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Vrščaj LA, Marc J, Ostanek B. Towards an enhanced understanding of osteoanabolic effects of PTH-induced microRNAs on osteoblasts using a bioinformatic approach. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1380013. [PMID: 39086902 PMCID: PMC11289717 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1380013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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In this study, we used a bioinformatic approach to construct a miRNA-target gene interaction network potentially involved in the anabolic effect of parathyroid hormone analogue teriparatide [PTH (1-34)] on osteoblasts. We extracted a dataset of 26 microRNAs (miRNAs) from previously published studies and predicted miRNA target interactions (MTIs) using four software tools: DIANA, miRWalk, miRDB, and TargetScan. By constructing an interactome of PTH-regulated miRNAs and their predicted target genes, we elucidated signaling pathways regulating pluripotency of stem cells, the Hippo signaling pathway, and the TGF-beta signaling pathway as the most significant pathways in the effects of PTH on osteoblasts. Furthermore, we constructed intersection of MTI networks for these three pathways and added validated interactions. There are 8 genes present in all three selected pathways and a set of 18 miRNAs are predicted to target these genes, according to literature data. The most important genes in all three pathways were BMPR1A, BMPR2 and SMAD2 having the most interactions with miRNAs. Among these miRNAs, only miR-146a-5p and miR-346 have validated interactions in these pathways and were shown to be important regulators of these pathways. In addition, we also propose miR-551b-5p and miR-338-5p for further experimental validation, as they have been predicted to target important genes in these pathways but none of their target interactions have yet been verified. Our wet-lab experiment on miRNAs differentially expressed between PTH (1-34) treated and untreated mesenchymal stem cells supports miR-186-5p from the literature obtained data as another prominent miRNA. The meticulous selection of miRNAs outlined will significantly support and guide future research aimed at discovering and understanding the crucial pathways of osteoanabolic PTH-epigenetic effects on osteoblasts. Additionally, they hold potential for the discovery of new PTH target genes, innovative biomarkers for the effectiveness and safety of osteoporosis-affected treatment, as well as novel therapeutic targets.
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- Lucija Ana Vrščaj
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Clinical Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Biochemistry, University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Yu C, Zhang Z, Xiao L, Ai M, Qing Y, Zhang Z, Xu L, Yu OY, Cao Y, Liu Y, Song K. IRE1α pathway: A potential bone metabolism mediator. Cell Prolif 2024:e13654. [PMID: 38736291 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Osteoblasts and osteoclasts collaborate in bone metabolism, facilitating bone development, maintaining normal bone density and strength, and aiding in the repair of pathological damage. Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) can disrupt the intracellular equilibrium between osteoclast and osteoblast, resulting in dysfunctional bone metabolism. The inositol-requiring enzyme-1α (IRE1α) pathway-the most conservative unfolded protein response pathway activated by ERS-is crucial in regulating cell metabolism. This involvement encompasses functions such as inflammation, autophagy, and apoptosis. Many studies have highlighted the potential roles of the IRE1α pathway in osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and osteoclasts and its implication in certain bone-related diseases. These findings suggest that it may serve as a mediator for bone metabolism. However, relevant reviews on the role of the IRE1α pathway in bone metabolism remain unavailable. Therefore, this review aims to explore recent research that elucidated the intricate roles of the IRE1α pathway in bone metabolism, specifically in osteogenesis, chondrogenesis, osteoclastogenesis, and osteo-immunology. The findings may provide novel insights into regulating bone metabolism and treating bone-related diseases.
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- Chengbo Yu
- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, College of Life Sciences, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, and the Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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Liu H, Liu L, Rosen CJ. PTH and the Regulation of Mesenchymal Cells within the Bone Marrow Niche. Cells 2024; 13:406. [PMID: 38474370 PMCID: PMC10930661 DOI: 10.3390/cells13050406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) plays a pivotal role in maintaining calcium homeostasis, largely by modulating bone remodeling processes. Its effects on bone are notably dependent on the duration and frequency of exposure. Specifically, PTH can initiate both bone formation and resorption, with the outcome being influenced by the manner of PTH administration: continuous or intermittent. In continuous administration, PTH tends to promote bone resorption, possibly by regulating certain genes within bone cells. Conversely, intermittent exposure generally favors bone formation, possibly through transient gene activation. PTH's role extends to various aspects of bone cell activity. It directly influences skeletal stem cells, osteoblastic lineage cells, osteocytes, and T cells, playing a critical role in bone generation. Simultaneously, it indirectly affects osteoclast precursor cells and osteoclasts, and has a direct impact on T cells, contributing to its role in bone resorption. Despite these insights, the intricate mechanisms through which PTH acts within the bone marrow niche are not entirely understood. This article reviews the dual roles of PTH-catabolic and anabolic-on bone cells, highlighting the cellular and molecular pathways involved in these processes. The complex interplay of these factors in bone remodeling underscores the need for further investigation to fully comprehend PTH's multifaceted influence on bone health.
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- Hanghang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
- Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Institute for Research, 81 Research Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074, USA;
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- Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Institute for Research, 81 Research Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074, USA;
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- Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Institute for Research, 81 Research Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074, USA;
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Dong X, Feng J, Li B, Bai D, Xu H. Inhibition of osteoclastogenesis by interleukin-33 administration in the periodontal ligament under mechanical loading. J Periodontal Res 2022; 57:1003-1013. [PMID: 35930702 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The molecular mechanisms mediating external root resorption are poorly understood. Interleukin-33 (IL-33) expression increased remarkably in the periodontal ligament (PDL) under orthodontic loading. The IL-33-driven responses are delicately cell type- and tissue context-dependent. It is unknown how IL-33 act on osteoclastogenesis in the context of root surface. This study aimed to investigate the effect of IL-33 on osteoclastogenesis in the PDL under mechanical loading. MATERIALS AND METHODS C57BL/6J mice were treated with injections of phosphate buffer saline (PBS) or recombinant mouse IL-33 (rmIL-33, 6 μl, 30 μg/ml), and subjected to models of orthodontic tooth movement. Tartrated resistant acid phosphates (TRAP)-positive cells and IL-33 expressions were examined in the PDL. IL-33 release from human PDL cells (hPDLCs) was detected by ELISA. Cementoblast-like (OCCM-30) cells were cultured in the presence of rmIL-33 to examine the release of osteoclast-regulatory proteins. The effects of rmIL-33 on osteoclastogenesis were examined in vitro in cultures of bone marrow macrophages (BMMs) and in BMMs-OCCM-30 cocultures. Expressions of osteoclast-specific or -related genes and proteins were investigated in BMMs-OCCM-30 cocultures treated with or without rmIL-33, in the presence or absence of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) neutralizing antibody. RESULTS Interleukin-33 expressions were upregulated in the PDL under orthodontic loading. Static compressive force enhanced expression and release of IL-33 from hPDLCs. Administration of rmIL-33 resulted in reduced number of TRAP-positive cells in the PDL, and inhibited osteoclast differentiation from BMMs in vitro. OCCM-30 cells had varied osteoprotegerin (OPG) / receptor activator for nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) secretion and increased release of GM-CSF under rmIL-33 stimulation. Treatment with rmIL-33 in BMMs-OCCM-30 cocultures resulted in inhibited differentiation and decreased activity of osteoclasts, and these effects were partially reversed by GM-CSF neutralizing antibody. CONCLUSIONS Interleukin-33 inhibits osteoclastogenesis in the PDL under orthodontic loading. The anti-osteoclastogenic effects were mediated partly by directly affecting osteoclast precursors and partly by cementoblast-mediated release of GM-CSF.
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- Xiaomeng Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China School & Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China School & Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China School & Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China School & Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China School & Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Baranowsky A, Jahn D, Jiang S, Yorgan T, Ludewig P, Appelt J, Albrecht KK, Otto E, Knapstein P, Donat A, Winneberger J, Rosenthal L, Köhli P, Erdmann C, Fuchs M, Frosch KH, Tsitsilonis S, Amling M, Schinke T, Keller J. Procalcitonin is expressed in osteoblasts and limits bone resorption through inhibition of macrophage migration during intermittent PTH treatment. Bone Res 2022; 10:9. [PMID: 35087025 PMCID: PMC8795393 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-021-00172-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Intermittent injections of parathyroid hormone (iPTH) are applied clinically to stimulate bone formation by osteoblasts, although continuous elevation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) primarily results in increased bone resorption. Here, we identified Calca, encoding the sepsis biomarker procalcitonin (ProCT), as a novel target gene of PTH in murine osteoblasts that inhibits osteoclast formation. During iPTH treatment, mice lacking ProCT develop increased bone resorption with excessive osteoclast formation in both the long bones and axial skeleton. Mechanistically, ProCT inhibits the expression of key mediators involved in the recruitment of macrophages, representing osteoclast precursors. Accordingly, ProCT arrests macrophage migration and causes inhibition of early but not late osteoclastogenesis. In conclusion, our results reveal a potential role of osteoblast-derived ProCT in the bone microenvironment that is required to limit bone resorption during iPTH.
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- Anke Baranowsky
- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany.,Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany.,Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20251, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany.,Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany
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- Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany.,Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20251, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany.,Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany.,Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany.,Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Regeneration, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, 13353, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany. .,Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, 10178, Germany.
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Wirth F, Huck K, Lubosch A, Zoeller C, Ghura H, Porubsky S, Nakchbandi IA. Cdc42 in osterix-expressing cells alters osteoblast behavior and myeloid lineage commitment. Bone 2021; 153:116150. [PMID: 34400384 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.116150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Osteoblasts are not only responsible for bone formation. They also support hematopoiesis. This requires responding to cues originating from several signaling pathways, a task performed by Rho GTPases. We therefore examined several transgenic mouse models and used inhibitors of Cdc42 in vitro. Deletion of Cdc42 in vivo using the Osterix promoter suppressed osteoblast function, while its deletion in differentiating osteoblasts using the Collagen-α1(I) promoter decreased osteoblast numbers. In both cases, bone mineral density diminished confirming the importance of Cdc42. Evaluation of hematopoiesis revealed that deletion of Cdc42 using the Osterix, but not the Collagen-α1(I) promoter increased the common myeloid progenitors (CMPs) in the bone marrow as well as the erythrocytes and the thrombocytes/platelets in peripheral blood. Causality between Cdc42 loss in early osteoblasts and increased myelopoiesis was confirmed in vitro. Work in vitro supported the conclusion that interleukin-4 mediated the increase in myelopoiesis. Thus, Cdc42 is required for healthy bone through regulation of bone formation in Osterix-expressing osteoblasts and the number of osteoblasts in differentiating osteoblasts. In addition, its expression in early osteoblasts/stromal cells modulates myelopoiesis. This highlights the importance of osteoblasts in regulating hematopoiesis.
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- Franziska Wirth
- Institute of Immunology, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Max-Planck Institute for Biochemistry, 82152 Martinsried, Germany.
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Vollersen N, Zhao W, Rolvien T, Lange F, Schmidt FN, Sonntag S, Shmerling D, von Kroge S, Stockhausen KE, Sharaf A, Schweizer M, Karsak M, Busse B, Bockamp E, Semler O, Amling M, Oheim R, Schinke T, Yorgan TA. The WNT1 G177C mutation specifically affects skeletal integrity in a mouse model of osteogenesis imperfecta type XV. Bone Res 2021; 9:48. [PMID: 34759273 PMCID: PMC8580994 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-021-00170-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
The recent identification of homozygous WNT1 mutations in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta type XV (OI-XV) has suggested that WNT1 is a key ligand promoting the differentiation and function of bone-forming osteoblasts. Although such an influence was supported by subsequent studies, a mouse model of OI-XV remained to be established. Therefore, we introduced a previously identified disease-causing mutation (G177C) into the murine Wnt1 gene. Homozygous Wnt1G177C/G177C mice were viable and did not display defects in brain development, but the majority of 24-week-old Wnt1G177C/G177C mice had skeletal fractures. This increased bone fragility was not fully explained by reduced bone mass but also by impaired bone matrix quality. Importantly, the homozygous presence of the G177C mutation did not interfere with the osteoanabolic influence of either parathyroid hormone injection or activating mutation of LRP5, the latter mimicking the effect of sclerostin neutralization. Finally, transcriptomic analyses revealed that short-term administration of WNT1 to osteogenic cells induced not only the expression of canonical WNT signaling targets but also the expression of genes encoding extracellular matrix modifiers. Taken together, our data demonstrate that regulating bone matrix quality is a primary function of WNT1. They further suggest that individuals with WNT1 mutations should profit from existing osteoanabolic therapies.
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- Nele Vollersen
- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- PolyGene AG, 8153, Rümlang, Switzerland.,ETH Phenomics Center (EPIC), ETH Zürich, 8092, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Neuronal and Cellular Signal Transduction, Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg (ZMNH), University Medical Center, Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Neuronal and Cellular Signal Transduction, Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg (ZMNH), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Translational Immunology and Research Center for Immunotherapy, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, D 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cologne, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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Parathyroid hormone and its related peptides in bone metabolism. Biochem Pharmacol 2021; 192:114669. [PMID: 34224692 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2021.114669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is an 84-amino-acid peptide hormone that is secreted by the parathyroid gland. It has different administration modes in bone tissue through which it promotes bone formation (intermittent administration) and bone resorption (continuous administration) and has great potential for application in sbone defect repair. PTH regulates bone metabolism by binding to PTH1R. PTH plays an osteogenic role by acting directly on mesenchymal stem cells, cells with an osteoblastic lineage, osteocytes, and T cells. It also participates as an osteoclast by indirectly acting on osteoclast precursor cells and osteoclasts and directly acting on T cells. In these cells, PTH activates the Wnt signaling, cAMP/PKA, cAMP/PKC, and RANKL/RANK/OPG pathways and other signaling pathways. Although PTH(1-34), also known as teriparatide, has been used clinically, it still has some disadvantages. Developing improved PTH-related peptides is a potential solution to teriparatide's shortcomings. The action mechanism of these PTH-related peptides is not exactly the same as that of PTH. Thus, the mechanisms of PTH and PTH-related peptides in bone metabolism were reviewed in this paper.
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De Martinis M, Ginaldi L, Sirufo MM, Bassino EM, De Pietro F, Pioggia G, Gangemi S. IL-33/Vitamin D Crosstalk in Psoriasis-Associated Osteoporosis. Front Immunol 2021; 11:604055. [PMID: 33488605 PMCID: PMC7819870 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.604055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Patients with psoriasis (Pso) and, in particular, psoriatic arthritis (PsoA) have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis (OP). It has been shown that OP is among the more common pathologies associated with Pso, mainly due to the well-known osteopenizing conditions coexisting in these patients. Pso and OP share common risk factors, such as vitamin D deficiency and chronic inflammation. Interestingly, the interleukin (IL)-33/ST2 axis, together with vitamin D, is closely related to both Pso and OP. Vitamin D and the IL-33/ST2 signaling pathways are closely involved in bone remodeling, as well as in skin barrier pathophysiology. The production of anti-osteoclastogenic cytokines, e.g., IL-4 and IL-10, is promoted by IL-33 and vitamin D, which are stimulators of both regulatory and Th2 cells. IL-33, together with other Th2 cytokines, shifts osteoclast precursor differentiation towards macrophage and dendritic cells and inhibits receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclastogenesis by regulating the expression of anti-osteoclastic genes. However, while the vitamin D protective functions in OP and Pso have been definitively ascertained, the overall effect of IL-33 on bone and skin homeostasis, because of its pleiotropic action, is still controversial. Emerging evidence suggests a functional link between vitamin D and the IL-33/ST2 axis, which acts through hormonal influences and immune-mediated effects, as well as cellular and metabolic functions. Based on the actions of vitamin D and IL-33 in Pso and OP, here, we hypothesize the role of their crosstalk in the pathogenesis of both these pathologies.
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- Massimo De Martinis
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Messina, Italy
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- School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Mohamad NV, Ima-Nirwana S, Chin KY. Self-emulsified annatto tocotrienol improves bone histomorphometric parameters in a rat model of oestrogen deficiency through suppression of skeletal sclerostin level and RANKL/OPG ratio. Int J Med Sci 2021; 18:3665-3673. [PMID: 34790038 PMCID: PMC8579289 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.64045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Menopause is the leading cause of osteoporosis for elderly women due to imbalanced bone remodelling in the absence of oestrogen. The ability of tocotrienol in reversing established bone loss due to oestrogen deficiency remains unclear despite the plenitude of evidence showcasing its preventive effects. This study aimed to investigate the effects of self-emulsified annatto tocotrienol (SEAT) on bone histomorphometry and remodelling in ovariectomised rats. Female Sprague Dawley rats (n=36) were randomly assigned into baseline, sham, ovariectomised (OVX) control, OVX-treated with annatto tocotrienol (AT) (60 mg/kg), SEAT (60 mg/kg) and raloxifene (1 mg/kg). Daily treatment given through oral gavage was started two months after castration. The rats were euthanised after eight weeks of treatment. Blood was collected for bone biomarkers. Femur and lumbar bones were collected for histomorphometry and remodelling markers. The results showed that AT and SEAT improved osteoblast numbers and trabecular mineralisation rate (p<0.05 vs untreated OVX). AT also decreased skeletal sclerostin expression in OVX rats (p<0.05 vs untreated OVX). Similar effects were observed in the raloxifene-treated group. Only SEAT significantly increased bone formation rate and reduced RANKL/OPG ratio (p<0.05 vs untreated OVX). However, no changes in osteoclast-related parameters were observed among the groups (p>0.05). In conclusion, SEAT exerts potential skeletal anabolic properties by increasing bone formation, suppressing sclerostin expression and reducing RANKL/OPG ratio in rats with oestrogen deficiency.
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- Nur-Vaizura Mohamad
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Effect of interleukin-33 on cementoblast-mediated cementum repair during orthodontic tooth movement. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 112:104663. [PMID: 31986333 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to uncover the role of interleukin-33 on cementoblast-mediated cementum repair. METHODS 6-8-week-old C57BL/6 mice were used to establish the model of orthodontic tooth movement. Interleukin-33 and suppression of tumorigenicity2 (ST2) expressions were immunohistochemically detected in the periodontal tissue. In vitro, cementoblast-like (OCCM-30) cells were cultured in the presence of recombinant mouse interleukin-33 protein (rmIL-33) at a 1-14 d time frame. ST2 expressions were immunofluorescently labeled and quantitatively examined. The effects of interleukin-33 on cementoblast differentiation, mineralization and proliferation were examined by alkaline phosphatase, alizarin red staining and cell counting kit-8, respectively. To further clarify the effect of interleukin-33 on cementogenesis-related protein expressions, runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osterix, osteopontin, bone sialoprotein(BSP), osteocalcin, osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of NF-КB ligand (RANKL) expressions were examined by western blot. RESULTS Orthodontic load of high magnitude induces external apical root resorption, and increases interleukin-33 expression in the periodontal tissue of mice. Cells in the cementum express ST2. Interleukin-33 initially down-regulates but later recovers ST2 mRNA and protein levels in OCCM-30 cells. Interleukin-33 abates cementoblast differentiation and mineralization, and suppresses RUNX2, osterix, BSP and osteopontin expressions in OCCM-30 cells at the later stage of the culture period. Interleukin-33 enhances RANKL expression, and reduces the ratio of OPG/RANKL in OCCM-30 cells. CONCLUSION Orthodontic load of high magnitude induces interleukin-33 expression in the periodontal tissue. Interleukin-33 has a negative effect on cementogenesis via suppressing cementoblast differentiation, mineralization and cementogenesis-related protein expressions.
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Schmidt T, Schwinge D, Rolvien T, Jeschke A, Schmidt C, Neven M, Butscheidt S, Kriz M, Kunzmann L, Mussawy H, Hubert J, Hawellek T, Rüther W, Oheim R, Barvencik F, Lohse AW, Schramm C, Schinke T, Amling M. Th17 cell frequency is associated with low bone mass in primary sclerosing cholangitis. J Hepatol 2019; 70:941-953. [PMID: 30641095 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Osteoporotic fractures are a major cause of morbidity and reduced quality of life in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a progressive bile duct disease of unknown origin. Although it is generally assumed that this pathology is a consequence of impaired calcium homeostasis and malabsorption, the cellular and molecular causes of PSC-associated osteoporosis are unknown. METHODS We determined bone mineral density by dual-X-ray absorptiometry and assessed bone microstructure by high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography in patients with PSC. Laboratory markers of liver and bone metabolism were measured, and liver stiffness was assessed by FibroScan. We determined the frequency of Th17 cells by the ex vivo stimulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in a subgroup of 40 patients with PSC. To investigate the potential involvement of IL-17 in PSC-associated bone loss, we analyzed the skeletal phenotype of mice lacking Abcb4 and/or Il-17. RESULTS Unlike in patients with primary biliary cholangitis, bone loss in patients with PSC was not associated with disease duration or liver fibrosis. However, we observed a significant negative correlation between the bone resorption biomarker deoxypyridinoline and bone mineral density in the PSC cohort, indicating increased bone resorption. Importantly, the frequency of Th17 cells in peripheral blood was positively correlated with the urinary deoxypyridinoline level and negatively correlated with bone mass. We observed that Abcb4-deficient mice displayed a low-bone-mass phenotype, which was corrected by an additional Il-17 deficiency or anti-IL-17 treatment, whereas the liver pathology was unaffected. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate that an increased frequency of Th17 cells is associated with bone resorption in PSC. Whether antibody-based IL-17 blockade is beneficial against bone loss in patients with PSC should be addressed in future studies. LAY SUMMARY Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a cholestatic liver disease characterized by progressive bile duct destruction. One serious complication of PSC is reduced bone mass resulting in increased fracture risk. Herein, we demonstrate that Th17 cells mediate bone loss in PSC by inducing bone resorption, which suggests that antibody-based IL-17 blockade might be beneficial for the treatment of bone loss in affected patients.
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- Tobias Schmidt
- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Martin Zeitz Center for Rare Diseases, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Martin Zeitz Center for Rare Diseases, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Martin Zeitz Center for Rare Diseases, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Martin Zeitz Center for Rare Diseases, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Martin Zeitz Center for Rare Diseases, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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Cai M, Yang L, Zhang S, Liu J, Sun Y, Wang X. A bone-resorption surface-targeting nanoparticle to deliver anti-miR214 for osteoporosis therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:7469-7482. [PMID: 29075114 PMCID: PMC5648312 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s139775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
With increasing fracture risks due to fragility, osteoporosis is a global health problem threatening postmenopausal women. In these patients, osteoclasts play leading roles in bone loss and fracture. How to inhibit osteoclast activity is the key issue for osteoporosis treatment. In recent years, miRNA-based gene therapy through gene regulation has been considered a potential therapeutic method. However, in light of the side effects, the use of therapeutic miRNAs in osteoporosis treatment is still limited by the lack of tissue/cell-specific delivery systems. Here, we developed polyurethane (PU) nanomicelles modified by the acidic peptide Asp8. Our data showed that without overt toxicity or eliciting an immune response, this delivery system encapsulated and selectively deliver miRNAs to OSCAR+ osteoclasts at bone-resorption surface in vivo. With the Asp8-PU delivery system, anti-miR214 was delivered to osteoclasts, and bone microarchitecture and bone mass were improved in ovariectomized osteoporosis mice. Therefore, Asp8-PU could be a useful bone-resorption surface-targeting delivery system for treatment of osteoclast-induced bone diseases and aging-related osteoporosis.
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- Mingxiang Cai
- Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Department of Oral Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai
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- Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Department of Oral Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai
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- Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Department of Oral Implantology, School of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai
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- Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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