAs have been discovered to regulate various biological processes associated with endocrine disorders, which could be advantageous in developing new diagnostic and therapeutic tools. The present review aims to provide an overview of the most recent and significant information regarding the regulatory mechanism of miRNAs during the development of the most relevant endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, pituitary tumors, Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency and multiple endocrine neoplasia, and their potential implications as disease biomarkers.
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- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Queretaro, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Queretaro, Mexico
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Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Alleviate Psoriasis Through TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP13 Pathway. Inflammation 2023; 46:987-1001. [PMID: 36749439 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01785-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that affects 2-3% of the global population. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been used to alleviate psoriasis. However, the therapeutic mechanisms of MSCs remain unclear. Matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13), a member of the MMPs family, is the key enzyme in the cleavage of type II collagen and plays a pivotal role in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Here, it was found that Mmp13 was upregulated in the skin lesions of an imiquimod-induced mouse model, which was downregulated after intravenous infusion of human umbilical cord MSCs (hUC-MSCs). Knockdown of MMP13 inhibited the proliferation of keratinocytes and arrested the cell cycle in G1 stage. In addition, hUC-MSCs were co-cultured with THP-1 or PMA-stimulated THP-1 directly in vitro to simulate the fate of systematically infused hUC-MSCs. The level of TNF-α was decreased in the supernatant of co-cultured hUC-MSCs and THP-1 or PMA-stimulated THP-1. Moreover, it was identified that TNF-α upregulated MMP13 through the NF-κB pathway in keratinocytes. In conclusion, we propose that systematically infused hUC-MSCs exert a therapeutic effect on psoriasis through the TNF-α/NF-κB/MMP13 pathway.
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Lu Z, Zhang A, Dai Y. CX3CL1 deficiency ameliorates inflammation, apoptosis and accelerates osteogenic differentiation, mineralization in LPS-treated MC3T3-E1 cells via its receptor CX3CR1. Ann Anat 2023; 246:152036. [PMID: 36436718 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2022.152036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a devastating skeletal disease responsible for bone fragility and fracture. CX3C chemokine ligand 1 (CX3CL1) is an inflammatory chemokine which has been identified to possess increased expression in the serum of postmenopausal osteoporotic patients. This paper was to illuminate the impacts of CX3CL1 on inflammation, apoptosis and osteogenic differentiation, mineralization in LPS-treated osteoblasts and investigate the regulatory mechanism. METHODS The viability of MC3T3-E1 cells exposed to elevating doses of LPS was detected by CCK-8 assay. CX3CL1 and C-X3-C motif chemokine receptor 1 (CX3CR1) expression were detected by RT-qPCR and western blot. CX3CR1 expression was examined again following CX3CL1 depletion. The binding of CX3CL1 with CX3CR1 was testified through Co-IP assay. In MC3T3-E1 cells co-transduced with CX3CL1 interference and CX3CR1 overexpression plasmids following LPS exposure, cell activity and inflammation were separately estimated via CCK-8 assay and RT-qPCR. Apoptosis was measured by TUNEL assay and western blot. Osteoblast differentiation was evaluated by ALP activity assay, RT-qPCR and western blot. Osteoblast mineralization was assessed by ARS staining, RT-qPCR and western blot. Results The experimental data presented that LPS attenuated the viability and enhanced CX3CL1 and CX3CR1 expression in MC3T3-E1 cells in a dose-dependent manner. CX3CR1 interacted with CX3CL1 and was positively modulated by CX3CL1. The suppressive role of CX3CL1 absence in LPS-evoked viability decrease, inflammation and apoptosis in MC3T3-E1 cells was reversed by CX3CR1 elevation. Besides, CX3CR1 reversed the promoted osteoblast differentiation and mineralization imposed by CX3CL1 interference. CONCLUSIONS CX3CL1 knockdown eased inflammation, apoptosis and promoted osteogenic differentiation, mineralization in MC3T3-E1 cells upon LPS exposure through down-regulating CX3CR1.
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- Zhihua Lu
- Medical school, Yangzhou Polytechnic College, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225001, China; Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Medical research center, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225001, China; Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China.
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Epimedii Folium and Ligustri Lucidi Fructus Promote Osteoblastogenesis and Inhibit Osteoclastogenesis against Osteoporosis via Acting on Osteoblast-Osteoclast Communication. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:7212642. [PMID: 36760348 PMCID: PMC9904896 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7212642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Osteoblast (OB) and osteoclast (OC) play important roles in bone formation and bone resorption, which can communicate with each other through cytokine paracrine. Previous studies have confirmed that Epimedii Folium (EF) and Ligustri Lucidi Fructus (LLF) used alone or in combination can treat osteoporosis (OP) through regulating bone remodeling, but the effects of EF and LLF on osteoblastogenesis, osteoclastogenesis, and OB-OC communication are unclear. In this study, we investigated the direct and indirect effects of EF and LLF on OBs and OCs via monoculture and coculture (transwell) models of OBs and OCs. We found that the combination of EF and LLF (EF&LLF) could promote osteoblastogenesis and inhibit osteoclastogenesis directly and indirectly. In order to study the mechanisms of EF&LLF on indirectly regulating osteoblastogenesis and osteoclastogenesis, we detected the expression of cytokines by which OBs and OCs could communicate with each other. We found that EF&LLF could downregulate the expression of RANKL and M-CSF and the protein ratio of RANKL/OPG of OBs and Atp6v0d2 expression of OCs and upregulate the expression of OPG and TGF-β1 of OBs and the expression of TGF-β1, BMP-2, and IGF-1 of OCs, indicating that EF&LLF could regulate cytokine expressions of OBs/OCs to affect OB-OC communication. In addition, EF&LLF had a better effect on regulating cytokines of OBs and OCs than EF or LLF in single use. This study suggested that EF&LLF exhibited the effects of promoting osteoblastogenesis and inhibiting osteoclastogenesis via acting on OB-OC communication and provided some scientific evidences for EF&LLF against OP.
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Watson E, Mikos AG. Advances in In Vitro and In Vivo Bioreactor-Based Bone Generation for Craniofacial Tissue Engineering. BME FRONTIERS 2023; 4:0004. [PMID: 37849672 PMCID: PMC10521661 DOI: 10.34133/bmef.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Craniofacial reconstruction requires robust bone of specified geometry for the repair to be both functional and aesthetic. While native bone from elsewhere in the body can be harvested, shaped, and implanted within a defect, using either an in vitro or in vivo bioreactors eliminates donor site morbidity while increasing the customizability of the generated tissue. In vitro bioreactors utilize cells harvested from the patient, a scaffold, and a device to increase mass transfer of nutrients, oxygen, and waste, allowing for generation of larger viable tissues. In vivo bioreactors utilize the patient's own body as a source of cells and of nutrient transfer and involve the implantation of a scaffold with or without growth factors adjacent to vasculature, followed by the eventual transfer of vascularized, mineralized tissue to the defect site. Several different models of in vitro bioreactors exist, and several different implantation sites have been successfully utilized for in vivo tissue generation and defect repair in humans. In this review, we discuss the specifics of each bioreactor strategy, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each and the future directions for the engineering of bony tissues for craniofacial defect repair.
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- Emma Watson
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Lin Y, Dai H, Yu G, Song C, Liu J, Xu J. Inhibiting KCNMA1-AS1 promotes osteogenic differentiation of HBMSCs via miR-1303/cochlin axis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:73. [PMID: 36717952 PMCID: PMC9885668 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03538-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Osteoporosis is a progressive systemic skeletal disorder. Multiple profiling studies have contributed to characterizing biomarkers and therapeutic targets for osteoporosis. However, due to the limitation of the platform of miRNA sequencing, only a part of miRNA can be sequenced based on one platform. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, we performed miRNA sequencing in osteoporosis bone samples based on a novel platform Illumina Hiseq 2500. Bioinformatics analysis was performed to construct osteoporosis-related competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks. Gene interference and osteogenic induction were used to examine the effect of identified ceRNA networks on osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HBMSCs). RESULTS miR-1303 was lowly expressed, while cochlin (COCH) and KCNMA1-AS1 were highly expressed in the osteoporosis subjects. COCH knockdown improved the osteogenic differentiation of HBMSCs. Meanwhile, COCH inhibition compensated for the suppression of osteogenic differentiation of HBMSCs by miR-1303 knockdown. Further, KCNMA1-AS1 knockdown promoted osteogenic differentiation of HBMSCs through downregulating COCH by sponging miR-1303. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the KCNMA1-AS1/miR-1303/COCH axis is a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for osteoporosis.
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- Yuan Lin
- grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China ,grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China ,grid.265021.20000 0000 9792 1228Clinical College of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- grid.265021.20000 0000 9792 1228Clinical College of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China ,grid.33763.320000 0004 1761 2484Department of Joints, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- grid.415108.90000 0004 1757 9178Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China ,grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Cruciani S, Delitala AP, Cossu ML, Ventura C, Maioli M. Management of Obesity and Obesity-Related Disorders: From Stem Cells and Epigenetics to Its Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:2310. [PMID: 36768633 PMCID: PMC9916844 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Obesity is a complex worldwide disease, characterized by an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. The onset of this pathology is generally linked to a complex network of interactions among genetic and environmental factors, aging, lifestyle, and diets. During adipogenesis, several regulatory mechanisms and transcription factors are involved. As fat cells grow, adipose tissue becomes increasingly large and dysfunctional, losing its endocrine function, secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines, and recruiting infiltrating macrophages. This long-term low-grade systemic inflammation results in insulin resistance in peripheral tissues. In this review we describe the main mechanisms involved in adipogenesis, from a physiological condition to obesity. Current therapeutic strategies for the management of obesity and the related metabolic syndrome are also reported.
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- Sara Cruciani
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario “Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi” (INBB), Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 305, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit 2 “Clinica Chirurgica” Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences Department, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- National Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Stem Cell Engineering, Eldor Lab, Istituto Nazionale di Biostrutture e Biosistemi (INBB), Via di Corticella 183, 40128 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario “Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi” (INBB), Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 305, 00136 Roma, Italy
- Center for Developmental Biology and Reprogramming (CEDEBIOR), Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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Gu P, Pu B, Chen B, Zheng X, Zeng Z, Luo W. Effects of vitamin D deficiency on blood lipids and bone metabolism: a large cross-sectional study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:20. [PMID: 36611173 PMCID: PMC9826596 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03491-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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To investigate the relationship between serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) and spinal bone mineral density (BMD) under different serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) levels in adults over 40 years old and to explore its mechanism. We include participants over the age of 40 with data on HDL-C, 25 (OH) D, spinal BMD, and other variables in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2010 in the analysis. A weighted multiple linear regression model was used to evaluate the association between serum HDL-C and spinal BMD in different gender, ages, and serum 25 (OH) D levels. A total of 3599 subjects aged ≥ 40 years old were included in this study. Univariate analysis of the complete correction model showed a negative correlation between serum HDL-C and spinal BMD. In the two subgroups of serum 25 (OH) D, we found that the higher the serum HDL-C in the female with serum 25 (OH) D < 75 nmol/L aged 40-59 years old, the lower the total spinal BMD, and a similar relationship was found in the lumbar spine. However, no similar relationship was found in all populations with serum 25 (OH) D ≥ 75 nmol/L and males with serum 25 (OH) D < 75 nmol/L. These results suggest that among Americans over the age of 40, the increase in serum HDL-C is related to decreased BMD of spine only in women aged 40-59 years with vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency.
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- Peng Gu
- grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong China
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- grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong China
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- grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong China
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- grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong China ,grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405 Guangdong China
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- grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong China ,grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405 Guangdong China
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- grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong China ,grid.411866.c0000 0000 8848 7685The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405 Guangdong China
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Bone is a living organ that exhibits active metabolic processes, presenting constant bone formation and resorption. The bone cells that maintain local homeostasis are osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteocytes and bone marrow stem cells, their progenitor cells. Osteoblasts are the main cells that govern bone formation, osteoclasts are involved in bone resorption, and osteocytes, the most abundant bone cells, also participate in bone remodeling. All these cells have active metabolic activities, are interconnected and influence each other, having both autocrine and paracrine effects. Ageing is associated with multiple and complex bone metabolic changes, some of which are currently incompletely elucidated. Ageing causes important functional changes in bone metabolism, influencing all resident cells, including the mineralization process of the extracellular matrix. With advancing age, a decrease in bone mass, the appearance of specific changes in the local microarchitecture, a reduction in mineralized components and in load-bearing capacity, as well as the appearance of an abnormal response to different humoral molecules have been observed. The present review points out the most important data regarding the formation, activation, functioning, and interconnection of these bone cells, as well as data on the metabolic changes that occur due to ageing.
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- Anca Cardoneanu
- Department of Rheumatology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st Rheumatology Clinic, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
- IIIrd Medical Clinic, "Saint Spiridon" Clinic Emergency County Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.
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- Department of Rheumatology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st Rheumatology Clinic, Iasi, Romania
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Kong H, Liu P, Li H, Zeng X, Xu P, Yao X, Liu S, Cheng CK, Xu J. Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: The Novel Therapeutic Option for Regenerative Dentistry. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2023; 19:46-58. [PMID: 35132538 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-022-10342-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Dental mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are characterized by unlimited self-renewal ability and high multidirectional differentiation potential. Since dental MSCs can be easily isolated and exhibit a high capability to differentiate into odontogenic cells, they are considered as attractive therapeutic agents in regenerative dentistry. Recently, MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) have attracted widespread attention as carriers for cell-free therapy due to their potential functions. Many studies have shown that MSC-EVs can mediate microenvironment at tissue damage site, and coordinate the regeneration process. Additionally, MSC-EVs can mediate intercellular communication, thus affecting the phenotypes and functions of recipient cells. In this review, we mainly summarized the types of MSCs that could be potentially applied in regenerative dentistry, the possible molecular cargos of MSC-EVs, and the major effects of MSC-EVs on the therapeutic induction of osteogenic differentiation.
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- Haiying Kong
- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.,Second School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.,Shenzhen Longgang Institute of Stomatology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Dentistry, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. .,Shenzhen Longgang Institute of Stomatology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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Karadeniz F, Oh JH, Jang MS, Seo Y, Kong CS. Libanoridin Isolated from Corydalis heterocarpa Inhibits Adipogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010254. [PMID: 36613696 PMCID: PMC9820566 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Bone marrow adiposity is a complication in osteoporotic patients. It is a result of the imbalance between adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow cells. Phytochemicals can alleviate osteoporotic complications by hindering bone loss and decreasing bone marrow adiposity. Corydalis heterocarpa is a biennial halophyte with reported bioactivities, and it is a source of different coumarin derivatives. Libanoridin is a coumarin isolated from C. heterocarpa, and the effect of libanoridin on adipogenic differentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hBM-MSCs) was evaluated in the present study. Cells were induced to undergo adipogenesis, and their intracellular lipid accumulation and expression of adipogenic markers were observed under libanoridin treatment. Results showed that 10 μM libanoridin-treated adipocytes accumulated 44.94% less lipid compared to untreated adipocytes. In addition, mRNA levels of PPARγ, C/EBPα, and SREBP1c were dose-dependently suppressed with libanoridin treatment, whereas only protein levels of PPARγ were decreased in the presence of libanoridin. Fluorescence staining of adipocytes also revealed that cells treated with 10 μM libanoridin expressed less PPARγ compared to untreated adipocytes. Protein levels of perilipin and leptin, markers of mature adipocytes, were also suppressed in adipocytes treated with 10 μM libanoridin. Analysis of MAPK phosphorylation levels showed that treatment with libanoridin inhibited the activation of p38 and JNK MAPKs observed by decreased levels of phosphorylated p38 and JNK protein. It was suggested that libanoridin inhibited adipogenic differentiation of hBM-MSCs via suppressing MAPK-mediated PPARγ signaling. Future studies revealing the anti-adipogenic effects of libanoridin in vivo and elucidating its action mechanism will pave the way for libanoridin to be utilized as a nutraceutical with anti-osteoporotic properties.
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- Fatih Karadeniz
- Marine Biotechnology Center for Pharmaceuticals and Foods, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology Center for Pharmaceuticals and Foods, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
- Nutritional Education, Graduate School of Education, Silla University, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
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- Food Safety and Processing Research Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Busan 46083, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Convergence on Marine Science, College of Ocean Science and Technology, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology Center for Pharmaceuticals and Foods, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-51-999-5429
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Tungsten is an emerging contaminant in the environment. Research has demonstrated that humans are exposed to high levels of tungsten in certain settings, primarily due to increased use of tungsten in industrial applications. However, our understanding of the potential human health risks of tungsten exposure is still limited. An important point we have learned about the toxicity profile of tungsten is that it is complex because tungsten can often augment the effects of other co-exposures or co-stressors, which could result in greater toxicity or more severe disease. This has shaped the tungsten toxicology field and the types of research questions being investigated. This has particularly been true when evaluating the toxicity profile of tungsten metal alloys in combination with cobalt. In this chapter, the current state of the tungsten toxicology field will be discussed focusing on data investigating tungsten carcinogenicity and other major toxicities including pulmonary, cardiometabolic, bone, and immune endpoints, either alone or in combination with other metals. Environmental and human monitoring data will also be discussed to highlight human populations most at risk of exposure to high concentrations of tungsten, the forms of tungsten present in each setting, and exposure levels in each population.
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- Alicia M Bolt
- College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States.
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Guo J, Huang X, Dou L, Yan M, Shen T, Tang W, Li J. Aging and aging-related diseases: from molecular mechanisms to interventions and treatments. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2022; 7:391. [PMID: 36522308 PMCID: PMC9755275 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-022-01251-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 269] [Impact Index Per Article: 134.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Aging is a gradual and irreversible pathophysiological process. It presents with declines in tissue and cell functions and significant increases in the risks of various aging-related diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and immune system diseases. Although the development of modern medicine has promoted human health and greatly extended life expectancy, with the aging of society, a variety of chronic diseases have gradually become the most important causes of disability and death in elderly individuals. Current research on aging focuses on elucidating how various endogenous and exogenous stresses (such as genomic instability, telomere dysfunction, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, compromise of autophagy, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, stem cell exhaustion, altered intercellular communication, deregulated nutrient sensing) participate in the regulation of aging. Furthermore, thorough research on the pathogenesis of aging to identify interventions that promote health and longevity (such as caloric restriction, microbiota transplantation, and nutritional intervention) and clinical treatment methods for aging-related diseases (depletion of senescent cells, stem cell therapy, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory treatments, and hormone replacement therapy) could decrease the incidence and development of aging-related diseases and in turn promote healthy aging and longevity.
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- Jun Guo
- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Liang B, Burley G, Lin S, Shi YC. Osteoporosis pathogenesis and treatment: existing and emerging avenues. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2022; 27:72. [PMID: 36058940 PMCID: PMC9441049 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-022-00371-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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AbstractOsteoporotic fractures lead to increased disability and mortality in the elderly population. With the rapid increase in the aging population around the globe, more effective treatments for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures are urgently required. The underlying molecular mechanisms of osteoporosis are believed to be due to the increased activity of osteoclasts, decreased activity of osteoblasts, or both, which leads to an imbalance in the bone remodeling process with accelerated bone resorption and attenuated bone formation. Currently, the available clinical treatments for osteoporosis have mostly focused on factors influencing bone remodeling; however, they have their own limitations and side effects. Recently, cytokine immunotherapy, gene therapy, and stem cell therapy have become new approaches for the treatment of various diseases. This article reviews the latest research on bone remodeling mechanisms, as well as how this underpins current and potential novel treatments for osteoporosis.
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Wan Y, Mo LJ, Wu L, Li DL, Song J, Hu YK, Huang HB, Wei QZ, Wang DP, Qiu JM, Zhang ZJ, Liu QZ, Yang XF. Bone morphogenetic protein 4 is involved in cadmium-associated bone damage. Toxicol Sci 2022; 191:201-211. [PMID: 36453845 PMCID: PMC9936213 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfac121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a well-characterized bone toxic agent and can induce bone damage via inhibiting osteogenic differentiation. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)/SMAD signaling pathway can mediate osteogenic differentiation, but the association between Cd and BMP/SMAD signaling pathway is yet to be illuminated. To understand what elements of BMPs and SMADs are affected by Cd to influence osteogenic differentiation and if BMPs can be the biomarkers of which Cd-induced osteoporosis, human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) were treated with cadmium chloride (CdCl2) in vitro to detect the expression of BMPs and SMADs, and 134 subjects were enrolled to explore if the BMPs can be potential biomarkers of Cd-associated bone damage. Our results showed that Cd exposure significantly promoted the adipogenic differentiation of hBMSCs and inhibited its osteogenic differentiation by inhibiting the expression of BMP-2/4, SMAD4, and p-SMAD1/5/9 complex. And mediation analyses yielded that BMP-4 mediated 39.32% (95% confidence interval 7.47, 85.00) of the total association between the Cd and the risk of Cd-associated bone damage. Moreover, during differentiation, BMP-4 had the potential to enhance mineralization compared with CdCl2 only group. These results reveal that BMP-4 can be a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for Cd-associated bone damage.
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, People’s Republic of China
| | - Da-peng Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, People’s Republic of China
| | - Jian-min Qiu
- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510920, People’s Republic of China
| | - Zi-ji Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, People’s Republic of China
| | - Qi-zhan Liu
- To whom correspondences should be addressed at Xing-fen Yang, Food Safely and Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of tropical Disease Reascarch, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, School of Public Health, Southern Mdical Universtiy, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. E-mail: or at Qi-zhan Liu, Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, People s Republic of China. E-mail: .
| | - Xing-fen Yang
- To whom correspondences should be addressed at Xing-fen Yang, Food Safely and Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of tropical Disease Reascarch, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, School of Public Health, Southern Mdical Universtiy, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. E-mail: or at Qi-zhan Liu, Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, People s Republic of China. E-mail: .
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