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Sheppard NT, Daniel MC, Nelson NS, Donneys A, Buchman SR. Optimizing immunofluorescent staining of H vessels within an irradiated fracture callus in paraffin-embedded tissue samples. J Histotechnol 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38957981 DOI: 10.1080/01478885.2024.2371060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
Abstract
H vessels are an essential link in angiogenic-osteogenic coupling and orchestrate the process of bone healing. H vessels are critically deficient in the setting of radiation-induced fractures, which have been reported to occur in up to 25% of patients undergoing radiotherapy. By increasing H-vessel proliferation, Deferoxamine (DFO) revitalizes the physiologic response to skeletal injury and accelerates irradiated fracture repair. H-vessel quantification is therefore an important outcome measure in histologic analysis of bone healing. However, an optimized protocol for staining H vessels in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue sections has not been reported. With this protocol, we describe a method of staining FFPE bone samples with minimal background fluorescence and high signal-to-noise ratio. We examined mandibular specimens in a rat model of bone healing from a range of fracture conditions, including healthy bone (Fx), irradiated bone (XFx), and irradiated bone with DFO treatment (XFx-DFO). Quantitative analysis revealed a significant increase of H vessels in the XFxDFO group compared to both the Fx and XFx groups. By optimizing immunofluorescent staining of H vessels in FFPE samples across a range of fracture conditions, we offer investigators an efficacious means of producing reliable imaging for quantitative analysis of H vessels in an irradiated fracture callus.
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- Nathan T Sheppard
- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Zhang D, Wang Y, Zhou Z, Wang L, Liu C, Jiang Y. Role of miRNA-regulated type H vessel formation in osteoporosis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1394785. [PMID: 38883597 PMCID: PMC11176424 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1394785] [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: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a chronic systemic bone metabolism disease characterized by decreased bone mass, microarchitectural deterioration, and fragility fractures. With the demographic change caused by long lifespans and population aging, OP is a growing health problem. The role of miRNA in the pathogenesis of OP has also attracted widespread attention from scholars in recent years. Type H vessels are unique microvessels of the bone and have become a new focus in the pathogenesis of OP because they play an essential role in osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling. Previous studies found some miRNAs regulate type H vessel formation through the regulatory factors, including platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB), hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and so on. These findings help us gain a more in-depth understanding of the relationship among miRNAs, type H vessels, and OP to find a new perspective on treating OP. In the present mini-review, we will introduce the role of type H vessels in the pathogenesis of OP and the regulation of miRNAs on type H vessel formation by affecting regulatory factors to provide some valuable insights for future studies of OP treatment.
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- Dailiang Zhang
- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Lange M, Babczyk P, Tobiasch E. Exosomes: A New Hope for Angiogenesis-Mediated Bone Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5204. [PMID: 38791243 PMCID: PMC11120942 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Bone is a metabolically dynamic structure that is generally remodeled throughout the lifetime of an individual but often causes problems with increasing age. A key player for bone development and homeostasis, but also under pathological conditions, is the bone vasculature. This complex system of arteries, veins, and capillaries forms distinct structures where each subset of endothelial cells has important functions. Starting with the basic process of angiogenesis and bone-specific blood vessel formation, coupled with initial bone formation, the importance of different vascular structures is highlighted with respect to how these structures are maintained or changed during homeostasis, aging, and pathological conditions. After exemplifying the current knowledge on bone vasculature, this review will move on to exosomes, a novel hotspot of scientific research. Exosomes will be introduced starting from their discovery via current isolation procedures and state-of-the-art characterization to their role in bone vascular development, homeostasis, and bone regeneration and repair while summarizing the underlying signal transduction pathways. With respect to their role in these processes, especially mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles are of interest, which leads to a discussion on patented applications and an update on ongoing clinical trials. Taken together, this review provides an overview of bone vasculature and bone regeneration, with a major focus on how exosomes influence this intricate system, as they might be useful for therapeutic purposes in the near future.
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- Martin Lange
- Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, D-53559 Rheinbach, Germany
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, D-53559 Rheinbach, Germany
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Huang T, Lu Z, Wang Z, Cheng L, Gao L, Gao J, Zhang N, Geng CA, Zhao X, Wang H, Wong CW, Yeung KWK, Pan H, Lu WW, Guan M. Targeting adipocyte ESRRA promotes osteogenesis and vascular formation in adipocyte-rich bone marrow. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3769. [PMID: 38704393 PMCID: PMC11069533 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48255-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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Excessive bone marrow adipocytes (BMAds) accumulation often occurs under diverse pathophysiological conditions associated with bone deterioration. Estrogen-related receptor α (ESRRA) is a key regulator responding to metabolic stress. Here, we show that adipocyte-specific ESRRA deficiency preserves osteogenesis and vascular formation in adipocyte-rich bone marrow upon estrogen deficiency or obesity. Mechanistically, adipocyte ESRRA interferes with E2/ESR1 signaling resulting in transcriptional repression of secreted phosphoprotein 1 (Spp1); yet positively modulates leptin expression by binding to its promoter. ESRRA abrogation results in enhanced SPP1 and decreased leptin secretion from both visceral adipocytes and BMAds, concertedly dictating bone marrow stromal stem cell fate commitment and restoring type H vessel formation, constituting a feed-forward loop for bone formation. Pharmacological inhibition of ESRRA protects obese mice against bone loss and high marrow adiposity. Thus, our findings highlight a therapeutic approach via targeting adipocyte ESRRA to preserve bone formation especially in detrimental adipocyte-rich bone milieu.
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- Tongling Huang
- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Shenzhen Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Neuroscience Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Shen Y, Wang H, Xie H, Zhang J, Ma Q, Wang S, Yuan P, Xue H, Hong H, Fan S, Xu W, Xie Z. l-arginine promotes angio-osteogenesis to enhance oxidative stress-inhibited bone formation by ameliorating mitophagy. J Orthop Translat 2024; 46:53-64. [PMID: 38808262 PMCID: PMC11131000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2024.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Background Osteoporosis is one of the most common bone diseases in middle-aged and elderly populations worldwide. The development of new drugs to treat the disease is a key focus of research. Current treatments for osteoporosis are mainly directed at promoting osteoblasts and inhibiting osteoclasts. However, there is currently no ideal approach for osteoporosis treatment. l-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid involved in a number of cellular processes, including nitric production, protein biosynthesis, and immune responses. We previously reported that l-arginine-derived compounds can play a regulatory role in bone homeostasis. Purpose To investigate the specific effect of l-arginine on bone homeostasis. Methods Mildly aged and ovariectomized mouse models were used to study the effects of l-arginine on osteogenesis and angiogenesis, assessed by micro-computed tomography and immunostaining of bone tissue. The effect of l-arginine on osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and adipogenesis was further studied in vitro using osteoblasts obtained from cranial cap bone, endothelial cells, and an adipogenic cell line. Specific methods to assess these processes included lipid staining, cell migration, tube-forming, and wound-healing assays. Protein and mRNA expression was determined for select biomarkers. Results We found that l-arginine attenuated bone loss and promoted osteogenesis and angiogenesis. l-arginine increased the activity of vascular endothelial cells, whereas it inhibited adipogenesis in vitro. In addition, we found that l-arginine altered the expression of PINK1/Parkin and Bnip3 in the mitochondria of osteoblast-lineage and endothelial cells, thereby promoting mitophagy and protecting cells from ROS. Similarly, l-arginine treatment effectively ameliorated osteoporosis in an ovariectomized mouse model. Conclusion l-arginine promotes angio-osteogenesis, and inhibits adipogenesis, effects mediated by the PINK1/Parkin- and Bnip3-mediated mitophagy. The Translational Potential of this Article L-arginine supplementation may be an effective adjunct therapy in the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Yang Shen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Wille A, Weske S, von Wnuck Lipinski K, Wollnitzke P, Schröder NH, Thomas N, Nowak MK, Deister-Jonas J, Behr B, Keul P, Levkau B. Sphingosine-1-phosphate promotes osteogenesis by stimulating osteoblast growth and neovascularization in a vascular endothelial growth factor-dependent manner. J Bone Miner Res 2024; 39:357-372. [PMID: 38477738 DOI: 10.1093/jbmr/zjae006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
Abstract
Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) plays multiple roles in bone metabolism and regeneration. Here, we have identified a novel S1P-regulated osteoanabolic mechanism functionally connecting osteoblasts (OBs) to the highly specialized bone vasculature. We demonstrate that S1P/S1PR3 signaling in OBs stimulates vascular endothelial growth factor a (VEGFa) expression and secretion to promote bone growth in an autocrine and boost osteogenic H-type differentiation of bone marrow endothelial cells in a paracrine manner. VEGFa-neutralizing antibodies and VEGF receptor inhibition by axitinib abrogated OB growth in vitro and bone formation in male C57BL/6J in vivo following S1P stimulation and S1P lyase inhibition, respectively. Pharmacological S1PR3 inhibition and genetic S1PR3 deficiency suppressed VEGFa production, OB growth in vitro, and inhibited H-type angiogenesis and bone growth in male mice in vivo. Together with previous work on the osteoanabolic functions of S1PR2 and S1PR3, our data suggest that S1P-dependent bone regeneration employs several nonredundant positive feedback loops between OBs and the bone vasculature. The identification of this yet unappreciated aspect of osteoanabolic S1P signaling may have implications for regular bone homeostasis as well as diseases where the bone microvasculature is affected such as age-related osteopenia and posttraumatic bone regeneration.
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- Annalena Wille
- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital BG Bergmannsheil, 44789 Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine III, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Jin X, Sun Y, Bai R, Shi J, Zhai L, Jiang Y, Jiang M, He J, Li J, Wang T, Li S, Chen W. Zhuang-Gu-Fang intervenes vasculogenic and osteogenic coupling in GK rats through Notch1/Noggin/VEGF pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28014. [PMID: 38524608 PMCID: PMC10958413 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Zhuang-Gu-Fang (ZGF) has been proved to treat osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats by increasing osteogenic related factors Leptin, Ghrelin and Peptide YY(PYY). However, the mechanism of ZGF in the treatment of diabetic osteoporosis (DOP) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic effect of ZGF on DOP and its potential molecular mechanism. Methods Using GK rats as models, the pharmacodynamic effects of ZGF on bone loss were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining and micro-computed.tomography (micro-CT). The expression levels of CD31 and endomucin (Emcn) were detected by immunofluorescence to assess the role of ZGF in angiogenic osteogenic coupling. Finally, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-PCR) and Western Blot (WB)were used to detect the expression levels of osteogenic and angiogenesis-related genes and proteins Notch1, Noggin and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Results Administration of ZGF demonstrated a significant mitigation of bone loss attributable to elevated glucose levels. H&E staining and micro-CT showed that ZGF notably improved the integrity of the trabecular and cortical bone microarchitecture. Moreover, ZGF was found to augment the density of type H vessels within the bone tissue, alongside elevating the expression levels of Osterix, a transcription factor pivotal for bone formation. Furthermore, our findings suggest that ZGF facilitates the activation of the Notch1/Noggin/VEGF pathway, indicating a potential mechanism through which ZGF exerts its osteoprotective effects. Conclusion Our results suggest that ZGF potentially facilitates the formation of type H vessels through the Notch1/Noggin/VEGF pathway. This action not only enhances angiogenic-osteogenic coupling but also contributes to the improvement of bone structure and density. Consequently, ZGF emerges as a promising therapeutic agent for the prevention and management of DOP, offering a novel approach by leveraging angiogenesis-dependent osteogenesis.
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- Xinyan Jin
- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine Science, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530299, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Department of Endocrine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530023, China
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- Department of Endocrine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530023, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Department of Endocrine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530023, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530001, China
- Department of Endocrine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530023, China
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Qiu J, Liu J, Tian L, Yu J, Duan Q, Liu Y, Zhao W, Si H, Lu X, Zhang Q. Knockdown of LOX-1 ameliorates bone quality and generation of type H blood vessels in diabetic mice. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 752:109870. [PMID: 38141905 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2023.109870] [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: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Our previous studies have shown that lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 (LOX-1) is expressed in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, and oxidized low-density lipoprotein induces liver sinusoidal dysfunction and defenestration through the LOX-1/ROS/NF-kB pathway, revealing that LOX-1 can mediate liver sinusoidal barrier function, involved in the regulation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Here, we investigated whether, in the context of bone metabolic diseases, LOX-1 could affect bone quality and type H blood vessels in diabetic mice. We used db/db mice as model and found that LOX-1 knockdown can ameliorate bone quality and type H blood vessel generation in db/db mice. This further verifies our hypothesis that LOX-1 is involved in the regulation of bone quality and type H blood vessel homeostasis, thus inhibiting osteoporosis progression in db/db mice.
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- Jumei Qiu
- First Clinical School of Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Disease, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- First Clinical School of Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Disease, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Disease, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- First Clinical School of Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- First Clinical School of Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- First Clinical School of Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- First Clinical School of Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750000, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
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- First Clinical School of Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Department of Geriatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China; Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Disease, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China.
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Zhang H, Yang F, Cao Z, Xu Y, Wang M. The influence of iron on bone metabolism disorders. Osteoporos Int 2024; 35:243-253. [PMID: 37857915 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-023-06937-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Iron is a necessary trace element in the human body, and it participates in many physiological processes. Disorders of iron metabolism can cause lesions in many tissues and organs, including bone. Recently, iron has gained attention as an independent factor influencing bone metabolism disorders, especially the involvement of iron overload in osteoporosis. The aim of this review was to summarize the findings from clinical and animal model research regarding the involvement of iron in bone metabolism disorders and to elucidate the mechanisms behind iron overload and osteoporosis. Lastly, we aimed to describe the association between bone loss and iron overload. We believe that a reduction in iron accumulation can be used as an alternative treatment to assist in the treatment of osteoporosis, to improve bone mass, and to improve the quality of life of patients.
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- Hui Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215004, China.
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- Murui Biological Technology Co., Ltd, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, China.
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Xu J, He S, Xia T, Shan Y, Wang L. Targeting type H vessels in bone-related diseases. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18123. [PMID: 38353470 PMCID: PMC10865918 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Blood vessels are essential for bone development and metabolism. Type H vessels in bone, named after their high expression of CD31 and Endomucin (Emcn), have recently been reported to locate mainly in the metaphysis, exhibit different molecular properties and couple osteogenesis and angiogenesis. A strong correlation between type H vessels and bone metabolism is now well-recognized. The crosstalk between type H vessels and osteoprogenitor cells is also involved in bone metabolism-related diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, fracture healing and bone defects. Targeting the type H vessel formation may become a new approach for managing a variety of bone diseases. This review highlighted the roles of type H vessels in bone-related diseases and summarized the research attempts to develop targeted intervention, which will help us gain a better understanding of their potential value in clinical application.
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- Juan Xu
- Outpatient DepartmentChildren's Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversitySuzhouChina
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- Clinical Research InstituteSuzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversitySuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopeadicsSuzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow UniversitySuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing UniversitySuzhouChina
- Department of OrthopeadicsThe Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhouChina
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Jang HJ, Yoon JK. The Role of Vasculature and Angiogenic Strategies in Bone Regeneration. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:75. [PMID: 38392121 PMCID: PMC10887147 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9020075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Bone regeneration is a complex process that involves various growth factors, cell types, and extracellular matrix components. A crucial aspect of this process is the formation of a vascular network, which provides essential nutrients and oxygen and promotes osteogenesis by interacting with bone tissue. This review provides a comprehensive discussion of the critical role of vasculature in bone regeneration and the applications of angiogenic strategies, from conventional to cutting-edge methodologies. Recent research has shifted towards innovative bone tissue engineering strategies that integrate vascularized bone complexes, recognizing the significant role of vasculature in bone regeneration. The article begins by examining the role of angiogenesis in bone regeneration. It then introduces various in vitro and in vivo applications that have achieved accelerated bone regeneration through angiogenesis to highlight recent advances in bone tissue engineering. This review also identifies remaining challenges and outlines future directions for research in vascularized bone regeneration.
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- Hye-Jeong Jang
- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si 17546, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si 17546, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Lv N, Zhou Z, Hou M, Hong L, Li H, Qian Z, Gao X, Liu M. Research progress of vascularization strategies of tissue-engineered bone. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 11:1291969. [PMID: 38312513 PMCID: PMC10834685 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1291969] [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: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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The bone defect caused by fracture, bone tumor, infection, and other causes is not only a problematic point in clinical treatment but also one of the hot issues in current research. The development of bone tissue engineering provides a new way to repair bone defects. Many animal experimental and rising clinical application studies have shown their excellent application prospects. The construction of rapid vascularization of tissue-engineered bone is the main bottleneck and critical factor in repairing bone defects. The rapid establishment of vascular networks early after biomaterial implantation can provide sufficient nutrients and transport metabolites. If the slow formation of the local vascular network results in a lack of blood supply, the osteogenesis process will be delayed or even unable to form new bone. The researchers modified the scaffold material by changing the physical and chemical properties of the scaffold material, loading the growth factor sustained release system, and combining it with trace elements so that it can promote early angiogenesis in the process of induced bone regeneration, which is beneficial to the whole process of bone regeneration. This article reviews the local vascular microenvironment in the process of bone defect repair and the current methods of improving scaffold materials and promoting vascularization.
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- Nanning Lv
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Lianyungang Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Jiangsu University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Lianyungang Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Jiangsu University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Lianyungang Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Jiangsu University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Lianyungang Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Jiangsu University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Lianyungang Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Lianyungang Clinical College of Jiangsu University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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Li YJ, Guo Q, Ye MS, Cai G, Xiao WF, Deng S, Xiao Y. YBX1 promotes type H vessel-dependent bone formation in an m5C-dependent manner. JCI Insight 2024; 9:e172345. [PMID: 38385749 PMCID: PMC11143935 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) interact with RNA and ubiquitously regulate RNA transcripts during their life cycle, playing a fundamental role in the progression of angiogenesis-related diseases. In the skeletal system, endothelium-dependent angiogenesis is indispensable for bone formation. However, the role of RBPs in endothelium-dependent bone formation is unclear. Here, we show that RBP-Y-box-binding protein 1 (YBX1) was strongly reduced in the bone vasculature of ovariectomy (OVX) mice. Endothelial cell-specific deletion of Ybx1 impaired CD31-high, endomucin-high (CD31hiEMCNhi) endothelium morphology and resulted in low bone mass whereas Ybx1 overexpression promoted angiogenesis-dependent osteogenesis and ameliorated bone loss. Mechanistically, YBX1 deletion disrupted CD31, EMCN, and bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) stability in an m5C-dependent manner and blocked endothelium-derived BMP4 release, thereby inhibiting osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stromal cells. Administration of recombinant BMP4 protein restored impaired bone formation in Ybx1 deletion mice. Tail vein injection of CD31-modified polyethylene glycol-poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) carrying sciadopitysin, a natural YBX1 agonist, pharmacologically partially reversed CD31hiEMCNhi vessels' decline and improved bone mass in both OVX and aging animals. These findings demonstrated the role of RBP-YBX1 in angiogenesis-dependent bone formation and provided a therapeutic approach for ameliorating osteoporosis.
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- Yu-Jue Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center
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Tang X, Huang Y, Fang X, Tong X, Yu Q, Zheng W, Fu F. Cornus officinalis: a potential herb for treatment of osteoporosis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1289144. [PMID: 38111697 PMCID: PMC10725965 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1289144] [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: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic metabolic skeletal disorder characterized by a decline in bone mass, bone mineral density, and deterioration of bone microstructure. It is prevalent among the elderly, particularly postmenopausal women, and poses a substantial burden to patients and society due to the high incidence of fragility fractures. Kidney-tonifying Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long been utilized for OP prevention and treatment. In contrast to conventional approaches such as hormone replacement therapy, TCM offers distinct advantages such as minimal side effects, low toxicity, excellent tolerability, and suitability for long-term administration. Extensive experimental evidence supports the efficacy of kidney-tonifying TCM, exemplified by formulations based on the renowned herb Cornus officinalis and its bioactive constituents, including morroniside, sweroside, flavonol kaempferol, Cornuside I, in OP treatment. In this review, we provide a comprehensive elucidation of the underlying pathological principles governing OP, with particular emphasis on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, the homeostasis of osteogenic and osteoclastic, and the regulation of vascular and immune systems, all of which critically influence bone homeostasis. Furthermore, the therapeutic mechanisms of Cornus officinalis-based TCM formulations and Cornus officinalis-derived active constituents are discussed. In conclusion, this review aims to enhance understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms responsible for the anti-OP effects of kidney-tonifying TCM, specifically focusing on Cornus officinalis, and seeks to explore more efficacious and safer treatment strategies for OP.
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- Xinyun Tang
- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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Gong L, Si MS. SLIT3-mediated fibroblast signaling: a promising target for antifibrotic therapies. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2023; 325:H1400-H1411. [PMID: 37830982 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00216.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The SLIT family (SLIT1-3) of highly conserved glycoproteins was originally identified as ligands for the Roundabout (ROBO) family of single-pass transmembrane receptors, serving to provide repulsive axon guidance cues in the nervous system. Intriguingly, studies involving SLIT3 mutant mice suggest that SLIT3 might have crucial biological functions outside the neural context. Although these mutant mice display no noticeable neurological abnormalities, they present pronounced connective tissue defects, including congenital central diaphragmatic hernia, membranous ventricular septal defect, and osteopenia. We recently hypothesized that the phenotype observed in SLIT3-deficient mice may be tied to abnormalities in fibrillar collagen-rich connective tissue. Further research by our group indicates that both SLIT3 and its primary receptor, ROBO1, are expressed in fibrillar collagen-producing cells across various nonneural tissues. Global and constitutive SLIT3 deficiency not only reduces the synthesis and content of fibrillar collagen in various organs but also alleviates pressure overload-induced fibrosis in both the left and right ventricles. This review delves into the known phenotypes of SLIT3 mutants and the debated role of SLIT3 in vasculature and bone. Present evidence hints at SLIT3 acting as an autocrine regulator of fibrillar collagen synthesis, suggesting it as a potential antifibrotic treatment. However, the precise pathway and mechanisms through which SLIT3 regulates fibrillar collagen synthesis remain uncertain, presenting an intriguing avenue for future research.
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- Lianghui Gong
- The Second Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States
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Liu H, Chen H, Han Q, Sun B, Liu Y, Zhang A, Fan D, Xia P, Wang J. Recent advancement in vascularized tissue-engineered bone based on materials design and modification. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100858. [PMID: 38024843 PMCID: PMC10679779 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Bone is one of the most vascular network-rich tissues in the body and the vascular system is essential for the development, homeostasis, and regeneration of bone. When segmental irreversible damage occurs to the bone, restoring its vascular system by means other than autogenous bone grafts with vascular pedicles is a therapeutic challenge. By pre-generating the vascular network of the scaffold in vivo or in vitro, the pre-vascularization technique enables an abundant blood supply in the scaffold after implantation. However, pre-vascularization techniques are time-consuming, and in vivo pre-vascularization techniques can be damaging to the body. Critical bone deficiencies may be filled quickly with immediate implantation of a supporting bone tissue engineered scaffold. However, bone tissue engineered scaffolds generally lack vascularization, which requires modification of the scaffold to aid in enhancing internal vascularization. In this review, we summarize the relationship between the vascular system and osteogenesis and use it as a basis to further discuss surgical and cytotechnology-based pre-vascularization strategies and to describe the preparation of vascularized bone tissue engineered scaffolds that can be implanted immediately. We anticipate that this study will serve as inspiration for future vascularized bone tissue engineered scaffold construction and will aid in the achievement of clinical vascularized bone.
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- Hao Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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Wu J, Hu M, Jiang H, Ma J, Xie C, Zhang Z, Zhou X, Zhao J, Tao Z, Meng Y, Cai Z, Song T, Zhang C, Gao R, Cai C, Song H, Gao Y, Lin T, Wang C, Zhou X. Endothelial Cell-Derived Lactate Triggers Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cell Histone Lactylation to Attenuate Osteoporosis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2301300. [PMID: 37752768 PMCID: PMC10625121 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Blood vessels play a role in osteogenesis and osteoporosis; however, the role of vascular metabolism in these processes remains unclear. The present study finds that ovariectomized mice exhibit reduced blood vessel density in the bone and reduced expression of the endothelial glycolytic regulator pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2). Endothelial cell (EC)-specific deletion of Pkm2 impairs osteogenesis and worsens osteoporosis in mice. This is attributed to the impaired ability of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to differentiate into osteoblasts. Mechanistically, EC-specific deletion of Pkm2 reduces serum lactate levels secreted by ECs, which affect histone lactylation in BMSCs. Using joint CUT&Tag and RNA sequencing analyses, collagen type I alpha 2 chain (COL1A2), cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1), and transcription factor 7 like 2 (TCF7L2) as osteogenic genes regulated by histone H3K18la lactylation are identified. PKM2 overexpression in ECs, lactate addition, and exercise restore the phenotype of endothelial PKM2-deficient mice. Furthermore, serum metabolomics indicate that patients with osteoporosis have relatively low lactate levels. Additionally, histone lactylation and related osteogenic genes of BMSCs are downregulated in patients with osteoporosis. In conclusion, glycolysis in ECs fuels BMSC differentiation into osteoblasts through histone lactylation, and exercise partially ameliorates osteoporosis by increasing serum lactate levels.
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- Jinhui Wu
- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsGeneral Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLAGuangzhou510010P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200080P. R. China
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- Department of NeurologyRenji HospitalShanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghai200127P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
- Department of OrthopedicsShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200080P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OphthalmologyChanghai HospitalShanghai200433P. R. China
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- Department of OphthalmologyChanghai HospitalShanghai200433P. R. China
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- Senior Department of OrthopedicsThe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijing100048P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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- Department of OrthopedicsChangzheng HospitalNaval Medical UniversityShanghai200003P. R. China
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Jia J, He R, Yao Z, Su J, Deng S, Chen K, Yu B. Daidzein alleviates osteoporosis by promoting osteogenesis and angiogenesis coupling. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16121. [PMID: 37868048 PMCID: PMC10586307 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background Postmenopausal osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures are world-wide serious public health problem. Recent studies demonstrated that inhibiting caveolin-1 leads to osteoclastogenesis suppression and protection against OVX-induced osteoporosis. This study aimed to explore the mechanism of caveolin-1 mediating bone loss and the potential therapeutic target. Methods Thirty C57BL/6 female mice were allocated randomly into three groups: sham or bilateral ovariectomy (OVX) surgeries were performed for mice and subsequently daidzein or vehicle was administrated to animals (control, OVX + vehicle and OVX + daidzein). After 8-week administration, femurs were harvested for Micro-CT scan, histological staining including H&E, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, TRAP. Bone marrow endothelial cells (BMECs) were cultured and treated with inhibitors of caveolin-1 (daidzein) or EGFR (erlotinib) and then scratch wound healing and ki67 assays were performed. In addition, cells were harvested for western blot and PCR analysis. Results Micro-CT showed inhibiting caveolin-1with daidzein alleviated OVX-induced osteoporosis and osteogenesis suppression. Further investigations revealed H-type vessels in cancellous bone were decreased in OVX-induced mice, which can be alleviated by daidzein. It was subsequently proved that daidzein improved migration and proliferation of BMECs hence improved H-type vessels formation through inhibiting caveolin-1, which suppressed EGFR/AKT/PI3K signaling in BMECs. Conclusions This study demonstrated that daidzein alleviates OVX-induced osteoporosis by promoting H-type vessels formation in cancellous bone, which then promotes bone formation. Activating EGFR/AKT/PI3K signaling could be the critical reason.
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- Junjie Jia
- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangyang No.1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangyang No.1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Tian JQ, Wei TF, Wei YR, Xiao FJ, He XS, Lin K, Lu S, He XM, He W, Wei QS, Xiang XW, He MC. Effect of whole body vibration therapy in the rat model of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1251634. [PMID: 37876552 PMCID: PMC10590907 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1251634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Background: Steroid-induced Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head (SIONFH) is a skeletal disease with a high incidence and a poor prognosis. Whole body vibration therapy (WBVT), a new type of physical training, is known to promote bone formation. However, it remains unclear whether WBVT has a therapeutic effect on SIONFH. Materials and methods: Thirty adult male and female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were selected and randomly assigned to three experimental groups: the control group, the model group, and the mechanical vibration group, respectively. SIONFH induction was achieved through the combined administration of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and methylprednisolone sodium succinate for injection (MPS). The femoral head samples underwent hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining to visualize tissue structures. Structural parameters of the region of interest (ROI) were compared using Micro-CT analysis. Immunohistochemistry was employed to assess the expression levels of Piezo1, BMP2, RUNX2, HIF-1, VEGF, CD31, while immunofluorescence was used to examine CD31 and Emcn expression levels. Results: The H&E staining results revealed a notable improvement in the ratio of empty lacuna in various groups following WBVT intervention. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that the expression levels of Piezo1, BMP2, RUNX2, HIF-1, VEGF, and CD31 in the WBVT group exhibited significant differences when compared to the Model group (p < 0.05). Additionally, immunofluorescence analysis demonstrated statistically significant differences in CD31 and Emcn expression levels between the WBVT group and the Model group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: WBVT upregulates Piezo1 to promote osteogenic differentiation, potentially by enhancing the HIF-1α/VEGF axis and regulating H-vessel angiogenesis through the activation of the Piezo1 ion channel. This mechanism may lead to improved blood flow supply and enhanced osteogenic differentiation within the femoral head.
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- Jia-Qing Tian
- The Third Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Luohu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Research Institute for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Salvio G, Ciarloni A, Gianfelice C, Lacchè F, Sabatelli S, Giacchetti G, Balercia G. The Effects of Polyphenols on Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1830. [PMID: 37891909 PMCID: PMC10604028 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12101830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a condition favored by the postmenopausal decline in estrogen levels and worsened by oxidative stress (OS). Polyphenols are natural compounds abundantly found in fruits and vegetables, and they exert antioxidant and hormonal effects that could be useful in osteoporosis prevention, as suggested by epidemiological studies showing a lower incidence of fractures in individuals consuming polyphenol-rich diets. The aim of our meta-analysis is to evaluate the effects of polyphenols on bone mineral density (BMD, primary endpoint) and bone turnover markers (BTMs, secondary endpoint) in postmenopausal women. Twenty-one randomized control trials (RCTs) were included in our analysis after in-depth search on PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus databases. We found that supplementation with polyphenols for 3-36 months exerted no statically significant effects on BMD measured at lumbar spine (sMD: 0.21, 95% CI [-0.08 to 0.51], p = 0.16), femoral neck (sMD: 0.16, 95% CI [-0.23 to 0.55], p = 0.42), total hip (sMD: 0.05, 95% CI [-0.14 to 0.24], p = 0.61), and whole body (sMD: -0.12, 95% CI [-0.42 to 0.17], p = 0.41). Subgroup analysis based on treatment duration showed no statistical significance, but a significant effect on lumbar BMD emerged when studies with duration of 24 months or greater were analyzed separately. On the other hand, we found a significantly slight increase in bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP) levels (sMD: 1.27, 95% CI [1.13 to 1.42], p < 0.0001) and a decrease in pyridinoline (PD) levels (sMD: -0.58, 95% CI [-0.77 to -0.39], p < 0.0001). High heterogeneity among studies and unclear risk of bias in one third of the included studies emerged. A subgroup analysis showed similar effects for different duration of treatment and models of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanner. More robust evidence is needed before recommending the prescription of polyphenols in clinical practice.
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- Endocrinology Clinic, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (G.S.); (A.C.); (C.G.); (F.L.); (S.S.); (G.G.)
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Ma C, Li X, Xiao H, Li B, Gu H, Guo Y, Wang H, Wen Y, Chen L. Course-, dose-, and stage-dependent toxic effects of prenatal acetaminophen exposure on fetal long bone development. Toxicol Lett 2023; 387:50-62. [PMID: 37741353 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2023.09.007] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Acetaminophen is a common analgesic and fever reduction medicine for pregnant women. Epidemiological studies suggest that prenatal acetaminophen exposure (PAcE) affects offspring health and development. However, the effects of PAcE on fetal long bone development and its potential mechanisms have not been elucidated. Based on clinical dosing characteristics, fetal mouse femurs were obtained for detection after oral gavage of acetaminophen at different doses (0, 100 or 400 mg/kg d), courses (single or multiple times) or stages (mid- or late pregnancy) during pregnancy in Kunming mice. The results showed that compared with the control group, PAcE reduced the length of total femur and the primary ossification center (POC), delayed the mineralization of POC and the ossification of epiphyseal region, and down-regulated the mRNA expression of osteogenic function markers (such as Runx2, Bsp, Ocn , Col1a1) in fetal femur, particularly in the high dose, multiple courses, and mid-pregnancy group. Meanwhile, the osteoclast and angiogenic function were also inhibited by PAcE at high dose, multiple courses, and mid-pregnancy, but the inhibition level was less than osteogenic function. Moreover, the alteration of canonical Wnt signalling pathway in PAcE fetal bone were consistent with its osteogenesis function changes. In conclusion, PAcE caused development toxicity and multi-cellular function inhibition in fetal long bone, particularly in the high dose, multiple treatments and mid-pregnancy group, and the alteration of canonical Wnt signalling pathway may be its potential mechanism.
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- Chi Ma
- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Joint Disease Research Center of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Joint Disease Research Center of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan 430071, China; Department of Pharmacology, Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan 430071, China; Department of Pharmacology, Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Joint Disease Research Center of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan 430071, China.
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- Division of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Joint Disease Research Center of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan 430071, China.
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Li J, Wu G, Xu C, Cai Z, Ji J, Yu Z, Zhang J, Wang J. Slit Guidance Ligand 3 (SLIT3) Loaded in Hydrogel Microparticles Enhances the Tendon-Bone Healing through Promotion of Type-H Vessel Formation: An Experimental Study in Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13638. [PMID: 37686444 PMCID: PMC10488208 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Poor tendon-bone interface (TBI) integration is one of the major causes contributing to unsatisfactory healing quality in patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Type H vessels have been recently found to closely modulate bone formation via regulation of the osteo-angiogenic crosstalk, so the strategies favoring type H vessel formation may be promising therapeutic approaches for improved graft osteointegration. In this study, we reported for the first time the treatment outcome of slit guidance ligand 3 (slit3), a novel proangiogenic factor favoring type H vessel formation, in TBI healing in mice with ACL reconstruction. The mice (n = 87) were divided into three groups for various treatments: hydrogel microparticles (HMP, control group), slit3@HMP, and slit3 neutralizing antibody@HMP (slit3-AB@HMP). Histological analysis, gait performance, radiographic measurement, and biomechanical testing were performed to assess the TBI healing quality. Increased bony ingrowth and reduced fibrous scar tissue was formed at the TBI in the slit3@HMP group when compared to the HMP group. Meanwhile, the slit3-AB@HMP inhibited the osseous ingrowth and increased fibrous scar tissue formation relative to the HMP group. Compared to the HMP group, the slit3@HMP favored type H vessel formation at the TBI while the slit3-AB@HMP impeded it. According to micro-CT assessment, compared to the HMP group, the slit3@HMP significantly increased the peri-tunnel bone mass while the slit3-AB@HMP significantly reduced the peri-tunnel bone mass. The mice in the slit3@HMP group showed the best gait performance in terms of stance time, stride length, paw print area, and stance pressure. Dynamic laxity measurement and tensile testing showed the slit3@HMP group exhibited significantly reduced laxity displacement and improved failure load and stiffness relative to the other two groups. Collectively, the injection of slit3 could be used to enhance tendon-bone integration, which may be ascribed to modulation of angiogenesis-osteogenesis crosstalk coupled by type H vessels.
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- Jianting Li
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen 518107, China; (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu South Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen 518107, China; (J.L.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen 518107, China; (J.L.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen 518107, China; (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu South Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu South Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen 518107, China; (J.L.)
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Chen M, Li M, Ren X, Zhou F, Li Y, Tan L, Luo Z, Cai K, Hu Y. DNAzyme Nanoconstruct-Integrated Autonomously-Adaptive Coatings Enhance Titanium-Implant Osteointegration by Cooperative Angiogenesis and Vessel Remodeling. ACS NANO 2023; 17:15942-15961. [PMID: 37566558 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Orthopedic implants have a high failure rate due to insufficient interfacial osseointegration, especially under osteoporotic conditions. Type H vessels are CD31+EMCN+ capillaries with crucial roles in mediating new bone formation, but their abundance in osteoporotic fracture site is highly limited. Herein, we report a nanoengineered composite coating to improve the in situ osseointegration of a Ti implant for osteoporotic fracture repair, which is realized through inhibiting the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) in endothelial cells (ECs) to stimulate type H vessel formation. Autonomously catalytic DNAzyme-ZnO nanoflowers (DNFzns) were prepared through rolling circle amplification (RCA) of STING mRNA-degrading DNAzymes, which were then integrated on the Ti surface and further sequentially complexed with thioketal-bridged polydopamine and naringenin (Ti/DNFzn/PDA-Nar). ECs and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be recruited to the implant surface by galvanotaxis, accounting for the negative charges of DNFzn/PDA-Nar, subsequently released Nar under reactive oxygen species (ROS) stimulation to upregulate endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in recruited ECs, leading to enhanced local angiogenesis. Meanwhile, the coordinately released DNFzns would abolish STING expression in ECs to transform the newly formed vessels into Type H vessels, thus substantially promoting the osseointegration of Ti implants. This study provides application prospects for improving implant osteointegration for osteoporotic fracture treatment.
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- Maohua Chen
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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唐 生, 廖 世, 刘 建, 罗 晓, 韦 帧, 丁 晓. [Regulation of non-coding RNA in type H vessels angiogenesis of bone]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2023; 37:1042-1048. [PMID: 37586808 PMCID: PMC10435345 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202304032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Objective To summarize the regulatory effect of non-coding RNA (ncRNA) on type H vessels angiogenesis of bone. Methods Recent domestic and foreign related literature about the regulation of ncRNA in type H vessels angiogenesis was widely reviewed and summarized. Results Type H vessels is a special subtype of bone vessels with the ability to couple bone formation. At present, the research on ncRNA regulating type H vessels angiogenesis in bone diseases mainly focuses on microRNA, long ncRNA, and small interfering RNA, which can affect the expressions of hypoxia inducible factor 1α, platelet derived growth factor BB, slit guidance ligand 3, and other factors through their own unique ways of action, thus regulating type H vessels angiogenesis and participating in the occurrence and development of bone diseases. Conclusion At present, the mechanism of ncRNA regulating bone type H vessels angiogenesis has been preliminarily explored. With the deepening of research, ncRNA is expected to be a new target for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular related bone diseases.
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- 生平 唐
- 广西医科大学第一附属医院创伤骨科手外科(南宁 530021)Department of Trauma Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- 广西医科大学第一附属医院创伤骨科手外科(南宁 530021)Department of Trauma Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- 广西医科大学第一附属医院创伤骨科手外科(南宁 530021)Department of Trauma Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- 广西医科大学第一附属医院创伤骨科手外科(南宁 530021)Department of Trauma Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- 广西医科大学第一附属医院创伤骨科手外科(南宁 530021)Department of Trauma Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- 广西医科大学第一附属医院创伤骨科手外科(南宁 530021)Department of Trauma Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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Ribatti D, d’Amati A. Bone angiocrine factors. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1244372. [PMID: 37601109 PMCID: PMC10435078 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1244372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Angiogenesis in the bone is unique and involves distinctive signals. Whether they are created through intramembranous ossification or endochondral ossification, bones are highly vascularized tissues. Long bones undergo a sequence of processes known as endochondral osteogenesis. Angiogenesis occurs during the creation of endochondral bone and is mediated by a variety of cells and factors. An initially avascular cartilage template is invaded by blood vessels from the nearby subchondral bone thanks to the secreted angiogenic chemicals by hypertrophic chondrocytes. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), one of several angiogenic molecules, is a significant regulator of blood vessel invasion, cartilage remodeling, and ossification of freshly created bone matrix; chondrocyte proliferation and hypertrophy are facilitated by the production of VEGFA and VEGF receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), which is stimulated by fibroblast growth factors (FGFs). NOTCH signaling controls blood capillaries formation during bone maturation and regeneration, while hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF1-a) promotes chondrocyte development by switching to anaerobic metabolism. To control skeletal remodeling and repair, osteogenic cells release angiogenic factors, whereas endothelial cells secrete angiocrine factors. One of the better instances of functional blood vessels specialization for certain organs is the skeletal system. A subpopulation of capillary endothelial cells in the bone regulate the activity of osteoprogenitor cells, which in turn affects bone formation during development and adult homeostasis. Angiogenesis and osteogenesis are strictly connected, and their crosstalk is essential to guarantee bone formation and to maintain bone homeostasis. Additionally, pathological processes including inflammation, cancer, and aging include both bone endothelial cells and angiocrine factors. Therefore, the study and understanding of these mechanisms is fundamental, because molecules and factors involved may represent key targets for novel and advanced therapies.
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- Domenico Ribatti
- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neurosciences, University of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy
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Liu L, Zheng CX, Zhao N, Zhu T, Hu CB, Zhang N, Chen J, Zhang KC, Zhang S, Liu JX, Zhang K, Jing H, Sui BD, Jin Y, Jin F. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Aggregation-Released Extracellular Vesicles Induce CD31 + EMCN + Vessels in Skin Regeneration and Improve Diabetic Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300019. [PMID: 36999744 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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The blood vessel system is essential for skin homeostasis and regeneration. While the heterogeneity of vascular endothelial cells has been emergingly revealed, whether a regeneration-relevant vessel subtype exists in skin remains unknown. Herein, a specialized vasculature in skin featured by simultaneous CD31 and EMCN expression contributing to the regeneration process is identified, the decline of which functionally underlies the impaired angiogenesis of diabetic nonhealing wounds. Moreover, enlightened by the developmental process that mesenchymal condensation induces angiogenesis, it is demonstrated that mesenchymal stem/stromal cell aggregates (CAs) provide an efficacious therapy to enhance regrowth of CD31+ EMCN+ vessels in diabetic wounds, which is surprisingly suppressed by pharmacological inhibition of extracellular vesicle (EV) release. It is further shown that CAs promote secretion of angiogenic protein-enriched EVs by proteomic analysis, which directly exert high efficacy in boosting CD31+ EMCN+ vessels and treating nonhealing diabetic wounds. These results add to the current knowledge on skin vasculature and help establish feasible strategies to benefit wound healing under diabetic condition.
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- Lu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Department of Oral Histopathology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710069, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Guangdong Provincial High-level Clinical Key Specialty, Guangdong Province Engineering Research Center of Oral Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518036, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
- Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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Xu Z, Kusumbe AP, Cai H, Wan Q, Chen J. Type H blood vessels in coupling angiogenesis-osteogenesis and its application in bone tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1434-1446. [PMID: 36880538 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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One specific capillary subtype, termed type H vessel, has been found with unique functional characteristics in coupling angiogenesis with osteogenesis. Researchers have fabricated a variety of tissue engineering scaffolds to enhance bone healing and regeneration through the accumulation of type H vessels. However, only a limited number of reviews discussed the tissue engineering strategies for type H vessel regulation. The object of this review is to summary the current utilizes of bone tissue engineering to regulate type H vessels through various signal pathways including Notch, PDGF-BB, Slit3, HIF-1α, and VEGF signaling. Moreover, we give an insightful overview of recent research progress about the morphological, spatial and age-dependent characteristics of type H blood vessels. Their unique role in tying angiogenesis and osteogenesis together via blood flow, cellular microenvironment, immune system and nervous system are also summarized. This review article would provide an insight into the combination of tissue engineering scaffolds with type H vessels and identify future perspectives for vasculized tissue engineering research.
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- Zhengyi Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Medical Research Council (MRC) Human Immunology Unit, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Watanabe H, Maishi N, Hoshi-Numahata M, Nishiura M, Nakanishi-Kimura A, Hida K, Iimura T. Skeletal-Vascular Interactions in Bone Development, Homeostasis, and Pathological Destruction. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10912. [PMID: 37446097 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Bone is a highly vascularized organ that not only plays multiple roles in supporting the body and organs but also endows the microstructure, enabling distinct cell lineages to reciprocally interact. Recent studies have uncovered relevant roles of the bone vasculature in bone patterning, morphogenesis, homeostasis, and pathological bone destruction, including osteoporosis and tumor metastasis. This review provides an overview of current topics in the interactive molecular events between endothelial cells and bone cells during bone ontogeny and discusses the future direction of this research area to find novel ways to treat bone diseases.
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- Haruhisa Watanabe
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, N13 W7, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Biology, Faculty and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, N13 W7, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, N13 W7, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, N13 W7, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, N13 W7, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Biology, Faculty and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, N13 W7, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, N13 W7, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
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Qin H, Weng J, Zhou B, Zhang W, Li G, Chen Y, Qi T, Zhu Y, Yu F, Zeng H. Magnesium Ions Promote In Vitro Rat Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Angiogenesis Through Notch Signaling. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2823-2842. [PMID: 35870071 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03364-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Bone defects are often caused by trauma or surgery and can lead to delayed healing or even bone nonunion, thereby resulting in impaired function of the damaged site. Magnesium ions and related metallic materials play a crucial role in repairing bone defects, but the mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we induced the angiogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) with different concentrations of magnesium ions. The mechanism was investigated using γ-secretase inhibitor (DAPT) at different time points (7 and 14 days). Angiogenesis, differentiation, migration, and chemotaxis were detected using the tube formation assay, wound-healing assay, and Transwell assay. Besides, we analyzed mRNA expression and the angiogenesis-related protein levels of genes by RT-qPCR and western blot. We discovered that compared with other concentrations, the 5 mM magnesium ion concentration was more conducive to forming tubes. Additionally, hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (Hif-1α) and endothelial nitric oxide (eNOS) expression both increased (p < 0.05). After 7 and 14 days of induction, 5 mM magnesium ion group tube formation, migration, and chemotaxis were enhanced, and the expression of Notch pathway genes increased. Moreover, expression of the Notch target genes hairy and enhancer of split 1 (Hes1) and Hes5 (hairy and enhancer of split 5), as well as the angiogenesis-related genes Hif-1α and eNOS, were enhanced (p < 0.05). However, these trends did not occur when DAPT was applied. This indicates that 5 mM magnesium ion is the optimal concentration for promoting the angiogenesis and differentiation of BMSCs in vitro. By activating the Notch signaling pathway, magnesium ions up-regulate the downstream genes Hes1 and Hes5 and the angiogenesis-related genes Hif-1α and eNOS, thereby promoting the angiogenesis differentiation of BMSCs. Additionally, magnesium ion-induced differentiation enhances the migration and chemotaxis of BMSCs. Thus, we can conclude that magnesium ions and related metallic materials promote angiogenesis to repair bone defects. This provides the rationale for developing artificial magnesium-containing bone materials through tissue engineering.
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- Haotian Qin
- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Hand & Microsurgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
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Li J, Wei G, Liu G, Du Y, Zhang R, Wang A, Liu B, Cui W, Jia P, Xu Y. Regulating Type H Vessel Formation and Bone Metabolism via Bone-Targeting Oral Micro/Nano-Hydrogel Microspheres to Prevent Bone Loss. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207381. [PMID: 36967561 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Postmenopausal osteoporosis is one of the most prevalent skeletal disorders in women and is featured by the imbalance between intraosseous vascularization and bone metabolism. In this study, a pH-responsive shell-core structured micro/nano-hydrogel microspheres loaded with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) using gas microfluidics and ionic cross-linking technology are developed. This micro/nano-hydrogel microsphere system (PDAP@Alg/Cs) can achieve oral delivery, intragastric protection, intestinal slow/controlled release, active targeting to bone tissue, and thus negatively affecting intraosseous angiogenesis and osteoclastogenesis. According to biodistribution data, PDAP@Alg/Cs can successfully enhance drug intestinal absorption and bioavailability through intestine adhesion and bone targeting after oral administration. In vitro and in vivo experiments reveal that PDAP@Alg/Cs promoted type H vessel formation and inhibited bone resorption, effectively mitigating bone loss by activating HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway and promoting heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression. In conclusion, this novel oral micro/nano-hydrogel microsphere system can simultaneously accelerate intraosseous vascularization and decrease bone resorption, offering a brand-new approach to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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- Junjie Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Land Force No.72 Group Army Hospital of PLA, No.9 Chezhan Road, Huzhou, 313000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No.18 Yangsu Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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Gao Z, Gao Z, Zhang H, Hou S, Zhou Y, Liu X. Targeting STING: From antiviral immunity to treat osteoporosis. Front Immunol 2023; 13:1095577. [PMID: 36741390 PMCID: PMC9891206 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1095577] [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: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The cGAS-STING signaling pathway can trigger innate immune responses by detecting dsDNA from outside or within the host. In addition, the cGAS-STING signaling pathway has emerged as a critical mediator of the inflammatory response and a new target for inflammatory diseases. STING activation leads to dimerization and translocation to the endoplasmic reticulum Golgi intermediate compartment or Golgi apparatus catalyzed by TBK1, triggers the production of IRF3 and NF-κB and translocates to the nucleus to induce a subsequent interferon response and pro-inflammatory factor production. Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone metabolic disease accompanied by chronic sterile inflammation. Activating the STING/IFN-β signaling pathway can reduce bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclast differentiation. Conversely, activation of STING/NF-κB leads to the formation of osteoporosis by increasing bone resorption and decreasing bone formation. In addition, activation of STING inhibits the generation of type H vessels with the capacity to osteogenesis, thereby inhibiting bone formation. Here, we outline the mechanism of action of STING and its downstream in osteoporosis and discuss the role of targeting STING in the treatment of osteoporosis, thus providing new ideas for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Zhonghua Gao
- Department of Geriatrics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, School of Biomedical Engineering, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Practice, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Wound Repair Surgery, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China,*Correspondence: Yunhua Zhou, ; Xiangjie Liu,
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- Department of Geriatrics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China,*Correspondence: Yunhua Zhou, ; Xiangjie Liu,
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Gao L, Chen W, Li L, Li J, Kongling W, Zhang Y, Yang X, Zhao Y, Bai J, Wang F. Targeting soluble epoxide hydrolase promotes osteogenic-angiogenic coupling via activating SLIT3/HIF-1α signalling pathway. Cell Prolif 2023:e13403. [PMID: 36636821 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Type H vessels have recently been identified to modulate osteogenesis. Epoxyeicostrioleic acids (EETs) have an essential contribution to vascular homeostasis. However, whether increased EETs with soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitor TPPU enhance the coupling of angiogenesis and osteogenesis remains largely unknown. The effects of TPPU on cross-talk between co-cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs), and on long bone growth and calvarial defect repair in mice were investigated in vitro and in vivo. TPPU enhanced osteogenic differentiation of co-cultured HUVECs and hDPSCs in vitro and increased type H vessels, and long bone growth and bone repair of calvarial defect. Mechanistically, TPPU promoted cell proliferation and angiogenesis, reclined cell apoptosis, and significantly increased CD31hi EMCNhi endothelial cells (ECs) and SLIT3 and HIF-1α expression levels in co-cultured HUVECs and hDPSCs. Knockdown of Slit3 in hDPSCs or Hif-1α in HUVECs impaired the formation of CD31hi EMCNhi ECs and reversed TPPU-induced osteogenesis. We defined a previously unidentified effect of TPPU coupling angiogenesis and osteogenesis. TPPU induced type H vessels by upregulating the expression of hDPSCs-derived SLIT3, which resulted in the activation of ROBO1/YAP1/HIF-1α signalling pathway in ECs. Targeting metabolic pathways of EETs represents a new strategy to couple osteogenesis and angiogenesis, sEH is a promising therapeutic target for bone regeneration and repair.
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- Lu Gao
- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Dalian Medical University School of Stomatology, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Dalian Medical University School of Stomatology, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Dalian Medical University School of Stomatology, Dalian, China
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Kim D, Piao J, Park JS, Lee D, Hwang DY, Hong HS. Substance P-Mediated Vascular Protection Ameliorates Bone Loss. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:9903336. [PMID: 37159579 PMCID: PMC10163975 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9903336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Estrogen deficiency causes bone loss via diverse pathological cellular events. The involvement of the vasculature in bone formation has been widely studied, and type H vasculature has been found to be closely related to bone healing. Ovariectomy- (OVX-) induced estrogen deficiency reduces type H vessel density and promotes reduction of bone density. Analysis of early events after OVX showed that estrogen deficiency preferentially induces oxidative stress, which might provoke endothelial dysfunction and reduce angiogenic factors systemically and locally. The instability of the vascular potential is expected to promote bone loss under estrogen deficiency. Substance P (SP) is an endogenous neuropeptide that controls inflammation and prevents cell death under pathological conditions. SP can elevate nitric oxide production in endothelial cells and inhibit endothelial dysfunction. This study is aimed at investigating the preventive effects of systemically injected SP on OVX-induced vascular loss and osteoporosis onset. SP was systemically administered to OVX rats twice a week for 4 weeks, immediately after OVX induction. OVX conditions could decrease antioxidant enzyme activity, type H vessels, and angiogenic growth factors in the bone marrow, followed by inflammation and bone loss. However, pretreatment with SP could block type H vessel loss, accompanied by the enrichment of nitric oxide and sustained angiogenic factors. SP-mediated early vascular protection inhibits bone density reduction. Altogether, this study suggests that early administration of SP can block osteoporosis development by modulating oxidative stress and protecting the bone vasculature and angiogenic paracrine potential at the initial stage of estrogen deficiency.
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- Doyoung Kim
- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Kyung Hee Institute of Regenerative Medicine (KIRM), Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Kyung Hee Institute of Regenerative Medicine (KIRM), Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Republic of Korea
- East-West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Chen W, Jin X, Wang T, Bai R, Shi J, Jiang Y, Tan S, Wu R, Zeng S, Zheng H, Jia H, Li S. Ginsenoside Rg1 interferes with the progression of diabetic osteoporosis by promoting type H angiogenesis modulating vasculogenic and osteogenic coupling. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1010937. [PMID: 36467080 PMCID: PMC9712449 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1010937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Ginsenoside Rg1 (Rg1) has been demonstrated to have antidiabetic and antiosteoporotic activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effect of Rg1 against diabetic osteoporosis and the underlying mechanism. In vitro, we found that Rg1 increased the number of osteoprogenitors and alleviated high glucose (HG) induced apoptosis of osteoprogenitors by MTT assays and flow cytometry. qRT‒PCR and western blot analysis suggested that Rg1 can also promote the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) by osteoprogenitors and promote the coupling of osteogenesis and angiogenesis. Rg1 can also promote the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) cultured in high glucose, enhance the angiogenic ability of endothelial cells, and activate the Notch pathway to promote endothelial cells to secrete the osteogenesis-related factor Noggin to regulate osteogenesis, providing further feedback coupling of angiogenesis and osteogenesis. Therefore, we speculated that Rg1 may have similar effects on type H vessels. We used the Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rat model to perform immunofluorescence staining analysis on two markers of type H vessels, Endomucin (Emcn) and CD31, and the osteoblast-specific transcription factor Osterix, and found that Rg1 stimulates type H angiogenesis and bone formation. In vivo experiments also demonstrated that Rg1 promotes VEGF secretion, activates the Noggin/Notch pathway, increases the level of coupling between type H vessels and osteogenesis, and improves the bone structure of GK rats. All of these data reveal that Rg1 is a promising candidate drug for treating diabetic osteoporosis as a potentially bioactive molecule that promotes angiogenesis and osteointegration coupling.
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- Wenhui Chen
- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine Science, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- School of Graduate, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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Chen W, Wu P, Yu F, Luo G, Qing L, Tang J. HIF-1α Regulates Bone Homeostasis and Angiogenesis, Participating in the Occurrence of Bone Metabolic Diseases. Cells 2022; 11:cells11223552. [PMID: 36428981 PMCID: PMC9688488 DOI: 10.3390/cells11223552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In the physiological condition, the skeletal system's bone resorption and formation are in dynamic balance, called bone homeostasis. However, bone homeostasis is destroyed under pathological conditions, leading to the occurrence of bone metabolism diseases. The expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) is regulated by oxygen concentration. It affects energy metabolism, which plays a vital role in preventing bone metabolic diseases. This review focuses on the HIF-1α pathway and describes in detail the possible mechanism of its involvement in the regulation of bone homeostasis and angiogenesis, as well as the current experimental studies on the use of HIF-1α in the prevention of bone metabolic diseases. HIF-1α/RANKL/Notch1 pathway bidirectionally regulates the differentiation of macrophages into osteoclasts under different conditions. In addition, HIF-1α is also regulated by many factors, including hypoxia, cofactor activity, non-coding RNA, trace elements, etc. As a pivotal pathway for coupling angiogenesis and osteogenesis, HIF-1α has been widely studied in bone metabolic diseases such as bone defect, osteoporosis, osteonecrosis of the femoral head, fracture, and nonunion. The wide application of biomaterials in bone metabolism also provides a reasonable basis for the experimental study of HIF-1α in preventing bone metabolic diseases.
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Li Z, Liu C, Liu X, Wang N, Gao L, Bao X, Liu S, Xue P. Aucubin Impeded Preosteoclast Fusion and Enhanced CD31 hi EMCN hi Vessel Angiogenesis in Ovariectomized Mice. Stem Cells Int 2022; 2022:5226771. [PMID: 36406003 PMCID: PMC9668463 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5226771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Osteogenesis is tightly correlated with angiogenesis during the process of bone development, regeneration, and remodeling. In addition to providing nutrients and oxygen for bone tissue, blood vessels around bone tissue also secrete some factors to regulate bone formation. Type H vessels which were regulated by platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) were confirmed to couple angiogenesis and osteogenesis. Recently, preosteoclasts have been identified as the most important source of PDGF-BB. Therefore, inhibiting osteoclast maturation, improving PDGF-BB secretion, stimulating type H angiogenesis, and subsequently accelerating bone regeneration may be potent treatments for bone loss disease. In the present study, aucubin, an iridoid glycoside extracted from Aucuba japonica and Eucommia ulmoides, was found to inhibit bone loss in ovariectomized mice. We further confirmed that aucubin could inhibit the fusion of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)+ preosteoclasts into mature osteoclasts and indirectly increasing angiogenesis of type H vessel. The underlying mechanism is the aucubin-induced inhibition of MAPK/NF-κB signaling, which increases the preosteoclast number and subsequently promotes angiogenesis via PDGF-BB. These results prompted that aucubin could be an antiosteoporosis drug candidate, which needs further research.
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- Ziyi Li
- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
- Key Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
- Key Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology & Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
- Key Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
- Key Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
- Key Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- Editorial Department of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
- Key Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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Zeng Y, Huang C, Duan D, Lou A, Guo Y, Xiao T, Wei J, Liu S, Wang Z, Yang Q, Zhou L, Wu Z, Wang L. Injectable temperature-sensitive hydrogel system incorporating deferoxamine-loaded microspheres promotes H-type blood vessel-related bone repair of a critical size femoral defect. Acta Biomater 2022; 153:108-123. [PMID: 36115651 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Insufficient vascularization is a major challenge in the repair of critical-sized bone defects. Deferoxamine (DFO) has been reported to play a potential role in promoting the formation of H-type blood vessels, a specialized vascular subtype with coupled angiogenesis and osteogenesis. However, whether DFO promotes the expression of H-type vessels in critical femoral defects with complete periosteal damage remains unknown. Moreover, stable drug loading systems need to be designed owing to the short half-life and high-dose toxic effects of DFO. In this study, we developed an injectable DFO-gelatin microspheres (GMs) hydrogel complex as a stable drug loading system for the treatment of critical femoral defects in rats. Our results showed that sustained release of DFO in critical femoral defects stimulated the generation of functional H-type vessels. The DFO-GMs hydrogel complex effectively promoted proliferation, formation, and migration of human umbilical vein endothelial cells in vitro. In vivo, the application of the DFO-GMs hydrogel complex expanded the distribution range and prolonged the expression time of H-type vessels in the defect area and was positively correlated with the number of osterix+ cells and new bone tissue. Topical application of the HIF-1α inhibitor PX-478 partially blocked the stimulation of H-type vessels by DFO, whereas the osteogenic potential of the latter was also weakened. Our results extended the local application of DFO and provided a theoretical basis for targeting H-type vessels to treat large femoral defects. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Abundant functional blood vessels are essential for bone repair. The H-type blood vessel is a functional subtype with angiogenesis and osteogenesis coupling potential. A drug loading system with long-term controlled release was first used to investigate the formation of H-type blood vessels in critical femoral defects and promotion of bone repair. Our results showed that the application of DFO-GMs hydrogel complex expanded the distribution range and expression time of H-type vessels, and was positively correlated with the number of osteoblasts and volume of new bone tissue. These results expanded the local application approach of DFO and provide a theoretical basis for targeting H-type vessels to treat large femoral defects.
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- Yuwei Zeng
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou, 35 Liwan Road, Guangzhou 510030, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China.
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China.
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China.
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Buettmann EG, Goldscheitter GM, Hoppock GA, Friedman MA, Suva LJ, Donahue HJ. Similarities Between Disuse and Age-Induced Bone Loss. J Bone Miner Res 2022; 37:1417-1434. [PMID: 35773785 PMCID: PMC9378610 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Disuse and aging are known risk factors associated with low bone mass and quality deterioration, resulting in increased fracture risk. Indeed, current and emerging evidence implicate a large number of shared skeletal manifestations between disuse and aging scenarios. This review provides a detailed overview of current preclinical models of musculoskeletal disuse and the clinical scenarios they seek to recapitulate. We also explore and summarize the major similarities between bone loss after extreme disuse and advanced aging at multiple length scales, including at the organ/tissue, cellular, and molecular level. Specifically, shared structural and material alterations of bone loss are presented between disuse and aging, including preferential loss of bone at cancellous sites, cortical thinning, and loss of bone strength due to enhanced fragility. At the cellular level bone loss is accompanied, during disuse and aging, by increased bone resorption, decreased formation, and enhanced adipogenesis due to altered gap junction intercellular communication, WNT/β-catenin and RANKL/OPG signaling. Major differences between extreme short-term disuse and aging are discussed, including anatomical specificity, differences in bone turnover rates, periosteal modeling, and the influence of subject sex and genetic variability. The examination also identifies potential shared mechanisms underlying bone loss in aging and disuse that warrant further study such as collagen cross-linking, advanced glycation end products/receptor for advanced glycation end products (AGE-RAGE) signaling, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling, cellular senescence, and altered lacunar-canalicular connectivity (mechanosensation). Understanding the shared structural alterations, changes in bone cell function, and molecular mechanisms common to both extreme disuse and aging are paramount to discovering therapies to combat both age-related and disuse-induced osteoporosis. © 2022 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
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- Evan G Buettmann
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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Identification of Type-H-like Blood Vessels in a Dynamic and Controlled Model of Osteogenesis in Rabbit Calvarium. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134703. [PMID: 35806828 PMCID: PMC9267487 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Angiogenesis and bone regeneration are closely interconnected processes. Whereas type-H blood vessels are abundantly found in the osteogenic zones during endochondral long bone development, their presence in flat bones’ development involving intramembranous mechanisms remains unclear. Here, we hypothesized that type-H-like capillaries that highly express CD31 and Endomucin (EMCN), may be present at sites of intramembranous bone development and participate in the control of osteogenesis. A rabbit model of calvarial bone augmentation was used in which bone growth was controlled over time (2–4 weeks) using a particulate bone scaffold. The model allowed the visualization of the entire spectrum of stages throughout bone growth in the same sample, i.e., active ossification, osteogenic activity, and controlled inflammation. Using systematic mRNA hybridization, the formation of capillaries subpopulations (CD31–EMCN staining) over time was studied and correlated with the presence of osteogenic precursors (Osterix staining). Type-H-like capillaries strongly expressing CD31 and EMCN were identified and described. Their presence increased gradually from the regenerative zone up to the osteogenic zone, at 2 and 4 weeks. Type-H-like capillaries may thus represent the initial vascular support encountered in flat bones’ development and which organize osteogenic niches.
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Shen Z, Dong W, Chen Z, Chen G, Zhang Y, Li Z, Lin H, Chen H, Huang M, Guo Y, Jiang Z. Total flavonoids of Rhizoma Drynariae enhances CD31 hiEmcn hi vessel formation and subsequent bone regeneration in rat models of distraction osteogenesis by activating PDGF‑BB/VEGF/RUNX2/OSX signaling axis. Int J Mol Med 2022; 50:112. [PMID: 35795995 PMCID: PMC9330352 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2022.5167] [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: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Total flavonoids of Rhizoma Drynariae (TFRD), extracted from the kidney-tonifying Traditional Chinese medicine Rhizoma Drynariae, can be effective in treating osteoporosis, bone fractures and defects. However, the pharmacological effects of TFRD on the specific vessel subtype CD31hiEmcnhi during distraction osteogenesis (DO) remains unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of TFRD on CD31hiEmcnhi vessels in a rat model of DO. In the present study, tibial DO models were established using 60 rats with a distraction rate of 0.2 mm per day for 20 days. Co-immunofluorescence staining of CD31 and endomucin (Emcn) was conducted to determine CD31hiEmcnhi vessels. Radiographic, angiographic and histological analyses were performed to assess bone and vessel formation. Tube formation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and Von Kossa staining assays were performed to test angiogenesis of endothelial precursor cells (EPCs) and osteogenesis of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Additionally, expression levels of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-BB, VEGF, runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) and Osterix (OSX) were determined by western blotting and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. The in vivo assays demonstrated that TFRD markedly promoted CD31hiEmcnhi vessel formation during DO, whereas PDGF-BB neutralizing antibody suppressed vessel formation. Furthermore, the ALP, Von Kossa staining and tube formation assays indicated that TFRD notably elevated the angiogenic capacity of EPCs and osteogenic capacity of BMSCs under stress conditions, which was significantly suppressed by blocking PDGF-BB. The protein and mRNA levels of PDGF-BB, VEGF, RUNX2 and OSX were upregulated by TFRD, but downregulated by blocking PDGF-BB. Thus, TFRD could facilitate CD31hiEmcnhi vessel formation and subsequently enhance angiogenic-osteogenic coupling to regenerate bone defects during DO via the PDGF-BB/VEGF/RUNX2/OSX signaling axis, which indicated that CD31hiEmcnhi vessels could be a potential novel therapeutic target for DO, and TFRD may represent a promising drug for promoting bone regeneration in DO by increasing CD31hiEmcnhi vessels.
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- Zhen Shen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650599, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650599, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650599, P.R. China
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- The Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510407, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510407, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510407, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510407, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510407, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan 650599, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510407, P.R. China
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Liu P, Gao Y, Luo P, Yu H, Guo S, Liu F, Gao J, Xu J, Wang S, Zhang C. Glucocorticoid-induced expansion of classical monocytes contributes to bone loss. Exp Mol Med 2022; 54:765-776. [PMID: 35672449 PMCID: PMC9256622 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-022-00764-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Classical monocytes are commonly involved in the innate inflammatory response and are the progenitors of osteoclasts. Excess endogenous glucocorticoids (GCs) can increase the levels of classical monocytes in blood and bone marrow. The role of this cell population in high-dose exogenous GC-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) remains to be elucidated. In this study, GIOP was established in rats and mice by daily methylprednisolone injection, and monocyte subsets were analyzed by flow cytometry. We demonstrated that classical monocytes accumulate in bone marrow during GIOP. Similarly, the monocyte proportion among bone marrow nucleated cells was also increased in patients with steroid treatment history. We sorted classical monocytes and analyzed their transcriptional profile in response to GCs by RNA sequencing. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis showed that classical monocytes isolated from GC-treated rats exhibited osteoclast differentiation potential. Deletion of classical monocytes by clodronate liposome treatment prevented GIOP via inhibition of osteoclastogenesis and restoration of CD31HiendomucinHi vessels. Regarding the molecular mechanism, classical monocytes express high levels of glucocorticoid receptors. In vitro treatment with GCs increased both the percentage and absolute number of monocytes and promoted their proliferation. In summary, classical monocytes mediated GC-induced bone loss and are a potential target for therapeutic intervention in GIOP treatment.
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- Pei Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, Henan, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100101, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 200233, Shanghai, China.
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Staats K, Sosa BR, Kuyl EV, Niu Y, Suhardi V, Turajane K, Windhager R, Greenblatt MB, Ivashkiv L, Bostrom MPG, Yang X. Intermittent parathyroid hormone increases stability and improves osseointegration of initially unstable implants. Bone Joint Res 2022; 11:260-269. [PMID: 35502760 PMCID: PMC9130671 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.115.bjr-2021-0489.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aims To develop an early implant instability murine model and explore the use of intermittent parathyroid hormone (iPTH) treatment for initially unstable implants. Methods 3D-printed titanium implants were inserted into an oversized drill-hole in the tibiae of C57Bl/6 mice (n = 54). After implantation, the mice were randomly divided into three treatment groups (phosphate buffered saline (PBS)-control, iPTH, and delayed iPTH). Radiological analysis, micro-CT (µCT), and biomechanical pull-out testing were performed to assess implant loosening, bone formation, and osseointegration. Peri-implant tissue formation and cellular composition were evaluated by histology. Results iPTH reduced radiological signs of loosening and led to an increase in peri-implant bone formation over the course of four weeks (timepoints: one week, two weeks, and four weeks). Observational histological analysis shows that iPTH prohibits the progression of fibrosis. Delaying iPTH treatment until after onset of peri-implant fibrosis still resulted in enhanced osseointegration and implant stability. Despite initial instability, iPTH increased the mean pull-out strength of the implant from 8.41 N (SD 8.15) in the PBS-control group to 21.49 N (SD 10.45) and 23.68 N (SD 8.99) in the immediate and delayed iPTH groups, respectively. Immediate and delayed iPTH increased mean peri-implant bone volume fraction (BV/TV) to 0.46 (SD 0.07) and 0.34 (SD 0.10), respectively, compared to PBS-control mean BV/TV of 0.23 (SD 0.03) (PBS-control vs immediate iPTH, p < 0.001; PBS-control vs delayed iPTH, p = 0.048; immediate iPTH vs delayed iPTH, p = 0.111). Conclusion iPTH treatment mediated successful osseointegration and increased bone mechanical strength, despite initial implant instability. Clinically, this suggests that initially unstable implants may be osseointegrated with iPTH treatment. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2022;11(5):260–269.
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- Kevin Staats
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA.,Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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Lin X, Xu F, Zhang KW, Qiu WX, Zhang H, Hao Q, Li M, Deng XN, Tian Y, Chen ZH, Qian AR. Acacetin Prevents Bone Loss by Disrupting Osteoclast Formation and Promoting Type H Vessel Formation in Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:796227. [PMID: 35517504 PMCID: PMC9062130 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.796227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis, characterized by the destruction of bone resorption and bone formation, is a serious disease that endangers human health. Osteoporosis prevention and treatment has become one of the important research contents in the field of medicine. Acacetin, a natural flavonoid compound, could promote osteoblast differentiation, and inhibit osteoclast formation in vitro. However, the mechanisms of acacetin on osteoclast differentiation and type H vessel formation, as well as the effect of preventing bone loss, remain unclear. Here, we firstly used primary bone marrow derived macrophages (BMMs), endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), and ovariectomized (OVX) mice to explore the function of acacetin on bone remodeling and H type vessel formation. In this study, we found that acacetin inhibits osteoclast formation and bone resorption of BMMs induced by the macrophage colony stimulating factor (M-CSF) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) in a concentration of 20 μM without exerting cytotoxic effects. It was accompanied by downregulation of osteoclast differentiation marker genes (Ctsk, Acp5, and Mmp9) and cell fusion genes (CD9, CD47, Atp6v0d2, Dc-stamp, and Oc-stamp). Moreover, acacetin disrupted actin ring formation and extracellular acidification in osteoclasts. Mechanistic analysis revealed that acacetin not only inhibits the expression of the major transcription factor NFATc1 and NF-κB during RANKL-induced osteoclast formation, but also suppresses RANKL-induced the phosphorylation of Akt, GSK3β, IκBα, and p65. Additionally, acacetin enhanced the ability of M-CSF and RANKL-stimulated BMMs to promote angiogenesis and migration of EPCs. We further established that, in vivo, acacetin increased trabecular bone mass, decreased the number of osteoclasts, and showed more type H vessels in OVX mice. These data demonstrate that acacetin prevents OVX-induced bone loss in mice through inhibition of osteoclast function and promotion of type H vessel formation via Akt/GSK3β and NF-κB signalling pathway, suggesting that acacetin may be a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Xiao Lin
- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Ye Tian, ; Zhi-Hao Chen, ; Ai-Rong Qian,
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Ye Tian, ; Zhi-Hao Chen, ; Ai-Rong Qian,
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Special Medicine and Health Engineering, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Ye Tian, ; Zhi-Hao Chen, ; Ai-Rong Qian,
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Owen-Woods C, Kusumbe A. Fundamentals of bone vasculature: Specialization, interactions and functions. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2022; 123:36-47. [PMID: 34281770 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2021.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Angiogenesis, hematopoiesis and osteogenesis are fundamental processes mediating complex and essential biological functions. In the bone marrow, endothelial cells (ECs) are a principal mediator of regulatory signals that govern hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cells. EC and osteoblast interactions and niche functions of ECs are fundamental in maintaining bone health and coordinating repair and regeneration following injury. These cellular interactions are subject to dysregulation and deterioration under stress, aging, chronic disease states and malignancy. Thus, the prospect of manipulating the bone vasculature has tremendous potential to advance therapeutic interventions for the management of bone diseases. This review discusses the current state of vascular-skeletal tissue interactions focusing on osteoblast and hematopoietic stem cells interaction with ECs.
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- Charlotte Owen-Woods
- Tissue and Tumor Microenvironments Group, NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7FY, UK
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- Tissue and Tumor Microenvironments Group, NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7FY, UK.
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Little-Letsinger SE, Rubin J, Diekman B, Rubin CT, McGrath C, Pagnotti GM, Klett EL, Styner M. Exercise to Mend Aged-tissue Crosstalk in Bone Targeting Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2022; 123:22-35. [PMID: 34489173 PMCID: PMC8840966 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2021.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Aging induces alterations in bone structure and strength through a multitude of processes, exacerbating common aging- related diseases like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Cellular hallmarks of aging are examined, as related to bone and the marrow microenvironment, and ways in which these might contribute to a variety of age-related perturbations in osteoblasts, osteocytes, marrow adipocytes, chondrocytes, osteoclasts, and their respective progenitors. Cellular senescence, stem cell exhaustion, mitochondrial dysfunction, epigenetic and intracellular communication changes are central pathways and recognized as associated and potentially causal in aging. We focus on these in musculoskeletal system and highlight knowledge gaps in the literature regarding cellular and tissue crosstalk in bone, cartilage, and the bone marrow niche. While senolytics have been utilized to target aging pathways, here we propose non-pharmacologic, exercise-based interventions as prospective "senolytics" against aging effects on the skeleton. Increased bone mass and delayed onset or progression of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are some of the recognized benefits of regular exercise across the lifespan. Further investigation is needed to delineate how cellular indicators of aging manifest in bone and the marrow niche and how altered cellular and tissue crosstalk impact disease progression, as well as consideration of exercise as a therapeutic modality, as a means to enhance discovery of bone-targeted therapies.
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- SE Little-Letsinger
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Department of Medicine, Thurston Arthritis Research Center (TARC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Medicine, Thurston Arthritis Research Center (TARC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Joint Departments of Biomedical Engineering NC State & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, State University of New York at Stony Brook
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Dept of Endocrine, Neoplasia, and Hormonal Disorders, University Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Department of Medicine, Thurston Arthritis Research Center (TARC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Long non-coding RNA HCAR promotes endochondral bone repair by upregulating VEGF and MMP13 in hypertrophic chondrocyte through sponging miR-15b-5p. Genes Dis 2022; 9:456-465. [PMID: 35224160 PMCID: PMC8843884 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2020.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Endochondral bone formation is an important route for bone repair. Although emerging evidence has revealed the functions of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in bone and cartilage development, the effect of lncRNAs in endochondral bone repair is still largely unknown. Here, we identified a lncRNA, named Hypertrophic Chondrocyte Angiogenesis-related lncRNA (HCAR), and proved it to promote the endochondral bone repair by upregulating the expression of matrix metallopeptidase 13 (Mmp13) and vascular endothelial growth factor α (Vegfa) in hypertrophic chondrocytes. Lnc-HCAR knockdown in hypertrophic chondrocytes restrained the cartilage matrix remodeling and decrease the CD31hiEmcnhi vessels number in a bone repair model. Mechanistically, we proved that lnc-HCAR was mainly enriched in the cytoplasm using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assay, and it acted as a molecular sponge for miR-15b-5p. Further, in hypertrophic chondrocytes, lnc-HCAR competitively bound to miR-15b-5p to increase Vegfa and Mmp13 expression. Our results proved that lncRNA is deeply involved in endochondral bone repair, which will provide a new theoretical basis for future strategies for promoting fracture healing.
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Ouyang L, Sun Y, Lv D, Peng X, Liu X, Ci L, Zhang G, Yuan B, Li L, Fei J, Ma J, Liu X, Liao Y. miR-29cb2 promotes angiogenesis and osteogenesis by inhibiting HIF-3α in bone. iScience 2022; 25:103604. [PMID: 35005549 PMCID: PMC8718933 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Coordination between osteogenesis and angiogenesis is required for bone homeostasis. Here, we show that miR-29cb2 is a bone-specific miRNA and plays critical roles on angiogenesis-osteogenesis coupling during bone remodeling. Mice with deletion of miR-29cb2 exhibit osteopenic phenotypes and osteoblast impairment, accompanied by pronounced decreases in specific H vessels. The decrease in bone miR-29cb2 was associated with pathological ovariectomy stimuli. Mechanistically, hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-3α, as a target for miR-29cb2, inhibits HIF-1α activity by competitively bonding with HIF-1β. Notably, miR-29cb2 in peripheral blood (PB) nearly is undetectable in sham and significantly increases in ovariectomy mice. Further evaluation from osteoporosis patients demonstrates similar signatures. ROC analysis shows miR-29cb2 in PB has higher sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing osteoporosis when compared with four clinical biomarkers. Collectively, these findings reveal that miR-29cb2 is essential for bone remodeling by inhibiting HIF-3α and elevated bone-specific miR-29cb2 in PB, which may be a promising biomarker for bone loss.
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- Liping Ouyang
- Department of Pharmacy, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
- Hongqiao International Institute of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Sixth Affiliated People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Model Organisms, Shanghai Model Organisms Center, INC., Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Model Organisms, Shanghai Model Organisms Center, INC., Shanghai 201203, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Hongqiao International Institute of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
- Corresponding author
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
- Corresponding author
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
- Corresponding author
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Lu J, Hu D, Ma C, Xu X, Shen L, Rong J, Zhao J, Shuai B. Modified Qing' e Pills exerts anti-osteoporosis effects and prevents bone loss by enhancing type H blood vessel formation. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:998971. [PMID: 36147560 PMCID: PMC9485463 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.998971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore whether the modified Qing' e Pills (MQEP) exerts anti-osteoporotic effects and prevents bone loss by enhancing angiogenesis. METHODS Network pharmacology was used to assess whether MQEP has a pro-angiogenic capacity and to predict its potential targets. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells were treated with glucocorticoids and MQEP to assess cell viability. The expression of angiotensin II type 1 receptor, angiotensin II type 2 receptor, and angiotensin converting enzyme, which are associated with the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha, which are associated with the formation of type H blood vessels, were examined by western blot and RT-qPCR. Thereafter, the glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis model was established and intervened with MQEP. Femur scanning was performed with micro-computed tomography; trabecular spacing, trabecular thickness, and trabecular number were observed and calculated; the expression of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand and osteoprotegerin was detected by ELISA, and the ratio was calculated to evaluate the degree of bone resorption. Finally, type H blood vessels that were highly coupled to osteogenic cells were identified by immunohistochemistry staining and flow cytometry. RESULTS This is the first study to reveal and confirm that MQEP could prevent bone loss in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis by promoting the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha and vascular endothelial growth factor, which are highly associated with type H blood vessel formation. In vitro experiments confirmed that MQEP could effectively promote the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and alleviate glucocorticoids-induced activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, thereby reducing vascular injury. CONCLUSION MQEP exerts anti-osteoporosis effects and prevents bone loss by alleviating vascular injury caused by renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activation and promoting type H blood vessel formation.
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- Junjie Lu
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, SAR China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, SAR China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Bo Shuai,
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Wang Q, Zhou J, Wang X, Xu Y, Liang Z, Gu X, He C. Coupling induction of osteogenesis and type H vessels by pulsed electromagnetic fields in ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in mice. Bone 2022; 154:116211. [PMID: 34560308 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.116211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The growth of blood vessels and osteogenesis are coupled in bone tissue. A specialized subset of CD31hiEndomucinhi (CD31hiEmcnhi) vascular endothelium in bone has been identified to positively regulate bone formation. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) can promote the facture healing and reverse the loss of bone mass. However, the underlying mechanisms mediating in the positive effects of PEMF on bone mass accrual remain unclear. In the ovariectomized (OVX) osteoporotic mouse model, PEMF with specific parameters was administrated after 12 weeks of surgery and continued for 8 weeks. μCT analysis, quantitative PCR and Elisa assays were used to assess the PEMF-induced the osteogenesis, while immunostaining and flow cytometry were used to evaluate the abundance of CD31hiEmcnhi endothelium in the metaphysis near the growth plate. Administration of PEMF substantially countered OVX-induced bone loss as shown by greater trabecular bone, higher expression of Osterix, PDGFB and Col-1a1 transcripts, and modulation of bone anabolic and catabolic activity. The PEMF-induced osteogenesis was coupled by the expansion of CD31hiEmcnhi endothelium as demonstrated by CD31 and Endomucin double-positive immunostaining and flow cytometry. Concurrently, the higher level of HIF-α was found in PEMF-treated mice than in vehicle controls. Notably, inhibition of HIF-1α considerably reduced PEMF-induced osteogenesis, and led to a remarkable decrease of CD31hiEmcnhi vessels in the PEMF-treated OVX mice. The present study demonstrated the PEMF-induced coupling promotion of osteogenesis and CD31hiEmcnhi endothelial cells in a mouse model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. This coupling effect might be mediated in HIF-1α signaling in CD31hiEmcnhi endothelium. These findings open up new directions of al that might enable therapeutic improvement of osteogenesis in patients with osteoporosis.
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- Qian Wang
- Center of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Rehabilitation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Center of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Rehabilitation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Center of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Rehabilitation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Center of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Rehabilitation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Center of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Rehabilitation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Center of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Rehabilitation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Cui Y, Guo Y, Kong L, Shi J, Liu P, Li R, Geng Y, Gao W, Zhang Z, Fu D. A bone-targeted engineered exosome platform delivering siRNA to treat osteoporosis. Bioact Mater 2021; 10:207-221. [PMID: 34901540 PMCID: PMC8636739 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The complex pathogenesis of osteoporosis includes excessive bone resorption, insufficient bone formation and inadequate vascularization, a combination which is difficult to completely address with conventional therapies. Engineered exosomes carrying curative molecules show promise as alternative osteoporosis therapies, but depend on specifically-functionalized vesicles and appropriate engineering strategies. Here, we developed an exosome delivery system based on exosomes secreted by mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The engineered exosomes BT-Exo-siShn3, took advantage of the intrinsic anti-osteoporosis function of these special MSC-derived exosomes and collaborated with the loaded siRNA of the Shn3 gene to enhance the therapeutic effects. Modification of a bone-targeting peptide endowed the BT-Exo-siShn3 an ability to deliver siRNA to osteoblasts specifically. Silencing of the osteoblastic Shn3 gene enhanced osteogenic differentiation, decreased autologous RANKL expression and thereby inhibited osteoclast formation. Furthermore, Shn3 gene silencing increased production of SLIT3 and consequently facilitated vascularization, especially formation of type H vessels. Our study demonstrated that BT-Exo-siShn3 could serve as a promising therapy to kill three birds with one stone and implement comprehensive anti-osteoporosis effects. A bone-targeted engineered exosome platform BT-Exo-siShn3 could deliver siRNA to osteoblasts specifically. Comprehensive anti-osteoporosis effects were implemented based on the synchronization of exosome-carrier and siRNA-cargo. The BT-Exo-siShn3 platform was the first drug delivery system using exosomes produced by iPSC-derivatives. This study proposed a versatile paradigm of targeted therapies for different diseases based on iPSC-derivatives.
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- Yongzhi Cui
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical School, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430077, PR China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical School, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430077, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430077, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430077, PR China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, PR China
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