1
|
Cai L, Lv Y, Yan Q, Guo W. Cytokines: The links between bone and the immune system. Injury 2024; 55:111203. [PMID: 38043143 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
Abstract
Osteoporosis results from an imbalance in a highly balanced physiological process called bone remodeling, in which osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and osteoblast-mediated bone formation play important roles. Osteoimmunology is a newly discovered interdisciplinary research field that focuses on the relationship between bone and the immune system. Specifically, bone and the immune system interact through cytokines, immune cells secrete cytokines, and cytokines finely regulate bone metabolism by mediating the differentiation and activity of osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Therefore, understanding the influence of cytokines on bone metabolism is conducive for the development of novel targeted drugs against immune-related bone diseases. This review summarizes the pathophysiological functions of various common cytokines in bone and discusses the potential clinical value of multiple cytokines in immune-mediated bone diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liping Cai
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, China; Department of Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Immunology, Anyang People's Hospital, Anyang, Henan 455000, China
| | - You Lv
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, China
| | - Qihui Yan
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, China
| | - Weiying Guo
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Mahajan A, Bhattacharyya S. Immunomodulation by mesenchymal stem cells during osteogenic differentiation: Clinical implications during bone regeneration. Mol Immunol 2023; 164:143-152. [PMID: 38011783 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2023.11.006] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
Critical bone defects resulting in delayed and non-union are a major concern in the field of orthopedics. Over the past decade, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have become a promising frontier for bone repair and regeneration owing to their high expansion rate and osteogenic differentiation potential ex vivo. MSCs have also long been associated with their ability to modulate immune response in the recipients. These can even skew the immune response towards pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory type by sensing their local microenvironment. MSCs adopt anti-inflammatory phenotype at bone injury site and secrete various immunomodulatory factors such as IDO, NO, TGFβ1 and PGE-2 which have redundant role in osteoblast differentiation and bone formation. As such, several studies have also sought to decipher the immunomodulatory effects of osteogenically differentiated MSCs. The present review discusses the immunomodulatory status of MSCs during their osteogenic differentiation and summarizes few mechanisms that cause immunosuppression by osteogenically differentiated MSCs and its implication during bone healing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aditi Mahajan
- Department of Biophysics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
| | - Shalmoli Bhattacharyya
- Department of Biophysics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wu J, Huang H, Yu X. How does Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect bone metabolism? Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2023; 24:191-205. [PMID: 36509987 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-022-09778-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Bone marrow contains resident cellular components that are not only involved in bone maintenance but also regulate hematopoiesis and immune responses. The immune system and bone interact with each other, coined osteoimmunology. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is one of the most common chronic autoimmune diseases which is accompanied by lymphocytic infiltration. It shows elevating thyroid autoantibody levels at an early stage and progresses to thyroid dysfunction ultimately. Different effects exert on bone metabolism during different phases of HT. In this review, we summarized the mechanisms of the long-term effects of HT on bone and the relationship between thyroid autoimmunity and osteoimmunology. For patients with HT, the bone is affected not only by thyroid function and the value of TSH, but also by the setting of the autoimmune background. The autoimmune background implies a breakdown of the mechanisms that control self-reactive system, featuring abnormal immune activation and presence of autoantibodies. The etiology of thyroid autoimmunity and osteoimmunology is complex and involves a number of immune cells, cytokines and chemokines, which regulate the pathogenesis of HT and osteoporosis at the same time, and have potential to affect each other. In addition, vitamin D works as a potent immunomodulator to influence both thyroid immunity and osteoimmunology. We conclude that HT affects bone metabolism at least through endocrine and immune pathways.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jialu Wu
- Laboratory of Endocrinology and Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, 610041, Chengdu, P.R. China
| | - Hui Huang
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, 610041, Chengdu, P.R. China
| | - Xijie Yu
- Laboratory of Endocrinology and Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, 610041, Chengdu, P.R. China.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Ahi EP, Richter F, Sefc KM. Gene expression patterns associated with caudal fin shape in the cichlid Lamprologus tigripictilis. HYDROBIOLOGIA 2022; 850:2257-2273. [PMID: 37325486 PMCID: PMC10261199 DOI: 10.1007/s10750-022-05068-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Variation in fin shape is one of the most prominent features of morphological diversity among fish. Regulation of fin growth has mainly been studied in zebrafish, and it is not clear whether the molecular mechanisms underlying shape variation are equally diverse or rather conserved across species. In the present study, expression levels of 37 candidate genes were tested for association with fin shape in the cichlid fish Lamprologus tigripictilis. The tested genes included members of a fin shape-associated gene regulatory network identified in a previous study and novel candidates selected within this study. Using both intact and regenerating fin tissue, we tested for expression differences between the elongated and the short regions of the spade-shaped caudal fin and identified 20 genes and transcription factors (including angptl5, cd63, csrp1a, cx43, esco2, gbf1, and rbpj), whose expression patterns were consistent with a role in fin growth. Collated with available gene expression data of two other cichlid species, our study not only highlights several genes that were correlated with fin growth in all three species (e.g., angptl5, cd63, cx43, and mmp9), but also reveals species-specific gene expression and correlation patterns, which indicate considerable divergence in the regulatory mechanisms of fin growth across cichlids. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10750-022-05068-4.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ehsan Pashay Ahi
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, 8010 Graz, Austria
- Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme, University of Helsinki, Viikinkaari 9, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
| | - Florian Richter
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, 8010 Graz, Austria
| | - Kristina M. Sefc
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, 8010 Graz, Austria
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Chen X, Xie W, Zhang M, Shi Y, Xu S, Cheng H, Wu L, Pathak JL, Zheng Z. The Emerging Role of Non-Coding RNAs in Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:903278. [PMID: 35652090 PMCID: PMC9150698 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.903278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are more easily available and frequently used for bone regeneration in clinics. Osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs involves complex regulatory networks affecting bone formation phenomena. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) refer to RNAs that do not encode proteins, mainly including microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, circular RNAs, piwi-interacting RNAs, transfer RNA-derived small RNAs, etc. Recent in vitro and in vivo studies had revealed the regulatory role of ncRNAs in osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. NcRNAs had both stimulatory and inhibitory effects on osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. During the physiological condition, osteo-stimulatory ncRNAs are upregulated and osteo-inhibitory ncRNAs are downregulated. The opposite effects might occur during bone degenerative disease conditions. Intracellular ncRNAs and ncRNAs from neighboring cells delivered via exosomes participate in the regulatory process of osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in the regulatory role of ncRNAs on osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs during physiological and pathological conditions. We also discuss the prospects of the application of modulation of ncRNAs function in BMSCs to promote bone tissue regeneration in clinics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoying Chen
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Wei Xie
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Ming Zhang
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yuhan Shi
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Shaofen Xu
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Haoyu Cheng
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Lihong Wu
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Basic Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Janak L Pathak
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Basic Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Zhichao Zheng
- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Basic Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Laboratory for Myology, Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Mo Q, Zhang W, Zhu A, Backman LJ, Chen J. Regulation of osteogenic differentiation by the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α: current conclusions and controversies. Hum Cell 2022; 35:957-971. [PMID: 35522425 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-022-00711-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
Abstract
Treatment of complex bone fracture diseases is still a complicated problem that is urged to be solved in orthopedics. In bone tissue engineering, the use of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) for tissue repair brings hope to the medical field of bone diseases. MSCs can differentiate into osteoblasts and promote bone regeneration. An increasing number of studies show that the inflammatory microenvironment affects the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. It is shown that TNF-α and IL-1β play different roles in the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs via different signal pathways. The main factors that affect the role of TNF-α and IL-1β in osteogenic differentiation of MSCs include concentration and the source of stem cells (different species and different tissues). This review in-depth analyzes the roles of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs and reveals some current controversies to provide a reference of comprehensively understanding.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingyun Mo
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Wei Zhang
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
| | - Aijing Zhu
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Ludvig J Backman
- Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Anatomy, Umeå University, SE-901 87, Umeå, Sweden
- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå University, SE-901 87, Umeå, Sweden
| | - Jialin Chen
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Xiao J, Zheng Y, Zhang W, Zhang Y, Cao P, Liang Y, Bao L, Shi S, Feng X. General Control Nonrepressed Protein 5 Modulates Odontogenic Differentiation Through NF-κB Pathway in Tumor Necrosis Factor-α-Mediated Impaired Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells. Cell Reprogram 2022; 24:95-104. [PMID: 35172106 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2021.0113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) from pulpitis patients showed defective osteogenic differentiation. However, as the most well-studied histone acetyltransferase, the impaired general control nonrepressed protein 5 (GCN5) plays essential roles in various developmental processes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of GCN5 on DPSCs odontogenic differentiation. The healthy dental pulp tissues were obtained from the extracted impacted third molar of patients with the informed consent. DPSCs were treated with a high concentration of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) (100 ng/mL) and odontogenic differentiation-related gene and GCN5 protein level by Western blot analysis. Proliferation of the DPSCs was evaluated using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Immunofluorescence staining detected GCN5 and NF-κB signaling for p-p65. The mechanism of GCN5 regulating odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs was determined by small interfering RNA analysis. Our data suggested that TNF-α can significantly reduce mineralization and the expression of dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein 1 and dentin sialophosphoprotein at higher concentration (100 ng/mL). Meanwhile, it showed that the inflammation in microenvironment resulted in a downregulation of GCN5 expression and GCN5 knockdown caused decreased odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs was also found. In addition, the knockdown of GCN5 increased the expression of phosphorylation of p65, thus activating NF-κB pathway of DPSCs. Meanwhile, NF-κB pathway inhibitor pyrrolidinedithiocarbamic acid reversed the siGCN5 decreased odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs. Altogether, our findings indicated that in inflammatory microenvironments GCN5 plays a protective role in pulpitis impaired odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs by activating NF-κB pathway, which may provide a potential approach to dentin regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jingwen Xiao
- Department of Stomatology, Haimen District People's Hospital, Nantong, China
| | - Ya Zheng
- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
| | - Wei Zhang
- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China
| | - Ye Zhang
- Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine, Yancheng, China
| | - Peipei Cao
- Nantong Boyue Dentistry Out-patient Department, Nantong, China
| | - Yi Liang
- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai East Hospital Affiliated with Tongji University, Shanghai, China
| | - Liuliu Bao
- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China
| | - Suping Shi
- Department of Stomatology, Haimen District People's Hospital, Nantong, China
| | - Xingmei Feng
- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong, China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Wang M, Huan Y, Li X, Li J, Lv G. RUNX3 derived hsa_circ_0005752 accelerates the osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells via the miR-496/MDM2-p53 pathway. Regen Ther 2021; 18:430-440. [PMID: 34754888 PMCID: PMC8546365 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that play a pivotal role in bone diseases. RUNX3 was an essential transcriptional regulator during osteogenesis. However, it is unknown whether RUNX3 regulates hsa_circ_0005752 during osteogenic differentiation. Methods The levels of hsa_circ_0005752 and RUNX3 were measured by qRT-PCR after osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs. The osteogenic differentiation was analyzed by Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and Alizarin red staining (ARS). qRT-PCR and western blot were used to assess the expressions of osteogenic differentiation-related molecules. RNA pull-down, RIP, and luciferase reporter assays determine the interactions between miR-496 and hsa_circ_0005752 or MDM2 mRNA. CHIP-PCR analyzed the interaction between RUNX3 and LPAR1. Finally, the potential roles of RUNX3 were investigated during osteogenic differentiation with or without hsa_circ_0005752 knockdown. Results Hsa_circ_0005752 and RUNX3 were significantly increased, and miR-496 was remarkably decreased in ADSCs after osteogenic differentiation. Hsa_circ_0005752 could promote osteogenic differentiation, as shown by enhancing ALP and ARS staining intensity. Hsa_circ_0005752 enhanced the expressions of Runx2, ALP, Osx, and OCN. Furthermore, hsa_circ_0005752 directly targeted miR-496, which can directly bind to MDM2. RUNX3 bound to the LPAR1 promoter and enhanced hsa_circ_0005752 expressions. Moreover, the enhanced expression of hsa_circ_0005752 by RUNX3 could promote osteogenic differentiation, whereas knockdown of hsa_circ_0005752 partially antagonized the effects of RUNX3. Conclusion Our study demonstrated that RUNX3 promoted osteogenic differentiation via regulating the hsa_circ_0005752/miR-496/MDM2 axis and thus provided a new therapeutic strategy for osteoporosis.
Collapse
Key Words
- 3′ UTR, 3′ untranslated region
- ADSCs, adipose-derived stem cells
- ALP, alkaline phosphatase
- ARS, Alizarin Red Staining
- Adipose-derived stem cells
- BCA, bicinchoninic acid
- BM-MSCs, Bone Marrow-Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- BMP2, Bone morphogenetic protein 2
- ChIP, chromatin immunoprecipitation
- Circular RNAs
- ECL, enhanced chemiluminescence
- H&E staining, Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
- LPAR1, lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1
- MDM2
- MDM2, murine double minute 2
- OCN, osteocalcin
- OM, osteogenic (differentiation) medium
- Osteogenic differentiation
- Osx, osterix
- PMSF, phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride
- RIP, RNA immunoprecipitation
- RUNX3
- Runx2, Runt-related transcription factor 2
- Runx3, RUNX Family Transcription Factor 3
- SDS-PAGE, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
- UC-MSCs, Umbilical Cord-Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- circRNAs, Circular RNAs
- miRNAs, microRNA
- microRNA
- qRT-PCR, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ming Wang
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, PR China.,Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, PR China
| | - Yifan Huan
- Department of Orthopedics, Financial and Trade Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha 410001, Hunan Province, PR China
| | - Xiyang Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Financial and Trade Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha 410001, Hunan Province, PR China
| | - Jing Li
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, PR China
| | - Guohua Lv
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Su R, Zhao E, Zhang J. miR-496 inhibits proliferation via LYN and AKT pathway in gastric cancer. Open Med (Wars) 2021; 16:1206-1214. [PMID: 34514167 PMCID: PMC8389501 DOI: 10.1515/med-2021-0313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) operate as tumor suppressor or carcinogen to regulate cell proliferation, metastasis, invasion, differentiation, apoptosis, and metabolic process. In the present research, we investigated the effect and mechanism of miR-496 in human gastric cancer cells. miR-496 was downregulated in two gastric cancer cell lines, AGS and MKN45, compared with normal gastric epithelial cell line GES-1. miR-496 mimics inhibited the proliferation of AGS cells after the transfection for 48 and 72 h. The migration and invasion of AGS cells were also inhibited by the transfection of miR-496 mimics. miR-496 mimics induced the apoptosis through upregulating the levels of Bax and Active Caspase 3 and downregulating the levels of Bcl-2 and Total Caspase 3. Bioinformatics analysis showed that there was a binding site between miR-496 and Lyn kinase (LYN). miR-496 mimics could inhibit the expression of LYN in AGS cells. LYN overexpression blocked the inhibition of tumor cell growth, as well as the inhibition of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway induced by miR-496. In conclusion, miR-496 inhibited the proliferation through the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway via targeting LYN in gastric cancer cells. Our research provides a new potential target for clinical diagnosis and targeted treatment for gastric cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rui Su
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, 067000, Chengde, China
| | - Enhong Zhao
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, 067000, Chengde, China
| | - Jun Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Xing XW, Shi HY, Liu S, Feng SX, Feng SQ, Gong BQ. miR-496/MMP10 Is Involved in the Proliferation of IL-1β-Induced Fibroblast-Like Synoviocytes Via Mediating the NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Inflammation 2021; 44:1359-1369. [PMID: 33548006 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-021-01421-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common chronic autoimmune disease featured by synovial inflammation. miR-496 is closely involved in various pathologic conditions. However, its role in RA has not yet been elucidated. Expression of miR-496 and MMP10 was determined based on the clinical samples with RA retrieved from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets. In vitro model of RA was constructed in MH7A cells stimulated by IL-1β (10 ng/mL). Cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) and flow cytometry experiments were implemented to investigate the cell viability and apoptosis rate of MH7A cells. TargetScan was applied to identify the targets of miR-496, and the regulation of miR-496 on MMP10 expression was validated by a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. qRT-PCR and western blot analyses were conducted to examine the expression. miR-496 expression was decreased in RA tissues and MH7A cells after IL-1β treatment. Overexpression of miR-496 significantly inhibited IL-1β-treated MH7A cell viability. MMP10 was identified as a target of miR-496 and its expression was negatively regulated by miR-496. The effects of miR-496 on MH7A cell proliferation and apoptosis were reversed by MMP10. The activity of NF-κB pathway was associated with the miR-496/MMP10 axis in IL-1β-stimulated MH7A cells. To summarize, this study demonstrated that miR-496 can impair the proliferative ability and facilitate the apoptosis of IL-1β-treated MH7A through regulating MMP10 expression and NF-κB signaling pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xue-Wu Xing
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin First Central Hospital, No.24 FuKang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
| | - Hong-Yu Shi
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No.154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
| | - Shen Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No.154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
| | - Shu-Xin Feng
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin First Central Hospital, No.24 FuKang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
| | - Shi-Qing Feng
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No.154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China.
| | - Bao-Qi Gong
- Department of Rheumatology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, No.24 FuKang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Zhang Q, Yu J, Chen Q, Yan H, Du H, Luo W. Regulation of pathophysiological and tissue regenerative functions of MSCs mediated via the WNT signaling pathway (Review). Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:648. [PMID: 34278470 PMCID: PMC8299209 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Tissues have remarkable natural capabilities to regenerate for the purpose of physiological turnover and repair of damage. Adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are well known for their unique self-renewal ability, pluripotency, homing potential, paracrine effects and immunomodulation. Advanced research of the unique properties of MSCs have opened up new horizons for tissue regenerative therapies. However, certain drawbacks of the application of MSCs, such as the low survival rate of transplanted MSCs, unsatisfactory efficiency and even failure to regenerate under an unbalanced microenvironment, are concerning with regards to their wider therapeutic applications. The activity of stem cells is mainly regulated by the anatomical niche; where they are placed during their clinical and therapeutic applications. Crosstalk between various niche signals maintains MSCs in homeostasis, in which the WNT signaling pathway plays vital roles. Several external or internal stimuli have been reported to interrupt the normal bioactivity of stem cells. The irreversible tissue loss that occurs during infection at the site of tissue grafting suggests an inhibitory effect mediated by microbial infections within MSC niches. In addition, MSC-seeded tissue engineering success is difficult in various tissues, when sites of injury are under the effects of a severe infection despite the immunomodulatory properties of MSCs. In the present review, the current understanding of the way in which WNT signaling regulates MSC activity modification under physiological and pathological conditions was summarized. An effort was also made to illustrate parts of the underlying mechanism, including the inflammatory factors and their interactions with the regulatory WNT signaling pathway, aiming to promote the clinical translation of MSC-based therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingtao Zhang
- Department of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310085, P.R. China
| | - Jian Yu
- Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, P.R. China
| | - Qiuqiu Chen
- Department of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310085, P.R. China
| | - Honghai Yan
- Department of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310085, P.R. China
| | - Hongjiang Du
- Department of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310085, P.R. China
| | - Wenjing Luo
- Department of General Dentistry, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Guo X, Wu Z. GABARAP ameliorates IL-1β-induced inflammatory responses and osteogenic differentiation in bone marrow-derived stromal cells by activating autophagy. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11561. [PMID: 34078931 PMCID: PMC8172545 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90586-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are the most commonly investigated progenitor cells in bone defect repair and osteoarthritis subchondral bone regeneration; however, these studies are limited by complex inflammatory conditions. In this study, we investigated whether pro-autophagic γ-aminobutyric acid receptor-associated protein (GABARAP) promotes BMSCs proliferation and osteogenic differentiation by modulating autophagy in the presence or absence of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) in vitro. The expression levels of all relevant factors were evaluated by qRT-PCR or western blotting where appropriate. BMSCs differentiation were assessed by Alizarin Red, alkaline phosphatase, safranin O, and Oil Red O staining. Furthermore, the interactions between autophagy and osteogenic differentiation were investigated by co-treatment with the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA). As the results, we found that treatment with recombinant human His6-GABARAP protein promoted cell proliferation, inhibited apoptosis, and reduced ROS generation by increasing autophagic activity, particularly when co-cultured with IL-1β. Moreover, His6-GABARAP could effectively increase the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. The expression levels of inflammatory factors were significantly decreased by His6-GABARAP treatment, whereas its protective effects were attenuated by 3-MA. This study demonstrates that GABARAP maintains BMSCs survival and strengthens their osteogenic differentiation in an inflammatory environment by upregulating mediators of the autophagy pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaobo Guo
- Department of Orthopedics, Jincheng General Hospital, Jincheng, 048000, China.
| | - Zhenyuan Wu
- Department of Orthopedics, Jincheng General Hospital, Jincheng, 048000, China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Li M, Guo X, Qi W, Wu Z, de Bruijn JD, Xiao Y, Bao C, Yuan H. Macrophage polarization plays roles in bone formation instructed by calcium phosphate ceramics. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:1863-1877. [PMID: 32067012 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02932j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
To investigate the roles of macrophages in material-instructed bone formation, two calcium phosphate (TCP) ceramics with the same chemistry but various scales of surface topography were employed in this study. After being implanted subcutaneously in FVB mice for 8 weeks, TCPs (TCP ceramics with submicron surface topography) gave rise to bone formation, while TCPb (TCP ceramics with micron surface topography) did not, showing the crucial role of surface topography scale in material-instructed bone formation. Depletion of macrophages with liposomal clodronate (LipClod) blocked such bone formation instructed by TCPs, confirming the role of macrophages in material-instructed bone formation. Macrophage cells (i.e. RAW 264.7 cells) cultured on TCPs in vitro polarized to tissue repair macrophages as evidenced by gene expression and cytokine production, while polarizing to pro-inflammatory macrophages on TCPb. Submicron surface topography of TCP ceramics directed macrophage polarization via PI3K/AKT pathways with the synergistic regulation of integrin β1. Finally, the tissue repair macrophage polarization on TCPs resulted in osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. At early implantation in FVB mice, TCPs recruited more macrophages which polarized towards tissue repair macrophages with time. The present data demonstrate the important roles of macrophage polarization in bone formation instructed by calcium phosphate ceramics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mingzheng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Rd, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
| | - Xiaodong Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Rd, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
| | - Wenting Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Rd, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
| | - Zhenzhen Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Rd, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
| | - Joost D de Bruijn
- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, UK
| | - Yu Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Rd, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
| | - Chongyun Bao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Rd, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
| | - Huipin Yuan
- Kuros Biosciences BV, Prof. Bronkhorstlaan 10, 3723 MB Bilthoven, The Netherlands and MERLN Institute, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Zhang ZQ, Hu XS, Lu YC, Zhang JP, Li WY, Zhang WY, Feng W, Ding DF, Xu JG. MEK1/2 Inhibitor (GDC0623) Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Primary Osteoblasts Inhibited by IL-1 β through the MEK-Erk1/2 and Jak/Stat3 Pathways. Int J Endocrinol 2021; 2021:5720145. [PMID: 34976051 PMCID: PMC8716208 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5720145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE We evaluated the effects and mechanisms of GDC0623 on osteogenic differentiation of osteoblasts induced by IL-1β. Methodology. Osteoblasts were treated with 20 ng/ml IL-1β and 0.1 µM GDC0623. Cell proliferation levels were evaluated by the cell counting kit 8 (CCK8), EdU assay, and western blotting [proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and Cyclin D1]. Osteoblasts were cultured in an osteogenic induction medium for 1-3 weeks after which their differentiations were assessed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin Red staining, calcium concentration, immunocytochemistry staining, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and immunofluorescence staining. The osteogenesis-associated mechanisms were further evaluated by western blotting using appropriate antibodies. RESULTS Relative to the control group, IL-1β induced the rapid proliferation of osteoblasts and suppressed their osteogenic differentiations by upregulating the activities of MEK-Erk1/2 as well as Jak-Stat3 pathways and by elevating MMP13 and MMP9 levels. However, blocking of the MEK-Erk1/2 signaling pathway by GDC0623 treatment reversed these effects. CONCLUSION Inhibition of Jak-Stat3 pathway by C188-9 downregulated the expression levels of MMP9 and MMP13, activated MEK-Erk1/2 pathway, and inhibited osteogenic differentiation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zeng-Qiao Zhang
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Xiao-Shen Hu
- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
| | - Ye-Chen Lu
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Jun-Peng Zhang
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Wen-Yao Li
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Wei-Yang Zhang
- School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
| | - Wei Feng
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Dao-Fang Ding
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Jian-Guang Xu
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Long Z, Wu J, Xiang W, Zeng Z, Yu G, Li J. Exploring the Mechanism of Icariin in Osteoporosis Based on a Network Pharmacology Strategy. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e924699. [PMID: 33230092 PMCID: PMC7697664 DOI: 10.12659/msm.924699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND With the aging of the world's population, the incidence of osteoporosis (OP) has become a public health problem of worldwide concern. Research shows that icariin may have a therapeutic effect on OP. MATERIAL AND METHODS PharmMapper was utilized to predict the potential targets of icariin. GeneCards and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) were used for the collection of OP genes. The STRING database was utilized to obtain the protein-protein interaction (PPI) data. We used Cytoscape 3.7.2 to construct and analyze the networks. The genes and targets in the networks were input into the Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID) to undergo Gene Ontology (GO) and pathway enrichment analysis. Finally, animal experiments were performed to verify the prediction results of this study. RESULTS A total of 297 icariin potential targets and 262 OP genes were obtained, and an icariin-OP PPI network was constructed and analyzed. The results of the GO enrichment analysis showed that icariin can regulate the steroid hormone-mediated signaling pathway, skeletal system development, extracellular space, cytosol, and steroid hormone receptor activity. The results of the pathway enrichment analysis showed that icariin can regulate osteoclast differentiation, FoxO, estrogen, and PPAR signaling pathways. The results of the experiments showed that icariin can increase estradiol, ß-catenin, and Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-к B Ligand (RANKL)/osteoprotegerin (OPG) ratio in postmenopausal OP rats (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS This research found that the icariin can regulate OP-related biological processes, cell components, molecular functions, and signaling pathways.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhiyong Long
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
| | - Jiamin Wu
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China
- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China
| | - Wang Xiang
- Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, P.R. China
| | - Zhican Zeng
- Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, P.R. China
| | - Ganpeng Yu
- Department of Orthopaedics, People’s Hospital of Ningxiang City, Ningxiang, Hunan, P.R. China
| | - Jun Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, People’s Hospital of Ningxiang City, Ningxiang, Hunan, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Lin CH, Lee HH, Chang WM, Lee FP, Chen LC, Lu LS, Lin YF. FOXD1 Repression Potentiates Radiation Effectiveness by Downregulating G3BP2 Expression and Promoting the Activation of TXNIP-Related Pathways in Oral Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12092690. [PMID: 32967107 PMCID: PMC7563336 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12092690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary Radioresistance remains a critical issue in treating oral cancer patients. This study was thus aimed to identify a potential drug target for enhancing the therapeutic effectiveness of irradiation and uncover a possible mechanism for radioresistance in oral cancer. Here we show that FOXD1, a gene encoding forkhead box d1 (Foxd1), is significantly upregulated in primary tumors compared to normal tissues and serves as a poor prognostic marker in oral cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. FOXD1 repression by a gene knockdown experiment dramatically enhanced the cytotoxic efficacy of irradiation probably via activating the p53-related DNA repairing pathways and reinforcing the T cell-mediated immune responses in oral cancer cells. Our findings demonstrate that FOXD1 may play a pivotal role in conferring radioresistance, which might provide a new strategy to combat the irradiation-insensitive oral cancer cells via therapeutically targeting FOXD1 activity. Abstract Radiotherapy is commonly used to treat oral cancer patients in the current clinics; however, a subpopulation of patients shows poor radiosensitivity. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify a biomarker or druggable target to enhance the effectiveness of radiotherapy on oral cancer patients. By performing an in silico analysis against public databases, we found that the upregulation of FOXD1, a gene encoding forkhead box d1 (Foxd1), is extensively detected in primary tumors compared to normal tissues and associated with a poor outcome in oral cancer patients receiving irradiation treatment. Moreover, our data showed that the level of FOXD1 transcript is causally relevant to the effective dosage of irradiation in a panel of oral cancer cell lines. The FOXD1 knockdown (FOXD1-KD) dramatically suppressed the colony-forming ability of oral cancer cells after irradiation treatment. Differentially expressed genes analysis showed that G3BP2, a negative regulator of p53, is predominantly repressed after FOXD1-KD and transcriptionally regulated by Foxd1, as judged by a luciferase-based promoter assay in oral cancer cells. Gene set enrichment analysis significantly predicted the inhibition of E2F-related signaling pathway but the activation of the interferons (IFNs) and p53-associated cellular functions, which were further validated by luciferase reporter assays in the FOXD1-KD oral cancer cells. Robustly, our data showed that FOXD1-KD fosters the expression of TXNIP, a downstream effector of IFN signaling and activator of p53, in oral cancer cells. These findings suggest that FOXD1 targeting might potentiate the anti-cancer effectiveness of radiotherapy and promote immune surveillance on oral cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Che-Hsuan Lin
- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (F.-P.L.); (L.-C.C.)
- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
| | - Hsun-Hua Lee
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology, Vertigo and Balance Impairment Center, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
| | - Wei-Min Chang
- School of Oral Hygiene, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
| | - Fei-Peng Lee
- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (F.-P.L.); (L.-C.C.)
- Department of Otolaryngology, Shuang-Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
| | - Lung-Che Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (F.-P.L.); (L.-C.C.)
- Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
| | - Long-Sheng Lu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
| | - Yuan-Feng Lin
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 3106)
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Li W, Alahdal M, Deng Z, Liu J, Zhao Z, Cheng X, Chen X, Li J, Yin J, Li Y, Wang G, Wang D, Tang K, Zhang J. Molecular functions of FSTL1 in the osteoarthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 83:106465. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
|
18
|
Ji F, Pan J, Shen Z, Yang Z, Wang J, Bai X, Tao J. The Circular RNA circRNA124534 Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Through Modulation of the miR-496/β-Catenin Pathway. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:230. [PMID: 32318572 PMCID: PMC7146058 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.00230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been found to be a crucial role in stem cell-associated bone regeneration. However, the functions and underlying mechanisms of circRNAs in the osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) remain largely unclear. We found that overexpression of circRNA124534 unexpectedly promoted DPSCs osteogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Our results confirmed circRNA124534, acting as a miRNA sponge, directly interacts with miR-496 and consequently regulates β-catenin, which in turn exerts osteogenesis of DPSCs. Enforced expression of miR-496 reversed the osteogenesis of circRNA124534, and suppression of miR-496 enhanced the osteogenic differentiation of DPSCs by promoting β-catenin. In conclusion, our findings demonstrate functions of circRNA124534 in modulating osteogenic differentiation through the miR-496/β-catenin pathway; thus, providing a novel potential target for therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fang Ji
- Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
| | - Jing Pan
- Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
| | - Zhecheng Shen
- Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
| | - Zhao Yang
- Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
| | - Jian Wang
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Department of General Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Xuebing Bai
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Department of General Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Jiang Tao
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Department of General Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Ye J, Xie W, Zuo Y, Jing G, Tong J. MicroRNA-496 suppresses tumor cell proliferation by targeting BDNF in osteosarcoma. Exp Ther Med 2019; 19:1425-1431. [PMID: 32010318 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.8356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are integrally involved in biological and pathobiological development. Many studies have demonstrated the abnormal expression of microRNA-496 (miR-496) in various human malignant tumors. The present study was designed to investigate the functions and the underlying mechanisms of miR-496 in osteosarcoma (OS) progression. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to determine the expression of miR-496 in OS tissues and cell lines. Luciferase activity was used to confirm the interaction between miR-496 and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a downstream gene of miR-496. RT-qPCR was also used to quantify BDNF mRNA expression, and the BDNF protein expression level was detected by western blot analysis. In addition, the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) was used to detect cell viability. The results revealed that the level of miR-496 expression was significantly reduced in osteosarcoma tissues and cell lines. BDNF was verified to be a direct target gene of miR-496 and was found to be negatively regulated by miR-496. Overall, it was demonstrated that miR-496 inhibits osteosarcoma cell proliferation via inhibition of BDNF. Thus, the miR-496/BDNF axis may be a novel strategy for the clinical treatment of OS.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Ye
- Department of Orthopedics, Hubei 672 Orthopedics Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, P.R. China
| | - Wei Xie
- Department of Orthopedics, Hubei 672 Orthopedics Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, P.R. China
| | - Yunzhou Zuo
- Department of Orthopedics, Hubei 672 Orthopedics Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, P.R. China
| | - Guangwu Jing
- Department of Orthopedics, The Sixth Hospital of Wuhan Affiliated to Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430015, P.R. China
| | - Jie Tong
- Department of Orthopedics, The Sixth Hospital of Wuhan Affiliated to Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430015, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Wang Y, Li Y, Shao P, Wang L, Bao X, Hu M. IL1β inhibits differentiation of cementoblasts via microRNA‐325‐3p. J Cell Biochem 2019; 121:2606-2617. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Yuzhuo Wang
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun China
| | - Ying Li
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun China
| | - Pu Shao
- Department of Orthopedics China‐Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University Changchun China
| | - Liuyi Wang
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun China
| | - Xingfu Bao
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun China
| | - Min Hu
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology Jilin University Changchun China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Ahi EP, Richter F, Lecaudey LA, Sefc KM. Gene expression profiling suggests differences in molecular mechanisms of fin elongation between cichlid species. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9052. [PMID: 31227799 PMCID: PMC6588699 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45599-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Comparative analyses of gene regulation inform about the molecular basis of phenotypic trait evolution. Here, we address a fin shape phenotype that evolved multiple times independently across teleost fish, including several species within the family Cichlidae. In a previous study, we proposed a gene regulatory network (GRN) involved in the formation and regeneration of conspicuous filamentous elongations adorning the unpaired fins of the Neolamprologus brichardi. Here, we tested the members of this network in the blockhead cichlid, Steatocranus casuarius, which displays conspicuously elongated dorsal and moderately elongated anal fins. Our study provided evidence for differences in the anatomy of fin elongation and suggested gene regulatory divergence between the two cichlid species. Only a subset of the 20 genes tested in S. casuarius showed the qPCR expression patterns predicted from the GRN identified in N. brichardi, and several of the gene-by-gene expression correlations differed between the two cichlid species. In comparison to N. brichardi, gene expression patterns in S. casuarius were in better (but not full) agreement with gene regulatory interactions inferred in zebrafish. Within S. casuarius, the dorsoventral asymmetry in ornament expression was accompanied by differences in gene expression patterns, including potential regulatory differentiation, between the anal and dorsal fin.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ehsan Pashay Ahi
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, A-8010, Graz, Austria. .,Department of Comparative Physiology, Uppsala University, Norbyvägen 18A, SE-75 236, Uppsala, Sweden.
| | - Florian Richter
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, A-8010, Graz, Austria
| | | | - Kristina M Sefc
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, A-8010, Graz, Austria
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Moghaddam T, Neshati Z. Role of microRNAs in osteogenesis of stem cells. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:14136-14155. [PMID: 31069839 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Osteogenic differentiation is a controlled developmental process in which external and internal factors including cytokines, growth factors, transcription factors (TFs), signaling pathways and microRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles. Various stimulatory and inhibitory TFs contribute to osteogenic differentiation and are responsible for bone development. In addition, cross-talk between several complex signaling pathways regulates the osteogenic differentiation of some stem cells. Although much is known about regulatory genes and signaling pathways in osteogenesis, the role of miRNAs in osteogenic differentiation still needs to be explored. miRNAs are small, approximately 22 nucleotides, single-stranded nonprotein coding RNAs which are abundant in many mammalian cell types. They paly significant regulated roles in various biological processes and serve as promising biomarkers for disease states. Recently, emerging evidence have shown that miRNAs are the key regulators of osteogenesis of stem cells. They may endogenously regulate osteogenic differentiation of stem cells through direct targeting of positive or negative directors of osteogenesis and depending on the target result in the promotion or inhibition of osteogenic differentiation. This review aims to provide a general overview of miRNAs participating in osteogenic differentiation of stem cells and explain their regulatory effect based on the genes targeted with these miRNAs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tayebe Moghaddam
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Zeinab Neshati
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.,Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Ahi EP, Sefc KM. Towards a gene regulatory network shaping the fins of the Princess cichlid. Sci Rep 2018; 8:9602. [PMID: 29942008 PMCID: PMC6018552 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-27977-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Variation in fin shape and size contributes to the outstanding morphological diversity of teleost fishes, but the regulation of fin growth has not yet been studied extensively outside the zebrafish model. A previous gene expression study addressing the ornamental elongations of unpaired fins in the African cichlid fish Neolamprologus brichardi identified three genes (cx43, mmp9 and sema3d) with strong and consistent expression differences between short and elongated fin regions. Remarkably, the expression patterns of these genes were not consistent with inferences on their regulatory interactions in zebrafish. Here, we identify a gene expression network (GRN) comprising cx43, mmp9, and possibly also sema3d by a stepwise approach of identifying co-expression modules and predicting their upstream regulators. Among the transcription factors (TFs) predicted as potential upstream regulators of 11 co-expressed genes, six TFs (foxc1, foxp1, foxd3, myc, egr2, irf8) showed expression patterns consistent with their cooperative transcriptional regulation of the gene network. Some of these TFs have already been implicated in teleost fish fin regeneration and formation. We particularly discuss the potential function of foxd3 as driver of the network and its role in the unexpected gene expression correlations observed in N. brichardi.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ehsan Pashay Ahi
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, A-8010, Graz, Austria.
| | - Kristina M Sefc
- Institute of Biology, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 2, A-8010, Graz, Austria
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Liu R, Lin Y, Lin J, Zhang L, Mao X, Huang B, Xiao Y, Chen Z, Chen Z. Blood Prefabrication Subcutaneous Small Animal Model for the Evaluation of Bone Substitute Materials. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2018; 4:2516-2527. [PMID: 33435115 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b00323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Runheng Liu
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
| | - Yixiong Lin
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
| | - Jinying Lin
- Xiamen Stomatological Hospital, Xiamen 361000, China
| | - Linjun Zhang
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
| | - Xueli Mao
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
| | - Baoxin Huang
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
| | - Yin Xiao
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation and the Australia-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane 4059, Australia
| | - Zhuofan Chen
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
| | - Zetao Chen
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
| |
Collapse
|