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She Z, Chen H, Lin X, Li C, Su J. POSTN Regulates Fibroblast Proliferation and Migration in Laryngotracheal Stenosis Through the TGF-β/RHOA Pathway. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:4078-4087. [PMID: 38771155 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31505] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the role of periostin (POSTN) and the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) pathway in the formation of laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) scar fibrosis and to explore the specific signaling mechanism of POSTN-regulated TGF-β pathway in tracheal fibroblasts. METHODS Bioinformatics analysis was performed on scar data sets from the GEO database to preliminarily analyze the involvement of POSTN and TGF-β pathways in fibrosis diseases. Expression of POSTN and TGF-β pathway-related molecules was analyzed in LTS scar tissue at the mRNA and protein levels. The effect of POSTN on the biological behavior of tracheal fibroblasts was studied using plasmid DNA overexpression and siRNA silencing techniques to regulate POSTN expression and observe the activation of TGF-β1 and the regulation of cell proliferation and migration via the TGF-β/RHOA pathway. RESULTS The bioinformatics analysis revealed that POSTN and the TGF-β pathway are significantly involved in fibrosis diseases. High expression of POSTN and TGF-β/RHOA pathway-related molecules (TGFβ1, RHOA, CTGF, and COL1) was observed in LTS tissue at both mRNA and protein levels. In tracheal fibroblasts, overexpression or silencing of POSTN led to the activation of TGF-β1 and regulation of cell proliferation and migration through the TGF-β/RHOA pathway. CONCLUSION POSTN is a key molecule in scar formation in LTS, and it regulates the TGF-β/RHOA pathway to mediate the formation of cicatricial LTS by acting on TGF-β1. This study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying LTS and suggests potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of this condition. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE NA Laryngoscope, 134:4078-4087, 2024.
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- Zhiqiang She
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Rusbjerg-Weberskov CE, Hollensen AK, Damgaard CK, Løvendorf MB, Skov L, Enghild JJ, Nielsen NS. Mapping the Periostin splice isoforms in atopic dermatitis and an in vitro asthma model - A multi-platform analysis using mass spectrometry and RT-qPCR. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS 2024; 1872:141031. [PMID: 38977230 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2024.141031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Periostin is a matricellular protein known to be alternatively spliced to produce ten isoforms with a molecular weight of 78-91 kDa. Within the extracellular matrix, periostin attaches to cell surfaces to induce signaling via integrin-binding and actively participates in fibrillogenesis, orchestrating the arrangement of collagen in the extracellular environment. In atopic diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma, periostin is known to participate in driving the disease-causing type 2 inflammation. The periostin isoforms expressed in these diseases and the implication of the alternative splicing events are unknown. Here, we present two universal assays to map the expression of periostin isoforms at the mRNA (RT-qPCR) and protein (PRM-based mass spectrometry) levels. We use these assays to study the splicing profile of periostin in AD lesions as well as in in vitro models of AD and asthma. In these conditions, periostin displayed overexpression with isoforms 3 and 5 standing out as highly overexpressed. Notably, isoforms 9 and 10 exhibited a divergent pattern relative to the remaining isoforms. Isoforms 9 and 10 are often overlooked in periostin research and this paper presents the first evidence of their expression at the protein level. This underlines the necessity to include isoforms 9 and 10 in future research addressing periostin splice isoforms. The assays presented in this paper hold the potential to improve our insight into the splicing profile of periostin in tissues and diseases of interest. The application of these assays to AD lesions and in vitro models demonstrated their potential for identifying isoforms of particular significance, warranting a further in-depth investigation.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, C, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark; LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, C, Denmark.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, C, Denmark
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Matilla L, Martín-Núñez E, Navarro A, Garaikoetxea M, Fernández-Celis A, Goñi-Olóriz M, Gainza A, Fernández-Irigoyen J, Santamaría E, Tamayo I, Álvarez V, Sádaba R, Jover E, López-Andrés N. Neuropilin-1 sex-dependently modulates inflammatory, angiogenic and osteogenic phenotypes in the calcifying valve interstitial cell. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 226:116336. [PMID: 38844264 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116336] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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The pathological mechanisms underlying the sex-dependent presentation of calcific aortic stenosis (AS) remain poorly understood. We aim to analyse sex-specific responses of valve interstitial cells (VICs) to calcific environments and to identify new pathological and potentially druggable targets. First, VICs from stenotic patients were modelled using pro-calcifying media (HP). Both male and female VICs were inflamed upon calcific HP challenge, although the inflammatory response was higher in female VICs. The osteogenic and calcification responses were higher in male VICs. To identify new players involved in the responses to HP, proteomics analyses were performed on additional calcifying VICs. Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) was significantly up-regulated in male calcifying VICs and that was confirmed in aortic valves (AVs), especially nearby neovessels and calcifications. Regardless of the sex, NRP-1 expression was correlated to inflammation, angiogenesis and osteogenic markers, but with stronger associations in male AVs. To further evidence the role of NRP-1, in vitro experiments of silencing or supplementation with soluble NRP-1 (sNRP-1) were performed. NRP-1 silencing or addition of sNRP-1 reduced/mended the expression of any sex-specific response triggered by HP. Moreover, NRP-1 regulation contributed to significantly diminish the baseline enhanced expression of pro-inflammatory, pro-angiogenic and pro-osteogenic markers mainly in male VICs. Validation studies were conducted in stenotic AVs. In summary, pharmacologic targeting of NRP-1 could be used to target sex-specific phenotypes in AS as well as to exert protective effects by reducing the basal expression of pathogenic markers only in male VICs.
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- Lara Matilla
- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Clinical Neuroproteomics Unit, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Clinical Neuroproteomics Unit, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Research Methodology Unit, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra (HUN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research, Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.
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Rusbjerg-Weberskov CE, Gant MS, Chamot-Rooke J, Nielsen NS, Enghild JJ. Development of a top-down MS assay for specific identification of human periostin isoforms. Front Mol Biosci 2024; 11:1399225. [PMID: 38962283 PMCID: PMC11220192 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2024.1399225] [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: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Periostin is a matricellular protein encoded by the POSTN gene that is alternatively spliced to produce ten different periostin isoforms with molecular weights ranging from 78 to 91 kDa. It is known to promote fibrillogenesis, organize the extracellular matrix, and bind integrin-receptors to induce cell signaling. As well as being a key component of the wound healing process, it is also known to participate in the pathogenesis of different diseases including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and cancer. In both health and disease, the functions of the different periostin isoforms are largely unknown. The ability to precisely determine the isoform profile of a given human sample is fundamental for characterizing their functional significance. Identification of periostin isoforms is most often carried out at the transcriptional level using RT-PCR based approaches, but due to high sequence homogeneity, identification on the protein level has always been challenging. Top-down proteomics, where whole proteins are measured by mass spectrometry, offers a fast and reliable method for isoform identification. Here we present a fully developed top-down mass spectrometry assay for the characterization of periostin splice isoforms at the protein level.
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- Mass Spectrometry for Biology, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, CNRS UAR 2024, Paris, France
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- Mass Spectrometry for Biology, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, CNRS UAR 2024, Paris, France
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Stone AP, Rand E, Thornes G, Kay AG, Barnes AL, Hitchcock IS, Genever PG. Extracellular matrices of stromal cell subtypes regulate phenotype and contribute to the stromal microenvironment in vivo. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:178. [PMID: 38886845 PMCID: PMC11184721 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03786-1] [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: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) are highly heterogeneous, which may reflect their diverse biological functions, including tissue maintenance, haematopoietic support and immune control. The current understanding of the mechanisms that drive the onset and resolution of heterogeneity, and how BMSCs influence other cells in their environment is limited. Here, we determined how the secretome and importantly the extracellular matrix of BMSCs can influence cellular phenotype. METHODS We used two immortalised clonal BMSC lines isolated from the same heterogeneous culture as model stromal subtypes with distinct phenotypic traits; a multipotent stem-cell-like stromal line (Y201) and a nullipotent non-stem cell stromal line (Y202), isolated from the same donor BMSC pool. Label-free quantitative phase imaging was used to track cell morphology and migration of the BMSC lines over 96 h in colony-forming assays. We quantified the secreted factors of each cell line by mass spectrometry and confirmed presence of proteins in human bone marrow by immunofluorescence. RESULTS Transfer of secreted signals from a stem cell to a non-stem cell resulted in a change in morphology and enhanced migration to more closely match stem cell-like features. Mass spectrometry analysis revealed a significant enrichment of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the Y201 stem cell secretome compared to Y202 stromal cells. We confirmed that Y201 produced a more robust ECM in culture compared to Y202. Growth of Y202 on ECM produced by Y201 or Y202 restored migration and fibroblastic morphology, suggesting that it is the deficiency of ECM production that contributes to its phenotype. The proteins periostin and aggrecan, were detected at 71- and 104-fold higher levels in the Y201 versus Y202 secretome and were subsequently identified by immunofluorescence at rare sites on the endosteal surfaces of mouse and human bone, underlying CD271-positive stromal cells. These proteins may represent key non-cellular components of the microenvironment for bona-fide stem cells important for cell maintenance and phenotype in vivo. CONCLUSIONS We identified plasticity in BMSC morphology and migratory characteristics that can be modified through secreted proteins, particularly from multipotent stem cells. Overall, we demonstrate the importance of specific ECM proteins in co-ordination of cellular phenotype and highlight how non-cellular components of the BMSC microenvironment may provide insights into cell population heterogeneity and the role of BMSCs in health and disease.
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- Andrew P Stone
- Department of Biology, York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, UK.
- Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA.
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- Department of Biology, York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Biology, York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Biology, York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Biology, York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Biology, York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Biology, York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, UK
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Radhakrishnan S, Shenoy SJ, Devidasan I, Shaji BV, Gopal S, Sreekumaran S, Sp A, Sivaraman DM, Mohan N. Periostin regulates lysyl oxidase through ERK1/2 MAPK-dependent serum response factor in activated cardiac fibroblasts. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e4066. [PMID: 38822669 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.4066] [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: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Collagen crosslinking, mediated by lysyl oxidase, is an adaptive mechanism of the cardiac repair process initiated by cardiac fibroblasts postmyocardial injury. However, excessive crosslinking leads to cardiac wall stiffening, which impairs the contractile properties of the left ventricle and leads to heart failure. In this study, we investigated the role of periostin, a matricellular protein, in the regulation of lysyl oxidase in cardiac fibroblasts in response to angiotensin II and TGFβ1. Our results indicated that periostin silencing abolished the angiotensin II and TGFβ1-mediated upregulation of lysyl oxidase. Furthermore, the attenuation of periostin expression resulted in a notable reduction in the activity of lysyl oxidase. Downstream of periostin, ERK1/2 MAPK signaling was found to be activated, which in turn transcriptionally upregulates the serum response factor to facilitate the enhanced expression of lysyl oxidase. The periostin-lysyl oxidase association was also positively correlated in an in vivo rat model of myocardial infarction. The expression of periostin and lysyl oxidase was upregulated in the collagen-rich fibrotic scar tissue of the left ventricle. Remarkably, echocardiography data showed a reduction in the left ventricular wall movement, ejection fraction, and fractional shortening, indicative of enhanced stiffening of the cardiac wall. These findings shed light on the mechanistic role of periostin in the collagen crosslinking initiated by activated cardiac fibroblasts. Our findings signify periostin as a possible therapeutic target to reduce excessive collagen crosslinking that contributes to the structural remodeling associated with heart failure.
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- Sruthi Radhakrishnan
- Department of Pathology, Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, Division of In-Vivo Models and Testing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Pathology, Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Pathology, Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Pathology, Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Pathology, Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Pathology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Pathology, Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Galvin JW, Milam RJ, Patterson BM, Nepola JV, Buckwalter JA, Wolf BR, Say FM, Free KE, Yohannes E. Periostin Is a Biomarker for Anterior Shoulder Instability: Proteomic Analysis of Synovial Fluid. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1719-1727. [PMID: 38702960 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241246258] [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] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND The incremental biological changes in the synovial microenvironment of the shoulder in acute and chronic instability that may contribute to joint degeneration are poorly understood. Proteomic analysis of synovial fluid in patients with shoulder instability may improve our understanding of proteins that are shed into shoulder synovial fluid after an injury. HYPOTHESIS Injury-specific factors such as the direction of instability and the severity of glenoid and humeral bone loss are associated with the proteome of synovial fluid in patients with shoulder instability. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive laboratory study. METHODS Synovial fluid lavage samples were compared between patients with anterior (n = 12) and posterior (n = 8) instability and those without instability (n = 5). Synovial proteins were identified with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Orthogonal validation of protein targets found to be significant on tandem mass spectrometry was performed in a separate set of prospective patients with Western blotting. Data were processed and analyzed, and P values were adjusted with the Benjamini-Hochberg method for multiple comparisons. RESULTS A total of 25 patients were included. Tandem mass spectrometry identified 720 protein groups in synovial fluid of patients with shoulder instability. There were 4 synovial proteins that were significantly expressed in patients with anterior instability relative to posterior instability: periostin (POSTN) (adjusted P value = .03; log fold change [logFc] = 4.7), transforming growth factor beta-induced protein ig-h3 (adjusted P value = .05; logFc = 1.7), collagen type VI alpha-3 chain (adjusted P value = .04; logFc = 2.6), and coagulation factor V (adjusted P value = .04; logFc = -3.3). Among these targets, POSTN showed a moderate correlation with the Hill-Sachs lesion size (r = 0.7). Prospective validation with Western blotting confirmed a significantly higher level of POSTN in synovial fluid of patients with anterior instability (P = .00025; logFc = 5.1). CONCLUSION Proteomic analysis enriched our understanding of proteins that were secreted into shoulder synovial fluid of patients with shoulder instability. The identification of POSTN, a proinflammatory catabolic protein involved with tissue remodeling and repair, as a significant target in anterior shoulder instability is a novel finding. Therefore, further study is warranted to determine the role that POSTN may play in the progression of bone loss and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Proteomic analysis of synovial fluid in patients with shoulder instability improved our understanding of this abnormality after an injury.
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- Joseph W Galvin
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Surgery, Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA
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- Department of Clinical Investigation, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA
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- Department of Clinical Investigation, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA
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Na Nan D, Klincumhom N, Trachoo V, Everts V, Ferreira JN, Osathanon T, Pavasant P. Periostin-integrin interaction regulates force-induced TGF-β1 and α-SMA expression by hPDLSCs. Oral Dis 2024; 30:2570-2579. [PMID: 37466141 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14691] [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: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Periostin (PN), a major matricellular periodontal ligament (PDL) protein, modulates the remodeling of the PDL and bone, especially under mechanical stress. This study investigated the requirement of PN-integrin signaling in force-induced expression of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in human PDL stem cells (hPDLSCs). METHODS Cells were stimulated with intermittent compressive force (ICF) using computerized controlled apparatus. Cell migration was examined using in vitro scratch assay. The mRNA expression was examined using real-time polymerase chain reaction. The protein expression was determined using immunofluorescent staining and western blot analysis. RESULTS Stimulation with ICF for 24 h increased the expression of PN, TGF-β1, and α-SMA, along with increased SMAD2/3 phosphorylation. Knockdown of POSTN (PN gene) decreased the protein levels of TGF-β1 and pSMAD2/3 upon force stimulation. POSTN knockdown of hPDLSCs resulted in delayed cell migration, as determined by a scratch assay. However, migration improved after seeding these knockdown cells on pre-PN-coated surfaces. Further, the knockdown of αVβ5 significantly attenuated the force-induced TGF-β1 expression. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate the importance of PN-αVβ5 interactions in ICF-induced TGF-β1 signaling and the expression of α-SMA. Findings support the critical role of PN in maintaining the PDL's tissue integrity and homeostasis.
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- Daneeya Na Nan
- Center of Excellence in Regenerative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Regenerative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Avatar Biotechnologies for Oral Health and Healthy Longevity Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Regenerative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Oh S, Yeo E, Shim J, Noh H, Park J, Lee KT, Kim SH, Lee D, Lee JH. Revealing the pathogenesis of keloids based on the status: Active vs inactive. Exp Dermatol 2024; 33:e15088. [PMID: 38685820 DOI: 10.1111/exd.15088] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Recently, the pathomechanisms of keloids have been extensively researched using transcriptomic analysis, but most studies did not consider the activity of keloids. We aimed to profile the transcriptomics of keloids according to their clinical activity and location within the keloid lesion, compared with normal and mature scars. Tissue samples were collected (keloid based on its activity (active and inactive), mature scar from keloid patients and normal scar (NS) from non-keloid patients). To reduce possible bias, all keloids assessed in this study had no treatment history and their location was limited to the upper chest or back. Multiomics assessment was performed by using single-cell RNA sequencing and multiplex immunofluorescence. Increased mesenchymal fibroblasts (FBs) was the main feature in keloid patients. Noticeably, the proportion of pro-inflammatory FBs was significantly increased in active keloids compared to inactive ones. To explore the nature of proinflammatory FBs, trajectory analysis was conducted and CCN family associated with mechanical stretch exhibited higher expression in active keloids. For vascular endothelial cells (VECs), the proportion of tip and immature cells increased in keloids compared to NS, especially at the periphery of active keloids. Also, keloid VECs highly expressed genes with characteristics of mesenchymal activation compared to NS, especially those from the active keloid center. Multiomics analysis demonstrated the distinct expression profile of active keloids. Clinically, these findings may provide the future appropriate directions for development of treatment modalities of keloids. Prevention of keloids could be possible by the suppression of mesenchymal activation between FBs and VECs and modulation of proinflammatory FBs may be the key to the control of active keloids.
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- Sejin Oh
- Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medical Device Management and Research, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medical Device Management and Research, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ren Y, Wan R, Zhao G, Kuroiwa T, Moran SL, Gingery A, Zhao C. Gene expression of Postn and FGF7 in canine chordae tendineae and their effects on flexor tenocyte biology. J Orthop Res 2024; 42:961-972. [PMID: 37990927 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Chordae tendineae, referred to as heart tendinous cords, act as tendons connecting the papillary muscles to the valves in the heart. Their role is analogous to tendons in the musculoskeletal system. Despite being exposed to millions of cyclic tensile stretches over a human's lifetime, chordae tendineae rarely suffer from overuse injuries. On the other hand, musculoskeletal tendinopathy is very common and remains challenging in clinical treatment. The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanism behind the remarkable durability and resistance to overuse injuries of chordae tendineae, as well as to explore their effects on flexor tenocyte biology. The messenger RNA expression profiles of chordae tendineae were analyzed using RNA sequencing and verified by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. Interestingly, we found that periostin (Postn) and fibroblast growth factor 7 (FGF7) were expressed at significantly higher levels in chordae tendineae, compared to flexor tendons. We further treated flexor tenocytes in vitro with periostin and FGF7 to examine their effects on the proliferation, migration, apoptosis, and tendon-related gene expression of flexor tenocytes. The results displayed enhanced cell proliferation ability at an early stage and an antiapoptotic effect on tenocytes, while treated with periostin and/or FGF7 proteins. Furthermore, there was a trend of promoted tenocyte migration capability. These findings indicated that Postn and FGF7 may represent novel cytokines to target flexor tendon healing. Clinical significance: The preliminary discovery leads to a novel idea for treating tendinopathy in the musculoskeletal system using specific molecules identified from chordae tendineae.
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- Ye Ren
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Yoshimura K, Ito Y, Suzuki M, Horie M, Nishiuchi T, Shintani-Domoto Y, Shigehara K, Oshima H, Oshima M, Goto A, Nojima T, Tsuzuki T, Mizokami A, Ikeda H, Maeda D. Identification of uromodulin deposition in the stroma of perinephric fibromyxoid nephrogenic adenoma by mass spectrometry. Pathol Int 2024; 74:187-196. [PMID: 38289139 DOI: 10.1111/pin.13409] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Nephrogenic adenoma (NA) is an epithelial lesion that usually occurs in the mucosa of the urinary tract. Rare cases of deep infiltrative or perinephric lesions have also been reported. Recently, NA with characteristic fibromyxoid stroma (fibromyxoid NA) has been proposed as a distinct variant. Although shedding of distal renal tubular cells due to urinary tract rupture has been postulated as the cause of NA in general, the mechanism underlying extraurinary presentation of NA and fibromyxoid stromal change in fibromyxoid NA remains unknown. In this study, we performed mass spectrometry (MS) analysis in a case of perinephric fibromyxoid NA of an 82-year-old man who underwent right nephroureterectomy for distal ureteral cancer. The patient had no prior history of urinary tract injury or radiation. Periodic acid-Schiff staining-positive eosinophilic structureless deposits in the stroma of fibromyxoid NA were microdissected and subjected to liquid chromatography/MS. The analysis revealed the presence of a substantial amount of uromodulin (Tamm-Horsfall protein). The presence of urinary content in the stroma of perinephric fibromyxoid NA suggests that urinary tract rupture and engraftment of renal tubular epithelial cells directly cause the lesion.
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- Kaori Yoshimura
- Department of Pathology, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Division of Integrated Omics Research, Bioscience Core Facility, Research Canter for Experimental Modelling of Human Disease, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Division of Genetics, Cancer Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Division of Genetics, Cancer Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Cellular and Organ Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Akita University, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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De Luca G, Campochiaro C, Burastero SE, Matucci-Cerinic M, Doglioni C, Dagna L. Periostin expression in uninvolved skin as a potential biomarker for rapid cutaneous progression in systemic sclerosis patients: a preliminary explorative study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 10:1214523. [PMID: 38327271 PMCID: PMC10847316 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1214523] [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: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to evaluate periostin serum levels and skin expression in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods We enrolled 35 patients with diffuse (d-SSc) or limited (l-SSc) SSc, 15 patients with very early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (VEDOSS), and 30 sex-matched healthy controls. Periostin serum levels were determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Periostin skin expression was determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) on paired involved and uninvolved 5-mm skin biopsy samples in a subgroup of 10 d-SSc and 10 L-SSc patients. A 12-month follow-up was considered. Results We included 50 patients (mean age 53.1 ± 16.1 years; women 94%; mean disease duration 38.2 ± 45.1 months; anti-centromere 50%; anti-Scl70 40%), 35 of them with a definite SSc (68.8% l-SSc; 31.4% d-SSc; mean mRSS 9.0 ± 7.2) and 15 with VEDOSS; 30 controls were also included in this study. Periostin serum levels were higher in SSc patients compared to controls (32.7 ± 8.0 ng/mL vs. 27.7 ± 7.3 ng/mL; p < 0.001), while these levels were comparable among different groups of patients (29.7 ± 6.9 ng/mL in VEDOSS, 33.4 ± 7.8 ng/mL in lc-SSc; and 34.0 ± 8.5 in dc-SSc; p = ns). SSc patients with digital ulcers had higher periostin serum levels (36.2 ± 7.9 ng/mL vs. 30.6 ± 7.3 ng/mL, p < 0.02). Samples from the involved skin of l-SSc and d-SSc patients showed a significant dermal expression of periostin; an identical periostin expression was evident in the uninvolved skin of patients with d-SSc. In 7 out of 10 L-SSc patients, periostin expression was absent on uninvolved skin. In the remaining three l-SSc patients, a mild periostin expression on IHC was detectable on uninvolved skin and all of these three l-SSc patients presented a dramatic skin progression. Conclusion Periostin skin expression may be a useful biomarker to indicate the presence of a disease at a higher risk of rapid cutaneous involvement.
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- Giacomo De Luca
- Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Cellular and Molecular Allergology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Division of Rheumatology AOUC, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Unit of Cellular and Molecular Allergology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Zhang S, Liu J, Feng F, Jia Y, Xu F, Wei Z, Zhang M. Rational design of viscoelastic hydrogels for periodontal ligament remodeling and repair. Acta Biomater 2024; 174:69-90. [PMID: 38101557 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.017] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a distinctive yet critical connective tissue vital for maintaining the integrity and functionality of tooth-supporting structures. However, PDL repair poses significant challenges due to the complexity of its mechanical microenvironment encompassing hard-soft-hard tissues, with the viscoelastic properties of the PDL being of particular interest. This review delves into the significant role of viscoelastic hydrogels in PDL regeneration, underscoring their utility in simulating biomimetic three-dimensional microenvironments. We review the intricate relationship between PDL and viscoelastic mechanical properties, emphasizing the role of tissue viscoelasticity in maintaining mechanical functionality. Moreover, we summarize the techniques for characterizing PDL's viscoelastic behavior. From a chemical bonding perspective, we explore various crosslinking methods and characteristics of viscoelastic hydrogels, along with engineering strategies to construct viscoelastic cell microenvironments. We present a detailed analysis of the influence of the viscoelastic microenvironment on cellular mechanobiological behavior and fate. Furthermore, we review the applications of diverse viscoelastic hydrogels in PDL repair and address current challenges in the field of viscoelastic tissue repair. Lastly, we propose future directions for the development of innovative hydrogels that will facilitate not only PDL but also systemic ligament tissue repair. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE.
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- Songbai Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, PR China.
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Ackerman JE, Muscat SN, Adjei-Sowah E, Korcari A, Nichols AEC, Buckley MR, Loiselle AE. Identification of Periostin as a critical niche for myofibroblast dynamics and fibrosis during tendon healing. Matrix Biol 2024; 125:59-72. [PMID: 38101460 PMCID: PMC10922883 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2023.12.004] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
Abstract
Tendon injuries are a major clinical problem, with poor patient outcomes caused by abundant scar tissue deposition during healing. Myofibroblasts play a critical role in the initial restoration of structural integrity after injury. However, persistent myofibroblast activity drives the transition to fibrotic scar tissue formation. As such, disrupting myofibroblast persistence is a key therapeutic target. While myofibroblasts are typically defined by the presence of αSMA+ stress fibers, αSMA is expressed in other cell types including the vasculature. As such, modulation of myofibroblast dynamics via disruption of αSMA expression is not a translationally tenable approach. Recent work has demonstrated that Periostin-lineage (PostnLin) cells are a precursor for cardiac fibrosis-associated myofibroblasts. In contrast to this, here we show that PostnLin cells contribute to a transient αSMA+ myofibroblast population that is required for functional tendon healing, and that Periostin forms a supportive matrix niche that facilitates myofibroblast differentiation and persistence. Collectively, these data identify the Periostin matrix niche as a critical regulator of myofibroblast fate and persistence that could be targeted for therapeutic manipulation to facilitate regenerative tendon healing.
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- Jessica E Ackerman
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States; Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States.
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Qiao B, Liu X, Wang B, Wei S. The role of periostin in cardiac fibrosis. Heart Fail Rev 2024; 29:191-206. [PMID: 37870704 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-023-10361-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Cardiac fibrosis, which is the buildup of proteins in the connective tissues of the heart, can lead to end-stage extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and ultimately heart failure. Cardiac remodeling involves changes in gene expression in cardiac cells and ECM, which significantly leads to the morbidity and mortality in heart failure. However, despite extensive research, the elusive intricacies underlying cardiac fibrosis remain unidentified. Periostin, an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein of the fasciclin superfamily, acts as a scaffold for building complex architectures in the ECM, which improves intermolecular interactions and augments the mechanical properties of connective tissues. Recent research has shown that periostin not only contributes to normal ECM homeostasis in a healthy heart but also serves as a potent inducible regulator of cellular reorganization in cardiac fibrosis. Here, we reviewed the constitutive domain of periostin and its interaction with other ECM proteins. We have also discussed the critical pathophysiological functions of periostin in cardiac remodeling mechanisms, including two distinct yet potentially intertwined mechanisms. Furthermore, we will focus on the intrinsic complexities within periostin research, particularly surrounding the contentious issues observed in experimental findings.
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- Bao Qiao
- Department of Emergency and Chest Pain Center, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
- Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Emergency and Chest Pain Center, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
- Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Clinical Trial Center, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Emergency and Chest Pain Center, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
- Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
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Yang Y, Pullisaar H, Stunes AK, Nogueira LP, Syversen U, Reseland JE. Irisin reduces orthodontic tooth movement in rats by promoting the osteogenic potential in the periodontal ligament. Eur J Orthod 2023; 45:842-853. [PMID: 37209709 PMCID: PMC10687601 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjad021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Positive effects of irisin on osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament (PDL) cells have been identified previously, this study aims to examine its effect on orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS The maxillary right first molars of male Wistar rats (n = 21) were moved mesially for 14 days, with submucosal injection of two dosages of irisin (0.1 or 1 μg) or phosphate-buffered saline (control) every third day. OTM was recorded by feeler gauge and micro-computed tomography (μCT). Alveolar bone and root volume were analysed using μCT, and plasma irisin levels by ELISA. Histological characteristics of PDL tissues were examined, and the expression of collagen type I, periostin, osteocalcin (OCN), von Willebrand factor (vWF) and fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5) in PDL was evaluated by immunofluorescence staining. RESULTS Repeated 1 μg irisin injections suppressed OTM on days 6, 9, and 12. No significant differences were observed in OTM in the 0.1 μg irisin group, or in bone morphometric parameters, root volume or plasma irisin, compared to control. Resorption lacunae and hyalinization were found at the PDL-bone interface on the compression side in the control, whereas they were scarce after irisin administration. The expression of collagen type I, periostin, OCN, vWF, and FNDC5 in PDL was enhanced by irisin administration. LIMITATIONS The feeler gauge method may overestimate OTM. CONCLUSIONS Submucosal irisin injection reduced OTM by enhancing osteogenic potential of PDL, and this effect was more significant on the compression side.
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- Yang Yang
- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Center for Oral Health Services and Research, Mid-Norway (TkMidt), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Endocrinology, Clinic of Medicine, St. Olavs University Hospital, 7030 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Ioakeimidis NS, Pitsis A, Zegkos T, Ntelios D, Kelpis T, Papamitsou T, Parcharidou D, Gossios T, Efthimiadis G, Meditskou S. Periostin is overexpressed, correlated with fibrosis and differs among grades of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy in myectomy tissue of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293427. [PMID: 37939043 PMCID: PMC10631645 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Periostin, a secreted matricellular protein, has been implicated in cardiac extracellular matrix remodeling and fibrosis. Evidence suggest that periostin stimulates cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. The current study aims to investigate the extent of periostin expression in patients with advanced Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and its correlation with fibrosis and hallmark histopathological features of the disease. Interventricular septal tissue from thirty-nine HCM patients who underwent myectomy and five controls who died from non-cardiac causes was obtained. Staining with Masson's Trichrome and immunohistochemistry were used to localize fibrosis and periostin respectively. The extent of fibrosis and the expression of periostin were defined as the stained percentage of total tissue area using digital pathology software. Periostin expression was higher in HCM patients compared to controls (p<0.0001), positively correlated with the extent of fibrosis (r = 0.82, p<0.001), positively correlated with maximal interventricular septal thickness (Rho = 0.33, p = 0.04) and negatively correlated with LVEF (r = -0.416, p = 0.009). Periostin was approximately co-localized with fibrosis. Mean periostin expression was lower in patients with mild grade cardiomyocyte hypertrophy compared to those with moderate grade (p = 0.049) and lower in patients with mild grade replacement fibrosis compared to moderate grade (p = 0.036). In conclusion, periostin is overexpressed in advanced HCM, correlated with fibrosis and possibly related to cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.
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- Nikolaos S. Ioakeimidis
- Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Department of Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, European Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Department of Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Department of Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sawant M, Wang F, Koester J, Niehoff A, Nava MM, Lundgren-Akerlund E, Gullberg D, Leitinger B, Wickström S, Eckes B, Krieg T. Ablation of integrin-mediated cell-collagen communication alleviates fibrosis. Ann Rheum Dis 2023; 82:1474-1486. [PMID: 37479494 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-224129] [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: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Activation of fibroblasts is a hallmark of fibrotic processes. Besides cytokines and growth factors, fibroblasts are regulated by the extracellular matrix environment through receptors such as integrins, which transduce biochemical and mechanical signals enabling cells to mount appropriate responses according to biological demands. The aim of this work was to investigate the in vivo role of collagen-fibroblast interactions for regulating fibroblast functions and fibrosis. METHODS Triple knockout (tKO) mice with a combined ablation of integrins α1β1, α2β1 and α11β1 were created to address the significance of integrin-mediated cell-collagen communication. Properties of primary dermal fibroblasts lacking collagen-binding integrins were delineated in vitro. Response of the tKO mice skin to bleomycin induced fibrotic challenge was assessed. RESULTS Triple integrin-deficient mice develop normally, are transiently smaller and reveal mild alterations in mechanoresilience of the skin. Fibroblasts from these mice in culture show defects in cytoskeletal architecture, traction stress generation, matrix production and organisation. Ablation of the three integrins leads to increased levels of discoidin domain receptor 2, an alternative receptor recognising collagens in vivo and in vitro. However, this overexpression fails to compensate adhesion and spreading defects on collagen substrates in vitro. Mice lacking collagen-binding integrins show a severely attenuated fibrotic response with impaired mechanotransduction, reduced collagen production and matrix organisation. CONCLUSIONS The data provide evidence for a crucial role of collagen-binding integrins in fibroblast force generation and differentiation in vitro and for matrix deposition and tissue remodelling in vivo. Targeting fibroblast-collagen interactions might represent a promising therapeutic approach to regulate connective tissue deposition in fibrotic diseases.
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- Mugdha Sawant
- Translational Matrix Biology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Translational Matrix Biology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University, Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics (CCMB), University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Cologne, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Cologne, Germany
- Wihuri Research Institute, Biomedicum Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Stem Cells and Metabolism Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Cologne, Germany
- Wihuri Research Institute, Biomedicum Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Stem Cells and Metabolism Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Ageing-Associated Diseases (CECAD), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Helsinki Institute of Life Science, Biomedicum Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Translational Matrix Biology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Translational Matrix Biology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Ageing-Associated Diseases (CECAD), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine (CMMC), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Mahdi Souzani A, Rajeshwari HRS, Selvaganapathy PR, Kishen A. Impact of 3D collagen-based model and hydrostatic pressure on periodontal ligament fibroblast: A morpho-biochemical analysis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 147:106092. [PMID: 37689009 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106092] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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This study developed a customized hydrostatic pressure-based loading environment to investigate the effect of static hydrostatic pressure on the periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDLf) in a three-dimensional (3D) collagen-based model. The cylindrical tissue constructs were comprised of PDL fibroblast cells seeded in type I collagen matrices and divided into three experimental groups: Control (no load), low-load (∼0.07 kPa), and high-load (∼60 kPa), all subjected to 24 h of experimental duration. Cells in the 3D construct were stained with fluorophore-conjugated antibodies for cytoskeletal protein F-actin and matricellular protein periostin. Cell culture supernatant was assessed for receptor activator of nuclear factor kappaB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) expression. Transmission electron microscopy examined the contact between the cells and the collagen matrix. Ultrastructural changes in the 3D collagen matrix were also analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. Experiments were performed in triplicates, and data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA (p < 0.05). The 3D PDLf constructs from the low-load group demonstrated the highest levels of homogeneous cell distribution and higher expression of F-actin and periostin with enhanced interaction with the matrix. The collagen matrix in this group showed more closely packed fibers forming thicker bundles when compared to the control and the high-load 3D PDLf constructs. Nonuniform cell distribution with decreased expression of F-actin and periostin was observed in the control and high-load PDLf constructs. The high-load group showed the highest RANKL/OPG expression. This study demonstrated low-level hydrostatic pressure's role in regulating PDLf functions and extracellular matrix response, while excessive hydrostatic pressure may be detrimental to PDL fibroblast cell function.
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- Armin Mahdi Souzani
- The Kishen Lab, Dental Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5G 1G6, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5G 1G6, Canada
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- The Kishen Lab, Dental Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5G 1G6, Canada; Department of Dentistry, Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada; Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5G 1G6, Canada.
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Narayanan G, Halim A, Hu A, Avin KG, Lu T, Zehnder D, Hato T, Chen NX, Moe SM, Lim K. Molecular Phenotyping and Mechanisms of Myocardial Fibrosis in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease. KIDNEY360 2023; 4:1562-1579. [PMID: 37858297 PMCID: PMC10695648 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Key Points Myocardial fibrosis in hearts from patients with CKD is characterized by increased trimeric tensile collagen type I and decreased elastic collagen type III compared with hearts from hypertensive or healthy donors, suggesting a unique fibrotic phenotype. Myocardial fibrosis in CKD is driven by alterations in extracellular matrix proteostasis, including dysregulation of metalloproteinases and cross-linking enzymes. CKD-associated mineral stressors uniquely induce a fibronectin-independent mechanism of fibrillogenesis characterized by formation of trimeric collagen compared with proinflammatory/fibrotic cytokines. Background Myocardial fibrosis is a major life-limiting problem in CKD. Despite this, the molecular phenotype and metabolism of collagen fibrillogenesis in fibrotic hearts of patients with advanced CKD have been largely unstudied. Methods We analyzed explanted human left ventricular (LV) heart tissues in a three-arm cross-sectional cohort study of deceased donor patients on hemodialysis (HD, n =18), hypertension with preserved renal function (HTN, n =8), and healthy controls (CON, n =17), ex vivo . RNA-seq and protein analysis was performed on human donor hearts and cardiac fibroblasts treated with mineral stressors (high phosphate and high calcium). Further mechanistic studies were performed using primary cardiac fibroblasts, in vitro treated with mineral stressors, proinflammatory and profibrotic cytokines. Results Of the 43 donor participants, there was no difference in age (P > 0.2), sex (P > 0.8), or body mass index (P > 0.1) between the groups. Hearts from the HD group had extensive fibrosis (P < 0.01). All LV tissues expressed only the trimeric form of collagen type I. HD hearts expressed increased collagen type I (P < 0.03), elevated collagen type I:III ratio (P < 0.05), and decreased MMP1 (P < 0.05) and MMP2 (P < 0.05). RNA-seq revealed no significant differential gene expression of extracellular matrix proteins of interest in HD hearts, but there was significant upregulation of LH2, periostin, α -SMA, and TGF-β 1 gene expression in mineral stressor–treated cardiac fibroblasts. Both mineral stressors (P < 0.009) and cytokines (P < 0.03) increased collagen type I:III ratio. Mineral stressors induced trimeric collagen type I, but cytokine treatment induced only dimeric collagen type I in cardiac fibroblasts. Mineral stressors downregulated fibronectin (P < 0.03) and MMP2 zymogen (P < 0.01) but did not significantly affect expression of periostin, MMP1, or cross-linking enzymes. TGF-β upregulated fibronectin (P < 0.01) and periostin (P < 0.02) only. Conclusions Myocardial fibrosis in advanced CKD hearts is characterized by increased trimeric collagen type I and dysregulated collagen metabolism, and is differentially regulated by components of uremia.
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- Gayatri Narayanan
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Department of Medicine, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Department of Physical Therapy, Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Renal Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Nephrology and Department of Acute Medicine, North Cumbria University Hospital NHS Trust, Carlisle, United Kingdom
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Yoshihara T, Morimoto T, Hirata H, Murayama M, Nonaka T, Tsukamoto M, Toda Y, Kobayashi T, Izuhara K, Mawatari M. Mechanisms of tissue degeneration mediated by periostin in spinal degenerative diseases and their implications for pathology and diagnosis: a review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1276900. [PMID: 38020106 PMCID: PMC10645150 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1276900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Periostin (POSTN) serves a dual role as both a matricellular protein and an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein and is widely expressed in various tissues and cells. As an ECM protein, POSTN binds to integrin receptors, transduces signals to cells, enabling cell activation. POSTN has been linked with various diseases, including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and the progression of multiple cancers. Recently, its association with orthopedic diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis resulting from cartilage destruction, degenerative diseases of the intervertebral disks, and ligament degenerative diseases, has also become apparent. Furthermore, POSTN has been shown to be a valuable biomarker for understanding the pathophysiology of orthopedic diseases. In addition to serum POSTN, synovial fluid POSTN in joints has been reported to be useful as a biomarker. Risk factors for spinal degenerative diseases include aging, mechanical stress, trauma, genetic predisposition, obesity, and metabolic syndrome, but the cause of spinal degenerative diseases (SDDs) remains unclear. Studies on the pathophysiological effects of POSTN may significantly contribute toward the diagnosis and treatment of spinal degenerative diseases. Therefore, in this review, we aim to examine the mechanisms of tissue degeneration caused by mechanical and inflammatory stresses in the bones, cartilage, intervertebral disks, and ligaments, which are crucial components of the spine, with a focus on POSTN.
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- Tomohito Yoshihara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Division of Medical Biochemistry, Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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McCabe MC, Okamura DM, Erickson CB, Perry BW, Brewer CM, Nguyen ED, Saviola AJ, Majesky MW, Hansen KC. ECM-Focused Proteomic Analysis of Ear Punch Regeneration in Acomys Cahirinus. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.10.11.561940. [PMID: 37873317 PMCID: PMC10592745 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.11.561940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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In mammals, significant injury is generally followed by the formation of a fibrotic scar which provides structural integrity but fails to functionally restore damaged tissue. Spiny mice of the genus Acomys represent the first example of full skin autotomy in mammals. Acomys cahirinus has evolved extremely weak skin as a strategy to avoid predation and is able to repeatedly regenerate healthy tissue without scar after severe skin injury or full-thickness ear punches. Extracellular matrix (ECM) composition is a critical regulator of wound repair and scar formation and previous studies have suggested that alterations in its expression may be responsible for the differences in regenerative capacity observed between Mus musculus and A. cahirinus , yet analysis of this critical tissue component has been limited in previous studies by its insolubility and resistance to extraction. Here, we utilize a 2-step ECM-optimized extraction to perform proteomic analysis of tissue composition during wound repair after full-thickness ear punches in A. cahirinus and M. musculus from weeks 1 to 4 post-injury. We observe changes in a wide range of ECM proteins which have been previously implicated in wound regeneration and scar formation, including collagens, coagulation and provisional matrix proteins, and matricryptic signaling peptides. We additionally report differences in crosslinking enzyme activity and ECM protein solubility between Mus and Acomys. Furthermore, we observed rapid and sustained increases in CD206, a marker of pro-regenerative M2 macrophages, in Acomys, whereas little or no increase in CD206 was detected in Mus. Together, these findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of tissue cues which drive the regenerative capacity of Acomys and identify a number of potential targets for future pro-regenerative therapies.
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Rusbjerg-Weberskov C, Johansen ML, Nowak JS, Otzen DE, Pedersen JS, Enghild JJ, Nielsen NS. Periostin C-Terminal Is Intrinsically Disordered and Interacts with 143 Proteins in an In Vitro Epidermal Model of Atopic Dermatitis. Biochemistry 2023; 62:2803-2815. [PMID: 37704583 PMCID: PMC10552548 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.3c00176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Human periostin is a 78-91 kDa matricellular protein implicated in extracellular matrix remodeling, tumor development, metastasis, and inflammatory diseases like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and asthma. The protein consists of six domains, including an N-terminal Cys-rich CROPT domain, four fasciclin-1 domains, and a C-terminal domain. The exons encoding the C-terminal domain may be alternatively spliced by shuffling four exons, generating ten variants of unknown function. Here, we investigate the structure and interactome of the full-length variant of the C-terminal domain with no exons spliced out. The structural analysis showed that the C-terminal domain lacked a tertiary structure and was intrinsically disordered. In addition, we show that the motif responsible for heparin-binding is in the conserved very C-terminal part of periostin. Pull-down confirmed three known interaction partners and identified an additional 140 proteins, among which nine previously have been implicated in atopic dermatitis. Based on our findings, we suggest that the C-terminal domain of periostin facilitates interactions between connective tissue components in concert with the four fasciclin domains.
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus
University, Aarhus
C 8000, Denmark
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus
University, Aarhus
C 8000, Denmark
- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Aarhus C 8000, Denmark
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus
University, Aarhus
C 8000, Denmark
- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Aarhus C 8000, Denmark
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- Department
of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Aarhus C 8000, Denmark
- Interdisciplinary
Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Aarhus C 8000, Denmark
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus
University, Aarhus
C 8000, Denmark
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus
University, Aarhus
C 8000, Denmark
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Yang Y, Liu H, Wang R, Zhao Y, Zheng Y, Huang Y, Li W. Autophagy mediates cementoblast mineralization under compression through periostin/β-catenin axis. J Cell Physiol 2023; 238:2147-2160. [PMID: 37475648 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31075] [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: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Repair of orthodontic external root resorption and periodontal tissue dysfunction induced by mechanical force remains a clinical challenge. Cementoblasts are vital in cementum mineralization, a process important for restoring damaged cementum. Despite autophagy plays a role in mineralization under various environmental stimuli, the underlying mechanism of autophagy in mediating cementoblast mineralization remains unclear. Here we verified that murine cementoblasts exhibit compromised mineralization under compressive force. Autophagy was indispensable for cementoblast mineralization, and autophagic activation markedly reversed cementoblast mineralization and prevented cementum damage in mice during tooth movement. Subsequently, messenger RNA sequencing analyses identified periostin (Postn) as a mediator of autophagy and mineralization in cementoblasts. Cementoblast mineralization was significantly inhibited following the knockdown of Postn. Furthermore, Postn silencing suppressed Wnt signaling by modulating the stability of β-catenin. Together our results highlight the role of autophagy in cementoblast mineralization via Postn/β-catenin signaling under compressive force and may provide a new strategy for the remineralization of cementum and regeneration of periodontal tissue.
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- Yuhui Yang
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Bowers SLK, Meng Q, Kuwabara Y, Huo J, Minerath R, York AJ, Sargent MA, Prasad V, Saviola AJ, Galindo DC, Hansen KC, Vagnozzi RJ, Yutzey KE, Molkentin JD. Col1a2-Deleted Mice Have Defective Type I Collagen and Secondary Reactive Cardiac Fibrosis with Altered Hypertrophic Dynamics. Cells 2023; 12:2174. [PMID: 37681905 PMCID: PMC10486458 DOI: 10.3390/cells12172174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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RATIONALE The adult cardiac extracellular matrix (ECM) is largely comprised of type I collagen. In addition to serving as the primary structural support component of the cardiac ECM, type I collagen also provides an organizational platform for other ECM proteins, matricellular proteins, and signaling components that impact cellular stress sensing in vivo. OBJECTIVE Here we investigated how the content and integrity of type I collagen affect cardiac structure function and response to injury. METHODS AND RESULTS We generated and characterized Col1a2-/- mice using standard gene targeting. Col1a2-/- mice were viable, although by young adulthood their hearts showed alterations in ECM mechanical properties, as well as an unanticipated activation of cardiac fibroblasts and induction of a progressive fibrotic response. This included augmented TGFβ activity, increases in fibroblast number, and progressive cardiac hypertrophy, with reduced functional performance by 9 months of age. Col1a2-loxP-targeted mice were also generated and crossed with the tamoxifen-inducible Postn-MerCreMer mice to delete the Col1a2 gene in myofibroblasts with pressure overload injury. Interestingly, while germline Col1a2-/- mice showed gradual pathologic hypertrophy and fibrosis with aging, the acute deletion of Col1a2 from activated adult myofibroblasts showed a loss of total collagen deposition with acute cardiac injury and an acute reduction in pressure overload-induce cardiac hypertrophy. However, this reduction in hypertrophy due to myofibroblast-specific Col1a2 deletion was lost after 2 and 6 weeks of pressure overload, as fibrotic deposition accumulated. CONCLUSIONS Defective type I collagen in the heart alters the structural integrity of the ECM and leads to cardiomyopathy in adulthood, with fibroblast expansion, activation, and alternate fibrotic ECM deposition. However, acute inhibition of type I collagen production can have an anti-fibrotic and anti-hypertrophic effect.
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- Stephanie L. K. Bowers
- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
- Center for Organoid and Regeneration Medicine, Greater Bay Area Institute of Precision Medicine (Guangzhou), School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Guangzhou 511466, China
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
- Division of Cardiology, Consortium for Fibrosis Research and Translation, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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Sun T, Xiao C, Yang Z, Deng J, Yang X. Transcriptome profiling analysis of uterus during chicken laying periods. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:433. [PMID: 37537566 PMCID: PMC10398974 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09521-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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The avian eggshell is formed in the uterus. Changes in uterine function may have a significant effect on eggshell quality. To identify the vital genes impacting uterine functional maintenance in the chicken, uteri in three different periods (22W, 31W, 51W) were selected for RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. In our study, 520, 706 and 736 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were respectively detected in the W31 vs W22 group, W51 vs W31 group and W51 vs W22 group. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis indicated DEGs were enriched in the extracellular matrix, extracellular region part, extracellular region, extracellular matrix structural constituent, ECM receptor interaction, collagen-containing extracellular matrix and collagen trimer in the uterus (P < 0.05). Protein-protein interaction analysis revealed that FN1, LOX, THBS2, COL1A1, COL1A2, COL5A1, COL5A2, POSTN, MMP13, VANGL2, RAD54B, SPP1, SDC1, BTC, ANGPTL3 might be key candidate genes for uterine functional maintenance in chicken. This study discovered dominant genes and pathways which enhanced our knowledge of chicken uterine functional maintenance.
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- Tiantian Sun
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding, Disease Control and Prevention, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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Liu X, Li J, Yang X, Li X, Kong J, Qi D, Zhang F, Sun B, Liu Y, Liu T. Carcinoma-associated fibroblast-derived lysyl oxidase-rich extracellular vesicles mediate collagen crosslinking and promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition via p-FAK/p-paxillin/YAP signaling. Int J Oral Sci 2023; 15:32. [PMID: 37532712 PMCID: PMC10397209 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-023-00236-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the main cellular components of the tumor microenvironment and promote cancer progression by modifying the extracellular matrix (ECM). The tumor-associated ECM is characterized by collagen crosslinking catalyzed by lysyl oxidase (LOX). Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) mediate cell-cell communication. However, the interactions between sEVs and the ECM remain unclear. Here, we demonstrated that sEVs released from oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)-derived CAFs induce collagen crosslinking, thereby promoting epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). CAF sEVs preferably bound to the ECM rather than being taken up by fibroblasts and induced collagen crosslinking, and a LOX inhibitor or blocking antibody suppressed this effect. Active LOX (αLOX), but not the LOX precursor, was enriched in CAF sEVs and interacted with periostin, fibronectin, and bone morphogenetic protein-1 on the surface of sEVs. CAF sEV-associated integrin α2β1 mediated the binding of CAF sEVs to collagen I, and blocking integrin α2β1 inhibited collagen crosslinking by interfering with CAF sEV binding to collagen I. CAF sEV-induced collagen crosslinking promoted the EMT of OSCC through FAK/paxillin/YAP pathway. Taken together, these findings reveal a novel role of CAF sEVs in tumor ECM remodeling, suggesting a critical mechanism for CAF-induced EMT of cancer cells.
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- Xue Liu
- Department of Oral Pathology, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Craniomaxillofacial Development and Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Craniomaxillofacial Development and Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Liaoning Provincial Core Lab of Glycobiology and Glycoengineering, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Craniomaxillofacial Development and Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Craniomaxillofacial Development and Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Ackerman JE, Adjei-Sowah E, Korcari A, Muscat SN, Nichols AE, Buckley MR, Loiselle AE. Identification of Periostin as a critical niche for myofibroblast dynamics and fibrosis during tendon healing. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.07.21.550090. [PMID: 37502924 PMCID: PMC10370208 DOI: 10.1101/2023.07.21.550090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Tendon injuries are a major clinical problem, with poor patient outcomes caused by abundant scar tissue deposition during healing. Myofibroblasts play a critical role in the initial restoration of structural integrity after injury. However, persistent myofibroblast activity drives the transition to fibrotic scar tissue formation. As such, disrupting myofibroblast persistence is a key therapeutic target. While myofibroblasts are typically defined by the presence of αSMA+ stress fibers, αSMA is expressed in other cell types including the vasculature. As such, modulation of myofibroblast dynamics via disruption of αSMA expression is not a translationally tenable approach. Recent work has demonstrated that Periostin-lineage (PostnLin) cells are a precursor for cardiac fibrosis-associated myofibroblasts. In contrast to this, here we show that PostnLin cells contribute to a transient αSMA+ myofibroblast population that is required for functional tendon healing, and that Periostin forms a supportive matrix niche that facilitates myofibroblast differentiation and persistence. Collectively, these data identify the Periostin matrix niche as a critical regulator of myofibroblast fate and persistence that could be targeted for therapeutic manipulation to facilitate regenerative tendon healing.
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- Jessica E. Ackerman
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Current affiliation: NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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Nan DN, Everts V, Ferreira JN, Trachoo V, Osathanon T, Klincumhom N, Pavasant P. Alteration of extracellular matrix proteins in atrophic periodontal ligament of hypofunctional rat molars. BDJ Open 2023; 9:31. [PMID: 37463885 DOI: 10.1038/s41405-023-00155-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mechanical force on possible dynamic changes of the matrix proteins deposition in the PDL upon in vitro mechanical and in vivo occlusal forces in a rat model with hypofunctional conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Intermittent compressive force (ICF) and shear force (SF) were applied to human periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs). Protein expression of collagen I and POSTN was analyzed by western blot technique. To establish an in vivo model, rat maxillary molars were extracted to facilitate hypofunction of the periodontal ligament (PDL) tissue of the opposing mandibular molar. The mandibles were collected after 4-, 8-, and 12-weeks post-extraction and used for micro-CT and immunohistochemical analysis. RESULTS ICF and SF increased the synthesis of POSTN by human PDLSCs. Histological changes in the hypofunctional teeth revealed a narrowing of the PDL space, along with a decreased amount of collagen I, POSTN, and laminin in perivascular structures compared to the functional contralateral molars. CONCLUSION Our results revealed that loss of occlusal force disrupts deposition of some major matrix proteins in the PDL, underscoring the relevance of mechanical forces in maintaining periodontal tissue homeostasis by modulating ECM composition.
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- Daneeya Na Nan
- Center of Excellence in Regenerative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Avatar Biotechnologies for Oral Health and Healthy Longevity Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Regenerative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Center of Excellence in Regenerative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Dowling P, Gargan S, Zweyer M, Swandulla D, Ohlendieck K. Extracellular Matrix Proteomics: The mdx-4cv Mouse Diaphragm as a Surrogate for Studying Myofibrosis in Dystrophinopathy. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1108. [PMID: 37509144 PMCID: PMC10377647 DOI: 10.3390/biom13071108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The progressive degeneration of the skeletal musculature in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is accompanied by reactive myofibrosis, fat substitution, and chronic inflammation. Fibrotic changes and reduced tissue elasticity correlate with the loss in motor function in this X-chromosomal disorder. Thus, although dystrophinopathies are due to primary abnormalities in the DMD gene causing the almost-complete absence of the cytoskeletal Dp427-M isoform of dystrophin in voluntary muscles, the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins presents a key histopathological hallmark of muscular dystrophy. Animal model research has been instrumental in the characterization of dystrophic muscles and has contributed to a better understanding of the complex pathogenesis of dystrophinopathies, the discovery of new disease biomarkers, and the testing of novel therapeutic strategies. In this article, we review how mass-spectrometry-based proteomics can be used to study changes in key components of the endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium, such as collagens, proteoglycans, matricellular proteins, and adhesion receptors. The mdx-4cv mouse diaphragm displays severe myofibrosis, making it an ideal model system for large-scale surveys of systematic alterations in the matrisome of dystrophic fibers. Novel biomarkers of myofibrosis can now be tested for their appropriateness in the preclinical and clinical setting as diagnostic, pharmacodynamic, prognostic, and/or therapeutic monitoring indicators.
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- Paul Dowling
- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Department of Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care, Children's Hospital, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Bonn, D53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology, Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, D53115 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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Null JL, Kim DJ, McCann JV, Pramoonjago P, Fox JW, Zeng J, Kumar P, Edatt L, Pecot CV, Dudley AC. Periostin+ Stromal Cells Guide Lymphovascular Invasion by Cancer Cells. Cancer Res 2023; 83:2105-2122. [PMID: 37205636 PMCID: PMC10330490 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-22-2412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Cancer cell dissemination to sentinel lymph nodes is associated with poor patient outcomes, particularly in breast cancer. The process by which cancer cells egress from the primary tumor upon interfacing with the lymphatic vasculature is complex and driven by dynamic interactions between cancer cells and stromal cells, including cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF). The matricellular protein periostin can distinguish CAF subtypes in breast cancer and is associated with increased desmoplasia and disease recurrence in patients. However, as periostin is secreted, periostin-expressing CAFs are difficult to characterize in situ, limiting our understanding of their specific contribution to cancer progression. Here, we used in vivo genetic labeling and ablation to lineage trace periostin+ cells and characterize their functions during tumor growth and metastasis. Periostin-expressing CAFs were spatially found at periductal and perivascular margins, were enriched at lymphatic vessel peripheries, and were differentially activated by highly metastatic cancer cells versus poorly metastatic counterparts. Surprisingly, genetically depleting periostin+ CAFs slightly accelerated primary tumor growth but impaired intratumoral collagen organization and inhibited lymphatic, but not lung, metastases. Periostin ablation in CAFs impaired their ability to deposit aligned collagen matrices and inhibited cancer cell invasion through collagen and across lymphatic endothelial cell monolayers. Thus, highly metastatic cancer cells mobilize periostin-expressing CAFs in the primary tumor site that promote collagen remodeling and collective cell invasion within lymphatic vessels and ultimately to sentinel lymph nodes. SIGNIFICANCE Highly metastatic breast cancer cells activate a population of periostin-expressing CAFs that remodel the extracellular matrix to promote escape of cancer cells into lymphatic vessels and drive colonization of proximal lymph nodes.
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- Jamie L. Null
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
- UVA Biorepository and Tissue Research Facility
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- Emily Couric Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Virginia
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- UVA Bioinformatics Core
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- UNC RNA Discovery Center
- Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
- Emily Couric Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Virginia
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Darling M, Li K, Burnside K, Smith N, Jackson-Boeters L, Hamilton D. Immunohistochemical Characterization of Gingival Fibromas. Head Neck Pathol 2023; 17:355-363. [PMID: 36472794 PMCID: PMC10293518 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-022-01493-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Gingival fibromas (GFs) are fibrous lesions of the gingiva that are not well defined in the literature. They are histologically similar to peripheral ossifying fibromas (POFs), both being characterized as cellular proliferations of dense fibrous tissue, with POFs differing in that they demonstrate foci of calcification. This study aims to expand upon the immunohistochemical characterization of GFs, and to confirm their osteoblastic phenotype. METHODS Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded GFs, POFs and fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) of the gingiva were examined. Immunohistochemical staining was performed for special AT-rich sequence binding protein 2 (SATB2), runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteocalcin and alpha-smooth muscle actin (αSMA). Sections were evaluated by light microscopy and the immunohistochemical staining patterns were assigned immunoreactive scores (IRS) based on percentage of stained cells and intensity of staining. RESULTS GFs, POFs, and FEPs of the gingiva expressed osteoblastic markers SATB2, RUNX2 and osteocalcin. GFs and POFs expressed αSMA while FEPs of the gingiva did not. GFs and POFs had similar staining patterns of SATB2, RUNX2 and αSMA. DISCUSSION These findings demonstrate that GFs and POFs exhibit a similar immunohistochemical profile, and supports a theory that GFs are osteoblastic lesions possibly related to POFs.
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- Mark Darling
- University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada.
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, N6A 5C1, London, ON, Canada.
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- University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Gardinier JD, Chougule A, Mendez D, Daly-Seiler C, Zhang C. Periosteal Bone Formation Varies with Age in Periostin Null Mice. Calcif Tissue Int 2023; 112:463-471. [PMID: 36729140 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-023-01063-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Periostin, also known as osteoblast-specific factor 2, is a matricellular protein predominantly expressed at the periosteum of bone. During growth and development, periostin contributes to periosteal expansion by facilitating osteoblast differentiation and mineralization. Later in life, periosteal expansion provides an adaptive strategy to increase tissue strength without requiring substantial increase in bone mass. However, the function of periostin past skeletal maturity and during advanced aging is relatively unknown. The objective of this study was to examine the function of periostin in maintaining bone mass and tissue strength across different ages. In periostin null mice (Postn-/-), periosteal bone formation was significantly reduced in young (3 months) and adult mice (9 months). The lack of bone formation resulted in reduced bone mass and ultimate strength. Conversely, periosteal bone formation increased at advanced ages in 18-month-old Postn-/- mice. The increase in periosteal mineralization at advanced ages coincides with increased expression of vitronectin and osteopontin. Periosteal progenitors from Postn-/- mice displayed an increased capacity to mineralize when cultured on vitronectin, but not type-1 collagen. Altogether, these findings demonstrate the unique role of periostin in regulating periosteal bone formation at different ages and the potential for vitronectin to compensate in the absence of periostin.
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- Joseph D Gardinier
- Department of Orthopedics, Bone and Joint Center, Henry Ford Health System, 6135 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Bone and Joint Center, Henry Ford Health System, 6135 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Bone and Joint Center, Henry Ford Health System, 6135 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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Yang Y, Geng T, Samara A, Olstad OK, He J, Agger AE, Skallerud BH, Landin MA, Heyward CA, Pullisaar H, Reseland JE. Recombinant irisin enhances the extracellular matrix formation, remodeling potential, and differentiation of human periodontal ligament cells cultured in 3D. J Periodontal Res 2023; 58:336-349. [PMID: 36625247 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13094] [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: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Irisin is expressed in human periodontal ligament (hPDL), and its administration enhances growth, migration and matrix deposition in hPDL cells cultured in monolayers in vitro. OBJECTIVES To identify whether irisin affects the gene expression patterns directing the morphology, mechanical properties, extracellular matrix (ECM) formation, osteogenic activity and angiogenic potential in hPDL cell spheroids cultured in 3D. MATERIALS AND METHODS Spheroids of primary human hPDL cells were generated in a rotational 3D culture system and treated with or without irisin. The gene expression patterns were evaluated by Affymetrix microarrays. The morphology of the spheroids was characterized using histological staining. Mechanical properties were quantified by nanoindentation. The osteogenic and angiogenic potential of spheroids were assessed through immunofluorescence staining for collagen type I, periostin fibronectin and von Willebrand factor (vWF), and mRNA expression of osteogenic markers. The secretion of multiple myokines was evaluated using Luminex immunoassays. RESULTS Approximately 1000 genes were differentially expressed between control and irisin-treated groups by Affymetrix. Several genes related to ECM organization were differentially expressed, and multiple deubiquitinating enzymes were upregulated in the irisin-exposed samples analyzed. These represent cellular and molecular mechanisms indicative of a role for irisin in tissue remodeling. Irisin induced a rim-like structure on the outer region of the hPDL spheroids, ECM-related protein expression and the stiffness of the spheroids were enhanced by irisin. The expression of osteogenic and angiogenetic markers was increased by irisin. CONCLUSIONS Irisin altered the morphology in primary hPDL cell-derived spheroids, enhanced its ECM deposition, mechanical properties, differentiation and remodeling potential.
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- Yang Yang
- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Structural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Structural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Oral Research Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Phase-specific signatures of wound fibroblasts and matrix patterns define cancer-associated fibroblast subtypes. Matrix Biol 2023; 119:19-56. [PMID: 36914141 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Healing wounds and cancers present remarkable cellular and molecular parallels, but the specific roles of the healing phases are largely unknown. We developed a bioinformatics pipeline to identify genes and pathways that define distinct phases across the time-course of healing. Their comparison to cancer transcriptomes revealed that a resolution phase wound signature is associated with increased severity in skin cancer and enriches for extracellular matrix-related pathways. Comparisons of transcriptomes of early- and late-phase wound fibroblasts vs skin cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) identified an "early wound" CAF subtype, which localizes to the inner tumor stroma and expresses collagen-related genes that are controlled by the RUNX2 transcription factor. A "late wound" CAF subtype localizes to the outer tumor stroma and expresses elastin-related genes. Matrix imaging of primary melanoma tissue microarrays validated these matrix signatures and identified collagen- vs elastin-rich niches within the tumor microenvironment, whose spatial organization predicts survival and recurrence. These results identify wound-regulated genes and matrix patterns with prognostic potential in skin cancer.
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Ringström N, Edling C, Nalesso G, Jeevaratnam K. Framing Heartaches: The Cardiac ECM and the Effects of Age. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:4713. [PMID: 36902143 PMCID: PMC10003270 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054713] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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The cardiac extracellular matrix (ECM) is involved in several pathological conditions, and age itself is also associated with certain changes in the heart: it gets larger and stiffer, and it develops an increased risk of abnormal intrinsic rhythm. This, therefore, makes conditions such as atrial arrythmia more common. Many of these changes are directly related to the ECM, yet the proteomic composition of the ECM and how it changes with age is not fully resolved. The limited research progress in this field is mainly due to the intrinsic challenges in unravelling tightly bound cardiac proteomic components and also the time-consuming and costly dependency on animal models. This review aims to give an overview of the composition of the cardiac ECM, how different components aid the function of the healthy heart, how the ECM is remodelled and how it is affected by ageing.
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Science, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7AL, UK
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Salamito M, Gillet B, Syx D, Vaganay E, Malbouyres M, Cerutti C, Tissot N, Exbrayat-Héritier C, Perez P, Jones C, Hughes S, Malfait F, Haydont V, Jäger S, Ruggiero F. NRF2 Shortage in Human Skin Fibroblasts Dysregulates Matrisome Gene Expression and Affects Collagen Fibrillogenesis. J Invest Dermatol 2023; 143:386-397.e12. [PMID: 38487918 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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NRF2 is a master regulator of the antioxidative response that was recently proposed as a potential regulator of extracellular matrix (ECM) gene expression. Fibroblasts are major ECM producers in all connective tissues, including the dermis. A better understanding of NRF2-mediated ECM regulation in skin fibroblasts is thus of great interest for skin homeostasis maintenance and aging protection. In this study, we investigate the impact of NRF2 downregulation on matrisome gene expression and ECM deposits in human primary dermal fibroblasts. RNA-sequencing‒based transcriptome analysis of NRF2 silenced dermal fibroblasts shows that ECM genes are the most regulated gene sets, highlighting the relevance of the NRF2-mediated matrisome program in these cells. Using complementary light and electron microscopy methods, we show that NRF2 deprivation in dermal fibroblasts results in reduced collagen I biosynthesis and impacts collagen fibril deposition. Moreover, we identify ZNF469, a putative transcriptional regulator of collagen biosynthesis, as a target of NRF2. Both ZNF469 silenced fibroblasts and fibroblasts derived from Brittle Corneal Syndrome patients carrying variants in ZNF469 gene show reduced collagen I gene expression. Our study shows that NRF2 orchestrates matrisome expression in human skin fibroblasts through direct or indirect transcriptional mechanisms that could be prioritized to target dermal ECM homeostasis in health and disease.
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- Mélanie Salamito
- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France; L'Oréal Research & Innovation, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Center for Medical Genetics Ghent, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Center for Medical Genetics Ghent, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- L'Oréal Research & Innovation, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- Université de Lyon, École Normal Supérieure de Lyon (ENSL), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.
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Sánchez-Sánchez JL, Ader I, Jeanson Y, Planat-Benard V, Vellas B, Casteilla L, de Souto-Barreto P. Periostin Plasma Levels and Changes on Physical and Cognitive Capacities in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2023; 78:424-432. [PMID: 36373873 PMCID: PMC9977245 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glac226] [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: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Periostin, involved in extracellular matrix development and support, has been shown to be elevated in senescent tissues and fibrotic states, transversal signatures of aging. We aimed to explore associations between plasma periostin and physical and cognitive capacity evolution among older adults. Our hypothesis was that higher levels of plasma periostin will be associated with worse physical and mental capacities along time. Analyses included 1 096 participants (mean age = 75.3 years ± 4.4; 63.9% women) from the Multidomain Alzheimer Preventive Trial. Periostin levels (pg/mL) were measured in plasma collected at year 1. Periostin was used in continuous variable, and as a dichotomous variable highest quartile (POSTN+) versus lowest 3 quartiles (POSTN-) were used. Outcomes were measured annually over 4 years and included: gait speed (GS), short physical performance battery (SPPB) score, 5-times sit-to-stand test (5-STS), and handgrip strength (HS) as physical and cognitive composite z-score (CCS) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) as cognitive endpoints. Plasma periostin as a continuous variable was associated with the worsening of physical and cognitive capacities over 4 years of follow-up, specifically the SPPB score, the 5-STS, and CCS in full-adjusted models. POSTN+ was associated with worse evolution in the physical (GS: [β = -0.057, 95% confidence interval (CI) = -0.101, -0.013], SPPB score [β = -0.736, 95% CI = -1.091, -0.381], 5-STS [β = 1.681, 95% CI = 0.801, 2.561]) as well as cognitive (CCS [β = -0.215, 95% CI = -0.335, -0.094]) domains compared to POSTN- group. No association was found with HS or the MMSE score. Our study showed for the first time that increased plasma periostin levels were associated with declines in both physical and cognitive capacities in older adults over a 4-year follow-up. Further research is needed to evaluate whether periostin might be used as a predictive biomarker of functional decline at an older age.
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- Juan Luis Sánchez-Sánchez
- Gérontopôle de Toulouse, Institut du Vieillissement, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.,Department of Health Sciences, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Institut RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, CNRS U-5070, EFS, ENVT, INSERM U1301, France
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- Institut RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, CNRS U-5070, EFS, ENVT, INSERM U1301, France
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- Institut RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, CNRS U-5070, EFS, ENVT, INSERM U1301, France
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- Gérontopôle de Toulouse, Institut du Vieillissement, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.,CERPOP, INSERM 1295, Université de Toulouse, UPS, Toulouse, France
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- Institut RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, CNRS U-5070, EFS, ENVT, INSERM U1301, France
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- Gérontopôle de Toulouse, Institut du Vieillissement, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.,CERPOP, INSERM 1295, Université de Toulouse, UPS, Toulouse, France
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Lipp SN, Jacobson KR, Colling HA, Tuttle TG, Miles DT, McCreery KP, Calve S. Mechanical loading is required for initiation of extracellular matrix deposition at the developing murine myotendinous junction. Matrix Biol 2023; 116:28-48. [PMID: 36709857 PMCID: PMC10218368 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2023.01.003] [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: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The myotendinous junction (MTJ) contributes to the generation of motion by connecting muscle to tendon. At the adult MTJ, a specialized extracellular matrix (ECM) is thought to contribute to the mechanical integrity of the muscle-tendon interface, but the factors that influence MTJ formation during mammalian development are unclear. Here, we combined 3D imaging and proteomics with murine models in which muscle contractility and patterning are disrupted to resolve morphological and compositional changes in the ECM during MTJ development. We found that MTJ-specific ECM deposition can be initiated via static loading due to growth; however, it required cyclic loading to develop a mature morphology. Furthermore, the MTJ can mature without the tendon terminating into cartilage. Based on these results, we describe a model wherein MTJ development depends on mechanical loading but not insertion into an enthesis.
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- Sarah N Lipp
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, 206 South Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; The Indiana University Medical Scientist/Engineer Training Program, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
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- Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program, 155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, 354 UCB, Boulder CO, 80309, United States
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- Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 1111 Engineering Dr, Boulder, CO 80309, United States
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- Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 596 UCB, CO 80309, United States
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- Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 1111 Engineering Dr, Boulder, CO 80309, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, 206 South Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program, 155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 1111 Engineering Dr, Boulder, CO 80309, United States.
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Zhong J, Xiang D, Ma X. Prediction and analysis of osteoarthritis hub genes with bioinformatics. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2023; 11:66. [PMID: 36819525 PMCID: PMC9929772 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-6450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. OA can cause joint pain, stiffness, and loss of function. The pathogenesis of OA is not completely clear. Moreover, there is no effective treatment, and clinical management is limited to symptomatic relief or joint surgery. This study utilized bioinformatics to analyze normal and OA articular cartilage samples to find biomarkers and therapeutic targets for OA. Methods The GSE169077 gene chip dataset was downloaded from the public gene chip data platform of the National Biotechnology Information Center. The dataset included 6 samples of OA tissues and 5 samples of healthy cartilage tissues. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened using the R language "limma" function package under the threshold of log2[fold change (FC)] ≥2 and a P value <0.05. The Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) signal pathways of the target genes were enriched and analyzed using the database for annotation, visualization, and integrated discovery (DAVID), and a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was further constructed using the search tool for the retrieval of interacting genes/proteins (STRING) database. The coexpression relationship of the genes in the module was visualized and screened with Cytoscape. Results A total of 27 DEGs were identified, including 9 downregulated genes and 18 upregulated genes. GO signal pathway enrichment analysis showed involvement in hypoxic response, fibrous collagen trimer, and extracellular matrix structural components. KEGG analysis demonstrated associations with protein digestion and absorption, extracellular matrix receptor interaction, and the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor signal pathway, among several other pathways. A PPI network was obtained through STRING analysis, and the results were imported into Cytoscape software. The 27 DEGs were sequenced by the cytoHubba plug-in by various calculation methods, and 5 hub genes (COL1A1, COL1A2, POSTN, BMP1, and MMP13) were finally selected. These genes were analyzed by PPI again and annotated with GO and KEGG in different colors. Conclusions Bioinformatics technology effectively identified differential genes in the knee cartilage tissue of healthy controls and patients with OA, providing opportunities to further explore the mechanism and treatment of OA on a transcriptional level.
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- Junqing Zhong
- Integration of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Hechavarria ME, Richard SA. Elucidating the Focal Immunomodulatory Clues Influencing Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Milieu of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 18:62-75. [PMID: 35450531 DOI: 10.2174/1574888x17666220420134619] [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: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The intervertebral discs (IVDs) are a relatively mobile joint that interconnects vertebrae of the spine. Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is one of the leading causes of low back pain, which is most often related to patient morbidity as well as high medical costs. Patients with chronic IVDD often need surgery that may sometimes lead to biomechanical complications as well as augmented degeneration of the adjacent segments. Moreover, treatment modalities like rigid intervertebral fusion, dynamic instrumentation, as well as other surgical interventions are still controversial. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have exhibited to have immunomodulatory functions and the ability to differentiate into cartilage, making these cells possibly an epitome for IVD regeneration. Transplanted MSCs were able to repair IVDD back to the normal disc milieu via the activation of the generation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as aggrecan, proteoglycans and collagen types I and II. IVD milieu clues like, periostin, cluster of differentiation, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukins, chemokines, transforming growth factor beta, reactive oxygen species, toll-like receptors, tyrosine protein kinase receptor and disialoganglioside, exosomes are capable of influencing the MSCs during treatment of IVDD. ECM microenvironment clues above have potentials as biomarkers as well as accurate molecular targets for therapeutic intervention in IVDD.
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- Department of Medicine, Princefield University, P. O. Box MA 128, Ho-Volta Region, Ghana, West Africa
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Peserico A, Barboni B, Russo V, Bernabò N, El Khatib M, Prencipe G, Cerveró-Varona A, Haidar-Montes AA, Faydaver M, Citeroni MR, Berardinelli P, Mauro A. Mammal comparative tendon biology: advances in regulatory mechanisms through a computational modeling. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1175346. [PMID: 37180059 PMCID: PMC10174257 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1175346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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There is high clinical demand for the resolution of tendinopathies, which affect mainly adult individuals and animals. Tendon damage resolution during the adult lifetime is not as effective as in earlier stages where complete restoration of tendon structure and property occurs. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying tendon regeneration remain unknown, limiting the development of targeted therapies. The research aim was to draw a comparative map of molecules that control tenogenesis and to exploit systems biology to model their signaling cascades and physiological paths. Using current literature data on molecular interactions in early tendon development, species-specific data collections were created. Then, computational analysis was used to construct Tendon NETworks in which information flow and molecular links were traced, prioritized, and enriched. Species-specific Tendon NETworks generated a data-driven computational framework based on three operative levels and a stage-dependent set of molecules and interactions (embryo-fetal or prepubertal) responsible, respectively, for signaling differentiation and morphogenesis, shaping tendon transcriptional program and downstream modeling of its fibrillogenesis toward a mature tissue. The computational network enrichment unveiled a more complex hierarchical organization of molecule interactions assigning a central role to neuro and endocrine axes which are novel and only partially explored systems for tenogenesis. Overall, this study emphasizes the value of system biology in linking the currently available disjointed molecular data, by establishing the direction and priority of signaling flows. Simultaneously, computational enrichment was critical in revealing new nodes and pathways to watch out for in promoting biomedical advances in tendon healing and developing targeted therapeutic strategies to improve current clinical interventions.
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The Multiple Roles of Periostin in Non-Neoplastic Disease. Cells 2022; 12:cells12010050. [PMID: 36611844 PMCID: PMC9818388 DOI: 10.3390/cells12010050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Periostin, identified as a matricellular protein and an ECM protein, plays a central role in non-neoplastic diseases. Periostin and its variants have been considered to be normally involved in the progression of most non-neoplastic diseases, including brain injury, ocular diseases, chronic rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis, dental diseases, atopic dermatitis, scleroderma, eosinophilic esophagitis, asthma, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, liver diseases, chronic kidney diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, and osteoarthrosis. Periostin interacts with protein receptors and transduces signals primarily through the PI3K/Akt and FAK two channels as well as other pathways to elicit tissue remodeling, fibrosis, inflammation, wound healing, repair, angiogenesis, tissue regeneration, bone formation, barrier, and vascular calcification. This review comprehensively integrates the multiple roles of periostin and its variants in non-neoplastic diseases, proposes the utility of periostin as a biological biomarker, and provides potential drug-developing strategies for targeting periostin.
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Pană N, Căpușă C. Periostin as a Biomarker in the Setting of Glomerular Diseases-A Review of the Current Literature. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123211. [PMID: 36551967 PMCID: PMC9775428 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123211] [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: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly prevalent and potential progressive condition with life-threatening consequences. Glomerular diseases (glomerulopathies) are causes of CKD that are potentially amenable by specific therapies. Significant resources have been invested in the identification of novel biomarkers of CKD progression and new targets for treatment. By using experimental models of kidney diseases, periostin has been identified amongst the most represented matricellular proteins that are commonly involved in the inflammation and fibrosis that characterize progressive kidney diseases. Periostin is highly expressed during organogenesis, with scarce expression in mature healthy tissues, but it is upregulated in multiple disease settings characterized by tissue injury and remodeling. Periostin was the most highly expressed matriceal protein in both animal models and in patients with glomerulopathies. Given that periostin is readily secreted from injury sites, and the variations in its humoral levels compared to the normal state were easily detectable, its potential role as a biomarker is suggested. Moreover, periostin expression was correlated with the degree of histological damage and with kidney function decline in patients with CKD secondary to both inflammatory (IgA nephropathy) and non-inflammatory (membranous nephropathy) glomerulopathies, while also displaying variability secondary to treatment response. The scope of this review is to summarize the existing evidence that supports the role of periostin as a novel biomarker in glomerulopathies.
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- Nicolae Pană
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Diaverum Morarilor Clinic of Nephrology and Dialysis, 022452 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- "Dr Carol Davila" Teaching Hospital of Nephrology, 010731 Bucharest, Romania
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Toledo B, Picon-Ruiz M, Marchal JA, Perán M. Dual Role of Fibroblasts Educated by Tumour in Cancer Behavior and Therapeutic Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:15576. [PMID: 36555218 PMCID: PMC9778751 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232415576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Tumours are complex systems with dynamic interactions between tumour cells, non-tumour cells, and extracellular components that comprise the tumour microenvironment (TME). The majority of TME's cells are cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), which are crucial in extracellular matrix (ECM) construction, tumour metabolism, immunology, adaptive chemoresistance, and tumour cell motility. CAF subtypes have been identified based on the expression of protein markers. CAFs may act as promoters or suppressors in tumour cells depending on a variety of factors, including cancer stage. Indeed, CAFs have been shown to promote tumour growth, survival and spread, and secretome changes, but they can also slow tumourigenesis at an early stage through mechanisms that are still poorly understood. Stromal-cancer interactions are governed by a variety of soluble factors that determine the outcome of the tumourigenic process. Cancer cells release factors that enhance the ability of fibroblasts to secrete multiple tumour-promoting chemokines, acting on malignant cells to promote proliferation, migration, and invasion. This crosstalk between CAFs and tumour cells has given new prominence to the stromal cells, from being considered as mere physical support to becoming key players in the tumour process. Here, we focus on the concept of cancer as a non-healing wound and the relevance of chronic inflammation to tumour initiation. In addition, we review CAFs heterogeneous origins and markers together with the potential therapeutic implications of CAFs "re-education" and/or targeting tumour progression inhibition.
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- Belén Toledo
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, E-23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, E-18100 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria ibs. GRANADA, Hospitales Universitarios de Granada-Universidad de Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain
- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, E-18016 Granada, Spain
- Excellence Research Unit “Modeling Nature” (MNat), University of Granada, E-18016 Granada, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, E-18100 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria ibs. GRANADA, Hospitales Universitarios de Granada-Universidad de Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain
- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, E-18016 Granada, Spain
- Excellence Research Unit “Modeling Nature” (MNat), University of Granada, E-18016 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, E-23071 Jaén, Spain
- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, E-18100 Granada, Spain
- Excellence Research Unit “Modeling Nature” (MNat), University of Granada, E-18016 Granada, Spain
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Iizumi R, Honda M. Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Inhibits Osteogenic Differentiation in Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts. Biomimetics (Basel) 2022; 7:biomimetics7040224. [PMID: 36546925 PMCID: PMC9776043 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7040224] [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: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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The periodontal ligament is a collagenous tissue that is important for maintaining the homeostasis of cementum and alveolar bone. In tendon cells, Wnt/β-catenin signaling has been reported to regulate the expression level of Scleraxis (Scx) and Mohawk Homeobox (Mkx) gene and maintain the tissue homeostasis, while its role in the periodontal ligament is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Wnt/β-catenin signaling induced by Wnt-3a stimulation on the inhibition of osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPLFs). During osteogenic differentiation of HPLFs, they formed bone nodules independently of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. After stimulation of Wnt-3a, the expression of β-catenin increased, and nuclear translocation of β-catenin was observed. These data indicate that Wnt-3a activated Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Furthermore, the stimulation of Wnt-3a inhibited the bone nodule formation and suppressed the expression of osteogenic differentiation-related genes such as Runx2, Osteopontin and Osteocalcin, and upregulated the gene expression of Type-I collagen and Periostin (Postn). Scx may be involved in the suppression of osteogenic differentiation in HPLFs. In conclusion, Wnt/β-catenin signaling may be an important signaling pathway that inhibits the osteogenic differentiation in HPLFs by the upregulation of Scx gene expression and downregulation of osteogenic differentiation-related genes.
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Cools B, Nagaraju CK, Vandendriessche K, van Puyvelde J, Youness M, Roderick HL, Gewillig M, Sipido K, Claus P, Rega F. Reversal of Right Ventricular Remodeling After Correction of Pulmonary Regurgitation in Tetralogy of Fallot. JACC Basic Transl Sci 2022; 8:301-315. [PMID: 37034286 PMCID: PMC10077151 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2022.09.008] [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] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In the sheep model with pathophysiologic changes similar to patients with repaired TOF, severe PR leads to fibrotic changes in the RV. Pulmonary valve replacement reverses these fibrotic changes. Early valve replacement led to a quick RV recovery, and in time there was no difference in outcome between early and late valve replacement. These data support the benefit of valve replacement for RV function and suggest that there is a margin in the timing of the surgery. The fibrotic changes correlated well with the circulating biomarker PICP, which can have an added value in the clinical follow-up of patients with repaired TOF.
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- Bjorn Cools
- Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Address for correspondence: Dr Filip Rega, Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Wang Z, An J, Zhu D, Chen H, Lin A, Kang J, Liu W, Kang X. Periostin: an emerging activator of multiple signaling pathways. J Cell Commun Signal 2022; 16:515-530. [PMID: 35412260 PMCID: PMC9733775 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-022-00674-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Matricellular proteins are responsible for regulating the microenvironment, the behaviors of surrounding cells, and the homeostasis of tissues. Periostin (POSTN), a non-structural matricellular protein, can bind to many extracellular matrix proteins through its different domains. POSTN usually presents at low levels in most adult tissues but is highly expressed in pathological sites such as in tumors and inflamed organs. POSTN can bind to diverse integrins to interact with multiple signaling pathways within cells, which is one of its core biological functions. Increasing evidence shows that POSTN can activate the TGF-β, the PI3K/Akt, the Wnt, the RhoA/ROCK, the NF-κB, the MAPK and the JAK pathways to promote the occurrence and development of many diseases, especially cancer and inflammatory diseases. Furthermore, POSTN can interact with some pathways in an upstream and downstream relationship, forming complicated crosstalk. This article focuses on the interactions between POSTN and different signaling pathways in diverse diseases, attempting to explain the mechanisms of interaction and provide novel guidelines for the development of targeted therapies.
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- Zhaoheng Wang
- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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El-Adili F, Lui JK, Najem M, Farina G, Trojanowska M, Sam F, Bujor AM. Periostin overexpression in scleroderma cardiac tissue and its utility as a marker for disease complications. Arthritis Res Ther 2022; 24:251. [PMID: 36369212 PMCID: PMC9650849 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-022-02943-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the levels of periostin in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and their association with features of systemic sclerosis. METHODS The levels of periostin were assessed in the serum of 106 SSc patients and 22 healthy controls and by immunofluorescence staining in cardiac tissue from 4 SSc patients and 4 controls. Serum periostin was measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The results were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test or Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn's multiple comparisons tests and Spearman's test for correlations. Cardiac tissue from SSc patients and controls was stained for periostin and co-stained for periostin and collagen type I using immunofluorescence. RESULTS Periostin levels were higher in patients with SSc compared to controls and directly correlated to modified Rodnan skin score and echocardiography parameters of left ventricular measurements. Immunofluorescence staining in SSc cardiac tissue showed patchy periostin expression in all SSc patients, but not in controls. Furthermore, there was extensive periostin expression even in areas without collagen deposition, while all established fibrotic areas showed colocalization of collagen and periostin. There was no association between periostin levels and interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension or other vascular complications. CONCLUSION Periostin is elevated in SSc cardiac tissue in vivo and circulating levels of periostin are increased in SSc, correlating with the extent of disease duration, degree of skin fibrosis, and left ventricular structural assessments. Periostin may be a potential biomarker that can provide further pathogenic insight into cardiac fibrosis in SSc.
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- Fatima El-Adili
- Division of Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center, Boston University, 72 E Concord St, Evans 501, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- The Pulmonary Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center, Boston University, 72 E Concord St, Evans 501, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center, Boston University, 72 E Concord St, Evans 501, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
- Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center, Boston University, 72 E Concord St, Evans 501, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.
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Periostin Modulates Extracellular Matrix Behavior in Tendons. Matrix Biol Plus 2022; 16:100124. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mbplus.2022.100124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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