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Structure of Gremlin-1 and analysis of its interaction with BMP-2. Biochem J 2016; 473:1593-604. [PMID: 27036124 PMCID: PMC4888461 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20160254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We have determined the crystal structure of Gremlin-1 and analysed its interaction with BMP-2. Our results suggest that Gremlin-1 does not inhibit BMP-2 by direct 1:1 binding, but possibly has a novel mechanism of sequestering BMP-2 into a larger oligomeric complex. Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) is a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signalling family and has a very broad biological role in development. Its signalling is regulated by many effectors: transmembrane proteins, membrane-attached proteins and soluble secreted antagonists such as Gremlin-1. Very little is known about the molecular mechanism by which Gremlin-1 and other DAN (differential screening-selected gene aberrative in neuroblastoma) family proteins inhibit BMP signalling. We analysed the interaction of Gremlin-1 with BMP-2 using a range of biophysical techniques, and used mutagenesis to map the binding site on BMP-2. We have also determined the crystal structure of Gremlin-1, revealing a similar conserved dimeric structure to that seen in other DAN family inhibitors. Measurements using biolayer interferometry (BLI) indicate that Gremlin-1 and BMP-2 can form larger complexes, beyond the expected 1:1 stoichiometry of dimers, forming oligomers that assemble in alternating fashion. These results suggest that inhibition of BMP-2 by Gremlin-1 occurs by a mechanism that is distinct from other known inhibitors such as Noggin and Chordin and we propose a novel model of BMP-2–Gremlin-1 interaction yet not seen among any BMP antagonists, and cannot rule out that several different oligomeric states could be found, depending on the concentration of the two proteins.
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Heinke J, Juschkat M, Charlet A, Mnich L, Helbing T, Bode C, Patterson C, Moser M. Antagonism and synergy between extracellular BMP modulators Tsg and BMPER balance blood vessel formation. J Cell Sci 2013; 126:3082-94. [PMID: 23641068 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.122333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Growth and regeneration of blood vessels are crucial processes during embryonic development and in adult disease. Members of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family are growth factors known to play a key role in vascular development. The BMP pathway is controlled by extracellular BMP modulators such as BMP endothelial cell precursor derived regulator (BMPER), which we reported previously acts proangiogenically on endothelial cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Here, we explore the function of other BMP modulators, especially Tsg, on endothelial cell behaviour and compare them to BMPER. In Matrigel assays, BMP modulators chordin and noggin had no stimulatory effect; however, gremlin and Tsg enhanced human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) sprouting. As the activation dynamics of Tsg were similar to those of BMPER, we further investigated the proangiogenic effect of Tsg on endothelial cells. Tsg enhanced endothelial cell ingrowth in the mouse Matrigel plug assay as well as HUVEC sprouting, migration and proliferation in vitro, dependent on Akt, Erk and Smad signalling pathway activation in a concentration-dependent manner. Surprisingly, silencing of Tsg also increased HUVEC sprouting, migration and proliferation, which is again associated with Akt, Erk and Smad signalling pathway activation. Furthermore, we reveal that Tsg and BMPER interfere with each other to enhance proangiogenic events. However, in vivo the presence of Tsg as well as of BMPER is mandatory for regular development of the zebrafish vasculature. Taken together, our results suggest that BMPER and Tsg maintain a fine-tuned equilibrium that controls BMP pathway activity and is necessary for vascular cell homeostasis.
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- Jennifer Heinke
- Heart Center, Freiburg University, Cardiology and Angiology I, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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Patel N, Masaratana P, Diaz-Castro J, Latunde-Dada GO, Qureshi A, Lockyer P, Jacob M, Arno M, Matak P, Mitry RR, Hughes RD, Dhawan A, Patterson C, Simpson RJ, McKie AT. BMPER protein is a negative regulator of hepcidin and is up-regulated in hypotransferrinemic mice. J Biol Chem 2011; 287:4099-106. [PMID: 22144676 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.310789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The BMP/SMAD4 pathway has major effects on liver hepcidin levels. Bone morphogenetic protein-binding endothelial cell precursor-derived regulator (Bmper), a known regulator of BMP signaling, was found to be overexpressed at the mRNA and protein levels in liver of genetically hypotransferrinemic mice (Trf(hpx/hpx)). Soluble BMPER peptide inhibited BMP2- and BMP6-dependent hepcidin promoter activity in both HepG2 and HuH7 cells. These effects correlated with reduced cellular levels of pSMAD1/5/8. Addition of BMPER peptide to primary human hepatocytes abolished the BMP2-dependent increase in hepcidin mRNA, whereas injection of Bmper peptide into mice resulted in reduced liver hepcidin and increased serum iron levels. Thus Bmper may play an important role in suppressing hepcidin production in hypotransferrinemic mice.
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- Neeta Patel
- Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences Division, School of Medicine, Kings College London, London WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom
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Billington CJ, Fiebig JE, Forsman CL, Pham L, Burbach N, Sun M, Jaskoll T, Mansky K, Gopalakrishnan R, O'Connor MB, Mueller TD, Petryk A. Glycosylation of Twisted Gastrulation is Required for BMP Binding and Activity during Craniofacial Development. Front Physiol 2011; 2:59. [PMID: 21941513 PMCID: PMC3170884 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2011.00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2011] [Accepted: 08/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Twisted gastrulation (TWSG1) is a conserved, secreted glycoprotein that modulates signaling of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) in the extracellular space. Deletion of exon 4 of mouse Twsg1 (mTwsg1) is associated with significant craniofacial defects. However, little is understood about the biochemical properties of the corresponding region of the protein. We have uncovered a significant role for exon 4 sequences as encoding the only two glycosylation sites of the mTWSG1 protein. Deletion of the entire exon 4 or mutation of both glycosylation sites within exon 4 abolishes glycosylation of mTWSG1. Importantly, we find that constructs with mutated glycosylation sites have significantly reduced BMP binding activity. We further show that glycosylation and activity of TWSG1 recombinant proteins vary markedly by cellular source. Non-glycosylated mTWSG1 made in E. coli has both reduced affinity for BMPs, as shown by surface plasmon resonance analysis, and reduced BMP inhibitory activity in a mandibular explant culture system compared to glycosylated proteins made in insect cells or murine myeloma cells. This study highlights an essential role for glycosylation in Twisted gastrulation action.
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Temporal and Spatial Expression of BMPs and BMP Antagonists During Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2011; 36:E237-44. [PMID: 21099737 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181d73541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Quantitative gene expression analysis and immunohistochemistry were used to investigate the temporal and spatial expression of bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) and BMP antagonists in a posterolateral spine fusion model in rabbits. OBJECTIVE To identify the expression pattern of BMPs and BMP antagonists and to determine the molecular and histologic changes of the graft and surrounding tissue during fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA There are no studies on BMP antagonists during spinal fusion. Furthermore, the reciprocal interaction between bone grafts and surrounding tissue is still unknown in fusion. METHODS Eighteen New Zealand White rabbits underwent bilateral posterolateral spine fusion with autogenous bone graft. Rabbits were killed at 1, 2, 4, or 6 weeks after arthrodesis. The spinal fusions were analyzed by radiography. On the right side, specimens were collected from the outer zone over the transverse processes, the inner zone between the transverse processes, muscle surrounding bone grafts, and the transverse process. Gene expression of BMP-2, BMP-4, and BMP-7, noggin, chordin, Sox9, and Runx2 were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction at each time point of each sample. On the left side, molecules of interest were evaluated by immunohistochemistry on tissue sections. RESULTS BMP-2, BMP-4, and BMP-7, noggin, and chordin were colocalized in rimming osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and chondrocytes. The outer zone demonstrated earlier bone maturation and faster increase in BMP gene expression than the inner zone. Muscle surrounding bone grafts showed significantly higher BMP expression and Runx2 activity at the early phase. BMP-positive cells were also noted around blood vessels. CONCLUSION The colocalization and temporal relationship of BMPs and BMP antagonists suggests that BMP activity is tightly regulated by the antagonists during fusion. In addition, not only the decorticated transverse process, but also muscle surrounding bone grafts, is actively involved in osteogenesis during fusion.
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During development, secreted morphogens such as Wnt, Hedgehog (Hh), and BMP emit from their producing cells in a morphogenetic field, and specify different cell fates in a direct concentration-dependent manner. Understanding how morphogens form their concentration gradients to pattern tissues has been a central issue in developmental biology. Various experimental studies from Drosophila have led to several models to explain the formation of morphogen gradients. Over the past decade, one of the main findings in this field is the characterization of heparan sulfate proteoglycan (HSPG) as an essential regulator for morphogen gradient formation. Genetic and cell biological studies have showed that HSPGs can regulate morphogen activities at various steps including control of morphogen movement, signaling, and intracellular trafficking. Here, we review these data, highlighting recent findings that reveal mechanistic roles of HSPGs in controlling morphogen gradient formation.
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- Dong Yan
- Division of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
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Zhang JL, Patterson LJ, Qiu LY, Graziussi D, Sebald W, Hammerschmidt M. Binding between Crossveinless-2 and Chordin von Willebrand factor type C domains promotes BMP signaling by blocking Chordin activity. PLoS One 2010; 5:e12846. [PMID: 20886103 PMCID: PMC2944808 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2010] [Accepted: 08/24/2010] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Crossveinless-2 (CV2) is an extracellular BMP modulator protein of the Chordin family, which can either enhance or inhibit BMP activity. CV2 binds to BMP2 via subdomain 1 of the first of its five N-terminal von Willebrand factor type C domains (VWC1). Previous studies showed that this BMP binding is required for the anti-, but not for the pro-BMP effect of CV2. More recently, it was shown that CV2 can also bind to the BMP inhibitor Chordin. However, it remained unclear which domains mediate this binding, and whether it accounts for an anti- or pro-BMP effect. Principal Findings Here we report that a composite interface of CV2 consisting of subdomain 2 of VWC1 and of VWC2-4, which are dispensable for BMP binding, binds to the VWC2 domain of Chordin. Functional data obtained in zebrafish embryos indicate that this binding of Chordin is required for CV2's pro-BMP effect, which actually is an anti-Chordin effect and, at least to a large extent, independent of Tolloid-mediated Chordin degradation. We further demonstrate that CV2 mutant versions that per se are incapable of BMP binding can attenuate the Chordin/BMP interaction. Conclusions We have physically dissected the anti- and pro-BMP effects of CV2. Its anti-BMP effect is obtained by binding to BMP via subdomain1 of the VWC1 domain, a binding that occurs in competition with Chordin. In contrast, its pro-BMP effect is achieved by direct binding to Chordin via subdomain 2 of VWC1 and VWC2-4. This binding seems to induce conformational changes within the Chordin protein that weaken Chordin's affinity to BMP. We propose that in ternary Chordin-CV2-BMP complexes, both BMP and Chordin are directly associated with CV2, whereas Chordin is pushed away from BMP, ensuring that BMPs can be more easily delivered to their receptors.
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- Jin-Li Zhang
- Institute for Developmental Biology, Cologne Biocenter, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Physiological Chemistry II, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- * E-mail: (MH); (JLZ)
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- Institute for Developmental Biology, Cologne Biocenter, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Physiological Chemistry II, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Developmental Biology, Cologne Biocenter, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Physiological Chemistry II, Biocenter, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Developmental Biology, Cologne Biocenter, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Center of Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CEDAD), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- * E-mail: (MH); (JLZ)
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Yan D, Wu Y, Feng Y, Lin SC, Lin X. The core protein of glypican Dally-like determines its biphasic activity in wingless morphogen signaling. Dev Cell 2009; 17:470-81. [PMID: 19853561 DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2009.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2009] [Revised: 07/14/2009] [Accepted: 09/01/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Dally-like (Dlp) is a glypican-type heparan sulfate proteoglycan (HSPG), containing a protein core and attached glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chains. In Drosophila wing discs, Dlp represses short-range Wingless (Wg) signaling, but activates long-range Wg signaling. Here, we show that Dlp core protein has similar biphasic activity as wild-type Dlp. Dlp core protein can interact with Wg; the GAG chains enhance this interaction. Importantly, we find that Dlp exhibits a biphasic response, regardless of whether its glycosylphosphatidylinositol linkage to the membrane can be cleaved. Rather, the transition from signaling activator to repressor is determined by the relative expression levels of Dlp and the Wg receptor, Frizzled (Fz) 2. Based on these data, we propose that the principal function of Dlp is to retain Wg on the cell surface. As such, it can either compete with the receptor or provide ligands to the receptor, depending on the ratios of Wg, Fz2, and Dlp.
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- Dong Yan
- Division of Developmental Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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The developmental roles of the extracellular matrix: beyond structure to regulation. Cell Tissue Res 2009; 339:93-110. [PMID: 19885678 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-009-0893-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2009] [Accepted: 10/05/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cells in multicellular organisms are surrounded by a complex three-dimensional macromolecular extracellular matrix (ECM). This matrix, traditionally thought to serve a structural function providing support and strength to cells within tissues, is increasingly being recognized as having pleiotropic effects in development and growth. Elucidation of the role that the ECM plays in developmental processes has been significantly advanced by studying the phenotypic and developmental consequences of specific genetic alterations of ECM components in the mouse. These studies have revealed the enormous contribution of the ECM to the regulation of key processes in morphogenesis and organogenesis, such as cell adhesion, proliferation, specification, migration, survival, and differentiation. The ECM interacts with signaling molecules and morphogens thereby modulating their activities. This review considers these advances in our understanding of the function of ECM proteins during development, extending beyond their structural capacity, to embrace their new roles in intercellular signaling.
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The developmental roles of the extracellular matrix: beyond structure to regulation. Cell Tissue Res 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s00441-009-0893-8 doi:dx.doi.org] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2022]
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Olivares GH, Carrasco H, Aroca F, Carvallo L, Segovia F, Larraín J. Syndecan-1 regulates BMP signaling and dorso-ventral patterning of the ectoderm during early Xenopus development. Dev Biol 2009; 329:338-49. [PMID: 19303002 DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2009.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2008] [Revised: 03/06/2009] [Accepted: 03/06/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Extracellular regulation of growth factor signaling is a key event for embryonic patterning. Heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPG) are among the molecules that regulate this signaling during embryonic development. Here we study the function of syndecan1 (Syn1), a cell-surface HSPG expressed in the non-neural ectoderm during early development of Xenopus embryos. Overexpression of Xenopus Syn1 (xSyn1) mRNA is sufficient to reduce BMP signaling, induce chordin expression and rescue dorso-ventral patterning in ventralized embryos. Experiments using chordin morpholinos established that xSyn1 mRNA can inhibit BMP signaling in the absence of chordin. Knockdown of xSyn1 resulted in a reduction of BMP signaling and expansion of the neural plate with the concomitant reduction of the non-neural ectoderm. Overexpression of xSyn1 mRNA in xSyn1 morphant embryos resulted in a biphasic effect, with BMP being inhibited at high concentrations and activated at low concentrations of xSyn1. Interestingly, the function of xSyn1 on dorso-ventral patterning and BMP signaling is specific for this HSPG. In summary, we report that xSyn1 regulates dorso-ventral patterning of the ectoderm through modulation of BMP signaling.
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- Gonzalo H Olivares
- Center for Aging and Regeneration, Center for Cell Regulation and Pathology, MIFAB, Faculty of Biological Sciences, P. Universidad Católica de Chile, Alameda 340, Santiago, Chile
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Esterberg R, Fritz A. dlx3b/4b are required for the formation of the preplacodal region and otic placode through local modulation of BMP activity. Dev Biol 2008; 325:189-99. [PMID: 19007769 DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2008.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2008] [Revised: 09/19/2008] [Accepted: 10/13/2008] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The vertebrate inner ear arises from the otic placode, a transient thickening of ectodermal epithelium adjacent to neural crest domains in the presumptive head. During late gastrulation, cells fated to comprise the inner ear are part of a domain in cranial ectoderm that contain precursors of all sensory placodes, termed the preplacodal region (PPR). The combination of low levels of BMP activity coupled with high levels of FGF signaling are required to establish the PPR through induction of members of the six/eya/dach, iro, and dlx families of transcription factors. The zebrafish dlx3b/4b transcription factors are expressed at the neural plate border where they play partially redundant roles in the specification of the PPR, otic and olfactory placodes. We demonstrate that dlx3b/4b assist in establishing the PPR through the transcriptional regulation of the BMP antagonist cv2. Morpholino-mediated knockdown of Dlx3b/4b results in loss of cv2 expression in the PPR and a transient increase in Bmp4 activity that lasts throughout early somitogenesis. Through the cv2-mediated inhibition of BMP activity, dlx3b/4b create an environment where FGF activity is favorable for PPR and otic marker expression. Our results provide insight into the mechanisms of PPR specification as well as the role of dlx3b/4b function in PPR and otic placode induction.
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Zakin L, Metzinger CA, Chang EY, Coffinier C, De Robertis EM. Development of the vertebral morphogenetic field in the mouse: interactions between Crossveinless-2 and Twisted Gastrulation. Dev Biol 2008; 323:6-18. [PMID: 18789316 DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2008.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2007] [Revised: 08/15/2008] [Accepted: 08/18/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Crossveinless-2 (Cv2), Twisted Gastrulation (Tsg) and Chordin (Chd) are components of an extracellular biochemical pathway that regulates Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) activity during dorso-ventral patterning of Drosophila and Xenopus embryos, the formation of the fly wing, and mouse skeletogenesis. Because the nature of their genetic interactions remained untested in the mouse, we generated a null allele for Cv2 which was crossed to Tsg and Chd mutants to obtain Cv2; Tsg and Cv2; Chd compound mutants. We found that Cv2 is essential for skeletogenesis as its mutation caused the loss of multiple bone structures and posterior homeotic transformation of the last thoracic vertebra. During early vertebral development, Smad1 phosphorylation in the intervertebral region was decreased in the Cv2 mutant, even though CV2 protein is normally located in the future vertebral bodies. Because Cv2 mutation affects BMP signaling at a distance, this suggested that CV2 is involved in the localization of the BMP morphogenetic signal. Cv2 and Chd mutations did not interact significantly. However, mutation of Tsg was epistatic to all CV2 phenotypes. We propose a model in which CV2 and Tsg participate in the generation of a BMP signaling morphogenetic field during vertebral formation in which CV2 serves to concentrate diffusible Tsg/BMP4 complexes in the vertebral body cartilage.
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- Lise Zakin
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Department of Biological Chemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1662, USA
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