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He Y, Gang B, Zhang M, Bai Y, Wan Z, Pan J, Liu J, Liu G, Gu W. ACE2 improves endothelial cell function and reduces acute lung injury by downregulating FAK expression. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111535. [PMID: 38246001 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111535] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Endothelial cell (EC) barrier dysfunction and increased adhesion of immune inflammatory cells to ECs crucially contribute to acute lung injury (ALI). Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an essential regulator of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and exerts characteristic vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory effects. SARS-COV-2 infects the lungs by binding to ACE2, which can lead to dysregulation of ACE2 expression, further leading to ALI with predominantly vascular inflammation and eventually to more severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Therefore, restoration of ACE2 expression represents a valuable therapeutic approach for SARS-COV-2-related ALI/ARDS. In this study, we used polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (Poly(I:C)), a double-stranded RNA analog, to construct a mouse ALI model that mimics virus infection. After Poly(I:C) exposure, ACE2 was downregulated in mouse lung tissues and in cultured ECs. Treatment with DIZE, an ACE2-activating compound, upregulated ACE2 expression and relieved ALI in mice. DIZE also improved barrier function and reduced the number of THP-1 monocytes adhering to cultured ECs. Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and phosphorylated FAK (p-FAK) levels were increased in lung tissues of ALI mice as well as in Poly(I:C)-treated ECs in vitro. Both DIZE and the FAK inhibitor PF562271 decreased FAK/p-FAK expression in both ALI models, attenuating ALI severity in vivo and increasing barrier function and reducing monocyte adhesion in cultured ECs. Furthermore, in vivo experiments using ANG 1-7 and the MAS inhibitor A779 corroborated that DIZE-mediated ACE2 activation stimulated the activity of the ANG 1-7/MAS axis, which inhibited FAK/p-FAK expression in the mouse lung. These findings provide further evidence that activation of ACE2 in ECs may be a valuable therapeutic strategy for ALI.
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- Yixuan He
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China
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- College of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, and Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cancer Translational Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, PR China.
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Gross T, Dieterle MP, Vach K, Altenburger MJ, Hellwig E, Proksch S. Biomechanical Modulation of Dental Pulp Stem Cell (DPSC) Properties for Soft Tissue Engineering. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10030323. [PMID: 36978714 PMCID: PMC10045720 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10030323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Dental pulp regeneration strategies frequently result in hard tissue formation and pulp obliteration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) can be directed toward soft tissue differentiation by extracellular elasticity. STRO-1-positive human dental pulp cells were magnetically enriched and cultured on substrates with elasticities of 1.5, 15, and 28 kPa. The morphology of DPSCs was assessed visually. Proteins relevant in mechanobiology ACTB, ITGB1, FAK, p-FAK, TALIN, VINCULIN, PAXILLIN, ERK 1/2, and p-ERK 1/2 were detected by immunofluorescence imaging. Transcription of the pulp marker genes BMP2, BMP4, MMP2, MMP3, MMP13, FN1, and IGF2 as well as the cytokines ANGPT1, VEGF, CCL2, TGFB1, IL2, ANG, and CSF1 was determined using qPCR. A low stiffness, i.e., 1.5 kPa, resulted in a soft tissue-like phenotype and gene expression, whereas DPSCs on 28 kPa substrates exhibited a differentiation signature resembling hard tissues with a low cytokine expression. Conversely, the highest cytokine expression was observed in cells cultured on intermediate elasticity, i.e., 15 kPa, substrates possibly allowing the cells to act as “trophic mediators”. Our observations highlight the impact of biophysical cues for DPSC fate and enable the design of scaffold materials for clinical pulp regeneration that prevent hard tissue formation.
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- Tara Gross
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- G.E.R.N. Research Center for Tissue Replacement, Regeneration and Neogenesis, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Engesserstr. 4, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)761-270-48850; Fax: +49-(0)761-270-47620
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- Division of Oral Biotechnology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs—University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str. 26, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- G.E.R.N. Research Center for Tissue Replacement, Regeneration and Neogenesis, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Engesserstr. 4, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- G.E.R.N. Research Center for Tissue Replacement, Regeneration and Neogenesis, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Engesserstr. 4, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
- Dental Clinic 1–Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Glückstr. 11, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Zhen YY, Wu CH, Chen HC, Chang EE, Lee JJ, Chen WY, Chang JM, Tseng PY, Wang YF, Hung CC. Coordination of LMO7 with FAK Signaling Sustains Epithelial Integrity in Renal Epithelia Exposed to Osmotic Pressure. Cells 2022; 11:cells11233805. [PMID: 36497072 PMCID: PMC9741450 DOI: 10.3390/cells11233805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The kidney epithelial barrier has multifaceted functions in body fluids, electrolyte homeostasis, and urine production. The renal epithelial barrier (REB) frequently faces and challenges osmotic dynamics, which gives rise to osmotic pressure (a physical force). Osmotic pressure overloading can crack epithelial integrity and damage the REB. The endurance of REB to osmotic pressure forces remains obscure. LMO7 (LIM domain only 7) is a protein associated with the cell-cell junctional complex and cortical F-actin. Its upregulation was observed in cells cultured under hypertonic conditions. LMO7 is predominantly distributed in renal tubule epithelial cells. Hypertonic stimulation leads to LMO7 and F-actin assembly in the cortical stress fibers of renal epithelial cells. Hypertonic-isotonic alternation, as a pressure force pushing the plasma membrane inward/outward, was set as osmotic disturbance and was applied to test FAK signaling and LMO7 functioning in maintaining junctional integrity. LMO7 depletion in cells resulted in junctional integrity loss in the epithelial sheet-cultured hypertonic medium or hypertonic-isotonic alternation. Conversely, FAK inhibition by PF-573228 led to failure in robust cortical F-actin assembly and LMO7 association with cortical F-actin in epithelial cells responding to hypertonic stress. Epithelial integrity against osmotic stress and LMO7 and FAK signaling are involved in assembling robust cortical F-actin and maintaining junctional integrity. LMO7 elaborately manages FAK activation in renal epithelial cells, which was demonstrated excessive FAK activation present in LMO7 depleted NRK-52E cells and epithelial integrity loss when cells with LMO7 depletion were exposed to a hypertonic environment. Our data suggests that LMO7 regulates FAK activation and is responsible for maintaining REB under osmotic disturbance.
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- Yen-Yi Zhen
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang-Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Institute for Translational Research in Biomedicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 83701, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- School of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Correspondence:
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Novel In Situ-Cross-Linked Electrospun Gelatin/Hydroxyapatite Nonwoven Scaffolds Prove Suitable for Periodontal Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061286. [PMID: 35745858 PMCID: PMC9230656 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Periodontal diseases affect millions of people worldwide and can result in tooth loss. Regenerative treatment options for clinical use are thus needed. We aimed at developing new nonwoven-based scaffolds for periodontal tissue engineering. Nonwovens of 16% gelatin/5% hydroxyapatite were produced by electrospinning and in situ glyoxal cross-linking. In a subset of scaffolds, additional porosity was incorporated via extractable polyethylene glycol fibers. Cell colonization and penetration by human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs), periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDLFs), or cocultures of both were visualized by scanning electron microscopy and 4′,6-diamidin-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining. Metabolic activity was assessed via Alamar Blue® staining. Cell type and differentiation were analyzed by immunocytochemical staining of Oct4, osteopontin, and periostin. The electrospun nonwovens were efficiently populated by both hMSCs and PDLFs, while scaffolds with additional porosity harbored significantly more cells. The metabolic activity was higher for cocultures of hMSCs and PDLFs, or for PDLF-seeded scaffolds. Periostin and osteopontin expression was more pronounced in cocultures of hMSCs and PDLFs, whereas Oct4 staining was limited to hMSCs. These novel in situ-cross-linked electrospun nonwoven scaffolds allow for efficient adhesion and survival of hMSCs and PDLFs. Coordinated expression of differentiation markers was observed, which rendered this platform an interesting candidate for periodontal tissue engineering.
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Bloise N, Fassina L, Focarete ML, Lotti N, Visai L. Haralick's texture analysis to predict cellular proliferation on randomly oriented electrospun nanomaterials. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:1330-1335. [PMID: 36133676 PMCID: PMC9419736 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00890k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Using a computer vision approach we have extracted the Haralick's texture features of randomly oriented electrospun nanomaterials in order to predict the proliferative behavior of cells which were subsequently seeded onto the nanosurfaces.
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- Nora Bloise
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Centre for Health Technologies (CHT), INSTM UdR of Pavia, University of Pavia 27100 Pavia Italy
- Medicina Clinica-Specialistica, UOR5 Laboratorio di Nanotecnologie, ICS Maugeri, IRCCS 27100 Pavia Italy
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- Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, Centre for Health Technologies (CHT), University of Pavia 27100 Pavia Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", INSTM UdR of Bologna, University of Bologna 40126 Bologna Italy
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- Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering Department, University of Bologna 40131 Bologna Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research on Advanced Applications in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology, CIRI-MAM, University of Bologna 40131 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Centre for Health Technologies (CHT), INSTM UdR of Pavia, University of Pavia 27100 Pavia Italy
- Medicina Clinica-Specialistica, UOR5 Laboratorio di Nanotecnologie, ICS Maugeri, IRCCS 27100 Pavia Italy
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Dissecting the Inorganic Nanoparticle-Driven Interferences on Adhesome Dynamics. JOURNAL OF NANOTHERANOSTICS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/jnt2030011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Inorganic nanoparticles have emerged as an attractive theranostic tool applied to different pathologies such as cancer. However, the increment in inorganic nanoparticle application in biomedicine has prompted the scientific community to assess their potential toxicities, often preventing them from entering clinical settings. Cytoskeleton network and the related adhesomes nest are present in most cellular processes such as proliferation, migration, and cell death. The nanoparticle treatment can interfere with the cytoskeleton and adhesome dynamics, thus inflicting cellular damage. Therefore, it is crucial dissecting the molecular mechanisms involved in nanoparticle cytotoxicity. This review will briefly address the main characteristics of different adhesion structures and focus on the most relevant effects of inorganic nanoparticles with biomedical potential on cellular adhesome dynamics. Besides, the review put into perspective the use of inorganic nanoparticles for cytoskeleton targeting or study as a versatile tool. The dissection of the molecular mechanisms involved in the nanoparticle-driven interference of adhesome dynamics will facilitate the future development of nanotheranostics targeting cytoskeleton and adhesomes to tackle several diseases, such as cancer.
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Pereira NR, Russo LC, Forti FL. UV Radiation-induced Impairment of Cellular Morphology and Motility is Enhanced by DUSP3/VHR Loss and FAK Activation. Cell Biochem Biophys 2021; 79:261-269. [PMID: 33479884 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-021-00966-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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DUSP3 is a phosphatase expressed and active in several tissues that dephosphorylates tyrosine residues in many regulatory proteins of cellular activities such as proliferation, survival, and cell death. Recently, two new independent functions were assigned to this enzyme: dephosphorylation of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and regulation of nucleotide-excision repair (NER) pathway. Genotoxic stress by UV radiation is known to affect cell morphology, adhesion, and migration for affecting, for example, the Rho GTPases that regulate actin cytoskeleton. This work investigated the intersection of DUSP3 function, XPA protein activity, and UV toxicity by examining cell migration, FAK, and SRC kinase phosphorylation status, in addition to cell morphology, in fibroblast cells proficient (MRC-5) or deficient (XPA) of the NER pathway. DUSP3 loss reduced cell migration of normal cells, which was stimulated by the genotoxic stress, effects evidenced in presence of serum mitogenic stimulus. However, NER-deficient cells migration response was the opposite since DUSP3 loss increased migration, especially after cells being exposed to UV stress. The levels of pFAK(Y397) peaked 15 min and 1 h after UV radiation in normal cells, but only slightly increased in repair-deficient cells. However, the DUSP3 knockdown strongly raised pFAK(Y397) levels in both cells, but especially in XPA cells as supported by the higher SRC activity. These effects impacted on the dynamics of actin-based structures formation, such as stress fibres, apparently dependent on DUSP3 and DNA-repair (NER) proficiency of the cells. Altogether our findings suggest this dual-phosphatase is bridging gaps between the complex regulation of cell morphology, motility, and genomic stability.
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- Nadine Ranieri Pereira
- Laboratory of Biomolecular Systems Signalling, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomolecular Systems Signalling, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomolecular Systems Signalling, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Doll PW, Husari A, Ahrens R, Spindler B, Guber AE, Steinberg T. Enhancing the soft-tissue integration of dental implant abutments-in vitro study to reveal an optimized microgroove surface design to maximize spreading and alignment of human gingival fibroblasts. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 109:1768-1776. [PMID: 33773082 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Within this work, we demonstrate the influences of different microgrooved surface topographies on the alignment and spreading of human gingival fibroblast (HGF) cells and present the optimal parameters for an improved soft-tissue integration design for dental implant abutments for the first time. Microgrooves with lateral widths from 2.5 to 75 μm were fabricated by UV-lithography and wet etching on bulk Ti6Al4V ELI material. The microstructured surfaces were compared to polished and ground surfaces as current state of the art. The resulting microtopographies were analyzed using vertical scanning interferometry and scanning electron microscopy. Samples loaded with HGF cells were incubated for 8 and 72 hr and cell orientation, spreading, resulting area, and relative gene expression were analyzed. The effect of contact guidance occurred on all microstructured surfaces yet there is a clear preferable range for the lateral widths of the microgrooves between approx. 11.5 and 13.9 μm and depths between 1.6 and 2.4 μm for an abutment surface design, where cell orientation and spreading maximizes. For structures larger than 30 μm, cell orientation, spreading and even gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and yes-associated protein decrease.
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- Patrick W Doll
- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Division of Oral Biotechnology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Orthodontics, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Division of Oral Biotechnology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg, Germany
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Morales X, Cortés-Domínguez I, Ortiz-de-Solorzano C. Modeling the Mechanobiology of Cancer Cell Migration Using 3D Biomimetic Hydrogels. Gels 2021; 7:17. [PMID: 33673091 PMCID: PMC7930983 DOI: 10.3390/gels7010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Understanding how cancer cells migrate, and how this migration is affected by the mechanical and chemical composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is critical to investigate and possibly interfere with the metastatic process, which is responsible for most cancer-related deaths. In this article we review the state of the art about the use of hydrogel-based three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds as artificial platforms to model the mechanobiology of cancer cell migration. We start by briefly reviewing the concept and composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and the materials commonly used to recreate the cancerous ECM. Then we summarize the most relevant knowledge about the mechanobiology of cancer cell migration that has been obtained using 3D hydrogel scaffolds, and relate those discoveries to what has been observed in the clinical management of solid tumors. Finally, we review some recent methodological developments, specifically the use of novel bioprinting techniques and microfluidics to create realistic hydrogel-based models of the cancer ECM, and some of their applications in the context of the study of cancer cell migration.
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- IDISNA, Ciberonc and Solid Tumors and Biomarkers Program, Center for Applied Medical Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (X.M.); (I.C.-D.)
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Efraim Y, Chen FYT, Stashko C, Cheong KN, Gaylord E, McNamara N, Knox SM. Alterations in corneal biomechanics underlie early stages of autoimmune-mediated dry eye disease. J Autoimmun 2020; 114:102500. [PMID: 32565048 PMCID: PMC8269964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2020.102500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Autoimmune-mediated dry eye disease is a pathological feature of multiple disorders including Sjögren's syndrome, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis that has a life-long, detrimental impact on vision and overall quality of life. Although late stage disease outcomes such as epithelial barrier dysfunction, reduced corneal innervation and chronic inflammation have been well characterized in both human patients and mouse models, there is little to no understanding of early pathological processes. Moreover, the mechanisms underlying the loss of cornea homeostasis and disease progression are unknown. Here, we utilize the autoimmune regulatory (Aire)-deficient mouse model of autoimmune-mediated dry eye disease in combination with genome wide transcriptomics, high-resolution imaging and atomic force microscopy to reveal a potential extracellular matrix (ECM)-biomechanical-based mechanism driving cellular and morphological changes at early disease onset. Early disease in the Aire-deficient mouse model is associated with a mild reduction in tear production and moderate immune cell infiltration, allowing for interrogation of cellular, molecular and biomechanical changes largely independent of chronic inflammation. Using these tools, we demonstrate for the first time that the emergence of autoimmune-mediated dry eye disease is associated with an alteration in the biomechanical properties of the cornea. We reveal a dramatic disruption of the synthesis and organization of the extracellular matrix as well as degradation of the epithelial basement membrane during early disease. Notably, we provide evidence that the nerve supply to the cornea is severely reduced at early disease stages and that this is independent of basement membrane destruction or significant immune cell infiltration. Furthermore, diseased corneas display spatial heterogeneity in mechanical, structural and compositional changes, with the limbal compartment often exhibiting the opposite response compared to the central cornea. Despite these differences, however, epithelial hyperplasia is apparent in both compartments, possibly driven by increased activation of IL-1R1 and YAP signaling pathways. Thus, we reveal novel perturbations in corneal biomechanics, matrix organization and cell behavior during the early phase of dry eye that may underlie disease development and progression, presenting new potential targets for therapeutic intervention.
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- Yael Efraim
- Program in Craniofacial Biology, Department of Cell & Tissue Biology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Program in Craniofacial Biology, Department of Cell & Tissue Biology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Center for Bioengineering and Tissue Regeneration, Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Program in Craniofacial Biology, Department of Cell & Tissue Biology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Program in Craniofacial Biology, Department of Cell & Tissue Biology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science Graduate Program, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA; Department of Anatomy, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- Program in Craniofacial Biology, Department of Cell & Tissue Biology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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Weng Y, Lieberthal TJ, Zhou VX, Lopez-Ichikawa M, Armas-Phan M, Bond TK, Yoshida MC, Choi WT, Chang TT. Liver epithelial focal adhesion kinase modulates fibrogenesis and hedgehog signaling. JCI Insight 2020; 5:141217. [PMID: 32910808 PMCID: PMC7605528 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.141217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is an important mediator of extracellular matrix-integrin mechano-signal transduction that regulates cell motility, survival, and proliferation. As such, FAK is being investigated as a potential therapeutic target for malignant and fibrotic diseases, and numerous clinical trials of FAK inhibitors are underway. The function of FAK in nonmalignant, nonmotile epithelial cells is not well understood. We previously showed that hepatocytes demonstrated activated FAK near stiff collagen tracts in fibrotic livers. In this study, we examined the role of liver epithelial FAK by inducing fibrotic liver disease in mice with liver epithelial FAK deficiency. We found that mice that lacked FAK in liver epithelial cells developed more severe liver injury and worse fibrosis as compared with controls. Increased fibrosis in liver epithelial FAK-deficient mice was linked to the activation of several profibrotic pathways, including the hedgehog/smoothened pathway. FAK-deficient hepatocytes produced increased Indian hedgehog in a manner dependent on matrix stiffness. Furthermore, expression of the hedgehog receptor, smoothened, was increased in macrophages and biliary cells of hepatocyte-specific FAK-deficient fibrotic livers. These results indicate that liver epithelial FAK has important regulatory roles in the response to liver injury and progression of fibrosis.
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- Department of Surgery.,Liver Center, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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Steeves AJ, Ho W, Munisso MC, Lomboni DJ, Larrañaga E, Omelon S, Martínez E, Spinello D, Variola F. The Implication of Spatial Statistics in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Response to Nanotubular Architectures. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:2151-2169. [PMID: 32280212 PMCID: PMC7125340 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s238280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In recent years there has been ample interest in nanoscale modifications of synthetic biomaterials to understand fundamental aspects of cell-surface interactions towards improved biological outcomes. In this study, we aimed at closing in on the effects of nanotubular TiO2 surfaces with variable nanotopography on the response on human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). Although the influence of TiO2 nanotubes on the cellular response, and in particular on hMSC activity, has already been addressed in the past, previous studies overlooked critical morphological, structural and physical aspects that go beyond the simple nanotube diameter, such as spatial statistics. METHODS To bridge this gap, we implemented an extensive characterization of nanotubular surfaces generated by anodization of titanium with a focus on spatial structural variables including eccentricity, nearest neighbour distance (NND) and Voronoi entropy, and associated them to the hMSC response. In addition, we assessed the biological potential of a two-tiered honeycomb nanoarchitecture, which allowed the detection of combinatory effects that this hierarchical structure has on stem cells with respect to conventional nanotubular designs. We have combined experimental techniques, ranging from Scanning Electron (SEM) and Atomic Force (AFM) microscopy to Raman spectroscopy, with computational simulations to characterize and model nanotubular surfaces. We evaluated the cell response at 6 hrs, 1 and 2 days by fluorescence microscopy, as well as bone mineral deposition by Raman spectroscopy, demonstrating substrate-induced differential biological cueing at both the short- and long-term. RESULTS Our work demonstrates that the nanotube diameter is not sufficient to comprehensively characterize nanotubular surfaces and equally important parameters, such as eccentricity and wall thickness, ought to be included since they all contribute to the overall spatial disorder which, in turn, dictates the overall bioactive potential. We have also demonstrated that nanotubular surfaces affect the quality of bone mineral deposited by differentiated stem cells. Lastly, we closed in on the integrated effects exerted by the superimposition of two dissimilar nanotubular arrays in the honeycomb architecture. DISCUSSION This work delineates a novel approach for the characterization of TiO2 nanotubes which supports the incorporation of critical spatial structural aspects that have been overlooked in previous research. This is a crucial aspect to interpret cellular behaviour on nanotubular substrates. Consequently, we anticipate that this strategy will contribute to the unification of studies focused on the use of such powerful nanostructured surfaces not only for biomedical applications but also in other technology fields, such as catalysis.
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- Alexander J Steeves
- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Ottawa, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Moriguchi, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Ottawa, Canada
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Ottawa, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Lim IR, Kim C, Jung JW, Kim JH, Hong SJ. Inhibition of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Migration by a Talin Modulator Attenuates Neointimal Formation after Femoral Arterial Injury. Korean Circ J 2020; 50:613-624. [PMID: 32588569 PMCID: PMC7321761 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2019.0421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Vascular smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation and migration play a critical role in neointimal formation. Focal adhesion is involved in cell proliferation and migration, and talin is known to be a key regulator of these processes. We synthesized a new talin modulator that binds to the talin protein, and investigated its effects on SMCs and neointimal formation after vascular injury. Methods Human aortic SMCs (HAoSMCs) were treated with a newly synthesized talin modulator. Apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE KO) mice were subjected to left femoral arterial injury and orally administered with the talin modulator daily. Laser Doppler imager was used to compare the blood flow, and injured femoral arteries and blood serum were analyzed after 28 days. Results The talin modulator significantly inhibited cell proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner and suppressed the migration of HAoSMCs. Treatment with a talin modulator resulted in a significant reduction in the phosphorylation of focal adhesion molecules and downstream signaling molecules related to cell proliferation and migration. The effects of the talin modulator in HAoSMCs were found to be reversible, as evidenced by the reactivation of signaling pathways upon its removal. After 28 days of administration of the talin modulator, an improvement in the blood flow and reduction in neointimal formation in the injured femoral arteries were observed. Conclusions We demonstrated the inhibitory effects of a talin modulator on SMC proliferation and migration, and that were associated with downregulation of signaling pathways, resulting in the attenuation of neointimal formation in ApoE KO mice.
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- I Rang Lim
- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Korea University College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Seoul, Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Ghezzi B, Lagonegro P, Fukata N, Parisi L, Calestani D, Galli C, Salviati G, Macaluso GM, Rossi F. Sub-Micropillar Spacing Modulates the Spatial Arrangement of Mouse MC3T3-E1 Osteoblastic Cells. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9121701. [PMID: 31795174 PMCID: PMC6955749 DOI: 10.3390/nano9121701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Surface topography is one of the main factors controlling cell responses on implanted devices and a proper definition of the characteristics that optimize cell behavior may be crucial to improve the clinical performances of these implants. Substrate geometry is known to affect cell shape, as cells try to optimize their adhesion by adapting to the irregularities beneath, and this in turn profoundly affects their activity. In the present study, we cultured murine calvaria MC3T3-E1 cells on surfaces with pillars arranged as hexagons with two different spacings and observed their morphology during adhesion and growth. Cells on these highly ordered substrates attached and proliferated effectively, showing a marked preference for minimizing the inter-pillar distance, by following specific pathways across adjacent pillars and displaying consistent morphological modules. Moreover, cell behavior appeared to follow tightly controlled patterns of extracellular protein secretion, which preceded and matched cells and, on a sub-cellular level, cytoplasmic orientation. Taken together, these results outline the close integration of surface features, extracellular proteins alignment and cell arrangement, and provide clues on how to control and direct cell spatial order and cell morphology by simply acting on inter-pillar spacing.
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- Benedetta Ghezzi
- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (L.P.); (G.M.M.)
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy;
- Correspondence:
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- ISMAC-CNR, Institute for macromolecular studies, Via Corti, 12, 20133 Milano, Italy;
- IMEM-CNR, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (D.C.); (G.S.); (F.R.)
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan;
- Institute of Applied Physics, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba 305-8573, Japan
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- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (L.P.); (G.M.M.)
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy;
- Labör für Orale Molekularbiologie, Klinik für Kieferorthopädie, Zahnmedizinische Klinik, Universität Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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- IMEM-CNR, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (D.C.); (G.S.); (F.R.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy;
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- IMEM-CNR, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (D.C.); (G.S.); (F.R.)
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- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Università di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (L.P.); (G.M.M.)
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy;
- IMEM-CNR, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (D.C.); (G.S.); (F.R.)
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- IMEM-CNR, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (D.C.); (G.S.); (F.R.)
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Inthanon K, Janvikul W, Ongchai S, Chomdej S. Intrinsic Cellular Responses of Human Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Influenced by O 2-Plasma-Modified and Unmodified Surface of Alkaline-Hydrolyzed 2D and 3D PCL Scaffolds. J Funct Biomater 2019; 10:E52. [PMID: 31752199 PMCID: PMC6963654 DOI: 10.3390/jfb10040052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Polycaprolactone (PCL), a hydrophobic-degradable polyester, has been widely investigated and extensively developed, to increase the biocompatibility for tissue engineering. This research was the first trial to evaluate the intrinsic biological responses of human Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hWJMSCs) cultured on alkaline hydrolysis and low-pressure oxygen plasma modified 2D and 3D PCL scaffolds, without adding any differentiation inducers; this has not been reported before. Four types of the substrate were newly established: 2D plasma-treated PCL (2D-TP), 2D non-plasma-treated PCL (2D-NP), 3D plasma-treated PCL (3D-TP), and 3D non-plasma-treated PCL (3D-NP). Physicochemical characterization revealed that only plasma-treated PCL scaffolds significantly increased the hydrophilicity and % oxygen/carbon ratio on the surfaces. The RMS roughness of 3D was higher than 2D conformation, whilst the plasma-treated surfaces were rougher than the non-plasma treated ones. The cytocompatibility test demonstrated that the 2D PCLs enhanced the initial cell attachment in comparison to the 3Ds, indicated by a higher expression of focal adhesion kinase. Meanwhile, the 3Ds promoted cell proliferation and migration as evidence of higher cyclin-A expression and filopodial protrusion, respectively. The 3Ds potentially protected the cell from apoptosis/necrosis but also altered the pluripotency/differentiation-related gene expression. In summary, the different configuration and surface properties of PCL scaffolds displayed the significant potential and effectiveness for facilitating stem cell growth and differentiation in vitro. The cell-substrate interactions on modified surface PCL may provide some information which could be further applied in substrate architecture for stem cell accommodation in cell delivery system for tissue repair.
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- Kewalin Inthanon
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Lampang 52190, Thailand
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- National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand;
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- Thailand Excellence Centre for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Biochemistry and the Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Center of Excellence in Bioresources for Agriculture, Industry and Medicine Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Chang SS, Rape AD, Wong SA, Guo WH, Wang YL. Migration regulates cellular mechanical states. Mol Biol Cell 2019; 30:3104-3111. [PMID: 31693433 PMCID: PMC6938245 DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e19-02-0099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Recent studies indicate that adherent cells are keenly sensitive to external physical environment, such as substrate rigidity and topography, and internal physical states, such as cell shape and spreading area. Many of these responses are believed to involve coupled output and input of mechanical forces, which may constitute the key sensing mechanism to generate downstream regulatory signals for cell growth and differentiation. Here, we show that the state of cell migration also plays a regulatory role. Compared with migrating cells, stationary cells generate stronger, less dynamic, and more peripherally localized traction forces. These changes are coupled to reduced focal adhesion turnover and enhanced paxillin phosphorylation. Further, using cells migrating along checkerboard micropatterns, we show that the appearance of new focal adhesions directly in front of existing focal adhesions is associated with the down-regulation of existing focal adhesions and associated traction forces. Together, our results imply a mechanism where cell migration regulates traction forces by promoting dynamic turnover of focal adhesions, which may then regulate processes such as wound healing and embryogenesis where cell differentiation must coordinate with migration state and proper localization.
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- Stephanie S Chang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Shan S, Fang B, Zhang Y, Wang C, Zhou J, Niu C, Gao Y, Zhao D, He J, Wang J, Zhang X, Li Q. Mechanical stretch promotes tumoricidal M1 polarization via the FAK/NF-κB signaling pathway. FASEB J 2019; 33:13254-13266. [PMID: 31539281 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201900799rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Macrophages (Mφs) can be used as a part of cell-based cancer immunotherapy. However, they may be hampered by a failure to effectively and stably regulate their polarization state to enhance their tumoricidal effects. In this work, mechanical stretch (MS), as a biology-free modulatory method, was shown to enhance M1 polarization and tumoricidal effects. By using an in vitro Flexcell Tension system, we found that murine Mφ RAW264.7 cells showed higher M1 polarization-related mRNA expression and cytokine release after MS. Further molecular analyses found that focal adhesion kinase and NF-κB activation occurred in the MS-induced M1 polarization. Coculture of MS-preconditioned Mφ with B16F10 skin melanoma cells in vitro showed that the proliferation of B16F10 cells decreased, whereas caspase-3-induced apoptosis increased. Importantly, the injection of MS-preconditioned Mφ into murine skin melanomas in vivo impeded tumor growth; lesions were characterized by increased amounts of M1 Mφ, decreased tumor cell proliferation, and increased tumor cell apoptosis in the tumor microenvironment. Together, our results suggest that MS could be used as a simple preconditioning approach to prepare tumoricidal M1 Mφ for cancer immunotherapy.-Shan, S., Fang, B., Zhang, Y., Wang, C., Zhou, J., Niu, C., Gao, Y., Zhao, D., He, J., Wang, J., Zhang, X., Li, Q. Mechanical stretch promotes tumoricidal M1 polarization via the FAK/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Shengzhou Shan
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Husari A, Steinberg T, Dieterle MP, Prucker O, Rühe J, Jung B, Tomakidi P. On the relationship of YAP and FAK in hMSCs and osteosarcoma cells: Discrimination of FAK modulation by nuclear YAP depletion or YAP silencing. Cell Signal 2019; 63:109382. [PMID: 31376525 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2019.109382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The HIPPO pathway effector YAP has been shown to be regulated by FAK-signaling. However, the existence of an inverse relationship between YAP and FAK is unknown. Here we demonstrate in hMSCs and in the human osteosarcoma derived cell line Saos that Verteporfin- or RNAi-dependent YAP depletion has opposing influence on FAK. While Verteporfin strikingly reduced cellular FAK protein and phosphorylation, RNAi led to an increase of both molecules and point on a generalizable aspect of the YAP/FAK interrelationship. YAP depletion also caused down-regulation of osteogenic genes in hMSCs, irrespective from the YAP intervention mode. Verteporfin induced topological changes in conjunction with reduced protein levels of β1 integrin, paxillin, and zyxin of focal adhesions (FAs) in hMSCs, suggesting FAK-decrease-related alterations in FAs, which seems to be a FAK-dependent mechanism. On the cell behavioral level, YAP-FAK-interrelation involves proliferation and senescence, as indicated by proliferation inhibition and increase of β-Galactosidase-activity in hMSCs. Our findings, derived from this dual strategy of YAP intervention, reveal a YAP-FAK relationship in conjunction with molecular and cell behavioral consequences. Moreover, they deepen the current scientific knowledge on YAP from a different scientific point of view, since this inverse YAP/FAK-relationship seems to be transferrable to other cell types, including cell entities with pathological background.
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- Ayman Husari
- Department of Orthodontics, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Engineering, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 101, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Division of Oral Biotechnology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Division of Oral Biotechnology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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- IMTEK-Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 101, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
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- IMTEK-Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 101, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Division of Oral Biotechnology, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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Ma T, Ge XY, Hao KY, Jiang X, Zheng Y, Lin Y, Zhang Y. Titanium discs coated with 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine promote osteogenic differentiation of human bone mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. RSC Adv 2019; 9:9117-9125. [PMID: 35517681 PMCID: PMC9062092 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra09952a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The bioinspired material 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine (DOPA) is commonly used as a basic layer in surface modification for osteogenesis; however, its effects on bone remodeling and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we investigated the effect of DOPA-coated surfaces on human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. Cells cultured on DOPA-modified titanium discs exhibited enhanced cellular adhesion and spreading compared with cells on non-treated surfaces. Moreover, DOPA-coating promoted greater cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation, as determined using cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, alkaline phosphatase activity test and quantitative mineralization measurements. Furthermore, microarray analysis revealed that genes participating in focal adhesion were upregulated on DOPA-coated surfaces. Our results indicate that the application of a simple DOPA coating can promote osteogenic differentiation of osteoprogenitor cells, improving new bone formation and bone remodeling around implantable devices in tissue engineering. Titanium discs with simple 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine coating enhanced BM-MSC adhesion, spreading, proliferation and differentiation, and upregulated expression of genes involved in focal adhesion in vitro.![]()
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- Ting Ma
- Department of Oral Implantology
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- Central Laboratory
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- Department of Oral Implantology
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- Department of Oral Implantology
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- Department of Oral Implantology
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- Department of Oral Implantology
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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- Department of Oral Implantology
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology
- Beijing 100081
- PR China
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Poudineh M, Wang Z, Labib M, Ahmadi M, Zhang L, Das J, Ahmed S, Angers S, Kelley SO. Three-Dimensional Nanostructured Architectures Enable Efficient Neural Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells via Mechanotransduction. NANO LETTERS 2018; 18:7188-7193. [PMID: 30335391 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b03313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Cell morphology and geometry affect cellular processes such as stem cell differentiation, suggesting that these parameters serve as fundamental regulators of biological processes within the cell. Hierarchical architectures featuring micro- and nanotopographical features therefore offer programmable systems for stem cell differentiation. However, a limited number of studies have explored the effects of hierarchical architectures due to the complexity of fabricating systems with rationally tunable micro- and nanostructuring. Here, we report three-dimensional (3D) nanostructured microarchitectures that efficiently regulate the fate of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). These nanostructured architectures strongly promote cell alignment and efficient neurogenic differentiation where over 85% of hMSCs express microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2), a mature neural marker, after 7 days of culture on the nanostructured surface. Remarkably, we found that the surface morphology of nanostructured surface is a key factor that promotes neurogenesis and that highly spiky structures promote more efficient neuronal differentiation. Immunostaining and gene expression profiling revealed significant upregulation of neuronal markers compared to unpatterned surfaces. These findings suggest that the 3D nanostructured microarchitectures can play a critical role in defining stem cell behavior.
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- Mahla Poudineh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
- Institute for Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 3M2 , Canada
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine , University of Toronto , Toronto , M5S 1A8 , Canada
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Proksch S, Galler KM. Scaffold Materials and Dental Stem Cells in Dental Tissue Regeneration. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40496-018-0197-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Focal Adhesion Kinase and ROCK Signaling Are Switch-Like Regulators of Human Adipose Stem Cell Differentiation towards Osteogenic and Adipogenic Lineages. Stem Cells Int 2018; 2018:2190657. [PMID: 30275837 PMCID: PMC6157106 DOI: 10.1155/2018/2190657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Adipose tissue is an attractive stem cell source for soft and bone tissue engineering applications and stem cell therapies. The adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (ASCs) have a multilineage differentiation capacity that is regulated through extracellular signals. The cellular events related to cell adhesion and cytoskeleton have been suggested as central regulators of differentiation fate decision. However, the detailed knowledge of these molecular mechanisms in human ASCs remains limited. This study examined the significance of focal adhesion kinase (FAK), Rho-Rho-associated protein kinase (Rho-ROCK), and their downstream target extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) on hASCs differentiation towards osteoblasts and adipocytes. Analyses of osteogenic markers RUNX2A, alkaline phosphatase, and matrix mineralization revealed an essential role of active FAK, ROCK, and ERK1/2 signaling for the osteogenesis of hASCs. Inhibition of these kinases with specific small molecule inhibitors diminished osteogenesis, while inhibition of FAK and ROCK activity led to elevation of adipogenic marker genes AP2 and LEP and lipid accumulation implicating adipogenesis. This denotes to a switch-like function of FAK and ROCK signaling in the osteogenic and adipogenic fates of hASCs. On the contrary, inhibition of ERK1/2 kinase activity deceased adipogenic differentiation, indicating that activation of ERK signaling is required for both adipogenic and osteogenic potential. Our findings highlight the reciprocal role of cell adhesion mechanisms and actin dynamics in regulation of hASC lineage commitment. This study enhances the knowledge of molecular mechanisms dictating hASC differentiation and thus opens possibilities for more efficient control of hASC differentiation.
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Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields promote mesenchymal stem cell migration by increasing intracellular Ca 2+ and activating the FAK/Rho GTPases signaling pathways in vitro. Stem Cell Res Ther 2018; 9:143. [PMID: 29784011 PMCID: PMC5963142 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-018-0883-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background The ability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to migrate to the desired tissues or lesions is crucial for stem cell-based regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Optimal therapeutics for promoting MSC migration are expected to become an effective means for tissue regeneration. Electromagnetic fields (EMF), as a noninvasive therapy, can cause a lot of biological changes in MSCs. However, whether EMF can promote MSC migration has not yet been reported. Methods We evaluated the effects of EMF on cell migration in human bone marrow-derived MSCs. With the use of Helmholtz coils and an EMF stimulator, 7.5, 15, 30, 50, and 70 Hz/1 mT EMF was generated. Additionally, we employed the l-type calcium channel blocker verapamil and the focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor PF-573228 to investigate the role of intracellular calcium content, cell adhesion proteins, and the Rho GTPase protein family (RhoA, Rac1, and Cdc42) in EMF-mediated MSC migration. Cell adhesion proteins (FAK, talin, and vinculin) were detected by Western blot analysis. The Rho GTPase protein family activities were assessed by G-LISA, and F-actin levels, which reflect actin cytoskeletal organization, were detected using immunofluorescence. Results All the 7.5, 15, 30, 50, and 70 Hz/1 mT EMF promoted MSC migration. EMF increased MSC migration in an intracellular calcium-dependent manner. Notably, EMF-enhanced migration was mediated by FAK activation, which was critical for the formation of focal contacts, as evidenced by increased talin and vinculin expression. Moreover, RhoA, Rac1, and Cdc42 were activated by FAK to increase cytoskeletal organization, thus promoting cell contraction. Conclusions EMF promoted MSC migration by increasing intracellular calcium and activating the FAK/Rho GTPase signaling pathways. This study provides insights into the mechanisms of MSC migration and will enable the rational design of targeted therapies to improve MSC engraftment. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13287-018-0883-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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McKenzie AJ, Hicks SR, Svec KV, Naughton H, Edmunds ZL, Howe AK. The mechanical microenvironment regulates ovarian cancer cell morphology, migration, and spheroid disaggregation. Sci Rep 2018; 8:7228. [PMID: 29740072 PMCID: PMC5940803 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-25589-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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There is growing appreciation of the importance of the mechanical properties of the tumor microenvironment on disease progression. However, the role of extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness and cellular mechanotransduction in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is largely unknown. Here, we investigated the effect of substrate rigidity on various aspects of SKOV3 human EOC cell morphology and migration. Young’s modulus values of normal mouse peritoneum, a principal target tissue for EOC metastasis, were determined by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and hydrogels were fabricated to mimic these values. We find that cell spreading, focal adhesion formation, myosin light chain phosphorylation, and cellular traction forces all increase on stiffer matrices. Substrate rigidity also positively regulates random cell migration and, importantly, directional increases in matrix tension promote SKOV3 cell durotaxis. Matrix rigidity also promotes nuclear translocation of YAP1, an oncogenic transcription factor associated with aggressive metastatic EOC. Furthermore, disaggregation of multicellular EOC spheroids, a behavior associated with dissemination and metastasis, is enhanced by matrix stiffness through a mechanotransduction pathway involving ROCK, actomyosin contractility, and FAK. Finally, this pattern of mechanosensitivity is maintained in highly metastatic SKOV3ip.1 cells. These results establish that the mechanical properties of the tumor microenvironment may play a role in EOC metastasis.
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- Andrew J McKenzie
- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, and the University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, United States
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- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, and the University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, United States
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- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, and the University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, United States
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- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, and the University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, United States
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- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, and the University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, United States
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- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, and the University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, United States.
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Jiang M, Lyu Q, Bai YG, Liu H, Yang J, Cheng JH, Zheng M, Ma J. Focal adhesions are involved in simulated-microgravity-induced basilar and femoral arterial remodelling in rats. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2018. [PMID: 29527943 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2017-0665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Recent studies have suggested that microgravity-induced arterial remodelling contributes to post-flight orthostatic intolerance and that multiple mechanisms are involved in arterial remodelling. However, the initial mechanism by which haemodynamic changes induce arterial remodelling is unknown. Focal adhesions (FAs) are dynamic protein complexes that have mechanotransduction properties. This study aimed to investigate the role of FAs in simulated-microgravity-induced basilar and femoral arterial remodelling. A 4-week hindlimb-unweighted (HU) rat model was used to simulate the effects of microgravity, and daily 1-hour intermittent artificial gravity (IAG) was used to prevent arterial remodelling. After 4-week HU, wall thickness, volume of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and collagen content were increased in basilar artery but decreased in femoral artery (P < 0.05). Additionally, the expression of p-FAK Y397 and p-Src Y418 was increased and reduced in SMCs of basilar and femoral arteries, respectively, by HU (P < 0.05). The number of FAs was increased in basilar artery and reduced in femoral artery by HU (P < 0.05). Furthermore, daily 1-hour IAG prevented HU-induced differential structural adaptations and changes in FAs of basilar and femoral arteries. These results suggest that FAs may act as mechanosensors in arterial remodelling by initiating intracellular signal transduction in response to altered mechanical stress induced by microgravity.
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- Min Jiang
- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.,Department of Aerospace Physiology, Key Laboratory of Aerospace Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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Jerg A, Schulz S, Tomakidi P, Hellwig E, Polydorou O. Modulation of gingival cell response towards dental composites. Dent Mater 2018; 34:412-426. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2017.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Proksch S, Brossart J, Vach K, Hellwig E, Altenburger MJ, Karygianni L. Evaluation of the bioactivity of fluoride-enriched mineral trioxide aggregate on osteoblasts. Int Endod J 2018; 51:912-923. [PMID: 29397012 DOI: 10.1111/iej.12905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM To investigate whether a combination of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and fluoride compounds affects bone cells. METHODOLOGY Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) discs (ProRoot® , Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) with and without the addition of 0.1%, 0.25% and 0.5% sodium fluoride were characterized for their surface roughness by laser scanning microscopy and for the adhesion of human alveolar osteoblasts by scanning electron microscopy. Using eluates from fluoride-enriched MTA discs, the cell proliferation was measured by monitoring the DNA incorporation of 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine. Further, gene expression was evaluated by qPCR arrays, extracellular matrix mineralization was quantified by absorption measurement of Alizarin red stains, and effects were calculated with repeated measures analysis and post hoc P-value adjustment. RESULTS Irrespective of fluoride addition, cell adhesion was similar on MTA discs, of which the surface roughness was comparable. Control osteoblasts had a curvilinear proliferation pattern peaking at d5, which was levelled out by incubation with MTA. The addition of fluoride partly restored the MTA-related reduction in the cellular proliferation rate in a dose-dependent manner. At the mRNA level, both fluoride and MTA modulated a number of genes involved in osteogenesis, bone mineral metabolism and extracellular matrix formation. Although MTA significantly impaired extracellular matrix mineralization, the addition of fluoride supported the formation of mineralized nodules in a dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSION The addition of fluoride modulated the biocompatibility of MTA in terms of supporting bone cell proliferation and hard tissue formation. Hence, fluoride enrichment is a trend-setting advancement for MTA-based endodontic therapies.
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- S Proksch
- G.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Centre for Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- G.E.R.N. Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Centre for Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Clinic for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Multiple intracellular signaling pathways orchestrate adipocytic differentiation of human bone marrow stromal stem cells. Biosci Rep 2018; 38:BSR20171252. [PMID: 29298881 PMCID: PMC5789155 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20171252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Bone marrow adipocyte formation plays a role in bone homeostasis and whole body energy metabolism. However, the transcriptional landscape and signaling pathways associated with adipocyte lineage commitment and maturation are not fully delineated. Thus, we performed global gene expression profiling during adipocyte differentiation of human bone marrow stromal (mesenchymal) stem cells (hMSCs) and identified 2,589 up-regulated and 2,583 down-regulated mRNA transcripts. Pathway analysis on the up-regulated gene list untraveled enrichment in multiple signaling pathways including insulin receptor signaling, focal Adhesion, metapathway biotransformation, a number of metabolic pathways e.g. selenium metabolism, Benzo(a)pyrene metabolism, fatty acid, triacylglycerol, ketone body metabolism, tryptophan metabolism, and catalytic cycle of mammalian flavin-containing monooxygenase (FMOs). On the other hand, pathway analysis on the down-regulated genes revealed significant enrichment in pathways related to cell cycle regulation. Based on these data, we assessed the effect of pharmacological inhibition of FAK signaling using PF-573228, PF-562271, and InsR/IGF-1R using NVP-AEW541 and GSK-1904529A on adipocyte differentiation. hMSCs exposed to FAK or IGF-1R/InsR inhibitors exhibited fewer adipocyte formation (27–58% inhibition, P<0005). Concordantly, the expression of adipocyte-specific genes AP2, AdipoQ, and CEBPα was significantly reduced. On the other hand, we did not detect significant effects on cell viability as a result of FAK or IGF-1R/InsR inhibition. Our data identified FAK and insulin signaling as important intracellular signaling pathways relevant to bone marrow adipogenesis.
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Miller BF, Hamilton KL, Majeed ZR, Abshire SM, Confides AL, Hayek AM, Hunt ER, Shipman P, Peelor FF, Butterfield TA, Dupont‐Versteegden EE. Enhanced skeletal muscle regrowth and remodelling in massaged and contralateral non-massaged hindlimb. J Physiol 2018; 596:83-103. [PMID: 29090454 PMCID: PMC5746529 DOI: 10.1113/jp275089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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KEY POINTS Muscle fibre cross sectional area is enhanced with massage in the form of cyclic compressive loading during regrowth after atrophy. Massage enhances protein synthesis of the myofibrillar and cytosolic, but not the mitochondrial fraction, in muscle during regrowth. Focal adhesion kinase activation and satellite cell number are elevated in muscles undergoing massage during regrowth. Muscle fibre cross sectional area and protein synthesis of the myofibrillar fraction, but not DNA synthesis, are elevated in muscle of the contralateral non-massaged limb. Massage in the form of cyclic compressive loading is a potential anabolic intervention during muscle regrowth after atrophy. ABSTRACT Massage, in the form of cyclic compressive loading (CCL), is associated with multiple health benefits, but its potential anabolic effect on atrophied muscle has not been investigated. We hypothesized that the mechanical activity associated with CCL induces an anabolic effect in skeletal muscle undergoing regrowth after a period of atrophy. Fischer-Brown Norway rats at 10 months of age were hindlimb unloaded for a period of 2 weeks. The rats were then allowed reambulation with CCL applied at a 4.5 N load at 0.5 Hz frequency for 30 min every other day for four bouts during a regrowth period of 8 days. Muscle fibre cross sectional area was enhanced by 18% with massage during regrowth compared to reloading alone, and this was accompanied by elevated myofibrillar and cytosolic protein as well as DNA synthesis. Focal adhesion kinase phosphorylation indicated that CCL increased mechanical stimulation, while a higher number of Pax7+ cells likely explains the elevated DNA synthesis. Surprisingly, the contralateral non-massaged limb exhibited a comparable 17% higher muscle fibre size compared to reloading alone, and myofibrillar protein synthesis, but not DNA synthesis, was also elevated. We conclude that massage in the form of CCL induces an anabolic response in muscles regrowing after an atrophy-inducing event. We suggest that massage can be used as an intervention to aid in the regrowth of muscle lost during immobilization.
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- Benjamin F. Miller
- Health and Exercise ScienceColorado State UniversityFort CollinsCO80523‐1582USA
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- Health and Exercise ScienceColorado State UniversityFort CollinsCO80523‐1582USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health SciencesUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health SciencesUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
- Center for Muscle BiologyUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health SciencesUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
- Center for Muscle BiologyUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health SciencesUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health SciencesUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
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- Department of MathematicsColorado State UniversityFort CollinsCO80523‐1582USA
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- Health and Exercise ScienceColorado State UniversityFort CollinsCO80523‐1582USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health SciencesUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
- Center for Muscle BiologyUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health SciencesUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
- Center for Muscle BiologyUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKY40536‐0200USA
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Riquelme-Guzmán C, Contreras O, Brandan E. Expression of CTGF/CCN2 in response to LPA is stimulated by fibrotic extracellular matrix via the integrin/FAK axis. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2017; 314:C415-C427. [PMID: 29351412 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00013.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Fibrosis is a common feature of several chronic diseases and is characterized by exacerbated accumulation of ECM. An understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the development of this condition is crucial for designing efficient treatments for those pathologies. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2) is a pleiotropic protein with strong profibrotic activity. In this report, we present experimental evidence showing that ECM stimulates the synthesis of CTGF in response to lysophosphatidic acid (LPA).The integrin/focal adhesion kinase (FAK) signaling pathway mediates this effect, since CTGF expression is abolished by the use of the Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser peptide and also by an inhibitor of FAK autophosphorylation at tyrosine 397. Cilengitide, a specific inhibitor of αv integrins, inhibits the expression of CTGF mediated by LPA or transforming growth factor β1. We show that ECM obtained from decellularized myofibroblast cultures or derived from activated fibroblasts from muscles of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy mouse model ( mdx) induces the expression of CTGF. This effect is dependent on FAK phosphorylation in response to its activation by integrin. We also found that the fibrotic ECM inhibits skeletal muscle differentiation. This novel regulatory mechanism of CTGF expression could be acting as a positive profibrotic feedback between the ECM and CTGF, revealing a novel concept in the control of fibrosis under chronic damage.
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- Camilo Riquelme-Guzmán
- Centro de Envejecimiento y Regeneración, CARE Chile UC, and Departamento de Biología Celular y Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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- Centro de Envejecimiento y Regeneración, CARE Chile UC, and Departamento de Biología Celular y Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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- Centro de Envejecimiento y Regeneración, CARE Chile UC, and Departamento de Biología Celular y Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago , Chile
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Hülter-Hassler D, Wein M, Schulz SD, Proksch S, Steinberg T, Jung BA, Tomakidi P. Biomechanical strain-induced modulation of proliferation coincides with an ERK1/2-independent nuclear YAP localization. Exp Cell Res 2017; 361:93-100. [PMID: 29017756 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Biomechanical strain induces activation of the transcriptional co-activator yes-associated protein (YAP) by nuclear re-distribution. Recent findings indicate that the mechanically responsive mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2 is involved in the amount of nuclear YAP, reflecting its activation. In this context, we conducted experiments to detect how biomechanical strain acts on the subcellular localization of YAP in periodontal cells. To this end, cells were subjected to 2.5% static equiaxial strain for different time periods. Western blot and fluorescence imaging-based analyses revealed a clear modulation of nuclear YAP localization. This modulation fairly coincided with the altered course of the KI-67 protein amount in conjunction with the percentage of KI-67-positive and thus proliferating cells. The inhibition of the ERK1/2 activity via U0126 yielded an unchanged strain-related modulation of nuclear YAP localization, while YAP amount in whole cell extracts of strained cells was decreased. Administration of the YAP-inhibiting drug Verteporfin evoked a clear reduction of KI-67-positive and thus proliferating cells by approximately 65%, irrespective of strain. Our data reveal YAP as a regulator of strain-modulated proliferation which occurs in a MAPK-independent fashion.
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- Diana Hülter-Hassler
- Department of Orthodontics, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Schaenzlestr. 1, 79104 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Schaenzlestr. 1, 79104 Freiburg, Germany; Department of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Shi P, Abbah SA, Chuah YJ, Li J, Zhang Y, He P, Wong HK, Goh JCH. Yolk shell nanocomposite particles as bioactive bone fillers and growth factor carriers. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:14520-14532. [PMID: 28930342 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr03093b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The efficient delivery of bioactive molecules via rationally designed nanoparticles is an important focus in regenerative medicine. The yolk shell nanocomposite particles described herein are composed of silk fibroin movable cores formed within voided calcium carbonate shells to load and control the release of labile cytokines. These particles are excellent carrier vehicles of potent molecules as they sustained the release of bioactive Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (BMP-2) for more than 28 days in vitro. Implantation into bone defects in rabbits corroborates the in vitro results and also reveals that upon contact with phosphate containing body fluids, implanted yolk shell particles agglomerate and transform into a filler that adapts to defect contour to further act as an absorbable hemostatic agent. Taken together, the fabrication of these yolk shell particle-based "bone fillers" could expand the horizon for the development of newer generations of advanced bioactive materials in tissue regeneration applications.
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- Pujiang Shi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575.
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Taskin MB, Xia D, Besenbacher F, Dong M, Chen M. Nanotopography featured polycaprolactone/polyethyleneoxide microfibers modulate endothelial cell response. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:9218-9229. [PMID: 28654129 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr03326e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Among many physical properties, surface nanotopography has been found to strongly affect cell adhesion, migration and other functions. Accurate biological interpretation requires the nanotopography to be presented in a three-dimensional (3D) micro-environment. Herein, immiscible blends of polycaprolactone (PCL)/polyethyleneoxide (PEO) were electrospun into a grounded coagulation bath, resulting in macroporous microfibers with nanotopography featured surfaces. Variations in PCL/PEO ratios enabled tunable surface nanotopographic structures, from longitudinal submicron grooves to transverse nano-lamellae. Chemical composition, crystallinity and quantitative nanomechanical analysis confirmed that the interplay of the two semi-crystalline immiscible polymers and the pairing of miscible solvents/non-solvents in both the electrospinning solution and the bath solution were critical for the formation of the secondary structure. It was found that the nanotopography features promoted the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) compared with their smooth film counterparts. An analysis of the cell adhesion related markers, vinculin and phosphorylated focal adhesion kinase (pFAK), further revealed that the nanotopographies enhanced the nascent adhesion complex formation compared with smooth PCL fibers, even in the scaffolds with a high PEO content, which is often considered as a non-adhesive material.
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- Mehmet Berat Taskin
- Interdisiplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
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Integrin α2β1 in nonactivated conformation can induce focal adhesion kinase signaling. Sci Rep 2017; 7:3414. [PMID: 28611383 PMCID: PMC5469853 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-03640-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Conformational activation of integrins is generally required for ligand binding and cellular signalling. However, we have previously reported that the nonactivated conformation of α2β1 integrin can also bind to large ligands, such as human echovirus 1. In this study, we show that the interaction between the nonactivated integrin and a ligand resulted in the activation of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) in a protein kinase C dependent manner. A loss-of-function mutation, α2E336A, in the α2-integrin did not prevent the activation of FAK, nor did EDTA-mediated inactivation of the integrin. Full FAK activation was observed, since phosphorylation was not only confirmed in residue Y397, but also in residues Y576/7. Furthermore, initiation of downstream signaling by paxillin phosphorylation in residue Y118 was evident, even though this activation was transient by nature, probably due to the lack of talin involvement in FAK activation and the absence of vinculin in the adhesion complexes formed by the nonactivated integrins. Altogether these results indicate that the nonactivated integrins can induce cellular signaling, but the outcome of the signaling differs from conventional integrin signaling.
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Bulanova DR, Akimov YA, Rokka A, Laajala TD, Aittokallio T, Kouvonen P, Pellinen T, Kuznetsov SG. Orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPRC5A modulates integrin β1-mediated epithelial cell adhesion. Cell Adh Migr 2017; 11:434-446. [PMID: 27715394 PMCID: PMC5810789 DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2016.1245264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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G-Protein Coupled Receptor (GPCR), Class C, Group 5, Member A (GPRC5A) has been implicated in several malignancies. The underlying mechanisms, however, remain poorly understood. Using a panel of human cell lines, we demonstrate that CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout and RNAi-mediated depletion of GPRC5A impairs cell adhesion to integrin substrates: collagens I and IV, fibronectin, as well as to extracellular matrix proteins derived from the Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) mouse sarcoma (Matrigel). Consistent with the phenotype, knock-out of GPRC5A correlated with a reduced integrin β1 (ITGB1) protein expression, impaired phosphorylation of the focal adhesion kinase (FAK), and lower activity of small GTPases RhoA and Rac1. Furthermore, we provide the first evidence for a direct interaction between GPRC5A and a receptor tyrosine kinase EphA2, an upstream regulator of FAK, although its contribution to the observed adhesion phenotype is unclear. Our findings reveal an unprecedented role for GPRC5A in regulation of the ITGB1-mediated cell adhesion and it's downstream signaling, thus indicating a potential novel role for GPRC5A in human epithelial cancers.
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- Daria R Bulanova
- a Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland
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- a Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland
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- c Turku Centre for Biotechnology , University of Turku and Abo Academy , Turku , Finland
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- a Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland.,b Department of Mathematics and Statistics , University of Turku , Turku , Finland
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- a Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland.,b Department of Mathematics and Statistics , University of Turku , Turku , Finland
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- c Turku Centre for Biotechnology , University of Turku and Abo Academy , Turku , Finland
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- a Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland
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- a Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland
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Talin Modulation by a Synthetic N-Acylurea Derivative Reduces Angiogenesis in Human Endothelial Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18010221. [PMID: 28117756 PMCID: PMC5297850 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18010221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Revised: 01/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Talin is a focal adhesion protein that activates integrins and recruits other focal adhesion proteins. Talin regulates the interactions between integrins and the extracellular matrix, which are critical for endothelial cells during angiogenesis. In this study, we successfully synthesized a novel talin modulator, N-((2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)carbamoyl)-2-(benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yloxy)acetamide, referred to as KCH-1521. KCH-1521 was determined to bind talin and modulate downstream signaling molecules of talin. After 24 h of treatment, KCH-1521 changed the cell morphology of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and reduced focal adhesion protein expression including vinculin and paxillin. Talin downstream signaling is regulated via focal adhesion kinase (FAK), kinase B (AKT), and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathways, however, treatment with KCH-1521 decreased phosphorylation of FAK, AKT, and ERK, leading to reduction of cell proliferation, survival, and angiogenesis. Interestingly, the expression of various angiogenic genes was significantly decreased after treatment with KCH-1521. Also, in vitro tube forming assay revealed that KCH-1521 reduced angiogenic networks in a time-dependent manner. To investigate the reversibility of its effects, KCH-1521 was removed after treatment. HUVECs recovered their morphology through rearrangement of the cytoskeleton and the expression of angiogenic genes was also recovered. By further optimization and in vivo studies of KCH-1521, a novel drug of talin modulation could be used to achieve therapeutic anti-angiogenesis for vascular diseases and cancers.
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Cardoso AC, Pereira AHM, Ambrosio ALB, Consonni SR, Rocha de Oliveira R, Bajgelman MC, Dias SMG, Franchini KG. FAK Forms a Complex with MEF2 to Couple Biomechanical Signaling to Transcription in Cardiomyocytes. Structure 2016; 24:1301-1310. [PMID: 27427476 DOI: 10.1016/j.str.2016.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) has emerged as a mediator of mechanotransduction in cardiomyocytes, regulating gene expression during hypertrophic remodeling. However, how FAK signaling is relayed onward to the nucleus is unclear. Here, we show that FAK interacts with and regulates myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF2), a master cardiac transcriptional regulator. In cardiomyocytes exposed to biomechanical stimulation, FAK accumulates in the nucleus, binds to and upregulates the transcriptional activity of MEF2 through an interaction with the FAK focal adhesion targeting (FAT) domain. In the crystal structure (2.9 Å resolution), FAT binds to a stably folded groove in the MEF2 dimer, known to interact with regulatory cofactors. FAK cooperates with MEF2 to enhance the expression of Jun in cardiomyocytes, an important component of hypertrophic response to mechanical stress. These findings underscore a connection between the mechanotransduction involving FAK and transcriptional regulation by MEF2, with potential relevance to the pathogenesis of cardiac disease.
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- Alisson Campos Cardoso
- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Laboratory for Biosciences, Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Campinas, São Paulo 13084-971, Brazil; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo 13081-970, Brazil.
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Yang GN, Kopecki Z, Cowin AJ. Role of Actin Cytoskeleton in the Regulation of Epithelial Cutaneous Stem Cells. Stem Cells Dev 2016; 25:749-59. [PMID: 27021878 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2016.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Cutaneous stem cells (CSCs) orchestrate the homeostasis and regeneration of mammalian skin. Epithelial CSCs have been isolated and characterized from the skin and hold great potential for tissue engineering and clinical applications. The actin cytoskeleton is known to regulate cell adhesion and motility through its intricate participation in signal transduction and structural modifications. The dynamics of actin cytoskeleton can directly influence CSCs behaviors including tissue morphogenesis, homeostasis, niche maintenance, activation, and wound repair. Various regulators of the actin cytoskeleton including kinases, actin-remodeling proteins, paracrine signals, and micro-RNAs collaborate and contribute to epithelial CSC proliferation, adhesion, and differentiation. This review brings together the latest mechanistic insights into how the actin cytoskeleton participates in the regulation of epithelial CSCs during development, homeostasis, and wound repair.
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- Gink N Yang
- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia , Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia , Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia , Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Andalib MN, Lee JS, Ha L, Dzenis Y, Lim JY. Focal adhesion kinase regulation in stem cell alignment and spreading on nanofibers. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2016; 473:920-925. [PMID: 27040763 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.03.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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While electrospun nanofibers have demonstrated the potential for novel tissue engineering scaffolds, very little is known about the molecular mechanism of how cells sense and adapt to nanofibers. Here, we revealed the role of focal adhesion kinase (FAK), one of the key molecular sensors in the focal adhesion complex, in regulating mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) shaping on nanofibers. We produced uniaxially aligned and randomly distributed nanofibers from poly(l-lactic acid) to have the same diameters (about 130 nm) and evaluated MSC behavior on these nanofibers comparing with that on flat PLLA control. C3H10T1/2 murine MSCs exhibited upregulations in FAK expression and phosphorylation (pY397) on nanofibrous cultures as assessed by immunoblotting, and this trend was even greater on aligned nanofibers. MSCs showed significantly elongated and well-spread morphologies on aligned and random nanofibers, respectively. In the presence of FAK silencing via small hairpin RNA (shRNA), cell elongation length in the aligned nanofiber direction (cell major axis length) was significantly decreased, while cells still showed preferred orientation along the aligned nanofibers. On random nanofibers, MSCs with FAK-shRNA showed impaired cell spreading resulting in smaller cell area and higher circularity. Our study provides new data on how MSCs shape their morphologies on aligned and random nanofibrous cultures potentially via FAK-mediated mechanism.
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- Mohammad Nahid Andalib
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA.,The Graduate School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Uehara K, Uehara A. Differentiated localizations of phosphorylated focal adhesion kinase in endothelial cells of rat splenic sinus. Cell Tissue Res 2016; 364:611-622. [PMID: 26846226 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-015-2350-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The splenic sinus endothelium adhering via adherens junctions and tight junctions regulates the passage of blood cells through the splenic cord. Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) regulates the focal adhesion complex in the basal part of endothelial cells and is an integrated component of cell-cell adhesion, depending on its phosphorylation status. The objectives of this study are to assess the localization of FAK phosphorylated at tyrosine residues and the related proteins of integrin β5, talin, paxillin, p130Cas, vinculin, RhoA, Rac1, Rac2, Cdc42 and VE-cadherin, in the sinus endothelial cells of rat spleen and to examine the roles of FAK in regulating endothelial adhesion and the passage of blood cells. Immunofluorescence microscopy of tissue cryosections revealed that FAK was localized in the entire circumference of sinus endothelial cells and FAK phosphorylated at Try397 residue (pFAKy397) and pFAKy576 were precisely localized in the adherens junctions of the endothelial cells, whereas pFAKy925 was localized in the basal part of the endothelial cells. Paxillin and vinculin were prominently localized in the basal part of the endothelial cells. Integrin β5, talin and p130Cas were colocalized with FAK in the entire circumference of sinus endothelial cells. RhoA, Rac2 and Cdc42 were localized in the entire circumference of sinus endothelial cells close to FAK, stress fibers and cortical actin filaments. Immunogold electron microscopy revealed that pFAKy397 and pFAKy576 were colocalized with VE-cadherin, RhoA, Rac2 and Cdc42 in the adherens junctions of the endothelial cells. Possible functional roles of FAK in splenic sinus endothelial cells are also discussed.
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- Kiyoko Uehara
- Department of Cell Biology, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.
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- Department of Physiology, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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Siedlik MJ, Varner VD, Nelson CM. Pushing, pulling, and squeezing our way to understanding mechanotransduction. Methods 2016; 94:4-12. [PMID: 26318086 PMCID: PMC4761538 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2015.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Revised: 07/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Mechanotransduction is often described in the context of force-induced changes in molecular conformation, but molecular-scale mechanical stimuli arise in vivo in the context of complex, multicellular tissue structures. For this reason, we highlight and review experimental methods for investigating mechanotransduction across multiple length scales. We begin by discussing techniques that probe the response of individual molecules to applied force. We then move up in length scale to highlight techniques aimed at uncovering how cells transduce mechanical stimuli into biochemical activity. Finally, we discuss approaches for determining how these stimuli arise in multicellular structures. We expect that future work will combine techniques across these length scales to provide a more comprehensive understanding of mechanotransduction.
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- Michael J Siedlik
- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States; Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States.
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Welsh M, Jamalpour M, Zang G, Åkerblom B. The role of the Src Homology-2 domain containing protein B (SHB) in β cells. J Mol Endocrinol 2016; 56:R21-31. [PMID: 26489764 DOI: 10.1530/jme-15-0228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This review will describe the SH2-domain signaling protein Src Homology-2 domain containing protein B (SHB) and its role in various physiological processes relating in particular to glucose homeostasis and β cell function. SHB operates downstream of several tyrosine kinase receptors and assembles signaling complexes in response to receptor activation by interacting with other signaling proteins via its other domains (proline-rich, phosphotyrosine-binding and tyrosine-phosphorylation sites). The subsequent responses are context-dependent. Absence of Shb in mice has been found to exert effects on hematopoiesis, angiogenesis and glucose metabolism. Specifically, first-phase insulin secretion in response to glucose was impaired and this effect was related to altered characteristics of focal adhesion kinase activation modulating signaling through Akt, ERK, β catenin and cAMP. It is believed that SHB plays a role in integrating adaptive responses to various stimuli by simultaneously modulating cellular responses in different cell-types, thus playing a role in maintaining physiological homeostasis.
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- Michael Welsh
- Department of Medical Cell BiologyUppsala University, PO Box 571, Husargatan 3, SE-75123 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Cell BiologyUppsala University, PO Box 571, Husargatan 3, SE-75123 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Cell BiologyUppsala University, PO Box 571, Husargatan 3, SE-75123 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Cell BiologyUppsala University, PO Box 571, Husargatan 3, SE-75123 Uppsala, Sweden
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Zhou J, Aponte-Santamaría C, Sturm S, Bullerjahn JT, Bronowska A, Gräter F. Mechanism of Focal Adhesion Kinase Mechanosensing. PLoS Comput Biol 2015; 11:e1004593. [PMID: 26544178 PMCID: PMC4636223 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Mechanosensing at focal adhesions regulates vital cellular processes. Here, we present results from molecular dynamics (MD) and mechano-biochemical network simulations that suggest a direct role of Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) as a mechano-sensor. Tensile forces, propagating from the membrane through the PIP2 binding site of the FERM domain and from the cytoskeleton-anchored FAT domain, activate FAK by unlocking its central phosphorylation site (Tyr576/577) from the autoinhibitory FERM domain. Varying loading rates, pulling directions, and membrane PIP2 concentrations corroborate the specific opening of the FERM-kinase domain interface, due to its remarkably lower mechanical stability compared to the individual alpha-helical domains and the PIP2-FERM link. Analyzing downstream signaling networks provides further evidence for an intrinsic mechano-signaling role of FAK in broadcasting force signals through Ras to the nucleus. This distinguishes FAK from hitherto identified focal adhesion mechano-responsive molecules, allowing a new interpretation of cell stretching experiments. Focal adhesions integrate external mechanical signals into biochemical circuits allowing cellular mechanosensing. Although the zoo of mechanosensing proteins at focal adhesions is steadily growing, force-induced enzymatic mechanisms, as those uncovered for autoinhibited kinases in muscle, remain to be identified for focal adhesion downstream signaling. Here, we provide evidence that focal adhesion kinase (FAK) can act as a direct mechano-enzyme at focal adhesions, using molecular dynamics simulations and kinetic modelling. We show that anchorage of FAK to the membrane via PIP-2 is critical for this mechanical activation. Our results suggest similar mechanisms to be at play for other membrane-bound autoinhibited kinases.
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- Jing Zhou
- Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Leipzig University, Institute for Theoretical Physics, Leipzig, Germany
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- Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies, Heidelberg, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR), Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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Eberwein P, Laird D, Schulz S, Reinhard T, Steinberg T, Tomakidi P. Modulation of focal adhesion constituents and their down-stream events by EGF: On the cross-talk of integrins and growth factor receptors. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2015; 1853:2183-98. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2015.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Revised: 05/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Karygianni L, Proksch S, Schneider S, Vach K, Hellwig E, Steinberg T, Schulz SD, Tchorz JP, Altenburger MJ. The effects of various mixing solutions on the biocompatibility of mineral trioxide aggregate. Int Endod J 2015; 49:561-73. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- L. Karygianni
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics; Center for Medical Biometry and Medical Informatics; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Oral Biotechnology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Oral Biotechnology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology; Center for Dental Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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Effects of Hypergravity on Osteopontin Expression in Osteoblasts. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0128846. [PMID: 26046934 PMCID: PMC4457898 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0128846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Mechanical stimuli play crucial roles in bone remodeling and resorption. Osteopontin (OPN), a marker for osteoblasts, is important in cell communication and matrix mineralization, and is known to function during mechanotransduction. Hypergravity is a convenient approach to forge mechanical stimuli on cells. It has positive effects on certain markers of osteoblast maturation, making it a possible strategy for bone tissue engineering. We investigated the effects of hypergravity on OPN expression and cell signaling in osteoblasts. Hypergravity treatment at 20 g for 24 hours upregulated OPN expression in MC3T3-E1 cells at the protein as well as mRNA level. Hypergravity promoted OPN expression by facilitating focal adhesion assembly, strengthening actin bundles, and increasing Runx2 expression. In the hypergravity-triggered OPN expression pathway, focal adhesion assembly-associated FAK phosphorylation was upstream of actin bundle assembly.
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Riehl BD, Lee JS, Ha L, Lim JY. Fluid-flow-induced mesenchymal stem cell migration: role of focal adhesion kinase and RhoA kinase sensors. J R Soc Interface 2015; 12:20141351. [PMID: 25589570 PMCID: PMC4345502 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2014.1351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The study of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) migration under flow conditions with investigation of the underlying molecular mechanism could lead to a better understanding and outcome in stem-cell-based cell therapy and regenerative medicine. We used peer-reviewed open source software to develop methods for efficiently and accurately tracking, measuring and processing cell migration as well as morphology. Using these tools, we investigated MSC migration under flow-induced shear and tested the molecular mechanism with stable knockdown of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and RhoA kinase (ROCK). Under steady flow, MSCs migrated following the flow direction in a shear stress magnitude-dependent manner, as assessed by root mean square displacement and mean square displacement, motility coefficient and confinement ratio. Silencing FAK in MSCs suppressed morphology adaptation capability and reduced cellular motility for both static and flow conditions. Interestingly, ROCK silencing significantly increased migration tendency especially under flow. Blocking ROCK, which is known to reduce cytoskeletal tension, may lower the resistance to skeletal remodelling during the flow-induced migration. Our data thus propose a potentially differential role of focal adhesion and cytoskeletal tension signalling elements in MSC migration under flow shear.
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Affiliation(s)
- Brandon D Riehl
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA The Graduate School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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