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Winckel T, Friedrich N, Zylla S, Fenzlaff M, Schöpfel J, Gauß KF, Petersmann A, Nauck M, Völzke H, Hannemann A. Bone turnover: the role of lipoproteins in a population-based study. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:302. [PMID: 39300501 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02290-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dyslipidemia has been associated with reduced bone mineral density and osteoporotic fractures, but the relation between lipid and bone metabolism remains poorly understood. Analysing the effects of lipoprotein subclasses on bone turnover may provide valuable insights into this association. We therefore examined whether lipoprotein subclasses, measured by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectroscopy, are associated with bone turnover markers (BTMs) and with the ultrasound-based bone stiffness index. METHODS Data from 1.349 men and 1.123 women, who participated in the population-based Study of Health in Pomerania-TREND were analysed. Serum intact amino-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen (P1NP, bone formation) and carboxy-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX, bone resorption) concentrations were measured. Associations between the lipoprotein data and the BTMs or the stiffness index were investigated using linear regression models. RESULTS The triglyceride or cholesterol content in very-low-density lipoprotein and intermediate-density lipoprotein particles was inversely associated with both BTMs, with effect estimates being slightly higher for CTX than for P1NP. The triglyceride content in low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein particles and the Apo-A2 content in high-density lipoprotein particles was further inversely associated with the BTMs. Associations with the ultrasound-based bone stiffness index were absent. CONCLUSIONS Consistent inverse associations of triglycerides with bone turnover were observed, which argue for a protective effect on bone health, at least in the normal range. Yet, the presented associations did not translate into effects on the ultrasound-based bone stiffness. Further, there was no relevant gain of information by assessing the lipoprotein subclasses. Nevertheless, our study highlights the close relations between lipid and bone metabolism in the general population.
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- Todd Winckel
- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Institute for Community Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, D-17475, Greifswald, Germany.
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.
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Hou X, Zhang N, Guo L, Wang Y, Zheng M, Chen S, Liu P, Wang M, Li J, Wu S, Tian F. Cumulative exposure to remnant cholesterol and the risk of fragility fractures: a longitudinal cohort study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1251344. [PMID: 38089619 PMCID: PMC10713996 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1251344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Objective To investigate the association between cumulative remnant cholesterol (cumRC) and the risk of new-onset fragility fractures. Methods This study included individuals who participated in the 2006, 2008, and 2010 Kailuan health examinations. Baseline characteristics were compared between groups according to cumRC quartiles. The incidence density was calculated, and the log-rank test was used to compare the cumulative incidence. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI), and restricted cubic spline was used to examine the possibly non-linear relation between cumRC and the risk of fragility fractures. Additional analyses were performed with stratification by age (≥ or <65 years). Results A total of 43,839 individuals were included in this study. During the median follow-up period of 10.97 years, a total of 489 fragility fractures occurred. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression model 3 showed that the Q1 and Q4 groups versus the Q2 group were associated with a higher HR of fragility fracture (HR 1.61, 95% CI: 1.23-2.11; HR 1.38, 95% CI: 1.06-1.81), and restricted cubic spline regression analysis showed a non-linear relationship between cumRC level and the risk of fragility fractures (P Overall association < 0.001, P Non-linear association = 0.001). The association was significant in the age group <65 years but not in the age group ≥65 years. The sensitivity analyses were consistent with the main results. Conclusions Both too high and too low cumRC levels were associated with a greater risk of fragility fractures, and this association was more significant in young and middle-aged people.
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- Xiaoli Hou
- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Kailuan General Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- Cardiology Department, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Cardiology Department, Kailuan General Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- Emergency Department, Jishuitan, The Fourth Clinical Hospital of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Jitang College, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- Cardiology Department, Kailuan General Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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Akhmetshina A, Kratky D, Rendina-Ruedy E. Influence of Cholesterol on the Regulation of Osteoblast Function. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13040578. [PMID: 37110236 PMCID: PMC10143138 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13040578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Bone is a dynamic tissue composed of cells, an extracellular matrix, and mineralized portion. Osteoblasts are responsible for proper bone formation and remodeling, and function. These processes are endergonic and require cellular energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is derived from various sources such as glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids. However, other lipids such as cholesterol have also been found to play a critical role in bone homeostasis and can also contribute to the overall bioenergetic capacity of osteoblasts. In addition, several epidemiological studies have found a link between elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, an enhanced risk of osteoporosis, and increased bone metastasis in cancer patients. This review focuses on how cholesterol, its derivatives, and cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) regulate osteoblast function and bone formation. It also highlights the molecular mechanisms underlying the cholesterol-osteoblast crosstalk.
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- Alena Akhmetshina
- Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
- BioTechMed-Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
- Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, USA
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Wen X, Hu G, Xiao X, Zhang X, Zhang Q, Guo H, Li X, Liu Q, Li H. FGF2 positively regulates osteoclastogenesis via activating the ERK-CREB pathway. Arch Biochem Biophys 2022; 727:109348. [PMID: 35835230 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2022.109348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) plays crucial roles in the growth and development of several tissues. However, its function in bone homeostasis remains controversial. Here, we found that exogenous FGF2 supplementation inhibited the mineralization of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), at least partially, via up-regulating the gene expression of osteoclastogenesis. The FGF receptor (FGFR) allosteric antagonist SSR128129E modestly, whereas the FGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor AZD4547 significantly antagonized the effects of FGF2. Mechanistically, FGF2 stimulated ERK phosphorylation, and the ERK signaling inhibitor PD325901 strongly blocked FGF2 enhancement of osteoclastogenesis. Moreover, the phosphorylation of CREB was also activated in response to FGF2, thereby potentiating the interaction of p-CREB with the promoter region of Rankl gene. Notably, FGF2-deficient BMSCs exhibited higher mineralization capability and lower osteoclastogenic gene expression. Correspondingly, FGF2-knockout mice showed increased bone mass and attenuated expression of osteoclast-related markers, which were associated with moderate inhibition of the ERK signaling. In conclusion, FGF2 positively regulates osteoclastogenesis via stimulating the ERK-CREB pathway. These findings establish the importance of FGF2 in bone homeostasis, hinting the potential use of FGF2/ERK/CREB specific inhibitors to fight against bone-related disorders, such as osteoporosis.
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- Xin Wen
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, China.
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Endo- and Exometabolome Crosstalk in Mesenchymal Stem Cells Undergoing Osteogenic Differentiation. Cells 2022; 11:cells11081257. [PMID: 35455937 PMCID: PMC9024772 DOI: 10.3390/cells11081257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This paper describes, for the first time to our knowledge, a lipidome and exometabolome characterization of osteogenic differentiation for human adipose tissue stem cells (hAMSCs) using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The holistic nature of NMR enabled the time-course evolution of cholesterol, mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids (including ω-6 and ω-3 fatty acids), several phospholipids (phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, sphingomyelins, and plasmalogens), and mono- and triglycerides to be followed. Lipid changes occurred almost exclusively between days 1 and 7, followed by a tendency for lipidome stabilization after day 7. On average, phospholipids and longer and more unsaturated fatty acids increased up to day 7, probably related to plasma membrane fluidity. Articulation of lipidome changes with previously reported polar endometabolome profiling and with exometabolome changes reported here in the same cells, enabled important correlations to be established during hAMSC osteogenic differentiation. Our results supported hypotheses related to the dynamics of membrane remodelling, anti-oxidative mechanisms, protein synthesis, and energy metabolism. Importantly, the observation of specific up-taken or excreted metabolites paves the way for the identification of potential osteoinductive metabolites useful for optimized osteogenic protocols.
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Goel D, Vohora D. Liver X receptors and skeleton: Current state-of-knowledge. Bone 2021; 144:115807. [PMID: 33333244 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The liver X receptors (LXR) is a nuclear receptor that acts as a prominent regulator of lipid homeostasis and inflammatory response. Its therapeutic effectiveness against various diseases like Alzheimer's disease and atherosclerosis has been investigated in detail. Emerging pieces of evidence now reveal that LXR is also a crucial modulator of bone remodeling. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the pharmacological actions of LXR on the skeleton and its role in osteoporosis are poorly understood. Therefore, in the current review, we highlight LXR and its actions through different molecular pathways modulating skeletal homeostasis. The studies described in this review propound that LXR in association with estrogen, PTH, PPARγ, RXR hedgehog, and canonical Wnt signaling regulates osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption. It regulates RANKL-induced expression of c-Fos, NFATc1, and NF-κB involved in osteoclast differentiation. Additionally, several studies suggest suppression of RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation by synthetic LXR ligands. Given the significance of modulation of LXR in various physiological and pathological settings, our findings indicate that therapeutic targeting of LXR might potentially prevent or treat osteoporosis and improve bone quality.
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- Divya Goel
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Lin YH, Kang L, Feng WH, Cheng TL, Tsai WC, Huang HT, Lee HC, Chen CH. Effects of Lipids and Lipoproteins on Mesenchymal Stem Cells Used in Cardiac Tissue Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21134770. [PMID: 32635662 PMCID: PMC7369828 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21134770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have two characteristics of interest for this paper: the ability to self-renew, and the potential for multiple-lineage differentiation into various cells. MSCs have been used in cardiac tissue regeneration for over a decade. Adult cardiac tissue regeneration ability is quite low; it cannot repair itself after injury, as the heart cells are replaced by fibroblasts and lose function. It is therefore important to search for a feasible way to repair and restore heart function through stem cell therapy. Stem cells can differentiate and provide a source of progenitor cells for cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and supporting cells. Studies have shown that the concentrations of blood lipids and lipoproteins affect cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and obesity. Furthermore, the MSC lipid profiles, such as the triglyceride and cholesterol content, have been revealed by lipidomics, as well as their correlation with MSC differentiation. Abnormal blood lipids can cause serious damage to internal organs, especially heart tissue. In the past decade, the accumulated literature has indicated that lipids/lipoproteins affect stem cell behavior and biological functions, including their multiple lineage capability, and in turn affect the outcome of regenerative medicine. This review will focus on the effect of lipids/lipoproteins on MSC cardiac regenerative medicine, as well as the effect of lipid-lowering drugs in promoting cardiomyogenesis-associated MSC differentiation.
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- Yi-Hsiung Lin
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (Y.-H.L.); (W.-H.F.); (W.-C.T.)
- Lipid Science and Aging Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Center for Lipid Biosciences, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan;
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (Y.-H.L.); (W.-H.F.); (W.-C.T.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 801, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (T.-L.C.); (H.-T.H.)
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (Y.-H.L.); (W.-H.F.); (W.-C.T.)
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (T.-L.C.); (H.-T.H.)
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Departments of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (Y.-H.L.); (W.-H.F.); (W.-C.T.)
- Lipid Science and Aging Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Center for Lipid Biosciences, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (H.-C.L.); (C.-H.C.); Tel.: +886-7-3209209 (C.-H.C.)
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (T.-L.C.); (H.-T.H.)
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Departments of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (H.-C.L.); (C.-H.C.); Tel.: +886-7-3209209 (C.-H.C.)
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Yao W, Jiao Y, Zhou Y, Luo X. KLF13 suppresses the proliferation and growth of colorectal cancer cells through transcriptionally inhibiting HMGCS1-mediated cholesterol biosynthesis. Cell Biosci 2020; 10:76. [PMID: 32523679 PMCID: PMC7281930 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-020-00440-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most deadly malignancy throughout the world. Extensive studies have shown that Krüppel-like factors (KLFs) play essential roles in cancer development. However, the function of KLF13 in CRC is unclear. Methods The Cancer Genome Atlas database was applied to analyze the expression of KLF13 in CRC and normal tissues. Lentivirus system was used to overexpress and to knock down KLF13. RT-qPCR and Western blot assays were performed to detect mRNA and protein expression. CCK-8, colony formation, cell cycle analysis and EdU staining were used to assess the in vitro function of KLF13 in CRC cells. Xenografter tumor growth was used to evaluate the in vivo effect of KLF13 in CRC. Cholesterol content was measured by indicated kit. Transcription activity was analyzed by luciferase activity measurement. ChIP-qPCR assay was performed to assess the interaction of KLF13 to HMGCS1 promoter. Results KLF13 was downregulated in CRC tissues based on the TCGA database and our RT-qPCR and Western blot results. Comparing with normal colorectal cells NCM460, the CRC cells HT-26, HCT116 and SW480 had reduced KLF13 expression. Functional experiments showed that KLF13 knockdown enhanced the proliferation and colony formation in HT-29 and HCT116 cells. Opposite results were observed in KLF13 overexpressed cells. Furthermore, KLF13 overexpression resulted in cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase, reduced EdU incorporation and suppressed tumor growth of HCT116 cells in nude mice. Mechanistically, KLF13 transcriptionally inhibited HMGCS1 and the cholesterol biosynthesis. Knockdown of HMGCS1 suppressed cholesterol biosynthesis and the proliferation of CRC cells with silenced KLF13. Furthermore, cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitor significantly retarded the colony growth in both cells. Conclusions Our study reveals that KLF13 acts as a tumor suppressor in CRC through negatively regulating HMGCS1-mediated cholesterol biosynthesis.
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- Weilong Yao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive Disease, Beijing, China
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Determining Conditions for Successful Culture of Multi-Cellular 3D Tumour Spheroids to Investigate the Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Breast Cancer Cell Invasiveness. Bioengineering (Basel) 2019; 6:bioengineering6040101. [PMID: 31683821 PMCID: PMC6955867 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering6040101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells have been widely implicated in tumour development and metastases. Moving from the use of two-dimensional (2D) models to three-dimensional (3D) to investigate this relationship is critical to facilitate more applicable and relevant research on the tumour microenvironment. We investigated the effects of altering glucose concentration and the source of foetal bovine serum (FBS) on the growth of two breast cancer cell lines (T47D and MDA-MB-231) and human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSCs) to determine successful conditions to enable their co-culture in 3D tumour spheroid models. Subsequently, these 3D multi-cellular tumour spheroids were used to investigate the effect of hBM-MSCs on breast cancer cell invasiveness. Findings presented herein show that serum source had a statistically significant effect on two thirds of the growth parameters measured across all three cell lines, whereas glucose only had a statistically significant effect on 6%. It was determined that the optimum growth media composition for the co-culture of 3D hBM-MSCs and breast cancer cell line spheroids was 1 g/L glucose DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS from source A. Subsequent results demonstrated that co-culture of hBM-MSCs and MDA-MB-231 cells dramatically reduced invasiveness of both cell lines (F(1,4) = 71.465, p = 0.001) when embedded into a matrix comprising of growth-factor reduced base membrane extract (BME) and collagen.
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Eirin A, Lerman LO. Stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles for renal repair: do cardiovascular comorbidities matter? Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2019; 317:F1414-F1419. [PMID: 31630544 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00434.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicle (EV)-based regenerative therapy has shown promising results in preclinical models of renal disease and might be useful for patients with several forms of chronic kidney disease. However, individuals with chronic kidney disease often present with comorbidities, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, or even metabolic syndrome, which may alter the endogenous characteristics and impair the reparative capacity of stem cells and their daughter EVs. This brief review summarizes evidence of alterations in the morphology, cargo, and function of mesenchymal stem cells and mesenchymal stem cell-derived EVs in the face of cardiovascular disease. We further discuss the important ramifications for their use in patients with kidney disease.
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- Alfonso Eirin
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Modulation of Bone and Marrow Niche by Cholesterol. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11061394. [PMID: 31234305 PMCID: PMC6628005 DOI: 10.3390/nu11061394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Bone is a complex tissue composing of mineralized bone, bone cells, hematopoietic cells, marrow adipocytes, and supportive stromal cells. The homeostasis of bone and marrow niche is dynamically regulated by nutrients. The positive correlation between cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis risk suggests a close relationship between hyperlipidemia and/or hypercholesterolemia and the bone metabolism. Cholesterol and its metabolites influence the bone homeostasis through modulating the differentiation and activation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. The effects of cholesterol on hematopoietic stem cells, including proliferation, migration, and differentiation, are also well-documented and further relate to atherosclerotic lesions. Correlation between circulating cholesterol and bone marrow adipocytes remains elusive, which seems opposite to its effects on osteoblasts. Epidemiological evidence has demonstrated that cholesterol deteriorates or benefits bone metabolism depending on the types, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. In this review, we will summarize the latest progress of how cholesterol regulates bone metabolism and bone marrow microenvironment, including the hematopoiesis and marrow adiposity. Elucidation of these association and factors is of great importance in developing therapeutic options for bone related diseases under hypercholesterolemic conditions.
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Zhou Y, Deng T, Zhang H, Guan Q, Zhao H, Yu C, Shao S, Zhao M, Xu J. Hypercholesterolaemia increases the risk of high‑turnover osteoporosis in men. Mol Med Rep 2019; 19:4603-4612. [PMID: 30957178 PMCID: PMC6522796 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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As the incidence of osteoporosis (OP) and hypercholesterolaemia in men has increased, male OP has drawn more attention from clinicians worldwide. The present study sought to investigate the effects of cholesterol on male bone. Between July 2015 and October 2015, 216 men (aged ≥18 years) were recruited for this cross‑sectional study. To test our clinical hypothesis, we designed two male animal models: Exogenous hypercholesterolaemia induced by a high‑cholesterol diet (HCD) and endogenous hypercholesterolaemia induced by apolipoprotein E (ApoE) knockout. Finally, the direct effects of cholesterol on osteoblasts were observed in cell experiments. In our clinical studies, men with hypercholesterolaemia displayed a lower bone mineral density (BMD) and increased beta collagen cross‑linking (beta‑CTX) and type I anterior collagen amino terminal peptide (PINP) levels compared to those of the control subjects. Serum cholesterol levels were a significant independent predictor of BMD, beta‑CTX and PINP and were negatively correlated with BMD and positively correlated with beta‑CTX and PINP levels. Our animal experimental results validated our clinical results, as they also indicated that hypercholesterolaemia damages bone microstructure and reduces bone strength. Cholesterol directly increased osteoblast functional gene expression in vitro. Hypercholesterolaemia increases the risk of high‑turnover osteoporosis in men at least in part by excessively promoting the activity of the remodelling pathway. In addition, hypercholesterolaemia damages the bone microstructure, resulting in osteopenia or OP and reduced bone strength, leading to a higher risk of fracture in men. We emphasize the importance of preventing and treating hypercholesterolaemia as well as monitoring bone metabolic markers and BMD in men with hypercholesterolemia for the effective prevention of bone loss and subsequent fracture. In addition, our findings provide a theoretical basis for the development of treatments for high cholesterol‑induced osteoporosis in men.
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- Yanman Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Laiwu People's Hospital, Laiwu, Shandong 271100, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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Tanaka H, Yamashita T, Yoneda M, Takagi S, Miura T. Characteristics of bone strength and metabolism in type 2 diabetic model Tsumura, Suzuki, Obese Diabetes mice. Bone Rep 2018; 9:74-83. [PMID: 30094297 PMCID: PMC6073051 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and complications such as obesity and osteoporosis. The Tsumura, Suzuki, Obese Diabetes (TSOD) mouse is an animal model of spontaneous obese T2DM. However, bone metabolism in TSOD mice is yet to be investigated. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of T2DM on bone mass, metabolism, microstructure, and strength in TSOD mice. METHODS We determined the following parameters in TSOD mice and Tsumura, Suzuki, Non-obesity (TSNO) mice (as controls): serum glucose levels; serum insulin levels; bone mass; bone microstructure; bone metabolic markers; and bone strength. We also performed the oral glucose tolerance test and examined histological sections of the femur. We compared these data between both groups at pre-diabetic (10 weeks) and established (20 weeks) diabetic conditions. RESULTS Bone strength, such as extrinsic mechanical properties, increased with age in the TSOD mice and intrinsic material properties decreased at both 10 weeks and 20 weeks. Bone resorption marker levels in TSOD mice were significantly higher than those in the control mice at both ages, but there was no significant difference in bone formation markers between the groups. Bone mass in TSOD mice was lower than that in controls at both ages. The trabecular bone volume at the femoral greater trochanter increased with age in the TSOD mice. The femoral mid-diaphysis in TSOD mice was more slender and thicker than that in TSNO mice at both ages. CONCLUSIONS Bone mass of the femur was lower in TSOD mice than in TSNO mice because hyperinsulinemia during pre-diabetic and established diabetic conditions enhanced bone resorption due to high bone turnover. In addition, our data suggest that the bone mass of the femur was significantly reduced as a result of chronic hyperglycemia during established diabetic conditions in TSOD mice. We suggest that bone strength in the femur deteriorated due to the reduction of bone mass and because the femoral mid-diaphysis was more slender in TSOD mice.
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Key Words
- BMC, bone mineral content
- BMD, bone mineral density
- Bone mass
- Bone metabolism
- Bone microstructure
- Bone strength
- CSMI, cross-sectional moment inertia
- OCN, osteocalcin
- OGTT, oral glucose tolerance test
- PBS, phosphate-buffered saline
- T1DM, type 1 diabetes mellitus
- T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus
- TRAcP5b, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b
- TSNO, Tsumura, Suzuki, non-obesity
- TSOD, Tsumura, Suzuki, Obese Diabetes
- Tsumura, Suzuki, Obese Diabetes mice
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- micro-CT, micro-computed tomography
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- Hiroaki Tanaka
- Graduate School of Health Science Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka, Suzuka, Mie 510-0293, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka, Suzuka, Mie 510-0293, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka, Suzuka, Mie 510-0293, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Tokoha University, 1230 Miyakoda, Kitaku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-2102, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Science Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka, Suzuka, Mie 510-0293, Japan
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Li K, Xiu C, Zhou Q, Ni L, Du J, Gong T, Li M, Saijilafu, Yang H, Chen J. A dual role of cholesterol in osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:2058-2066. [PMID: 30317648 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Kun Li
- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of RadiologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of Orthopedic Magnetic Resonance ChamberThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
- Department of Orthopedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow UniversitySuzhou China
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Sohn J, Lin H, Fritch MR, Tuan RS. Influence of cholesterol/caveolin-1/caveolae homeostasis on membrane properties and substrate adhesion characteristics of adult human mesenchymal stem cells. Stem Cell Res Ther 2018; 9:86. [PMID: 29615119 PMCID: PMC5883280 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-018-0830-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 03/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an important resource for tissue growth, repair, and regeneration. To utilize MSCs more effectively, a clear understanding of how they react to environmental cues is essential. Currently, relatively little is known about how the composition of the plasma membranes affects stem cell phenotype and properties. The presence of lipid molecules, including cholesterol in particular, in the plasma membrane plays a crucial role in regulating a variety of physiological processes in cells. In this study, we examined the effects of perturbations in cholesterol/caveolin-1 (CAV-1)/caveolae homeostasis on the membrane properties and adhesive characteristics of MSCs. Findings from this study will contribute to the understanding of how cholesterol/CAV-1/caveolae regulates aspects of the cell membrane important to cell adhesion, substrate sensing, and microenvironment interaction. METHODS We generated five experimental MSC groups: 1) untreated MSCs; 2) cholesterol-depleted MSCs; 3) cholesterol-supplemented MSCs; 4) MSCs transfected with control, nonspecific small interfering (si)RNA; and 5) MSCs transfected with CAV-1 siRNA. Each cell group was analyzed for perturbation of cholesterol status and CAV-1 expression by performing Amplex Red cholesterol assay, filipin fluorescence staining, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The membrane fluidity in the five experimental cell groups were measured using pyrene fluorescence probe staining followed by FACS analysis. Cell adhesion to collagen and fibronectin as well as cell surface integrin expression were examined. RESULTS Cholesterol supplementation to MSCs increased membrane cholesterol, and resulted in decreased membrane fluidity and localization of elevated numbers of caveolae and CAV-1 to the cell membrane. These cells showed increased expression of α1, α4, and β1 integrins, and exhibited higher adhesion rates to fibronectin and collagen. Conversely, knockdown of CAV-1 expression or cholesterol depletion on MSCs caused a parallel decrease in caveolae content and an increase in membrane fluidity due to decreased delivery of cholesterol to the cell membrane. Cells with depleted CAV-1 expression showed decreased cell surface integrin expression and slower adhesion to different substrates. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that perturbations in cholesterol/CAV-1 levels significantly affect the membrane properties of MSCs. These findings suggest that modification of membrane cholesterol and/or CAV-1 and caveolae may be used to manipulate the biological activities of MSCs.
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- Jihee Sohn
- Center for Cellular and Molecular Engineering, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 450 Technology Drive, Room 221, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, USA
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- Center for Cellular and Molecular Engineering, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 450 Technology Drive, Room 221, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, USA
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- Center for Cellular and Molecular Engineering, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 450 Technology Drive, Room 221, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, USA. .,Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, USA.
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Cui ZK, Kim S, Baljon JJ, Doroudgar M, Lafleur M, Wu BM, Aghaloo T, Lee M. Design and Characterization of a Therapeutic Non-phospholipid Liposomal Nanocarrier with Osteoinductive Characteristics To Promote Bone Formation. ACS NANO 2017; 11:8055-8063. [PMID: 28787576 PMCID: PMC5575928 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b02702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Sterosomes are recently developed types of non-phospholipid liposomes formed from single-chain amphiphiles and high content of sterols. Although sterosomes presented significantly increased stability compared to conventional phospholipid liposomes, current sterosome biomaterials are not truly bioactive and have no intrinsic therapeutic effects. The purpose of this study was to develop a sterosome formulation with osteoinductive properties by an effective selection of sterol, one of the sterosome components. Oxysterols are oxidized derivatives of cholesterol and are known to stimulate osteogenesis and bone formation. Thus, 20S-hydroxycholesterol (Oxy), one of the most potent oxysterols for bone regeneration, was examined as a promising candidate molecule to form fluid lamellar phases with a single-chain amphiphile, namely, stearylamine (SA). First, the optimal composition was identified by investigating the phase behavior of SA/Oxy mixtures. Next, the capacity of the optimized SA/Oxy sterosomes to promote osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells was assessed in vitro in a hydrogel environment. Furthermore, we explored the effects of osteogenic oxysterol sterosomes in vivo with the mouse critical-sized calvarial defect model. Our results showed that SA/Oxy sterosomes induced osteogenic differentiation in vitro and enhanced calvarial healing without delivery of additional therapeutic agents, indicating their intrinsic bone-forming potential. This study suggests a promising non-phospholipid liposomal platform with osteoinductive properties for delivery of small molecular drugs and/or other therapeutic genes for enhanced bone formation.
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- Zhong-Kai Cui
- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, 420 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, 420 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, C.P.6128, Succ. Centre Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, C.P.6128, Succ. Centre Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, 420 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, 420 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Corresponding author. Tel: +1 310 825 6674, Fax: +1 310 825 6345,
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Cui ZK, Sun JA, Baljon JJ, Fan J, Kim S, Wu BM, Aghaloo T, Lee M. Simultaneous delivery of hydrophobic small molecules and siRNA using Sterosomes to direct mesenchymal stem cell differentiation for bone repair. Acta Biomater 2017; 58:214-224. [PMID: 28578107 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.05.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The use of small molecular drugs with gene manipulation offers synergistic therapeutic efficacy by targeting multiple signaling pathways for combined treatment. Stimulation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with osteoinductive small molecule phenamil combined with suppression of noggin is a promising therapeutic strategy that increases bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling and bone repair. Our cationic Sterosome formulated with stearylamine (SA) and cholesterol (Chol) is an attractive co-delivery system that not only forms stable complexes with small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules but also solubilizes hydrophobic small molecules in a single vehicle, for directing stem cell differentiation. Herein, we demonstrate the ability of SA/Chol Sterosomes to simultaneously deliver hydrophobic small molecule phenamil and noggin-directed siRNA to enhance osteogenic differentiation of MSCs both in in vitro two- and three-dimensional settings as well as in a mouse calvarial defect model. These results suggest a novel liposomal platform to simultaneously deliver therapeutic genes and small molecules for combined therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Application of phenamil, a small molecular bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) stimulator, combined with suppression of natural BMP antagonists such as noggin is a promising therapeutic strategy to enhance bone regeneration. Here, we present a novel strategy to co-deliver hydrophobic small molecule phenamil and noggin-targeted siRNA via cationic Sterosomes formed with stearylamine (SA) and high content of cholesterol (Chol) to enhance osteogenesis and bone repair. SA/Chol Sterosomes demonstrated high phenamil encapsulation efficiency, supported sustained release of encapsulated drugs, and significantly reduced drug dose requirements to induce osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Simultaneous deliver of phenamil and noggin siRNA in a single vehicle synergistically enhanced MSC osteogenesis and calvarial bone repair. This study suggests a new non-phospholipid liposomal formulation to simultaneously deliver small molecules and therapeutic genes for combined treatment.
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Cholesterol Retards Senescence in Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Modulating Autophagy and ROS/p53/p21 Cip1/Waf1 Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2016; 2016:7524308. [PMID: 27703600 PMCID: PMC5040816 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7524308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2016] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In the present study, we demonstrated that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) of the 3rd passage displayed the senescence-associated phenotypes characterized with increased activity of SA-β-gal, altered autophagy, and increased G1 cell cycle arrest, ROS production, and expression of p53 and p21Cip1/Waf1 compared with BMSCs of the 1st passage. Cholesterol (CH) reduced the number of SA-β-gal positive cells in a dose-dependent manner in aging BMSCs induced by H2O2 and the 3rd passage BMSCs. Moreover, CH inhibited the production of ROS and expression of p53 and p21Cip1/Waf1 in both cellular senescence models and decreased the percentage of BMSCs in G1 cell cycle in the 3rd passage BMSCs. CH prevented the increase in SA-β-gal positive cells induced by RITA (reactivation of p53 and induction of tumor cell apoptosis, a p53 activator) or 3-MA (3-methyladenine, an autophagy inhibitor). Our results indicate that CH not only is a structural component of cell membrane but also functionally contributes to regulating cellular senescence by modulating cell cycle, autophagy, and the ROS/p53/p21Cip1/Waf1 signaling pathway.
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Li Z, Wen J, Jia W, Ding S, Xia X, Zhou C, Huang Y. Bio-inspired cell membrane ingredient cholesterol-conjugated chitosan as a potential material for bone tissue repair. Chem Res Chin Univ 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-016-5510-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Schnitzler AC, Verma A, Kehoe DE, Jing D, Murrell JR, Der KA, Aysola M, Rapiejko PJ, Punreddy S, Rook MS. Bioprocessing of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells for therapeutic use: Current technologies and challenges. Biochem Eng J 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2015.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Hyung JH, Ahn CB, Je JY. Osteoblastogenic activity of ark shell protein hydrolysates with low molecular weight in mouse mesenchymal stem cells. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra00898d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Ark shell protein promotes bone formation through regulating osteoblast differentiation.
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- Jun-Ho Hyung
- Department of Marine-Bio Convergence Science
- Pukyong National University
- Busan 48547
- Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food and Nutrition
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine-Bio Convergence Science
- Pukyong National University
- Busan 48547
- Republic of Korea
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Xu X, Zhang A, Li N, Li PL, Zhang F. Concentration-Dependent Diversifcation Effects of Free Cholesterol Loading on Macrophage Viability and Polarization. Cell Physiol Biochem 2015; 37:419-431. [PMID: 26314949 DOI: 10.1159/000430365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The accumulation of free cholesterol in atherosclerotic lesions has been well documented in both animals and humans. In studying the relevance of free cholesterol buildup in atherosclerosis, contradictory results have been generated, indicating that free cholesterol produces both pro- and anti-atherosclerosis effects in macrophages. This inconsistency might stem from the examination of only select concentrations of free cholesterol. In the present study, we sought to investigate the implication of excess free cholesterol loading in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis across a broad concentration range from (in µg/ml) 0 to 60. METHODS Macrophage viability was determined by measuring formazan formation and flow cytometry viable cell counting. The polarization of M1 and M2 macrophages was differentiated by FACS (Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting) assay. The secretion of IL-1β in macrophage culture medium was measured by ELISA kit. Macrophage apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry using a TUNEL kit. RESULTS Macrophage viability was increased at the treatment of lower concentrations of free cholesterol from (in µg/ml) 0 to 20, but gradually decreased at higher concentrations from 20 to 60. Lower free cholesterol loading induced anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage polarization. The activation of the PPARx03B3; (Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor gamma) nuclear factor underscored the stimulation of this M2 phenotype. Nevertheless, higher levels of free cholesterol resulted in pro-inflammatory M1 activation. Moreover, with the application of higher free cholesterol concentrations, macrophage apoptosis and secretion of the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β increased significantly. CONCLUSION These results for the first time demonstrate that free cholesterol could render concentration-dependent diversification effects on macrophage viability, polarization, apoptosis and inflammatory cytokine secretions, thereby reconciling the pros and cons of free cholesterol buildup in macrophages to the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis.
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- Xiaoyang Xu
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA 23298
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA 23298
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA 23298
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA 23298
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA 23298
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Cui ZK, Fan J, Kim S, Bezouglaia O, Fartash A, Wu BM, Aghaloo T, Lee M. Delivery of siRNA via cationic Sterosomes to enhance osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. J Control Release 2015; 217:42-52. [PMID: 26302903 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2015.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Accepted: 08/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Noggin is a specific antagonist of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) that can prevent the interaction of BMPs with their receptors. RNA interfering molecules have been used to downregulate noggin expression and thereby stimulate BMP signaling and osteogenesis. Cationic liposomes are considered one of the most efficient non-viral systems for gene delivery. In the past decade, non-phospholipid liposomes (Sterosomes) formulated with single-chain amphiphiles and high content of sterols have been developed. In particular, Sterosomes composed of stearylamine (SA) and cholesterol (Chol) display distinct properties compared with traditional phospholipid liposomes, including increased positive surface charges and enhanced particle stability. Herein, we report SA/Chol Sterosome and small interfering RNA (siRNA) complexes that significantly enhanced cellular uptake and gene knockdown efficiencies in adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells with minimal cytotoxicity compared with commercially available lipofectamine 2000. Furthermore, we confirmed osteogenic efficacy of these Sterosomes loaded with noggin siRNA in in vitro two- and three-dimensional settings as well as in a mouse calvarial defect model. The delivery of siRNA via novel SA/Chol Sterosomes presents a powerful method for efficient gene knockdown. These distinct nanoparticles may present a promising alternative approach for gene delivery.
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- Zhong-Kai Cui
- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, 420 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States; Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, 420 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States; Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, 420 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States.
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Mandal CC. High Cholesterol Deteriorates Bone Health: New Insights into Molecular Mechanisms. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2015; 6:165. [PMID: 26557105 PMCID: PMC4617053 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2015.00165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Many epidemiological studies show a positive connection between cardiovascular diseases and risk of osteoporosis, suggesting a role of hyperlipidemia and/or hypercholesterolemia in regulating osteoporosis. The majority of the studies indicated a correlation between high cholesterol and high LDL-cholesterol level with low bone mineral density, a strong predictor of osteoporosis. Similarly, bone metastasis is a serious complication of cancer for patients. Several epidemiological and basic studies have established that high cholesterol is associated with increased cancer risk. Moreover, osteoporotic bone environment predisposes the cancer cells for metastatic growth in the bone microenvironment. This review focuses on how cholesterol and cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) regulate the functions of bone residential osteoblast and osteoclast cells to augment or to prevent bone deterioration. Moreover, this study provides an insight into molecular mechanisms of cholesterol-mediated bone deterioration. It also proposes a potential mechanism by which cellular cholesterol boosts cancer-induced bone metastasis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chandi C. Mandal
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India
- *Correspondence: Chandi C. Mandal,
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