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Wang C, Wang Y, Wang C, Liu C, Li W, Hu S, Wu N, Jiang S, Shi J. Therapeutic application of 3B-PEG injectable hydrogel/Nell-1 composite system to temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. Biomed Mater 2021; 17. [PMID: 34736242 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac367f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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This study aims to construct a composite system of the tri-block polyethylene glycol injectable hydrogel (3B-PEG IH) and neural epithelial growth factor-like protein 1 (Nell-1), and to analyze its therapeutic effect on temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA). Sol-gel transition temperature was measured via inverting test. The viscoelastic modulus curves was measured by rheometer. Degradation and controlled release profiles of 3B-PEG IH were drawnin vitro.In vivogel retention and biocompatibility were completed subcutaneously on the back of rats. After primary chondrocytes were extracted and identified, the cell viability in 3B-PEG IH was measured. Evaluation of gene expression in hydrogel was performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. TMJOA rabbits were established by intra-articular injection of type II collagenase. Six weeks after composite systems being injected, gross morphological score, micro-CT, histological staining and grading were evaluated. The rusults showed that different types of 3B-PEG IH all reached a stable gel state at 37 °C and could support the three-dimensional growth of chondrocytes, but poly(lactide-co-caprolactone)-block-poly(ethyleneglycol)-block-poly(lactide-co-caprolactone) (PLCL-PEG-PLCL) hydrogel had a wider gelation temperature range and better hydrolytic stability for about 4 weeks. Its controlled release curve is closest to the zero-order release kinetics.In vitro, PLCL-PEG-PLCL/Nell-1 could promote the chondrogenic expression and reduce the inflammatory expression.In vivo, TMJOA rabbits were mainly characterized by the disorder of cartilage structure and the destruction of subchondral bone. However, PLCL-PEG-PLCL/Nell-1 could reverse the destruction of the subchondral trabecula, restore the fibrous and proliferative layers of the surface, and reduce the irregular hyperplasia of fibrocartilage layer. In conclusion, by comparing the properties of different 3B-PEG IH, 20 wt% PLCL-PEG-PLCL hydrogel was selected as the most appropriate material. PLCL-PEG-PLCL/Nell-1 composite could reverse osteochondral damage caused by TMJOA, Nfatc1-Runx3 signaling pathway may play a role in it. This study may provide a novel, minimally-invasive therapeutic strategy for the clinical treatment of TMJOA.
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- Chenyu Wang
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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Lee JH, Song YM, Min SK, Lee HJ, Lee HL, Kim MJ, Park YH, Park JU, Park JB. NELL-1 Increased the Osteogenic Differentiation and mRNA Expression of Spheroids Composed of Stem Cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57060586. [PMID: 34201046 PMCID: PMC8229008 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57060586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background and objectives: NELL-1 is a competent growth factor and it reported to target cells committed to the osteochondral lineage. The secreted, osteoinductive glycoproteins are reported to rheostatically control skeletal ossification. This study was performed to determine the effects of NELL-1 on spheroid morphology and cell viability and the promotion of osteogenic differentiation of stem cell spheroids. Materials and Methods: Cultures of stem cell spheroids of gingiva-derived stem cells were grown in the presence of NELL-1 at concentrations of 1, 10, 100, and 500 ng/mL. Evaluations of cell morphology were performed using a microscope, and cell viability was assessed using a two-color assay and Cell Counting Kit-8. Evaluation of the activity of alkaline phosphatase and calcium deposition assays involved anthraquinone dye assay to determine the level of osteogenic differentiation of cell spheroids treated with NELL-1. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to evaluate the expressions of RUNX2, BSP, OCN, COL1A1, and β-actin mRNAs. Results: The applied stem cells produced well-formed spheroids, and the addition of NELL-1 at tested concentrations did not show any apparent changes in spheroid shape. There were no significant changes in diameter with addition of NELL-1 at 0, 1, 10, 100, and 500 ng/mL concentrations. The quantitative cell viability results derived on Days 1, 3, and 7 did not show significant disparities among groups (p > 0.05). There was statistically higher alkaline phosphatase activity in the 10 ng/mL group compared with the unloaded control on Day 7 (p < 0.05). A significant increase in anthraquinone dye staining was observed with the addition of NELL-1, and the highest value was noted at 10 ng/mL (p < 0.05). qPCR results demonstrated that the mRNA expression levels of RUNX2 and BSP were significantly increased when NELL-1 was added to the culture. Conclusions: Based on these findings, we conclude that NELL-1 can be applied for increased osteogenic differentiation of stem cell spheroids.
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- Jong-Ho Lee
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea;
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea; (Y.-M.S.); (S.-K.M.); (H.-J.L.)
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea; (Y.-M.S.); (S.-K.M.); (H.-J.L.)
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea; (Y.-M.S.); (S.-K.M.); (H.-J.L.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA;
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- College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Korea;
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- Ebiogen, #405, Sungsu A1 Center 48 Ttukseom-ro 17-ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04785, Korea;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea;
- Correspondence: (J.-U.P.); (J.-B.P.); Tel.: +82-2-2258-6291 (J.-U.P.); +82-2-2258-6290 (J.-B.P.)
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea; (Y.-M.S.); (S.-K.M.); (H.-J.L.)
- Correspondence: (J.-U.P.); (J.-B.P.); Tel.: +82-2-2258-6291 (J.-U.P.); +82-2-2258-6290 (J.-B.P.)
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Lai K, Xi Y, Du X, Jiang Z, Li Y, Huang T, Miao X, Wang H, Wang Y, Yang G. Activation of Nell-1 in BMSC Sheet Promotes Implant Osseointegration Through Regulating Runx2/Osterix Axis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:868. [PMID: 33072736 PMCID: PMC7536315 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.00868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Neural epidermal growth factor-like 1 protein (Nell-1) is first studied because of its association with human craniosynostosis. Nell-1 has been used to accelerate the process of fracture healing because of the osteoinductive ability in recent years. However, the role of Nell-1 during the process of osteointegration is unknown. Here we show that activation of Nell-1 in the BMSC sheet promotes osseointegration in vivo and in vitro. We found that overexpression of Nell-1 improved osteogenic differentiation and enhanced matrix mineralization of BMSCs through increasing expression of Runx2 and Osterix. Activation of Nell-1 up-regulated the expression ratio of OPG/RANKL, which might have a negative influence on osteoclast differentiation. Furthermore, we obtained BMSC sheet-implant complexes transfected with lentivirus overexpressing and interfering Nell-1 in in vivo study, and confirmed that overexpression of Nell-1 promoted new bone formation around the implant and increased the bone-implant contacting area percentage. Our results demonstrate that activation of Nell-1 improves implant osteointegration by regulating Runx2/Osterix axis and shows the potential of BMSC sheet-implant complexes in gene therapy.
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- Kaichen Lai
- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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Chen SY, Oliveira HR, Schenkel FS, Pedrosa VB, Melka MG, Brito LF. Using imputed whole-genome sequence variants to uncover candidate mutations and genes affecting milking speed and temperament in Holstein cattle. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:10383-10398. [PMID: 32952011 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Milking speed (MS) and temperament (MT) are 2 workability traits of great importance in dairy cattle production and breeding. This is mainly due to an increased intensification of the worldwide production systems and greater adoption of precision technologies with less human-cattle interaction. Both MS and MT are heritable traits and thus, genomic selection is a promising tool to expedite their genetic progress. However, the genetic architecture and biological mechanisms underlying the phenotypic expression of these traits remain underexplored. In this study, we investigated the association of >5.7 million imputed whole-genome sequence variants with MT and MS in 4,381 and 4,219 North American Holstein cattle, respectively. The statistical analyses were performed using a mixed linear model fitting a polygenic effect. We detected 40 and 35 significant SNPs independently associated with MT and MS, respectively, which were distributed across 26 chromosomes. Eight candidate genes (GRIN3A, KCNJ3, BOSTAUV1R417, BOSTAUV1R419, MAP2K5, KCTD3, GAP43, and LSAMP) were suggested to play an important role in MT as they are involved in biologically relevant pathways, such as glutamatergic synapse, vomeronasal receptor and oxytocin signaling. Within their coding and upstream sequences, we used an independent data set to further detect or validate significantly differentiated SNP between cattle breeds with known differences in MT. There were fewer candidate genes potentially implicated in MS, but immunity-related genes (e.g., BOLA-NC1 and LOC512672), also identified in other populations, were validated in this study. The significant SNP and novel candidate genes identified contribute to a better understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying both traits in dairy cattle. This information will also be useful for the optimization of prediction of genomic breeding values by giving greater weights to SNP located in the genomic regions identified.
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- Shi-Yi Chen
- Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907; Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Animal Sciences, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, PR, 84030-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Food Science, University of Wisconsin River Falls, 54022
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907.
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Wang L, Ringelberg CS, Singh BR. Dramatic neurological and biological effects by botulinum neurotoxin type A on SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells, beyond the blockade of neurotransmitter release. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2020; 21:66. [PMID: 32891179 PMCID: PMC7487822 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-020-00443-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gene expression profile analysis on mammalian cell lines and animal models after exposure to botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) has been investigated in several studies in recent years. Microarray analysis provides a powerful tool for identifying critical signaling pathways involved in the biological and inflammatory responses to BoNT and helps determine the mechanism of the function of botulinum toxins. One of the pivotal clinical characteristics of BoNT is its prolonged on-site effects. The role of BoNT on the blockage of neurotransmitter acetylcholine release in the neuromuscular junction has been well established. However, the effects of the treatment time of BoNT on the human cellular model and its potential mechanism remain to be defined. METHODS This study aimed to use gene microarray technology to compare the two physiological critical time points of BoNT type A (BoNT/A) treatment of human neuroblastoma cells and to advance our understanding of the profound biological influences that toxin molecules play in the neuronal cellular system. SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells were treated with BoNT/A for 4 and 48 h, which represent the time needed for the entrance of toxin into the cells and the time necessary for the initial appearance of the on-site effects after BoNT application, respectively. RESULTS A comparison of the two time points identified 122 functional groups that are significantly changed. The top five groups are alternative splicing, phosphoprotein, nucleus, cytoplasm, and acetylation. Furthermore, after 48 h, there were 744 genes significantly up-regulated, and 624 genes significantly down-regulated (p‹ 0.01). These genes fell into the following neurological and biological annotation groups: Nervous system development, proteinaceous extracellular matrix, signaling pathways regulating pluripotency of stem cells, cellular function and signal transduction, and apoptosis. We have also noticed that the up-regulated groups contained neuronal cell development, nervous system development, and metabolic processes. In contrast, the down-regulated groups contained many chromosomes and cell cycle categories. CONCLUSIONS The effects of BoNT/A on neuronal cells extend beyond blocking the neurotransmitter release, and that BoNT/A is a multifunctional molecule that can evoke profound cellular responses which warrant a more in-depth understanding of the mechanism of the toxin's effects after administration.
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- Lei Wang
- Prime Bio, Inc., North Dartmouth, MA, 02747, USA
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- Genomics and Molecular Biology Shared Resource, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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- Prime Bio, Inc., North Dartmouth, MA, 02747, USA. .,Institute of Advanced Sciences, Botulinum Research Center, North Dartmouth, MA, 02747, USA.
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Li C, Zheng Z, Ha P, Jiang W, Berthiaume EA, Lee S, Mills Z, Pan H, Chen EC, Jiang J, Culiat CT, Zhang X, Ting K, Soo C. Neural EGFL like 1 as a potential pro-chondrogenic, anti-inflammatory dual-functional disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug. Biomaterials 2019; 226:119541. [PMID: 31634652 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Arthritis, an inflammatory condition that causes pain and cartilage destruction in joints, affects over 54.4 million people in the US alone. Here, for the first time, we demonstrated the emerging role of neural EGFL like 1 (NELL-1) in arthritis pathogenesis by showing that Nell-1-haploinsufficient (Nell-1+/6R) mice had accelerated and aggravated osteoarthritis (OA) progression with elevated inflammatory markers in both spontaneous primary OA and chemical-induced secondary OA models. In the chemical-induced OA model, intra-articular injection of interleukin (IL)1β induced more severe inflammation and cartilage degradation in the knee joints of Nell-1+/6R mice than in wildtype animals. Mechanistically, in addition to its pro-chondrogenic potency, NELL-1 also effectively suppressed the expression of inflammatory cytokines and their downstream cartilage catabolic enzymes by upregulating runt-related transcription factor (RUNX)1 in mouse and human articular cartilage chondrocytes. Notably, NELL-1 significantly reduced IL1β-stimulated inflammation and damage to articular cartilage in vivo. In particular, NELL-1 administration markedly reduced the symptoms of antalgic gait observed in IL1β-challenged Nell-1+/6R mice. Therefore, NELL-1 is a promising pro-chondrogenic, anti-inflammatory dual-functional disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) candidate for preventing and suppressing arthritis-related cartilage damage.
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- Chenshuang Li
- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Letters and Science, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Qi H, Kim JK, Ha P, Chen X, Chen E, Chen Y, Li J, Pan HC, Yu M, Mohazeb Y, Azer S, Baik L, Kwak JH, Ting K, Zhang X, Hu M, Soo C. Inactivation of Nell-1 in Chondrocytes Significantly Impedes Appendicular Skeletogenesis. J Bone Miner Res 2019; 34:533-546. [PMID: 30352124 PMCID: PMC6677149 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.3615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
NELL-1, an osteoinductive protein, has been shown to regulate skeletal ossification. Interestingly, an interstitial 11p14.1-p15.3 deletion involving the Nell-1 gene was recently reported in a patient with short stature and delayed fontanelle closure. Here we sought to define the role of Nell-1 in endochondral ossification by investigating Nell-1-specific inactivation in Col2α1-expressing cell lineages. Nell-1flox/flox ; Col2α1-Cre+ (Nell-1Col2α1 KO) mice were generated for comprehensive analysis. Nell-1Col2α1 KO mice were born alive but displayed subtle femoral length shortening. At 1 and 3 months postpartum, Nell-1 inactivation resulted in dwarfism and premature osteoporotic phenotypes. Specifically, Nell-1Col2α1 KO femurs and tibias exhibited significantly reduced length, bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume per tissue volume (BV/TV), trabecular number/thickness, cortical volume/thickness/density, and increased trabecular separation. The decreased bone formation rate revealed by dynamic histomorphometry was associated with altered numbers and/or function of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Furthermore, longitudinal observations by in vivo micro-CT showed delayed and reduced mineralization at secondary ossification centers in mutants. Histologically, reduced staining intensities of Safranin O, Col-2, Col-10, and fewer BrdU-positive chondrocytes were observed in thinner Nell-1Col2α1 KO epiphyseal plates along with altered distribution and weaker expression level of Ihh, Patched-1, PTHrP, and PTHrP receptor. Primary Nell-1Col2α1 KO chondrocytes also exhibited decreased proliferation and differentiation, and its downregulated expression of the Ihh-PTHrP signaling molecules can be partially rescued by exogenous Nell-1 protein. Moreover, intranuclear Gli-1 protein and gene expression of the Gli-1 downstream target genes, Hip-1 and N-Myc, were also significantly decreased with Nell-1 inactivation. Notably, the rescue effects were diminished/reduced with application of Ihh signaling inhibitors, cyclopamine or GANT61. Taken together, these findings suggest that Nell-1 is a pivotal modulator of epiphyseal homeostasis and endochondral ossification. The cumulative chondrocyte-specific Nell-1 inactivation significantly impedes appendicular skeletogenesis resulting in dwarfism and premature osteoporosis through inhibiting Ihh signaling and predominantly altering the Ihh-PTHrP feedback loop. © 2018 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Huichuan Qi
- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, PR China.,Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Medical College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Center of Stomatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, 2nd Yinghuayuan East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, PR China
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, PR China
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Yamamoto N, Kashiwagi M, Ishihara M, Kojima T, Maturana AD, Kuroda S, Niimi T. Robo2 contains a cryptic binding site for neural EGFL-like (NELL) protein 1/2. J Biol Chem 2019; 294:4693-4703. [PMID: 30700556 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra118.005819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The signaling pathways that are mediated by Slit ligands and their Roundabout (Robo) family of receptors play multifunctional roles in the development of the nervous system and other organs. A recent study identified neural epidermal growth factor-like (NEL)-like 2 (NELL2) as a novel ligand for Robo3. In this study, we carried out a comprehensive analysis of the interaction between NELL1 and the Robo family of receptors and demonstrated that Robo2 contains a cryptic binding site for both NELL1 and NELL2. NELL1/2 binds to the first fibronectin type III (FNIII) domain of Robo2 but not to intact Robo2. Mutation analysis revealed that several amino acids within the first FNIII domain are critical for NELL1 binding to Robo2 but not to Robo1. The Robo2 deletion mutants without the fourth immunoglobulin domain and single amino acid substitution mutants that can influence the architecture of the ectodomain facilitated binding to NELL1/2. Acidic conditions increased the binding affinity of Robo2 for NELL1. These results suggest that Robo2 functions as a receptor for NELL1/2, particularly under circumstances where Robo2 undergoes proteolytic digestion. If this is not the case, conformational changes of the ectodomain of Robo2 may unmask the binding site for NELL1/2.
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Affiliation(s)
- Naoka Yamamoto
- From the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan and
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- From the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan and
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- From the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan and
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- From the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan and
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- From the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan and
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- the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
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- From the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan and
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Li C, Zheng Z, Zhang X, Asatrian G, Chen E, Song R, Culiat C, Ting K, Soo C. Nfatc1 Is a Functional Transcriptional Factor Mediating Nell-1-Induced Runx3 Upregulation in Chondrocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19010168. [PMID: 29316655 PMCID: PMC5796117 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19010168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Neural EGFL like 1 (Nell-1) is essential for chondrogenic differentiation, maturation, and regeneration. Our previous studies have demonstrated that Nell-1's pro-chondrogenic activities are predominantly reliant upon runt-related transcription factor 3 (Runx3)-mediated Indian hedgehog (Ihh) signaling. Here, we identify the nuclear factor of activated T-cells 1 (Nfatc1) as the key transcriptional factor mediating the Nell-1 → Runx3 signal transduction in chondrocytes. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation assay, we were able to determine that Nfatc1 binds to the -833--810 region of the Runx3-promoter in response to Nell-1 treatment. By revealing the Nell-1 → Nfatc1 → Runx3 → Ihh cascade, we demonstrate the involvement of Nfatc1, a nuclear factor of activated T-cells, in chondrogenesis, while providing innovative insights into developing a novel therapeutic strategy for cartilage regeneration and other chondrogenesis-related conditions.
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- Chenshuang Li
- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- NellOne Therapeutics, Inc., 99 Midway Ln # E, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA.
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- Division of Growth and Development, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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