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Gregory CA, Ma J, Lomeli S. The coordinated activities of collagen VI and XII in maintenance of tissue structure, function and repair: evidence for a physical interaction. Front Mol Biosci 2024; 11:1376091. [PMID: 38606288 PMCID: PMC11007232 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2024.1376091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Collagen VI and collagen XII are structurally complex collagens of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Like all collagens, type VI and XII both possess triple-helical components that facilitate participation in the ECM network, but collagen VI and XII are distinct from the more abundant fibrillar collagens in that they also possess arrays of structurally globular modules with the capacity to propagate signaling to attached cells. Cell attachment to collagen VI and XII is known to regulate protective, proliferative or developmental processes through a variety of mechanisms, but a growing body of genetic and biochemical evidence suggests that at least some of these phenomena may be potentiated through mechanisms that require coordinated interaction between the two collagens. For example, genetic studies in humans have identified forms of myopathic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with overlapping phenotypes that result from mutations in either collagen VI or XII, and biochemical and cell-based studies have identified accessory molecules that could form bridging interactions between the two collagens. However, the demonstration of a direct or ternary structural interaction between collagen VI or XII has not yet been reported. This Hypothesis and Theory review article examines the evidence that supports the existence of a functional complex between type VI and XII collagen in the ECM and discusses potential biological implications.
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- Carl A. Gregory
- Department of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M School of Medicine, Bryan, TX, United States
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Ouyang Z, Dong L, Yao F, Wang K, Chen Y, Li S, Zhou R, Zhao Y, Hu W. Cartilage-Related Collagens in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutics. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9841. [PMID: 37372989 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Collagens serve essential mechanical functions throughout the body, particularly in the connective tissues. In articular cartilage, collagens provide most of the biomechanical properties of the extracellular matrix essential for its function. Collagen plays a very important role in maintaining the mechanical properties of articular cartilage and the stability of the ECM. Noteworthily, many pathogenic factors in the course of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, such as mechanical injury, inflammation, and senescence, are involved in the irreversible degradation of collagen, leading to the progressive destruction of cartilage. The degradation of collagen can generate new biochemical markers with the ability to monitor disease progression and facilitate drug development. In addition, collagen can also be used as a biomaterial with excellent properties such as low immunogenicity, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and hydrophilicity. This review not only provides a systematic description of collagen and analyzes the structural characteristics of articular cartilage and the mechanisms of cartilage damage in disease states but also provides a detailed characterization of the biomarkers of collagen production and the role of collagen in cartilage repair, providing ideas and techniques for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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- Ziwei Ouyang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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Izu Y, Birk DE. Collagen XII mediated cellular and extracellular mechanisms in development, regeneration, and disease. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1129000. [PMID: 36936682 PMCID: PMC10017729 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1129000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Collagen XII, a fibril-associated collagen with interrupted triple helices (FACIT), influences fibrillogenesis in numerous tissues. In addition to this extracellular function, collagen XII also directly regulates cellular function. Collagen XII is widely expressed in connective tissues, particularly tendons, ligaments, and the periodontium and periosteum, where it is enriched in the pericellular regions. Mutations in the collagen XII gene cause myopathic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (mEDS), an early-onset disease characterized by overlapping connective tissue abnormalities and muscle weakness. Patients with mEDS exhibit delayed motor development, muscle weakness, joint laxity, hypermobility, joint contractures, and abnormal wound healing. A mEDS mouse model was generated by deletion of the Col12a1 gene, resulting in skeletal and muscle abnormalities with disorganized tissue structures and altered mechanical properties. Extracellularly, collagen XII interacts with collagen I fibrils and regulates collagen fibril spacing and assembly during fibrillogenesis. Evidence for the binding of collagen XII to other EDS-related molecules (e.g., decorin and tenascin X) suggests that disruption of ECM molecular interactions is one of the causes of connective tissue pathology in mEDS. Collagen XII also has been shown to influence cell behavior, such as cell shape and cell-cell communication, by providing physical connection between adjacent cells during tissue development and regeneration. The focus of this review is on the functions of collagen XII in development, regeneration, and disease.
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- Yayoi Izu
- Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Imabari, Japan
- *Correspondence: Yayoi Izu,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Transcriptome Sequencing Analysis of lncRNA and mRNA Expression Profiles in Bone Nonunion. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:9110449. [PMID: 36275904 PMCID: PMC9581694 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9110449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Bone nonunion is a serious complication of fracture. This study explored the differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs) and mRNAs (DEGs) and identified potential lncRNA-mRNA interactions in bone nonunion. Methods We extracted total RNA from three bone nonunion and three bone union patient tissue samples. RNA sequencing was performed to detect DELs and DEGs between bone nonunion and union tissue samples. The lncRNAs and genes with absolute log2-fold change (log2FC) > 1 and adjusted p value < 0.05 were further chosen for gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis. lncRNA and targeted mRNA interaction networks were constructed. Results We observed 179 DELs and 415 DEGs between the bone nonunion and union tissue samples. GO analysis indicated that DELs and DEGs were mainly enriched in the chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan biosynthetic process. DELs and DEGs were enriched in “ECM-receptor interaction” and “Staphylococcus aureus infection” KEGG pathways. Several potential lncRNA-mRNA interactions were also predicted. Conclusions This study identified bone nonunion-associated lncRNAs and mRNAs using deep sequencing that may be useful as potential biomarkers for bone nonunion.
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Zhou T, Ma S, Zhao Y, Guo D, Wang H, Kuang M, Li X. Identification and characterization of extrachromosomal circular DNA in alcohol induced osteonecrosis of femoral head. Front Genet 2022; 13:918379. [PMID: 36246642 PMCID: PMC9561878 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.918379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Alcohol-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (AIONFH) is a complicated refractory bone disease seen in the clinic. The pathogenesis of AIONFH is still controversial. Extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) elements have been indicated ubiquitously exist in eukaryotic genomes. However, the characteristics and biological functions of eccDNAs remain unclear in AIONFH. In this study, eccDNAs from AIONFH samples (n = 7) and fracture of femoral neck samples as a control (n = 7) were purified by removing linear DNA and rolling circle amplification. High-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics analysis were performed to study the characterization and biofunction of eccDNAs. We identified more than 600,000 unique eccDNAs. The number of detected eccDNAs in AIONFH was less than that in the control, and eccDNA formation may be related to transcription or other characteristics of coding genes. The eccDNA lengths are mainly distributed between 0.1 kb and 1 kb, with a major peak in 0.358 kb. The bioinformatic analysis showed that 25 significant genes were detected, including MAP3K1, ADCY1, CACNA1S, and MACF1, which contributed to regulating bone formation. GO and KEGG analyses suggested that the related genes derived from exons mainly affected metabolic processes and signal transduction, and bone metabolism-related pathways, such as the MAPK pathway and TGF-β pathway, were enriched. EccDNAs in AIONFH are common and may play an important role in pathogenesis by regulating bone metabolism.
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- Tingting Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine-Western Medicine Hospital of Cangzhou City, Cangzhou, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Osteoarthrosis Research (Preparing), Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine-Western Medicine Hospital of Cangzhou City, Cangzhou, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Osteoarthrosis Research (Preparing), Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine-Western Medicine Hospital of Cangzhou City, Cangzhou, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Osteoarthrosis Research (Preparing), Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine-Western Medicine Hospital of Cangzhou City, Cangzhou, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Osteoarthrosis Research (Preparing), Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine-Western Medicine Hospital of Cangzhou City, Cangzhou, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Osteoarthrosis Research (Preparing), Cangzhou, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Osteoarthrosis Research (Preparing), Cangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoming Li, ; Mingjie Kuang,
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine-Western Medicine Hospital of Cangzhou City, Cangzhou, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Osteoarthrosis Research (Preparing), Cangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoming Li, ; Mingjie Kuang,
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Main and Minor Types of Collagens in the Articular Cartilage: The Role of Collagens in Repair Tissue Evaluation in Chondral Defects. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413329. [PMID: 34948124 PMCID: PMC8706311 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Several collagen subtypes have been identified in hyaline articular cartilage. The main and most abundant collagens are type II, IX and XI collagens. The minor and less abundant collagens are type III, IV, V, VI, X, XII, XIV, XVI, XXII, and XXVII collagens. All these collagens have been found to play a key role in healthy cartilage, regardless of whether they are more or less abundant. Additionally, an exhaustive evaluation of collagen fibrils in a repaired cartilage tissue after a chondral lesion is necessary to determine the quality of the repaired tissue and even whether or not this repaired tissue is considered hyaline cartilage. Therefore, this review aims to describe in depth all the collagen types found in the normal articular cartilage structure, and based on this, establish the parameters that allow one to consider a repaired cartilage tissue as a hyaline cartilage.
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Lamandé SR. Collagen VI Muscle Disorders: Mutation Types, Pathogenic Mechanisms and Approaches to Therapy. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1348:311-323. [PMID: 34807426 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80614-9_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Mutations in the genes encoding the major collagen VI isoform, COL6A1, COL6A2 and COL6A3, are responsible for the muscle disorders Bethlem myopathy and Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. These disorders form a disease spectrum from mild to severe. Dominant and recessive mutations are found along the entire spectrum and the clinical phenotype is strongly influenced by the way mutations impede collagen VI protein assembly. Most mutations are in the triple helical domain, towards the N-terminus and they compromise microfibril assembly. Some mutations are found outside the helix in the C- and N-terminal globular domains, but because these regions are highly polymorphic it is difficult to discriminate mutations from rare benign changes without detailed structural and functional studies. Collagen VI deficiency leads to mitochondrial dysfunction, deficient autophagy and increased apoptosis. Therapies that target these consequences have been tested in mouse models and some have shown modest efficacy in small human trials. Antisense therapies for a common mutation that introduces a pseudoexon show promise in cell culture but haven't yet been tested in an animal model. Future therapeutic approaches await new research into how collagen VI deficiency signals downstream consequences.
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- Shireen R Lamandé
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
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Dobson LK, Zeitouni S, McNeill EP, Bearden RN, Gregory CA, Saunders WB. Canine Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Mediated Bone Regeneration is Enhanced in the Presence of Sub-Therapeutic Concentrations of BMP-2 in a Murine Calvarial Defect Model. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:764703. [PMID: 34796168 PMCID: PMC8592971 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.764703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Novel bone regeneration strategies often show promise in rodent models yet are unable to successfully translate to clinical therapy. Sheep, goats, and dogs are used as translational models in preparation for human clinical trials. While human MSCs (hMSCs) undergo osteogenesis in response to well-defined protocols, canine MSCs (cMSCs) are more incompletely characterized. Prior work suggests that cMSCs require additional agonists such as IGF-1, NELL-1, or BMP-2 to undergo robust osteogenic differentiation in vitro. When compared directly to hMSCs, cMSCs perform poorly in vivo. Thus, from both mechanistic and clinical perspectives, cMSC and hMSC-mediated bone regeneration may differ. The objectives of this study were twofold. The first was to determine if previous in vitro findings regarding cMSC osteogenesis were substantiated in vivo using an established murine calvarial defect model. The second was to assess in vitro ALP activity and endogenous BMP-2 gene expression in both canine and human MSCs. Calvarial defects (4 mm) were treated with cMSCs, sub-therapeutic BMP-2, or the combination of cMSCs and sub-therapeutic BMP-2. At 28 days, while there was increased healing in defects treated with cMSCs, defects treated with cMSCs and BMP-2 exhibited the greatest degree of bone healing as determined by quantitative μCT and histology. Using species-specific qPCR, cMSCs were not detected in relevant numbers 10 days after implantation, suggesting that bone healing was mediated by anabolic cMSC or ECM-driven cues and not via engraftment of cMSCs. In support of this finding, defects treated with cMSC + BMP-2 exhibited robust deposition of Collagens I, III, and VI using immunofluorescence. Importantly, cMSCs exhibited minimal ALP activity unless cultured in the presence of BMP-2 and did not express endogenous canine BMP-2 under any condition. In contrast, human MSCs exhibited robust ALP activity in all conditions and expressed human BMP-2 when cultured in control and osteoinduction media. This is the first in vivo study in support of previous in vitro findings regarding cMSC osteogenesis, namely that cMSCs require additional agonists to initiate robust osteogenesis. These findings are highly relevant to translational cell-based bone healing studies and represent an important finding for the field of canine MSC-mediated bone regeneration.
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- Lauren K Dobson
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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Vroman R, Malfait AM, Miller RE, Malfait F, Syx D. Animal Models of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: Phenotype, Pathogenesis, and Translational Potential. Front Genet 2021; 12:726474. [PMID: 34712265 PMCID: PMC8547655 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.726474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of heritable connective tissues disorders mainly characterized by skin hyperextensibility, joint hypermobility and generalized tissue fragility. Currently, 14 EDS subtypes each with particular phenotypic features are recognized and are caused by genetic defects in 20 different genes. All of these genes are involved in the biosynthesis and/or fibrillogenesis of collagens at some level. Although great progress has been made in elucidating the molecular basis of different EDS subtypes, the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the observed phenotypes remain poorly understood, and consequentially, adequate treatment and management options for these conditions remain scarce. To date, several animal models, mainly mice and zebrafish, have been described with defects in 14 of the 20 hitherto known EDS-associated genes. These models have been instrumental in discerning the functions and roles of the corresponding proteins during development, maturation and repair and in portraying their roles during collagen biosynthesis and/or fibrillogenesis, for some even before their contribution to an EDS phenotype was elucidated. Additionally, extensive phenotypical characterization of these models has shown that they largely phenocopy their human counterparts, with recapitulation of several clinical hallmarks of the corresponding EDS subtype, including dermatological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and ocular features, as well as biomechanical and ultrastructural similarities in tissues. In this narrative review, we provide a comprehensive overview of animal models manifesting phenotypes that mimic EDS with a focus on engineered mouse and zebrafish models, and their relevance in past and future EDS research. Additionally, we briefly discuss domestic animals with naturally occurring EDS phenotypes. Collectively, these animal models have only started to reveal glimpses into the pathophysiological aspects associated with EDS and will undoubtably continue to play critical roles in EDS research due to their tremendous potential for pinpointing (common) signaling pathways, unveiling possible therapeutic targets and providing opportunities for preclinical therapeutic interventions.
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- Robin Vroman
- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Division of Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Revealed Genes Involved in Sexual and Polyploid Growth Dimorphisms in Loach ( Misgurnus anguillicaudatus). BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10090935. [PMID: 34571812 PMCID: PMC8468957 DOI: 10.3390/biology10090935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Simple Summary Misgurnus anguillicaudatus not only exhibits sexual size dimorphism, but also shows polyploid size dimorphism. Here, we performed comparative transcriptome integration analysis of multiple tissues of diploid and tetraploid M. anguillicaudatus of both sexes. We found that differences in energy metabolism and steroid hormone synthesis levels may be the main causes of sexual and polyploidy growth dimorphisms of M. anguillicaudatus. Fast-growing M. anguillicaudatus (tetraploids, females) have higher levels of energy metabolism and lower steroid hormone synthesis and fatty acid degradation abilities than slow-growing M. anguillicaudatus (diploids, males). Abstract Sexual and polyploidy size dimorphisms are widespread phenomena in fish, but the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) displays both sexual and polyploid growth dimorphism phenomena, and are therefore ideal models to study these two phenomena. In this study, RNA-seq was used for the first time to explore the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between both sexes of diploid and tetraploid loaches in four tissues (brain, gonad, liver, and muscle). Results showed that 21,003, 17, and 1 DEGs were identified in gonad, liver, and muscle tissues, respectively, between females and males in both diploids and tetraploids. Regarding the ploidy levels, 4956, 1496, 2187, and 1726 DEGs were identified in the brain, gonad, liver, and muscle tissues, respectively, between tetraploids and diploids of the same sex. When both sexual and polyploid size dimorphisms were considered simultaneously in the four tissues, only 424 DEGs were found in the gonads, indicating that these gonadal DEGs may play an important regulatory role in regulating sexual and polyploid size dimorphisms. Regardless of the sex or ploidy comparison, the significant DEGs involved in glycolysis/gluconeogenesis and oxidative phosphorylation pathways were upregulated in faster-growing individuals, while steroid hormone biosynthesis-related genes and fatty acid degradation and elongation-related genes were downregulated. This suggests that fast-growing loaches (tetraploids, females) have higher energy metabolism levels and lower steroid hormone synthesis and fatty acid degradation abilities than slow-growing loaches (diploids, males). Our findings provide an archive for future systematic research on fish sexual and polyploid dimorphisms.
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Reye G, Huang X, Haupt LM, Murphy RJ, Northey JJ, Thompson EW, Momot KI, Hugo HJ. Mechanical Pressure Driving Proteoglycan Expression in Mammographic Density: a Self-perpetuating Cycle? J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia 2021; 26:277-296. [PMID: 34449016 PMCID: PMC8566410 DOI: 10.1007/s10911-021-09494-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Regions of high mammographic density (MD) in the breast are characterised by a proteoglycan (PG)-rich fibrous stroma, where PGs mediate aligned collagen fibrils to control tissue stiffness and hence the response to mechanical forces. Literature is accumulating to support the notion that mechanical stiffness may drive PG synthesis in the breast contributing to MD. We review emerging patterns in MD and other biological settings, of a positive feedback cycle of force promoting PG synthesis, such as in articular cartilage, due to increased pressure on weight bearing joints. Furthermore, we present evidence to suggest a pro-tumorigenic effect of increased mechanical force on epithelial cells in contexts where PG-mediated, aligned collagen fibrous tissue abounds, with implications for breast cancer development attributable to high MD. Finally, we summarise means through which this positive feedback mechanism of PG synthesis may be intercepted to reduce mechanical force within tissues and thus reduce disease burden.
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- Gina Reye
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Gardens Point, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
- Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Gardens Point, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
- Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health, Genomics Research Centre, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 60 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
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- School of Mathematical Sciences, Gardens Point, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Gardens Point, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
- Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Gardens Point, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia.
- Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.
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Pereira AR, Lipphaus A, Ergin M, Salehi S, Gehweiler D, Rudert M, Hansmann J, Herrmann M. Modeling of the Human Bone Environment: Mechanical Stimuli Guide Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Extracellular Matrix Interactions. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:4431. [PMID: 34442954 PMCID: PMC8398413 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In bone tissue engineering, the design of in vitro models able to recreate both the chemical composition, the structural architecture, and the overall mechanical environment of the native tissue is still often neglected. In this study, we apply a bioreactor system where human bone-marrow hMSCs are seeded in human femoral head-derived decellularized bone scaffolds and subjected to dynamic culture, i.e., shear stress induced by continuous cell culture medium perfusion at 1.7 mL/min flow rate and compressive stress by 10% uniaxial load at 1 Hz for 1 h per day. In silico modeling revealed that continuous medium flow generates a mean shear stress of 8.5 mPa sensed by hMSCs seeded on 3D bone scaffolds. Experimentally, both dynamic conditions improved cell repopulation within the scaffold and boosted ECM production compared with static controls. Early response of hMSCs to mechanical stimuli comprises evident cell shape changes and stronger integrin-mediated adhesion to the matrix. Stress-induced Col6 and SPP1 gene expression suggests an early hMSC commitment towards osteogenic lineage independent of Runx2 signaling. This study provides a foundation for exploring the early effects of external mechanical stimuli on hMSC behavior in a biologically meaningful in vitro environment, opening new opportunities to study bone development, remodeling, and pathologies.
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- Ana Rita Pereira
- IZKF Group Tissue Regeneration in Musculoskeletal Diseases, University Hospital Wuerzburg, 97070 Wuerzburg, Germany; (A.R.P.); (M.E.)
- Bernhard-Heine-Centrum for Locomotion Research, University of Wuerzburg, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Biomechanics Research Group, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany;
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- IZKF Group Tissue Regeneration in Musculoskeletal Diseases, University Hospital Wuerzburg, 97070 Wuerzburg, Germany; (A.R.P.); (M.E.)
- Department of Biomaterials, Center of Energy Technology und Materials Science (TAO), University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany;
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- Department of Biomaterials, Center of Energy Technology und Materials Science (TAO), University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Koenig-Ludwig-Haus, University of Wuerzburg, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany;
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research, Translational Center for Regenerative Therapies, 97082 Wuerzburg, Germany;
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- IZKF Group Tissue Regeneration in Musculoskeletal Diseases, University Hospital Wuerzburg, 97070 Wuerzburg, Germany; (A.R.P.); (M.E.)
- Bernhard-Heine-Centrum for Locomotion Research, University of Wuerzburg, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
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Nováková S, Danchenko M, Okajčeková T, Baranovičová E, Kováč A, Grendár M, Beke G, Pálešová J, Strnádel J, Janíčková M, Halašová E, Škovierová H. Comparative Proteomic and Metabolomic Analysis of Human Osteoblasts, Differentiated from Dental Pulp Stem Cells, Hinted Crucial Signaling Pathways Promoting Osteogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22157908. [PMID: 34360674 PMCID: PMC8347416 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22157908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Population aging has been a global trend for the last decades, which increases the pressure to develop new cell-based or drug-based therapies, including those that may cure bone diseases. To understand molecular processes that underlie bone development and turnover, we followed osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) using a specific induction medium. The differentiation process imitating in vivo osteogenesis is triggered by various signaling pathways and is associated with massive proteome and metabolome changes. Proteome was profiled by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography and comprehensively quantified by ion mobility-enhanced mass spectrometry. From 2667 reproducibly quantified and identified proteins, 432 were differentially abundant by strict statistic criteria. Metabolome profiling was carried out by nuclear magnetic resonance. From 27 detected metabolites, 8 were differentially accumulated. KEGG and MetaboAnalyst hinted metabolic pathways that may be involved in the osteogenic process. Enrichment analysis of differentially abundant proteins highlighted PPAR, FoxO, JAK-STAT, IL-17 signaling pathways, biosynthesis of thyroid hormones and steroids, mineral absorption, and fatty acid metabolism as processes with prominent impact on osteoinduction. In parallel, metabolomic data showed that aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, as well as specific amino acids, likely promote osteodifferentiation. Targeted immunoassays validated and complemented omic results. Our data underlined the complexity of the osteogenic mechanism. Finally, we proposed promising targets for future validation in patient samples, a step toward the treatment of bone defects.
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- Slavomíra Nováková
- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
- Correspondence: (S.N.); (H.Š.); Tel.: +421-43-2633-904 (S.N.); +421-43-2633-904 (H.Š.)
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- Plant Science and Biodiversity Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 23 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
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- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
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- Institute of Neuroimmunology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 10 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 21, 845 51 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
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- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
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- Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital in Martin and JFM CU, Kollárova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia;
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- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Biomedical Centre Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava (JFM CU), Malá Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (T.O.); (E.B.); (M.G.); (J.P.); (J.S.); (E.H.)
- Correspondence: (S.N.); (H.Š.); Tel.: +421-43-2633-904 (S.N.); +421-43-2633-904 (H.Š.)
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Qu X, Hou X, Chen Z, Chen G, Fan T, Yang X. Association analysis and functional study of COL6A1 single nucleotide polymorphisms in thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum in the Chinese Han population. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2021; 30:2782-2790. [PMID: 34287704 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06932-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Genetic factors play a crucial role in thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF). This study aimed to better understand the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in functional regions of the collagen VI, alpha 1 gene (COL6A1) and TOLF, and to confirm COL6A1 as a TOLF susceptibility gene. METHODS Ten tag SNPs in COL6A1 were genotyped using the SNaPshot assay, and allele and genotype frequencies were compared between TOLF patients and control individuals. The function of SNPs associated with disease was studied. For COL6A1 promoter SNPs, the transcriptional activity of each haplotype was determined by luciferase reporter assays. For COL6A1 exonic SNPs, the effect of nucleotide substitutions on COL6A1 expression was determined by western blotting. COL6A1 mRNA expression in ligamentum flavum tissues from TOLF patients with different genotypes was examined using reverse transcription real-time PCR. RESULTS Four SNPs were associated or possibly associated with TOLF, with higher pathogenic allele and genotype frequencies seen in TOLF patients compared with controls. The rs17551710/rs7671-GG/GG genotype appeared to be related to disease severity. Nucleotide substitutions at rs17551710 and rs7671 increased COL6A1 transcriptional activity and nucleotide substitutions at rs1053312 and rs13051496 increased COL6A1 protein expression. COL6A1 mRNA expression was significantly up-regulated in individuals with rs17551710/rs7671-GG/GG and rs1053312/rs13051496-AA+AG/CC genotypes compared with other genotypes. CONCLUSION SNPs in the COL6A1 promoter and exonic regions are associated with TOLF in the Chinese Han population, and lead to up-regulated COL6A1 expression. We confirmed COL6A1 as a TOLF susceptibility gene that may be involved in TOLF pathology.
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- Xiaochen Qu
- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China. .,Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopaedic Diseases, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Systems genetics in diversity outbred mice inform BMD GWAS and identify determinants of bone strength. Nat Commun 2021; 12:3408. [PMID: 34099702 PMCID: PMC8184749 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23649-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) for osteoporotic traits have identified over 1000 associations; however, their impact has been limited by the difficulties of causal gene identification and a strict focus on bone mineral density (BMD). Here, we use Diversity Outbred (DO) mice to directly address these limitations by performing a systems genetics analysis of 55 complex skeletal phenotypes. We apply a network approach to cortical bone RNA-seq data to discover 66 genes likely to be causal for human BMD GWAS associations, including the genes SERTAD4 and GLT8D2. We also perform GWAS in the DO for a wide-range of bone traits and identify Qsox1 as a gene influencing cortical bone accrual and bone strength. In this work, we advance our understanding of the genetics of osteoporosis and highlight the ability of the mouse to inform human genetics. Osteoporosis GWAS faces two challenges, causal gene discovery and a lack of phenotypic diversity. Here, the authors use the Diversity Outbred mouse population to inform human GWAS using networks and map genetic loci for 55 bone traits, identifying new potential bone strength genes.
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Rezvani Ghomi E, Nourbakhsh N, Akbari Kenari M, Zare M, Ramakrishna S. Collagen-based biomaterials for biomedical applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 109:1986-1999. [PMID: 34028179 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Collagen is an insoluble fibrous protein that composes the extracellular matrix in animals. Although collagen has been used as a biomaterial since 1881, the properties and the complex structure of collagen are still extensive study subjects worldwide. In this article, several topics of importance for understanding collagen research are reviewed starting from its historical milestones, followed by the description of the collagen superfamily and its complex structures, with a focus on type I collagen. Subsequently, some of the superior properties of collagen-based biomaterials, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical properties, and cell activities, are pinpointed. These properties make collagen applicable in biomedicine, such as wound healing, tissue engineering, surface coating of medical devices, and skin supplementation. Moreover, some antimicrobial strategies and the general host tissue responses regarding collagen as a biomaterial are presented. Finally, the current status and clinical application of the three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques for the fabrication of collagen-based scaffolds and the reconstruction of the human heart's constituents, such as capillary structures or even the entire organ, are discussed. Besides, an overall outlook for the future of this unique biomaterial is provided.
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- Erfan Rezvani Ghomi
- Center for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Phan QT, Liu R, Tan WH, Imangali N, Cheong B, Schartl M, Winkler C. Macrophages Switch to an Osteo-Modulatory Profile Upon RANKL Induction in a Medaka ( Oryzias latipes) Osteoporosis Model. JBMR Plus 2020; 4:e10409. [PMID: 33210062 PMCID: PMC7657398 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In mammals, osteoclasts differentiate from macrophages in the monocyte lineage. Although many factors driving osteoclast formation are known, the detailed processes underlying precursor recruitment, differentiation, and interaction of macrophages with other cell types involved in bone remodeling are poorly understood. Using live imaging in a transgenic medaka osteoporosis model, where ectopic osteoclasts are induced by RANKL expression, we show that a subset of macrophages is recruited to bone matrix to physically interact with bone-forming osteoblast progenitors. These macrophages subsequently differentiate into cathepsin K- (ctsk-) positive osteoclasts. One day later, other macrophages are recruited to clear dying osteoclasts from resorbed bone by phagocytosis. To better understand the molecular changes underlying these dynamic processes, we performed transcriptome profiling of activated macrophages upon RANKL induction. This revealed an upregulation of several bone-related transcripts. Besides osteoclast markers, we unexpectedly also found expression of osteoblast-promoting signals in activated macrophages, suggesting a possible non-cell autonomous role in osteogenesis. Finally, we show that macrophage differentiation into osteoclasts is dependent on inflammatory signals. Medaka deficient for TNFα or treated with the TNFα-inhibitor pentoxifylline exhibited impaired macrophage recruitment and osteoclast differentiation. These results show the involvement of inflammatory signals and the dynamics of a distinct subset of macrophages during osteoclast formation. © 2020 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Quang Tien Phan
- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging SciencesNational University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging SciencesNational University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging SciencesNational University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging SciencesNational University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging SciencesNational University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of Developmental Biochemistry, BiocenterUniversity of WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- The Xiphophorus Genetic Stock CenterTexas State UniversitySan MarcosTexasUSA
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Centre for Bioimaging SciencesNational University of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore
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Connizzo BK, Sun L, Lacin N, Gendelman A, Solomonov I, Sagi I, Grodzinsky AJ, Naveh GRS. Nonuniformity in Periodontal Ligament: Mechanics and Matrix Composition. J Dent Res 2020; 100:179-186. [PMID: 33043806 DOI: 10.1177/0022034520962455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The periodontal ligament (PDL) plays a critical role in providing immediate response to abrupt high loads during mastication while also facilitating slow remodeling of the alveolar bone. The PDL exceptional functionality is permitted by the unique nonuniform structure of the tissue. Two distinct areas that are critical to PDL function were previously identified: the furcation and the dense collar. Despite their hypothesized functions in tooth movement and maintenance, these 2 regions have not yet been compared within the context of their native environment. Therefore, the objective of this study is to elucidate the extracellular matrix (ECM) structure, composition, and biomechanical function of the furcation and the collar regions while maintaining the 3-dimensional (3D) structure in the murine PDL. We identify significant difference between the collar and furcation regions in both structure and mechanical properties. Specifically, we observed unique longitudinal structures in the dense collar that correlate with type VI collagen and LOX, both of which are associated with increased type I collagen density and tissue stiffness and are therefore proposed to function as scaffolds for tooth stabilization. We also found that the collar region is stiffer than the furcation region and therefore suggest that the dense collar acts as a suspense structure of the tooth within the bone during physiological loading. The furcation region of the PDL contained more proteins associated with reduced stiffness and higher tissue remodeling, as well as a dual mechanical behavior, suggesting a critical function in loads transfer and remodeling of the alveolar bone. In summary, this work unravels the nonuniform nature of the PDL within the 3D structural context and establishes understanding of regional PDL function, which opens new avenues for future studies of remodeling, regeneration, and disease.
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- B K Connizzo
- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biological Regulation, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Biological Regulation, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.,Center for Biomedical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.,Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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Sun M, Zafrullah N, Devaux F, Hemmavanh C, Adams S, Ziebarth NM, Koch M, Birk DE, Espana EM. Collagen XII Is a Regulator of Corneal Stroma Structure and Function. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2020; 61:61. [PMID: 32462201 PMCID: PMC7405808 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.61.5.61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the roles of collagen XII in the regulation of stromal hierarchical organization, keratocyte organization, and corneal mechanics. Methods The temporal and spatial expression of collagen XII at postnatal days 4, 10, 30, 90, and 150 were evaluated in wild-type (WT) mice. The role of collagen XII in hierarchical organization was analyzed by measuring fibril diameter and density, as well as stromal lamellar structure, within ultrastructural micrographs obtained from WT and collagen XII-deficient mice (Col12a1–/–). Keratocyte morphology and networks were assessed using actin staining with phalloidin and in vivo confocal microscopy. The effects of collagen XII on corneal biomechanics were evaluated with atomic force microscopy. Results Collagen XII was localized homogeneously in the stroma from postnatal day 4 to day 150, and protein accumulation was shown to increase during this period using semiquantitative immunoblots. Higher fibril density (P < 0.001) and disruption of lamellar organization were found in the collagen XII null mice stroma when compared to WT mice. Keratocyte networks and organization were altered in the absence of collagen XII, as demonstrated using fluorescent microscopy after phalloidin staining and in vivo confocal microscopy. Corneal stiffness was increased in the absence of collagen XII. Young's modulus was 16.2 ± 5.6 kPa in WT and 32.8 ± 6.4 kPa in Col12a1–/– corneas. The difference between these two groups was significant (P < 0.001, t-test). Conclusions Collagen XII plays a major role in establishing and maintaining stromal structure and function. In the absence of collagen XII, the corneal stroma showed significant abnormalities, including decreased interfibrillar space, disrupted lamellar organization, abnormal keratocyte organization, and increased corneal stiffness.
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Dambroise E, Ktorza I, Brombin A, Abdessalem G, Edouard J, Luka M, Fiedler I, Binder O, Pelle O, Patton EE, Busse B, Menager M, Sohm F, Legeai-Mallet L. Fgfr3 Is a Positive Regulator of Osteoblast Expansion and Differentiation During Zebrafish Skull Vault Development. J Bone Miner Res 2020; 35:1782-1797. [PMID: 32379366 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gain or loss-of-function mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) result in cranial vault defects highlighting the protein's role in membranous ossification. Zebrafish express high levels of fgfr3 during skull development; in order to study FGFR3's role in cranial vault development, we generated the first fgfr3 loss-of-function zebrafish (fgfr3lof/lof ). The mutant fish exhibited major changes in the craniofacial skeleton, with a lack of sutures, abnormal frontal and parietal bones, and the presence of ectopic bones. Integrated analyses (in vivo imaging and single-cell RNA sequencing of the osteoblast lineage) of zebrafish fgfr3lof/lof revealed a delay in osteoblast expansion and differentiation, together with changes in the extracellular matrix. These findings demonstrate that fgfr3 is a positive regulator of osteogenesis. We conclude that changes in the extracellular matrix within growing bone might impair cell-cell communication, mineralization, and new osteoblast recruitment. © 2020 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Emilie Dambroise
- Laboratory of Molecular and Physiopathological Bases of Osteochondrodysplasia, INSERM UMR 1163, Université de Paris, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Physiopathological Bases of Osteochondrodysplasia, INSERM UMR 1163, Université de Paris, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- MRC Human Genetics Unit, MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Responses and Transcriptomic Networks in Diseases, INSERM UMR 1163, Université de Paris, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- UMS AMAGEN, CNRS, INRA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.,Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC)-CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Responses and Transcriptomic Networks in Diseases, INSERM UMR 1163, Université de Paris, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Physiopathological Bases of Osteochondrodysplasia, INSERM UMR 1163, Université de Paris, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- Flow Cytometry Core Facility, Structure Fédérative de Recherche Necker, INSERM US24/CNRS UMS3633, Paris, France
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- MRC Human Genetics Unit, MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Responses and Transcriptomic Networks in Diseases, INSERM UMR 1163, Université de Paris, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- UMS AMAGEN, CNRS, INRA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.,Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC)-CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.,Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Flow Cytometry Core Facility, Structure Fédérative de Recherche Necker, INSERM US24/CNRS UMS3633, Paris, France.,Functional Genomics Institute of Lyon, University of Lyon, CNRS, INRA, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Physiopathological Bases of Osteochondrodysplasia, INSERM UMR 1163, Université de Paris, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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Spitz A, Christovam IO, Marañón-Vásquez GA, Masterson DF, Adesse D, Maia LC, Bolognese AM. Global gene expression profile of periodontal ligament cells submitted to mechanical loading: A systematic review. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 118:104884. [PMID: 32877888 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the evidence reporting gene expression array data of human in vitro cultured periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) submitted to static mechanical loading compared to a control group. DESIGN Systematic searches were performed in MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Virtual Health Library, The Cochrane Library and the System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe up to June 2019. A narrative synthesis was performed to summarize differentially expressed genes (DEGs). These were grouped according to the culture method (2D or 3D), force type (compression or tension) and observation time. Additionally, gene ontology (GO) analysis was performed using the Database for Annotation Visualization and Integrated Discovery. The risk of bias (RoB) and certainty of evidence (CoE) were assessed using a modified CONSORT checklist and the GRADE tool, respectively. RESULTS Of eight studies included (all rated as having moderate RoB), only two provided the complete list of DEGs and four studies performed GO, gene network or pathways analysis. "Cell proliferation", "cell-cell signaling", "response to hypoxia and to mechanical stimulus" were among the significantly enriched biological processes in 3D-cultured compressed PDLCs (moderate CoE); while "collagen catabolic process", "extracellular matrix organization" and "cell proliferation" were associated with DEGs of 3D-cultured PDLCs submitted to tension (very low CoE). Biological processes significantly enriched in 2D-cultured PDLCs under compression were "extracellular matrix organization", "canonical glycolysis" and "glycolytic process" (very low CoE). CONCLUSION Genes such as NR4A2, NR4A3, NAMPT, PGK1, and REDD1 are suggested as novel biomarkers for orthodontic tooth movement. Limited amount of evidence on the complete gene expression profile and the high heterogeneity in methodologies make it impossible to obtain definite conclusions. New studies following standardized and well-designed in vitro model and reporting complete gene expression datasets are needed.
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- Alice Spitz
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua. Prof. Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 325 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-617, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua. Prof. Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 325 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-617, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua. Prof. Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 325 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-617, Brazil.
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- Central Library of the Health Science Center, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Avenida Carlos Chagas Filho, Bl L, 373 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-90, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Structural Biology, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fiocruz, Av. Brasil, 4365 - Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21040-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua. Prof. Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 325 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-617, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua. Prof. Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 325 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-617, Brazil.
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Pham HT, Kram V, Dar QA, Komori T, Ji Y, Mohassel P, Rooney J, Li L, Kilts TM, Bonnemann C, Lamande S, Young MF. Collagen VIα2 chain deficiency causes trabecular bone loss by potentially promoting osteoclast differentiation through enhanced TNFα signaling. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13749. [PMID: 32792616 PMCID: PMC7426410 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70730-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Type VI collagen is well known for its role in muscular disorders, however its function in bone is still not well understood. To examine its role in bone we analyzed femoral and vertebral bone mass by micro-computed tomography analysis, which showed lower bone volume/total volume and trabecular number in Col6α2-KO mice compared with WT. Dynamic histomorphometry showed no differences in trabecular bone formation between WT and Col6α2-KO mice based on the mineral appositional rate, bone formation rate, and mineralizing perimeter. Femoral sections were assessed for the abundance of Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase-positive osteoclasts, which revealed that mutant mice had more osteoclasts compared with WT mice, indicating that the primary effect of Col6a2 deficiency is on osteoclastogenesis. When bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) from WT and Col6α2-KO mice were treated with rmTNFα protein, the Col6α2-KO cells expressed higher levels of TNFα mRNA compared with WT cells. This was accompanied by higher levels of p-p65, a down-stream target of TNFα, suggesting that BMSCs from Col6α2-KO mice are highly sensitive to TNFα signaling. Taken together, our data imply that Col6a2 deficiency causes trabecular bone loss by enhancing osteoclast differentiation through enhanced TNFα signaling.
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- Hai T Pham
- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Neuromuscular and Neurogenic Disorders of Childhood Section, Neurogenetics Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stoke, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Neuromuscular and Neurogenic Disorders of Childhood Section, Neurogenetics Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stoke, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Neuromuscular and Neurogenic Disorders of Childhood Section, Neurogenetics Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stoke, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Molecular Biology of Bones and Teeth Section, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building 30 Room 5A509, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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Gutiérrez-Quintero JG, Durán Riveros JY, Martínez Valbuena CA, Pedraza Alonso S, Munévar JC, Viafara-García SM. Critical-sized mandibular defect reconstruction using human dental pulp stem cells in a xenograft model-clinical, radiological, and histological evaluation. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 24:485-493. [PMID: 32651701 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-020-00862-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE This research evaluated clinical, histological, and radiological osseous regeneration in a critical-sized bilateral cortico-medullary osseous defect in model rabbits from New Zealand after receiving a hydroxyapatite matrix and polylactic polyglycolic acid (HA/PLGA) implanted with human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). METHODS Eight New Zealand rabbits with bilateral mandibular critical-sized defects were performed where one side was treated with an HA/PLGA/DPSC matrix and the other side only with an HA/PLGA matrix for 4 weeks. RESULTS An osseointegration was clinically observed as well as a reduction of 70% of the surgical lumen on one side and a 35% on the other. Histologically, there was neo-bone formation in HA/PLGA/DPSC scaffold and angiogenesis. A bone radiodensity (RD) of 80% was radiologically observed achieving density levels similar to mandibular bone, while the treatment with HA/PLGA matrix achieves RD levels of 40% on its highest peaks. CONCLUSIONS HA/PLGA/DPSC scaffold was an effective in vivo method for mandibular bone regeneration in critical-sized defects induced on rabbit models.
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- Juan G Gutiérrez-Quintero
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Unit of Basic Oral Investigation, School of Dentistry, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Unit of Basic Oral Investigation, School of Dentistry, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia.,Centro de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica (CIIB), Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile.,Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication, School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile.,Cells for Cells, Santiago, Chile
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Holmes G, Gonzalez-Reiche AS, Lu N, Zhou X, Rivera J, Kriti D, Sebra R, Williams AA, Donovan MJ, Potter SS, Pinto D, Zhang B, van Bakel H, Jabs EW. Integrated Transcriptome and Network Analysis Reveals Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Calvarial Suturogenesis. Cell Rep 2020; 32:107871. [PMID: 32640236 PMCID: PMC7379176 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.107871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Craniofacial abnormalities often involve sutures, the growth centers of the skull. To characterize the organization and processes governing their development, we profile the murine frontal suture, a model for sutural growth and fusion, at the tissue- and single-cell level on embryonic days (E)16.5 and E18.5. For the wild-type suture, bulk RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis identifies mesenchyme-, osteogenic front-, and stage-enriched genes and biological processes, as well as alternative splicing events modifying the extracellular matrix. Single-cell RNA-seq analysis distinguishes multiple subpopulations, of which five define a mesenchyme-osteoblast differentiation trajectory and show variation along the anteroposterior axis. Similar analyses of in vivo mouse models of impaired frontal suturogenesis in Saethre-Chotzen and Apert syndromes, Twist1+/- and Fgfr2+/S252W, demonstrate distinct transcriptional changes involving angiogenesis and ribogenesis, respectively. Co-expression network analysis reveals gene expression modules from which we validate key driver genes regulating osteoblast differentiation. Our study provides a global approach to gain insights into suturogenesis.
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- Greg Holmes
- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Division of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Department of Psychiatry, and Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; Department of Cell, Developmental and Regenerative Biology and Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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McNeill EP, Zeitouni S, Pan S, Haskell A, Cesarek M, Tahan D, Clough BH, Krause U, Dobson LK, Garcia M, Kung C, Zhao Q, Saunders WB, Liu F, Kaunas R, Gregory CA. Characterization of a pluripotent stem cell-derived matrix with powerful osteoregenerative capabilities. Nat Commun 2020; 11:3025. [PMID: 32541821 PMCID: PMC7295745 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-16646-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Approximately 10% of fractures will not heal without intervention. Current treatments can be marginally effective, costly, and some have adverse effects. A safe and manufacturable mimic of anabolic bone is the primary goal of bone engineering, but achieving this is challenging. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), are excellent candidates for engineering bone, but lack reproducibility due to donor source and culture methodology. The need for a bioactive attachment substrate also hinders progress. Herein, we describe a highly osteogenic MSC line generated from induced pluripotent stem cells that generates high yields of an osteogenic cell-matrix (ihOCM) in vitro. In mice, the intrinsic osteogenic activity of ihOCM surpasses bone morphogenic protein 2 (BMP2) driving healing of calvarial defects in 4 weeks by a mechanism mediated in part by collagen VI and XII. We propose that ihOCM may represent an effective replacement for autograft and BMP products used commonly in bone tissue engineering. Production of a safe and manufacturable material to mimic anabolic bone for tissue engineering has been hard to achieve to date. Here the authors use a mesenchymal stem cell line generated from induced pluripotent stem cells to produce osteogenic cell-matrix, displaying significant healing properties in mice.
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- Eoin P McNeill
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Institute for Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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Wu P, Zhang X, Zhang G, Chen F, He M, Zhang T, Wang J, Xie K, Dai G. Transcriptome for the breast muscle of Jinghai yellow chicken at early growth stages. PeerJ 2020; 8:e8950. [PMID: 32328350 PMCID: PMC7166044 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.8950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background The meat quality of yellow feathered broilers is better than the quality of its production. Growth traits are important in the broiler industry. The exploration of regulation mechanisms for the skeletal muscle would help to increase the growth performance of chickens. At present, some progress has been made by researchers, but the molecular mechanisms of the skeletal muscle still remain unclear and need to be improved. Methods In this study, the breast muscles of fast- and slow-growing female Jinghai yellow chickens (F4F, F8F, F4S, F8S) and slow-growing male Jinghai yellow chickens (M4S, M8S) aged four and eight weeks were selected for transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq). All analyses of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and functional enrichment were performed. Finally, we selected nine DEGs to verify the accuracy of the sequencing by qPCR. Results The differential gene expression analysis resulted in 364, 219 and 111 DEGs (adjusted P-value ≤ 0.05) for the three comparison groups, F8FvsF4F, F8SvsF4S, and M8SvsM4S, respectively. Three common DEGs (ADAMTS20, ARHGAP19, and Novel00254) were found, and they were all highly expressed at four weeks of age. In addition, some other genes related to growth and development, such as ANXA1, COL1A1, MYH15, TGFB3 and ACTC1, were obtained. The most common DEGs (n = 58) were found between the two comparison groups F8FvsF4F and F8SvsF4S, and they might play important roles in the growth of female chickens. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway also showed some significant enrichment pathways, for instance, extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction, focal adhesion, cell cycle, and DNA replication. The two pathways that were significantly enriched in the F8FvsF4F group were all contained in that of F8SvsF4S. The same two pathways were ECM–receptor interaction and focal adhesion, and they had great influence on the growth of chickens. However, many differences existed between male and female chickens in regards to common DEGs and KEGG pathways. The results would help to reveal the regulation mechanism of the growth and development of chickens and serve as a guideline to propose an experimental design on gene function with the DEGs and pathways.
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- Pengfei Wu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Deciphering the potential pharmaceutical mechanism of Guzhi Zengsheng Zhitongwan on rat bone and kidney based on the "kidney governing bone" theory. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:146. [PMID: 32295616 PMCID: PMC7161198 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-01677-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Guzhi Zengsheng Zhitongwan (GZZSZTW) is an effective Chinese medicinal formulation for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) designed according to the "kidney governing bone" theory, which has been widely used as a golden guide for treating bone and cartilage diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. The aim of this study was to explore the molecular mechanism underlying its effects on the bone and kidney. METHODS Preparation and quality control were performed as previously described. Since GZZSZTW is orally administered in the form of pills prepared in boiled water, the Chinese materia medica (CMM) mixture of this formula was extracted with distilled water by a reflux method and was then filtered through a 0.45-μm Hollow Fiber Cartridge (GE Healthcare, USA). The filtrate was freeze-dried by a Heto PowerDry LL3000 Freeze Dryer (Thermo, USA) and stored at - 80 °C. The effects of GZZSZTW on gene expression and regulation of both kidney and bone tissues were investigated using a state-of-the-art RNA-seq technology. RESULTS We demonstrated that GZZSZTW could enhance kidney function and suppress bone formation and resorption by modulating the activities of osteoblast and osteoclast, and might subsequently contribute to the inhibition of osteophyte formation during the process of OA. These effects might be achieved by the synergistic interactions of various herbs and their active components in GZZSZTW, which increased the expression levels of functional genes participating in kidney function, regulation, and repair, and then decreased the expression levels of genes involved in bone formation and resorption. Thus, our findings were consistent with the "kidney governing bone" theory, which has been widely used as a guide in clinical practice for thousands of years. CONCLUSIONS This study has deepened the current knowledge about the molecular effects of GZZSZTW on bone and kidney regulation. Furthermore, this study might be able to provide possible strategies to further prevent and treat joint diseases by using traditional Chinese medicinal formulations following the "kidney governing bone" theory.
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Wang P, Teng Z, Liu X, Liu X, Kong C, Lu S. A new single nucleotide polymorphism affects the predisposition to thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:438. [PMID: 31831033 PMCID: PMC6909598 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1481-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (T-OPLL) is one of the common factors that cause thoracic spinal stenosis, which results in intractable myelopathy and radiculopathy. Our previous study first reported rs201153092A site mutation in the collagen 6A1 (COL6A1) gene as a potentially pathogenic locus for T-OPLL. We aimed to determine whether the rs201153092A site mutation causes abnormal expression of the COL6A1 in Han Chinese patients with T-OPLL and whether this locus is also associated with cervical-OPLL. Methods Peripheral blood was collected from a total of 60 patients with T-OPLL disease (30 patients carrying the rs201153092A site mutation in COL6A1 and 30 wild-type patients) and 400 northern Chinese individuals (200 cervical-OPLL patients and 200 control subjects) using the Sequenom system. The expression of COL6A1 was analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting. Results rs201153092A mutation resulted in markedly increased COL6A1 gene expression levels in peripheral blood samples. The allele frequency and genotype frequency results showed that this locus is no difference between cervical-OPLL patients and controls. Conclusions The rs201153092A site mutation of COL6A1 can significantly increase the expression of COL6A1. The COL6A1 gene rs201153092A site polymorphism is a potential pathogenic mutation in T-OPLL disease, which may be only associated with the occurrence of T-OPLL.
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- Peng Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng, Beijing, 100053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng, Beijing, 100053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng, Beijing, 100053, People's Republic of China.
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Cabrera-Pérez R, Monguió-Tortajada M, Gámez-Valero A, Rojas-Márquez R, Borràs FE, Roura S, Vives J. Osteogenic commitment of Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stromal cells: mechanisms and implications for bioprocess development and clinical application. Stem Cell Res Ther 2019; 10:356. [PMID: 31779673 PMCID: PMC6883559 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-019-1450-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Orthopaedic diseases are one of the major targets for regenerative medicine. In this context, Wharton’s jelly (WJ) is an alternative source to bone marrow (BM) for allogeneic transplantation since its isolation does not require an invasive procedure for cell collection and does not raise major ethical concerns. However, the osteogenic capacity of human WJ-derived multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) remains unclear. Methods Here, we compared the baseline osteogenic potential of MSC from WJ and BM cell sources by cytological staining, quantitative real-time PCR and proteomic analysis, and assessed chemical and biological strategies for priming undifferentiated WJ-MSC. Concretely, different inhibitors/activators of the TGFβ1-BMP2 signalling pathway as well as the secretome of differentiating BM-MSC were tested. Results Cytochemical staining as well as gene expression and proteomic analysis revealed that osteogenic commitment was poor in WJ-MSC. However, stimulation of the BMP2 pathway with BMP2 plus tanshinone IIA and the addition of extracellular vesicles or protein-enriched preparations from differentiating BM-MSC enhanced WJ-MSC osteogenesis. Furthermore, greater outcome was obtained with the use of conditioned media from differentiating BM-MSC. Conclusions Altogether, our results point to the use of master banks of WJ-MSC as a valuable alternative to BM-MSC for orthopaedic conditions.
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- Raquel Cabrera-Pérez
- Cell Therapy Service, Blood and Tissue Bank (BST), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. .,Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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- REMAR-IVECAT Group, Health Science Research Institute Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Catalonia, Spain
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- REMAR-IVECAT Group, Health Science Research Institute Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Cell Therapy Service, Blood and Tissue Bank (BST), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.,Gene Regulation, Stem Cells and Cancer Program, Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- REMAR-IVECAT Group, Health Science Research Institute Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Catalonia, Spain.,Nephrology Service, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona, Catalonia, Spain
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- ICREC Research Program, Health Science Research Institute Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Cell Therapy Service, Blood and Tissue Bank (BST), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. .,Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. .,Medicine Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Badalona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Wang P, Teng Z, Liu X, Liu X, Kong C, Lu S. The COL6A1 rs201153092 single nucleotide polymorphism, associates with thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. Mol Med Rep 2019; 21:191-200. [PMID: 31939624 PMCID: PMC6896296 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (T-OPLL) is one of the most common factors that causes thoracic spinal stenosis, resulting in intractable myelopathy and radiculopathy. Our previous study reported that the rs201153092 polymorphism present in the collagen 6A1 (COL6A1) gene was a potentially pathogenic locus for the development of T-OPLL. The present study aimed to determine whether the rs201153092 mutation causes abnormal expression of COL6A1 in Han Chinese patients with T-OPLL, and to examine the effects of this mutation on osteogenesis by establishing a model of osteogenic differentiation. COL6A1 gene mutant and wild-type mouse 3T3-E1 embryonic osteoblast models were constructed to induce the differentiation of these cells into osteoblasts. The potential of the mutation site to induce abnormal expression of the COL6A1 gene and osteogenic markers was assessed via reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blot analyses. The results demonstrated that the rs201153092A mutation site resulted in significantly increased COL6A1 gene expression levels in the OPLL tissues obtained following clinical surgery. This mutation was shown to play an important role in the development of T-OPLL by regulating the overexpression of the COL6A1 gene and significantly increasing the expression levels of osteogenic markers. The findings of the present study suggested that the rs201153092A mutant variant could increase the expression levels of COL6A1 and consequently play a role in the pathogenesis of T-OPLL.
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- Peng Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100021, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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Merryweather-Clarke AT, Cook D, Lara BJ, Hua P, Repapi E, Ashley N, Lim SY, Watt SM. Does osteogenic potential of clonal human bone marrow mesenchymal stem/stromal cells correlate with their vascular supportive ability? Stem Cell Res Ther 2018; 9:351. [PMID: 30567594 PMCID: PMC6300038 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-018-1095-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (hBM MSCs) have multiple functions, critical for skeletal formation and function. Their functional heterogeneity, however, represents a major challenge for their isolation and in developing potency and release assays to predict their functionality prior to transplantation. Additionally, potency, biomarker profiles and defining mechanisms of action in a particular clinical setting are increasing requirements of Regulatory Agencies for release of hBM MSCs as Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products for cellular therapies. Since the healing of bone fractures depends on the coupling of new blood vessel formation with osteogenesis, we hypothesised that a correlation between the osteogenic and vascular supportive potential of individual hBM MSC-derived CFU-F (colony forming unit-fibroblastoid) clones might exist. METHODS We tested this by assessing the lineage (i.e. adipogenic (A), osteogenic (O) and/or chondrogenic (C)) potential of individual hBM MSC-derived CFU-F clones and determining if their osteogenic (O) potential correlated with their vascular supportive profile in vitro using lineage differentiation assays, endothelial-hBM MSC vascular co-culture assays and transcriptomic (RNAseq) analyses. RESULTS Our results demonstrate that the majority of CFU-F (95%) possessed tri-lineage, bi-lineage or uni-lineage osteogenic capacity, with 64% of the CFU-F exhibiting tri-lineage AOC potential. We found a correlation between the osteogenic and vascular tubule supportive activity of CFU-F clones, with the strength of this association being donor dependent. RNAseq of individual clones defined gene fingerprints relevant to this correlation. CONCLUSIONS This study identified a donor-dependent correlation between osteogenic and vascular supportive potential of hBM MSCs and important gene signatures that support these functions that are relevant to their bone regenerative properties.
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- Alison T. Merryweather-Clarke
- Stem Cell Research, Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
- Stem Cell Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
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- Stem Cell Research, Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
- Stem Cell Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
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- Stem Cell Research, Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
- Stem Cell Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
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- Stem Cell Research, Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
- Stem Cell Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
- Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
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- Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
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- Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065 Australia
- O’Brien Institute Department, St. Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065 Australia
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- Stem Cell Research, Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
- Stem Cell Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9BQ UK
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Zheng Y, Li X, Huang Y, Jia L, Li W. Time series clustering of mRNA and lncRNA expression during osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells. PeerJ 2018; 6:e5214. [PMID: 30038865 PMCID: PMC6052852 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.5214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are regulatory molecules that participate in biological processes such as stem cell differentiation. Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) exhibit great potential for the regeneration of periodontal tissue and the formation of new bone. However, although several lncRNAs have been found to be involved in the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs, the temporal transcriptomic landscapes of mRNAs and lncRNAs need to be mapped to obtain a complete picture of osteoblast differentiation. In this study, we aimed to characterize the time-course expression patterns of lncRNAs during the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs and to identify the lncRNAs that are related to osteoblastic differentiation. Methods We cultured PDLSCs in an osteogenic medium for 3, 7, or 14 days. We then used RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) to analyze the expression of the coding and non-coding transcripts in the PDLSCs during osteogenic differentiation. We also utilized short time-series expression miner (STEM) to describe the temporal patterns of the mRNAs and lncRNAs. We then performed Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses to assess the biological relevance of genes in each profile, and used quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) to validate the differentially expressed mRNAs and lncRNAs that were associated with osteoblast differentiation. Lastly, we performed a knock down of two lncRNAs, MEG8, and MIR22HG, and evaluated the expression of osteogenic markers. Results When PDLSCs were differentiated to osteoblasts, mRNAs associated with bone remodeling, cell differentiation, and cell apoptosis were upregulated while genes associated with cell proliferation were downregulated. lncRNAs showed stage-specific expression, and more than 200 lncRNAs were differentially expressed between the undifferentiated and osteogenically differentiated PDLSCs. Using STEM, we identified 25 temporal gene expression profiles, among which 14 mRNA and eight lncRNA profiles were statistically significant. We found that genes in pattern 12 were associated with osteoblast differentiation. The expression patterns of osteogenic mRNAs (COL6A1, VCAN, RRBP1, and CREB3L1) and lncRNAs (MEG8 and MIR22HG) were consistent between the qRT-PCR and RNA-seq results. Moreover, the knockdown of MEG8 and MIR22HG significantly decreased the expression of osteogenic markers (runt-related transcription factor 2 and osteocalcin). Discussion During the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs, both mRNAs and lncRNAs showed stage-specific expression. lncRNAs MEG8 and MIR22HG showed a high correlation with osteoblastogenesis. Our results can be used to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the molecular events regulating osteoblast differentiation and the identification of functional lncRNAs in PDLSCs.
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- Yunfei Zheng
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Zhang C, Li L, Jiang Y, Wang C, Geng B, Wang Y, Chen J, Liu F, Qiu P, Zhai G, Chen P, Quan R, Wang J. Space microgravity drives transdifferentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from osteogenesis to adipogenesis. FASEB J 2018. [PMID: 29533735 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201700208rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Bone formation is linked with osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the bone marrow. Microgravity in spaceflight is known to reduce bone formation. In this study, we used a real microgravity environment of the SJ-10 Recoverable Scientific Satellite to examine the effects of space microgravity on the osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). hMSCs were induced toward osteogenic differentiation for 2 and 7 d in a cell culture device mounted on the SJ-10 satellite. The satellite returned to Earth after going through space experiments in orbit for 12 d, and cell samples were harvested and analyzed for differentiation potentials. The results showed that space microgravity inhibited osteogenic differentiation and resulted in adipogenic differentiation, even under osteogenic induction conditions. Under space microgravity, the expression of 10 genes specific for osteogenesis decreased, including collagen family members, alkaline phosphatase ( ALP), and runt-related transcription factor 2 ( RUNX2), whereas the expression of 4 genes specific for adipogenesis increased, including adipsin ( CFD), leptin ( LEP), CCAAT/enhancer binding protein β ( CEBPB), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ ( PPARG). In the analysis of signaling pathways specific for osteogenesis, we found that the expression and activity of RUNX2 was inhibited, expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2 ( BMP2) and activity of SMAD1/5/9 were decreased, and activity of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and ERK-1/2 declined significantly under space microgravity. These data indicate that space microgravity plays a dual role by decreasing RUNX2 expression and activity through the BMP2/SMAD and integrin/FAK/ERK pathways. In addition, we found that space microgravity increased p38 MAPK and protein kinase B (AKT) activities, which are important for the promotion of adipogenic differentiation of hMSCs. Space microgravity significantly decreased the expression of Tribbles homolog 3 ( TRIB3), a repressor of adipogenic differentiation. Y15, a specific inhibitor of FAK activity, was used to inhibit the activity of FAK under normal gravity; Y15 decreased protein expression of TRIB3. Therefore, it appears that space microgravity decreased FAK activity and thereby reduced TRIB3 expression and derepressed AKT activity. Under space microgravity, the increase in p38 MAPK activity and the derepression of AKT activity seem to synchronously lead to the activation of the signaling pathway specifically promoting adipogenesis.-Zhang, C., Li, L., Jiang, Y., Wang, C., Geng, B., Wang, Y., Chen, J., Liu, F., Qiu, P., Zhai, G., Chen, P., Quan, R., Wang, J. Space microgravity drives transdifferentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from osteogenesis to adipogenesis.
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- Cui Zhang
- Institute of Cell and Development Biology, College of Life Sciences, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Cell and Development Biology, College of Life Sciences, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- National Center of Space Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Cell and Development Biology, College of Life Sciences, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- National Center of Space Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Center of Space Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Cell and Development Biology, College of Life Sciences, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Xiaoshan Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- National Center of Space Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Center of Space Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Xiaoshan Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Cell and Development Biology, College of Life Sciences, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Wierer M, Prestel M, Schiller HB, Yan G, Schaab C, Azghandi S, Werner J, Kessler T, Malik R, Murgia M, Aherrahrou Z, Schunkert H, Dichgans M, Mann M. Compartment-resolved Proteomic Analysis of Mouse Aorta during Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation Reveals Osteoclast-specific Protein Expression. Mol Cell Proteomics 2017; 17:321-334. [PMID: 29208753 PMCID: PMC5795394 DOI: 10.1074/mcp.ra117.000315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Revised: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis leads to vascular lesions that involve major rearrangements of the vascular proteome, especially of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Using single aortas from ApoE knock out mice, we quantified formation of plaques by single-run, high-resolution mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics. To probe localization on a proteome-wide scale we employed quantitative detergent solubility profiling. This compartment- and time-resolved resource of atherogenesis comprised 5117 proteins, 182 of which changed their expression status in response to vessel maturation and atherosclerotic plaque development. In the insoluble ECM proteome, 65 proteins significantly changed, including relevant collagens, matrix metalloproteinases and macrophage derived proteins. Among novel factors in atherosclerosis, we identified matrilin-2, the collagen IV crosslinking enzyme peroxidasin as well as the poorly characterized MAM-domain containing 2 (Mamdc2) protein as being up-regulated in the ECM during atherogenesis. Intriguingly, three subunits of the osteoclast specific V-ATPase complex were strongly increased in mature plaques with an enrichment in macrophages thus implying an active de-mineralization function.
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- Michael Wierer
- From the ‡Department of Proteomics and Signal Transduction, Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany
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- §Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany
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- From the ‡Department of Proteomics and Signal Transduction, Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany.,¶Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Munich, Germany
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- §Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany
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- From the ‡Department of Proteomics and Signal Transduction, Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany
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- §Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany
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- ‖Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- ‖Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- §Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany
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- From the ‡Department of Proteomics and Signal Transduction, Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany.,**Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- ‡‡Institut für Integrative und Experimentelle Genomik, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.,§§Deutsches Zentrum für Herz-Kreislauf-Forschung (DZHK), e.V., Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Lübeck Germany
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- ‖Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany.,¶¶DZHK e.V. (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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- §Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany;
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- From the ‡Department of Proteomics and Signal Transduction, Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany;
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Davies OG, Cox SC, Williams RL, Tsaroucha D, Dorrepaal RM, Lewis MP, Grover LM. Annexin-enriched osteoblast-derived vesicles act as an extracellular site of mineral nucleation within developing stem cell cultures. Sci Rep 2017; 7:12639. [PMID: 28974747 PMCID: PMC5626761 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-13027-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
The application of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as natural delivery vehicles capable of enhancing tissue regeneration could represent an exciting new phase in medicine. We sought to define the capacity of EVs derived from mineralising osteoblasts (MO-EVs) to induce mineralisation in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) cultures and delineate the underlying biochemical mechanisms involved. Strikingly, we show that the addition of MO-EVs to MSC cultures significantly (P < 0.05) enhanced the expression of alkaline phosphatase, as well as the rate and volume of mineralisation beyond the current gold-standard, BMP-2. Intriguingly, these effects were only observed in the presence of an exogenous phosphate source. EVs derived from non-mineralising osteoblasts (NMO-EVs) were not found to enhance mineralisation beyond the control. Comparative label-free LC-MS/MS profiling of EVs indicated that enhanced mineralisation could be attributed to the delivery of bridging collagens, primarily associated with osteoblast communication, and other non-collagenous proteins to the developing extracellular matrix. In particular, EV-associated annexin calcium channelling proteins, which form a nucleational core with the phospholipid-rich membrane and support the formation of a pre-apatitic mineral phase, which was identified using infrared spectroscopy. These findings support the role of EVs as early sites of mineral nucleation and demonstrate their value for promoting hard tissue regeneration.
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- O G Davies
- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK. .,School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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San Martin R, Pathak R, Jain A, Jung SY, Hilsenbeck SG, Piña-Barba MC, Sikora AG, Pienta KJ, Rowley DR. Tenascin-C and Integrin α9 Mediate Interactions of Prostate Cancer with the Bone Microenvironment. Cancer Res 2017; 77:5977-5988. [PMID: 28916657 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-17-0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Deposition of the extracellular matrix protein tenascin-C is part of the reactive stroma response, which has a critical role in prostate cancer progression. Here, we report that tenascin C is expressed in the bone endosteum and is associated with formation of prostate bone metastases. Metastatic cells cultured on osteo-mimetic surfaces coated with tenascin C exhibited enhanced adhesion and colony formation as mediated by integrin α9β1. In addition, metastatic cells preferentially migrated and colonized tenascin-C-coated trabecular bone xenografts in a novel system that employed chorioallantoic membranes of fertilized chicken eggs as host. Overall, our studies deepen knowledge about reactive stroma responses in the bone endosteum that accompany prostate cancer metastasis to trabecular bone, with potential implications to therapeutically target this process in patients. Cancer Res; 77(21); 5977-88. ©2017 AACR.
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- Rebeca San Martin
- The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, Texas
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- The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Breast Center, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Laboratorio de Biomateriales, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, Texas
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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Matrisome Profiling During Intervertebral Disc Development And Ageing. Sci Rep 2017; 7:11629. [PMID: 28912585 PMCID: PMC5599645 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-11960-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is often the cause of low back pain. Degeneration occurs with age and is accompanied by extracellular matrix (ECM) depletion, culminating in nucleus pulpous (NP) extrusion and IVD destruction. The changes that occur in the disc with age have been under investigation. However, a thorough study of ECM profiling is needed, to better understand IVD development and age-associated degeneration. As so, iTRAQ LC-MS/MS analysis of foetus, young and old bovine NPs, was performed to define the NP matrisome. The enrichment of Collagen XII and XIV in foetus, Fibronectin and Prolargin in elder NPs and Collagen XI in young ones was independently validated. This study provides the first matrisome database of healthy discs during development and ageing, which is key to determine the pathways and processes that maintain disc homeostasis. The factors identified may help to explain age-associated IVD degeneration or constitute putative effectors for disc regeneration.
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Wehner D, Tsarouchas TM, Michael A, Haase C, Weidinger G, Reimer MM, Becker T, Becker CG. Wnt signaling controls pro-regenerative Collagen XII in functional spinal cord regeneration in zebrafish. Nat Commun 2017; 8:126. [PMID: 28743881 PMCID: PMC5526933 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-00143-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The inhibitory extracellular matrix in a spinal lesion site is a major impediment to axonal regeneration in mammals. In contrast, the extracellular matrix in zebrafish allows substantial axon re-growth, leading to recovery of movement. However, little is known about regulation and composition of the growth-promoting extracellular matrix. Here we demonstrate that activity of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in fibroblast-like cells in the lesion site is pivotal for axon re-growth and functional recovery. Wnt/β-catenin signaling induces expression of col12a1a/b and deposition of Collagen XII, which is necessary for axons to actively navigate the non-neural lesion site environment. Overexpression of col12a1a rescues the effects of Wnt/β-catenin pathway inhibition and is sufficient to accelerate regeneration. We demonstrate that in a vertebrate of high regenerative capacity, Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls the composition of the lesion site extracellular matrix and we identify Collagen XII as a promoter of axonal regeneration. These findings imply that the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and Collagen XII may be targets for extracellular matrix manipulations in non-regenerating species. Following spinal injury in zebrafish, non-neural cells establish an extracellular matrix to promote axon re-growth but how this is regulated is unclear. Here, the authors show that Wnt/β-catenin signaling in fibroblast-like cells at a lesion activates axon re-growth via deposition of Collagen XII.
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- Daniel Wehner
- Centre for Neuroregeneration, University of Edinburgh, The Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, UK
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- Centre for Neuroregeneration, University of Edinburgh, The Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, UK
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- Centre for Neuroregeneration, University of Edinburgh, The Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, UK
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- Institute for Immunology, TechnischeUniversität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, Dresden, 01307, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, Ulm, 89081, Germany
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- Technische Universität Dresden, DFG-Center of Regenerative Therapies Dresden, Cluster of Excellence at the TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 105, Dresden, 01307, Germany
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- Centre for Neuroregeneration, University of Edinburgh, The Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, UK.
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- Centre for Neuroregeneration, University of Edinburgh, The Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, UK.
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Mazzoni E, D'Agostino A, Manfrini M, Maniero S, Puozzo A, Bassi E, Marsico S, Fortini C, Trevisiol L, Patergnani S, Tognon M. Human adipose stem cells induced to osteogenic differentiation by an innovative collagen/hydroxylapatite hybrid scaffold. FASEB J 2017; 31:4555-4565. [PMID: 28659417 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201601384r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Novel biomaterials are of paramount importance for bone regrowth. In this study, we investigated human adipose stem cells (hASCs) for osteogenic, osteoconductivity, and osteoinductivity effects of an innovative collagen/hydroxylapatite hybrid scaffold. In hASCs that were grown on this scaffold, osteogenic genes were analyzed for their expression profiles, together with adhesion and extracellular matrix genes. In hASC integrins, basement membrane constituents and collagens were up-regulated, together with cell proliferation. In addition, expression of osteopontin and activated focal adhesion kinase was studied at the protein level. Our in vitro data indicate that hASCs, together with hybrid biomaterial, is an important model of study to investigate in vitro bone induction.-Mazzoni, E., D'Agostino, A., Manfrini, M., Maniero, S., Puozzo, A., Bassi, E., Marsico, S., Fortini, C., Trevisiol, L., Patergnani, S., Tognon, M. Human adipose stem cells induced to osteogenic differentiation by an innovative collagen/hydroxylapatite hybrid scaffold.
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Affiliation(s)
- Elisa Mazzoni
- Department of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine, and.,Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine, and.,Department of Experimental, Diagnostic, and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine, and
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine, and
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine, and.,Section of Anatomical Pathology, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine, and
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine, and
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