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Liu Z, Han W, Meng J, Pi Y, Wu T, Fan Y, Guo Q, Hu X, Chen Y, Jiang W, Zhao F. Mohawk protects against tendon damage via suppressing Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25658. [PMID: 38370202 PMCID: PMC10867664 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Degenerative tendon injuries are common clinical problems associated with overuse or aging, and understanding the mechanisms of tendon injury and regeneration can contribute to the study of tendon healing and repair. As a transcription factor, Mohawk (Mkx) is responsible for tendons development, yet, the roles of which in tendon damage remain mostly elusive. In this study, using Mkx overexpressed mice on long treadmill as an in vivo model and MkxOE Achilles tenocytes stimulated by equiaxial stretch as an in vitro model, we anaylsed the effects of Mkx overexpression on the tendon. Mkx and tendon tension strength were decreased after the expose to excessive mechanical forces, and Mkx overexpression protected the tendon from damage. Moreover, we revealed that the Wnt/β-catenin activation, inflammation, and Runx2 expression were increased at the injured Achilles tendon, upregulated Mkx significantly reversed the increased Wnt/β-catenin pathway, Tnf-α, Il-1β, and Il-6 levels, and reduced tendon cell damage. However, Wnt3a, IWR and BIO had not significantly affected the Mkx expression in achilles tenocytes. In conclusion, Mkx is involved in tendon healing and protects the tendon from damage through suppressing Wnt/β-catenin pathway, suggesting Mkx/Wnt/β-catenin pathway may be potential therapeutic targets for tendon damage.
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- Ziming Liu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bijie Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bijie Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao Campus), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Li Y, Li L, Li X, Luo B, Ye Q, Wang H, Yang L, Zhu X, Han L, Zhang R, Tian H, Wang P. A mechanistic review of chinese medicine polyphenols on bone formation and resorption. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1017538. [PMID: 36313339 PMCID: PMC9597080 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1017538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Bone reconstruction includes a steady state system of bone formation and bone absorption. This tight coupling requires subtle coordination between osteoblasts and osteoclasts. If this balance is broken, it will lead to bone mass loss, bone density reduction, and bone metabolic diseases, such as osteoporosis. Polyphenols in Chinese herbal medicines are active ingredients in plant extracts with high safety and few side effects, and they can play a role in affecting bone formation and bone resorption. Some of these have estrogen-like effects and can better target bone health in postmenopausal women. The purpose of this review is to provide comprehensive information on the mechanisms underlying the relationship between traditional Chinese medicine polyphenols and bone formation or bone resorption.
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- Yan Li
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Cancer Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Cancer Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Ronghua Zhang, ; Huaqin Tian, ; Panpan Wang,
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- Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
- *Correspondence: Ronghua Zhang, ; Huaqin Tian, ; Panpan Wang,
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- Cancer Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Ronghua Zhang, ; Huaqin Tian, ; Panpan Wang,
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