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Nix Z, Kota D, Ratnayake I, Wang C, Smith S, Wood S. Spectral characterization of cell surface motion for mechanistic investigations of cellular mechanobiology. PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2022; 176:3-15. [PMID: 36108781 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Understanding the specific mechanisms responsible for anabolic and catabolic responses to static or dynamic force are largely poorly understood. Because of this, most research groups studying mechanotransduction due to dynamic forces employ an empirical approach in deciding what frequencies to apply during experiments. While this has been shown to elucidate valuable information regarding how cells respond under controlled provocation, it is often difficult or impossible to determine a true optimal frequency for force application, as many intracellular complexes are involved in receiving, propagating, and responding to a given stimulus. Here we present a novel adaptation of an analytical technique from the fields of civil and mechanical engineering that may open the door to direct measurement of mechanobiological cellular frequencies which could be used to target specific cell signaling pathways leveraging synergy between outside-in and inside-out mechanotransduction approaches. This information could be useful in identifying how specific proteins are involved in the homeostatic balance, or disruption thereof, of cells and tissue, furthering the understanding of the pathogenesis and progression of many diseases across a wide variety of cell types, which may one day lead to the development of novel mechanobiological therapies for clinical use.
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- Zachary Nix
- Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, BioSystems Networks / Translational Research (BioSNTR), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, BioSystems Networks / Translational Research (BioSNTR), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, BioSystems Networks / Translational Research (BioSNTR), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, BioSystems Networks / Translational Research (BioSNTR), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, BioSystems Networks / Translational Research (BioSNTR), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, BioSystems Networks / Translational Research (BioSNTR), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA.
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Zhang Y, Li X, Li J, Liu D, Zhai L, Wang X, Abdurahman A, Yokota H, Zhang P. Knee Loading Enhances the Migration of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to the Osteoarthritic Sites Through the SDF-1/CXCR4 Regulatory Axis. Calcif Tissue Int 2022; 111:171-184. [PMID: 35429248 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-00976-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a whole joint disorder that is characterized by cartilage damage and abnormal remodeling of subchondral bone. Injecting adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) into the knee joint cavity can assist in repairing osteoarthritic joints, but their ability to migrate to the damaged site is limited. Our previous studies have shown that knee loading can improve the symptoms of OA, but the effect and mechanism of knee loading on the migration of ASCs in OA remain unclear. We employed a mouse model of OA in the knee and applied knee loading (1 N at 5 Hz for 6 min/day for 2 weeks) after the intra-articular injection of ASCs. The cartilage and subchondral bone repair were assessed by histopathological analysis. Immunofluorescence assays were also used to analyze the migration of ASCs. Using cell cultures, we evaluated the migration of ASCs using the transwell migration and wound healing assays. In vivo experiments showed that knee loading promoted the migration of ASCs, increased the local SDF-1 level, and accelerated the repair of the OA-damaged sites. Mechanistically, the observed effects were blocked by the SDF-1/CXCR4 inhibitor. The in vitro results further revealed that knee loading promoted the migration of ASCs and the inhibition of SDF-1/CXCR4 significantly suppressed the beneficial loading effect. The results herein suggested that the migration of ASCs was enhanced by knee loading through the SDF-1/CXCR4 regulatory axis, and mechanical loading promoted the joint-protective effect of ASCs.
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- Yifan Zhang
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qixiangtai Road, Tianjin, 300070, China.
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300052, China.
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Zheng W, Li X, Li J, Wang X, Liu D, Zhai L, Ding B, Li G, Sun Y, Yokota H, Zhang P. Mechanical loading mitigates osteoarthritis symptoms by regulating the inflammatory microenvironment in a mouse model. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2022; 1512:141-153. [DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Weiwei Zheng
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Indiana University‐Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis Indiana
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China
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Abstract
Rho guanosine triphosphatase (GTPases), as molecular switches, have been identified to be dysregulated and involved in the pathogenesis of various rheumatic diseases, mainly including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Downstream pathways involving multiple types of cells, such as fibroblasts, chondrocytes, synoviocytes, and immunocytes are mediated by activated Rho GTPases to promote pathogenesis. Targeted therapy via inhibitors of Rho GTPases has been implicated in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, demonstrating promising effects. In this review, the effects of Rho GTPases in the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases are summarized, and the Rho GTPase-mediated pathways are elucidated. Therapeutic strategies using Rho GTPase inhibitors in rheumatic diseases are also discussed to provide insights for further exploration of targeted therapy in preclinical studies and clinical practice. Future directions on studies of Rho GTPases in rheumatic diseases based on current understandings are provided.
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- Ruijie Zeng
- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Corresponding author
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Corresponding author
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Liu S, Sun X, Li K, Zha R, Feng Y, Sano T, Dong C, Liu Y, Aryal UK, Sudo A, Li BY, Yokota H. Generation of the tumor-suppressive secretome from tumor cells. Am J Cancer Res 2021; 11:8517-8534. [PMID: 34373756 PMCID: PMC8344019 DOI: 10.7150/thno.61006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Rationale: The progression of cancer cells depends on the soil and building an inhibitory soil might be a therapeutic option. We previously created tumor-suppressive secretomes by activating Wnt signaling in MSCs. Here, we examined whether the anti-tumor secretomes can be produced from tumor cells. Methods: Wnt signaling was activated in tumor cells by overexpressing β-catenin or administering BML284, a Wnt activator. Their conditioned medium (CM) was applied to cancer cells or tissues, and the effects of CM were evaluated. Tumor growth in the mammary fat pad and tibia in C57BL/6 female mice was also evaluated through μCT imaging and histology. Whole-genome proteomics analysis was conducted to determine and characterize novel tumor-suppressing proteins, which were enriched in CM. Results: The overexpression of β-catenin or the administration of BML284 generated tumor-suppressive secretomes from breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer cells. In the mouse model, β-catenin-overexpressing CM reduced tumor growth and tumor-driven bone destruction. This inhibition was also observed with BML284-treated CM. Besides p53 and Trail, proteomics analysis revealed that CM was enriched with enolase 1 (Eno1) and ubiquitin C (Ubc) that presented notable tumor-suppressing actions. Importantly, Eno1 immunoprecipitated CD44, a cell-surface adhesion receptor, and its silencing suppressed Eno1-driven tumor inhibition. A pan-cancer survival analysis revealed that the downregulation of MMP9, Runx2 and Snail by CM had a significant impact on survival outcomes (p < 0.00001). CM presented a selective inhibition of tumor cells compared to non-tumor cells, and it downregulated PD-L1, an immune escape modulator. Conclusions: The tumor-suppressive secretome can be generated from tumor cells, in which β-catenin presented two opposing roles, as an intracellular tumor promoter in tumor cells and a generator of extracellular tumor suppressor in CM. Eno1 was enriched in CM and its interaction with CD44 was involved in Eno1's anti-tumor action. Besides presenting a potential option for treating primary cancers and metastases, the result indicates that aggressive tumors may inhibit the growth of less aggressive tumors via tumor-suppressive secretomes.
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Alpinetin Protects Chondrocytes and Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Effects via the NF-κB/ERK Pathway for Alleviating Osteoarthritis. Inflammation 2021; 43:1742-1750. [PMID: 32474881 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-020-01248-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease which is greatly affected by the inflammatory response triggered by the NF-κB signaling pathway. Alpinetin (APT) is a natural flavonoid compound, which has been reported to have many important biological activities such as antibacterial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory. However, the action of its effect on chondrocytes in OA has yet to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated APT's anti-inflammatory action. The effects of APT on cell viability and cytotoxicity of rat chondrocytes was investigated by CCK8. Western blotting, qRT-PCR, and immunofluorescent staining were used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways of APT mediating anti-inflammatory effects on chondrocytes. An OA model was induced by destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) in rats, then APT was injected into the knee articular cavity to examine its anti-inflammatory effects in vivo. These results showed that APT could reduce the TNF-α-induced increase of MMP-13 and ADAMTS-5 and decrease of COL2A1 levels. APT antagonized TNF-α-induced down-regulation of BCL-2 and CDK1. Further studies have shown that APT simultaneously repressed cell nucleus translocation of p65 and the phosphorylation of IκB and activated the phosphorylation of ERK. In vivo, APT suppressed cartilage matrix degradation. In conclusion, APT appears to favorably modulate anti-inflammatory effects in chondrocytes making it a promising compound for OA treatment. Graphical Abstract Inhibitory effects of Alpinetin on TNF-α-induced NF-κB activation resulted in destruction of cartilage in rat OA chondrocytes in vitro. The TNF-α receptor were stimulated by TNF-α, activating the cytoplasmic IκBα kinases(IKKS), then IKKs will be phosphorylated, and subsequently degraded by the ubiquitin-proteasome system. NF-κB transfer to the nucleus and bind various NF-κB regulates the NF-κB recognition site in the promoter region. Which triggers the gene expression of pro-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic. However, Alpinetin could inhibits the NF-κB signaling pathway in different ways: APT inhibits IκBα phosphorylation, preventing phosphorylated ubiquitination of IκBα further. Moreover, APT blocks translocation of the activated NF-κB to the nucleus, to protect the cartilage tissue from damage.
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Liu S, Wu D, Sun X, Fan Y, Zha R, Jalali A, Feng Y, Li K, Sano T, Vike N, Li F, Rispoli J, Sudo A, Liu J, Robling A, Nakshatri H, Li BY, Yokota H. Overexpression of Lrp5 enhanced the anti-breast cancer effects of osteocytes in bone. Bone Res 2021; 9:32. [PMID: 34230453 PMCID: PMC8260600 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-021-00152-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Osteocytes are the most abundant cells in bone, which is a frequent site of breast cancer metastasis. Here, we focused on Wnt signaling and evaluated tumor-osteocyte interactions. In animal experiments, mammary tumor cells were inoculated into the mammary fat pad and tibia. The role of Lrp5-mediated Wnt signaling was examined by overexpressing and silencing Lrp5 in osteocytes and establishing a conditional knockout mouse model. The results revealed that administration of osteocytes or their conditioned medium (CM) inhibited tumor progression and osteolysis. Osteocytes overexpressing Lrp5 or β-catenin displayed strikingly elevated tumor-suppressive activity, accompanied by downregulation of tumor-promoting chemokines and upregulation of apoptosis-inducing and tumor-suppressing proteins such as p53. The antitumor effect was also observed with osteocyte-derived CM that was pretreated with a Wnt-activating compound. Notably, silencing Lrp5 in tumors inhibited tumor progression, while silencing Lrp5 in osteocytes in conditional knockout mice promoted tumor progression. Osteocytes exhibited elevated Lrp5 expression in response to tumor cells, implying that osteocytes protect bone through canonical Wnt signaling. Thus, our results suggest that the Lrp5/β-catenin axis activates tumor-promoting signaling in tumor cells but tumor-suppressive signaling in osteocytes. We envision that osteocytes with Wnt activation potentially offer a novel cell-based therapy for breast cancer and osteolytic bone metastasis.
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- Shengzhi Liu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Physics, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Physics, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA. .,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China. .,Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA. .,Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA. .,Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Feng Y, Liu S, Zha R, Sun X, Li K, Robling A, Li B, Yokota H. Mechanical Loading-Driven Tumor Suppression Is Mediated by Lrp5-Dependent and Independent Mechanisms. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13020267. [PMID: 33450808 PMCID: PMC7828232 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13020267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Advanced breast cancer and prostate cancer metastasize to varying organs including the bone. We show here that mechanical loading to the knee suppresses tumor growth in the loaded bone and the non-loaded mammary pad. Although lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (Lrp5) in osteocytes is necessary to induce loading-driven bone formation, loading-driven tumor suppression is regulated by Lrp5-dependent and independent mechanisms. Lrp5 overexpression in osteocytes enhances tumor suppression, but without Lrp5 in osteocytes, mechanical loading elevates dopamine, chemerin, p53, and TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) and reduces cholesterol and nexin. Their systemic changes contribute to inhibiting tumors without Lrp5. Osteoclast development is also inhibited by the load-driven regulation of chemerin and nexin. Abstract Bone is mechanosensitive and lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (Lrp5)-mediated Wnt signaling promotes loading-driven bone formation. While mechanical loading can suppress tumor growth, the question is whether Lrp5 mediates loading-driven tumor suppression. Herein, we examined the effect of Lrp5 using osteocyte-specific Lrp5 conditional knockout mice. All mice presented noticeable loading-driven tumor suppression in the loaded tibia and non-loaded mammary pad. The degree of suppression was more significant in wild-type than knockout mice. In all male and female mice, knee loading reduced cholesterol and elevated dopamine. It reduced tumor-promoting nexin, which was elevated by cholesterol and reduced by dopamine. By contrast, it elevated p53, TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), and chemerin, and they were regulated reversely by dopamine and cholesterol. Notably, Lrp5 overexpression in osteocytes enhanced tumor suppression, and osteoclast development was inhibited by chemerin. Collectively, this study identified Lrp5-dependent and independent mechanisms for tumor suppression. Lrp5 in osteocytes contributed to the loaded bone, while the Lrp5-independent regulation of dopamine- and cholesterol-induced systemic suppression.
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- Yan Feng
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (Y.F.); (R.Z.); (X.S.); (K.L.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (Y.F.); (R.Z.); (X.S.); (K.L.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (Y.F.); (R.Z.); (X.S.); (K.L.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (Y.F.); (R.Z.); (X.S.); (K.L.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
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- Department of Anatomy Cell Biology and Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
- Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (Y.F.); (R.Z.); (X.S.); (K.L.)
- Correspondence: (B.L.); (H.Y.); Tel.: +86-451-8667-1354 (B.L.); +317-278-5177 (H.Y.); Fax: +86-451-8667-1354 (B.L.); +317-278-2455 (H.Y.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (Y.F.); (R.Z.); (X.S.); (K.L.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
- Department of Anatomy Cell Biology and Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
- Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Correspondence: (B.L.); (H.Y.); Tel.: +86-451-8667-1354 (B.L.); +317-278-5177 (H.Y.); Fax: +86-451-8667-1354 (B.L.); +317-278-2455 (H.Y.)
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Tsubosaka M, Kihara S, Hayashi S, Nagata J, Kuwahara T, Fujita M, Kikuchi K, Takashima Y, Kamenaga T, Kuroda Y, Takeuchi K, Fukuda K, Takayama K, Hashimoto S, Matsumoto T, Niikura T, Tabata Y, Kuroda R. Gelatin hydrogels with eicosapentaenoic acid can prevent osteoarthritis progression in vivo in a mouse model. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:2157-2169. [PMID: 32270890 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) is an antioxidant and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid that reduces inflammatory cytokine production. Gelatin hydrogel can be used as a carrier of a physiologically active substance that release it gradually for an average of ~3 weeks. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the effect of EPA-incorporating gelatin hydrogels on osteoarthritis (OA) progression in vivo. Ten-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into six groups (n = 6): Sham, destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM), Corn: DMM + 2 µL corn oil, EPA injection alone (EPA-I): DMM + 2 µL corn oil + 125 μg/μL EPA, Gel: DMM + gelatin hydrogels, and EPA-G: DMM + 125 μg/μL EPA-incorporating gelatin hydrogels. The mice were euthanized at 8 weeks after DMM or Sham surgery, and subjected to histological evaluation. Matrix-metalloproteinases-3 (MMP-3), MMP-13, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), p-IKK α/β, CD86, and CD163 protein expression in the synovial cartilage was detected by immunohistochemical staining. F4/80 expression was also assessed using the F4/80 score of macrophage. Histological score was significantly lower in EPA-G than in EPA-I. MMP-3-, MMP-13-, IL-1β-, and p-IKK α/β-positive cell ratio was significantly lower in EPA-G than in EPA-I. However, CD86- and CD163-positive cell ratio was not significantly different between EPA-I and EPA-G. The average-sum F4/80 score of macrophage in EPA-G was significantly lower than that in EPA-I. EPA-incorporating gelatin hydrogels were shown to prevent OA progression in vivo more effectively than EPA injection alone. Our results suggested that intra-articular administration of controlled-release EPA can be a new therapeutic approach for treating OA.
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- Masanori Tsubosaka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials, Institute for Frontier Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials, Institute for Frontier Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials, Institute for Frontier Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Adebayo OO, Holyoak DT, van der Meulen MCH. Mechanobiological Mechanisms of Load-Induced Osteoarthritis in the Mouse Knee. J Biomech Eng 2020; 141:2736041. [PMID: 31209459 DOI: 10.1115/1.4043970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide, yet its disease mechanism is not clearly understood. Animal models have been established to study disease progression by initiating OA through modified joint mechanics or altered biological activity within the joint. However, animal models often do not have the capability to directly relate the mechanical environment to joint damage. This review focuses on a novel in vivo approach based on controlled, cyclic tibial compression to induce OA in the mouse knee. First, we discuss the development of the load-induced OA model, its different loading configurations, and other techniques used by research laboratories around the world. Next, we review the lessons learned regarding the mechanobiological mechanisms of load-induced OA and relate these findings to the current understanding of the disease. Then, we discuss the role of specific genetic and cellular pathways involved in load-induced OA progression and the contribution of altered tissue properties to the joint response to mechanical loading. Finally, we propose using this approach to test the therapeutic efficacy of novel treatment strategies for OA. Ultimately, elucidating the mechanobiological mechanisms of load-induced OA will aid in developing targeted treatments for this disabling disease.
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- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
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- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, 113 Weill Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853.,Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.,Research Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021 e-mail:
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Zheng W, Ding B, Li X, Liu D, Yokota H, Zhang P. Knee loading repairs osteoporotic osteoarthritis by relieving abnormal remodeling of subchondral bone via Wnt/β-catenin signaling. FASEB J 2020; 34:3399-3412. [PMID: 31925860 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201902117r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Osteoporotic osteoarthritis (OPOA) is a common bone disease mostly in the elderly, but the relationship between Osteoporotic (OP) and osteoarthritis (OA) is complex. It has been shown that knee loading can mitigate OA symptoms. However, its effects on OPOA remain unclear. In this study, we characterized pathological linkage of OP to OA, and evaluated the effect of knee loading on OPOA. We employed two mouse models (OA and OPOA), and conducted histology, cytology, and molecular analyses. In the OA and OPOA groups, articular cartilage was degenerated and Osteoarthritis Research Society International score was increased. Subchondral bone underwent abnormal remodeling, the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to osteoblasts and chondrocytes was reduced, and migration and adhesion of pre-osteoclasts were enhanced. Compared to the OA group, the pathological changes of OA in the OPOA group were considerably aggravated. After knee loading, however, cartilage degradation was effectively prevented, and the abnormal remodeling of subchondral bone was significantly inhibited. The differentiation of BMSCs was also improved, and the expression of Wnt/β-catenin was elevated. Collectively, this study demonstrates that osteoporosis aggravates OA symptoms. Knee loading restores OPOA by regulating subchondral bone remodeling, and may provide an effective method for repairing OPOA.
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- Weiwei Zheng
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.,Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.,Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.,Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development (Ministry of Health), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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Holyoak DT, Chlebek C, Kim MJ, Wright TM, Otero M, van der Meulen MCH. Low-level cyclic tibial compression attenuates early osteoarthritis progression after joint injury in mice. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2019; 27:1526-1536. [PMID: 31265883 PMCID: PMC6814162 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Mechanical loading and joint health have a unique relationship in osteoarthritis (OA) onset and progression. Although high load levels adversely affect cartilage health, exercise that involves low to moderate load levels can alleviate OA symptoms. We sought to isolate the beneficial effects of mechanical loading using controlled in vivo cyclic tibial compression. We hypothesized that low-level cyclic compression would attenuate post-traumatic OA symptoms induced by destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM). METHODS 10-week-old C57Bl/6J male mice underwent DMM surgery (n = 51). After a 5-day post-operative recovery period, we applied daily cyclic tibial compression to the operated limbs at low (1.0N or 2.0N) or moderate (4.5N) magnitudes for 2 or 6 weeks. At the completion of loading, we compared cartilage and peri-articular bone features of mice that underwent DMM and loading to mice that only underwent DMM. RESULTS Compared to DMM alone, low-level cyclic compression for 6 weeks attenuated DMM-induced cartilage degradation (OARSI score, P = 0.008, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.093 to 0.949). Low-level loading attenuated DMM-induced osteophyte formation after 2 weeks (osteophyte size, P = 0.033, 95% CI: 3.27-114.45 μm), and moderate loading attenuated subchondral bone sclerosis after 6 weeks (tissue mineral density (TMD), P = 0.011, 95% CI: 6.32-70.60 mg HA/ccm) compared to limbs that only underwent DMM. Finally, loading had subtle beneficial effects on cartilage cellularity and aggrecanase activity after DMM. CONCLUSION Low-level cyclic compression is beneficial to joint health after an injury. Therefore, the progression of early OA may be attenuated by applying well controlled, low-level loading shortly following joint trauma.
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- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA; Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
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- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
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Rolling-sliding load decreases the loss of chondrocyte viability and the mechanical properties of cartilage explants preserved in vitro. Cell Tissue Bank 2019; 20:545-555. [PMID: 31571025 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-019-09789-0] [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: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The viability of cartilage explants preserved in vitro decreases with time, which limits its use for transplantation. The effect of mechanical stimulation to cartilage explants in vitro is unknown. In this study, we observed the effects of mechanical stimulation on chondrocyte viability and the mechanical properties of cartilage explants preserved in vitro using a rolling-sliding loading device designed by us, and the optimal stimulation protocol was established. A cylindrical osteochondral mass drilled on the femoral condyle of a healthy pig was divided into two groups (loading group and control group), and changes in the chondrocyte survival rate, matrix composition and cartilage biomechanical properties was observed at different time points. Additionally, the mRNA expression of the apoptosis-related proteins caspase-3/Bax/Bcl-2, the cytoskeletal proteins actin/vimentin, and the matrix-related protein MMP13 were detected. The loading group exhibited delayed collagen and aggrecan degeneration and improved chondrocyte viability for three days. Protein and mRNA detection showed that apoptotic factors such as caspase-3 and Bax decreased rapidly in cartilage tissue after loading. The cytoskeletal proteins actin and vimentin showed no significant changes in mRNA expression in the control group, but was significantly higher in the loading group. MMP-13 mRNA expression was significantly higher in both the control group and loading group. Overall, this study suggests that suitable mechanical stimulation decreases the loss of chondrocyte viability and the mechanical properties of cartilage explants in vitro and improves cartilage preservation.
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Qu P, Qi J, Han Y, Zhou L, Xie D, Song H, Geng C, Zhang K, Wang G. Effects of Rolling-Sliding Mechanical Stimulation on Cartilage Preserved In Vitro. Cell Mol Bioeng 2019; 12:301-310. [PMID: 31719916 DOI: 10.1007/s12195-019-00584-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Mechanical stimulation is important for maintaining cartilage function. We used a loading device to exert rolling-sliding mechanical stimulation on cartilage preserved in vitro to investigate cartilage viability and the involved mechanisms. Methods Osteochondral grafts from pig knees were randomly classified into loading and control groups. The loading group cartilage was subjected to cycles of mechanical stimulation with specified frequency/time/pressure combinations every 3 days; Then the DMEM was refreshed, and the cartilage was preserved in vitro. The control group cartilage was preserved in DMEM throughout the process and was changed every 3 days. On days 14 and 28, the chondrocyte survival rate, histology, and Young's modulus of the cartilage were measured. Western blots were performed after 2 h of loading to evaluate the protein expression. Results The loading group showed a significantly higher chondrocyte survival rate, proteoglycan and type II collagen content, and Young's modulus than did the control group on day 14, but no statistically significant differences were found on day 28. After two hours of the loading, the phosphorylation levels of MEK and ERK1/2 increased, and the expression of caspase-3, cleaved caspase-3 and bax decreased. Conclusion These results suggest that periodic rolling-sliding mechanical stimulation can increase cartilage vitality in 2 weeks; a possible mechanism is that mechanical stimulation activates the MEK/ERK signalling pathway, thus inhibiting apoptotic protein expression. This loading preservation scheme could be used by cartilage tissue banks to improve cartilage preservation in vitro and enhance the quality of cartilage repair.
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- Pengwei Qu
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, 619 Changcheng Road, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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- College of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University&Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Taian, 271016 Shandong China
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Jiang F, Jalali A, Deguchi C, Chen A, Liu S, Kondo R, Minami K, Horiuchi T, Li BY, Robling AG, Chen J, Yokota H. Finite-element analysis of the mouse proximal ulna in response to elbow loading. J Bone Miner Metab 2019; 37:419-429. [PMID: 30062431 PMCID: PMC6353704 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-018-0943-y] [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: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Bone is a mechano-sensitive tissue that alters its structure and properties in response to mechanical loading. We have previously shown that application of lateral dynamic loads to a synovial joint, such as the knee and elbow, suppresses degradation of cartilage and prevents bone loss in arthritis and postmenopausal mouse models, respectively. While loading effects on pathophysiology have been reported, mechanical effects on the loaded joint are not fully understood. Because the direction of joint loading is non-axial, not commonly observed in daily activities, strain distributions in the laterally loaded joint are of great interest. Using elbow loading, we herein characterized mechanical responses in the loaded ulna focusing on the distribution of compressive strain. In response to 1-N peak-to-peak loads, which elevate bone mineral density and bone volume in the proximal ulna in vivo, we conducted finite-element analysis and evaluated strain magnitude in three loading conditions. The results revealed that strain of ~ 1000 μstrain (equivalent to 0.1% compression) or above was observed in the limited region near the loading site, indicating that the minimum effective strain for bone formation is smaller with elbow loading than axial loading. Calcein staining indicated that elbow loading increased bone formation in the regions predicted to undergo higher strain.
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- Feifei Jiang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL220, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL220, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
- Graduate School of Engineering, Mie University, Mie, 514, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL220, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL220, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL220, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
- Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, 565, Japan
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- Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, 565, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL220, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China.
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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Zheng W, Li X, Liu D, Li J, Yang S, Gao Z, Wang Z, Yokota H, Zhang P. Mechanical loading mitigates osteoarthritis symptoms by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and autophagy. FASEB J 2019; 33:4077-4088. [PMID: 30485126 PMCID: PMC6404578 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201801851r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease characterized by cartilage damage and abnormal remodeling of subchondral bone. Our previous study showed that in the early stage of OA, knee loading exerts protective effects by suppressing osteoclastogenesis through Wnt signaling, but little is known about loading effects at the late OA stage. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and autophagy are known to be involved in the late OA stage. We determined the effects of mechanical loading on ER stress and autophagy in OA mice. One hundred seventy-four mice were used for a surgery-induced OA model. In the first set of experiments, 60 mice were devoted to evaluation of the role of ER stress and autophagy in the development of OA. In the second set, 114 mice were used to assess the effect of knee loading on OA. Histologic, cellular, microcomputed tomography, and electron microscopic analyses were performed to evaluate morphologic changes, ER stress, and autophagy. Mechanical loading increased phosphorylation of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2α (eIF2α) and regulated expressions of autophagy markers LC3II/I and p62. Osteoarthritic mice also exhibited an elevated ratio of calcified cartilage to total articular cartilage (CC/TAC), and synovial hyperplasia with increased lining cells was found. At the early disease stage, subchondral bone plate thinning and reduced subchondral bone volume fraction (B.Ar/T.Ar) were observed. At the late disease stages, subchondral bone plate thickened concomitant with increased B.Ar/T.Ar. Mice subjected to mechanical loading exhibited resilience to cartilage destruction and a correspondingly reduced Osteoarthritis Research Society International score at 4 and 8 wk, as well as a decrease in synovitis and CC/TAC. While chondrocyte numbers in the OA group was notably decreased, mechanical loading restored chondrogenic differentiation. These results demonstrate that mechanical loading can retard the pathologic progression of OA at its early and late stages. The observed effects of loading are associated with the regulations of ER stress and autophagy.-Zheng, W., Li, X., Liu, D., Li, J., Yang, S., Gao, Z., Wang, Z., Yokota, H., Zhang, P. Mechanical loading mitigates osteoarthritis symptoms by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and autophagy.
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- Weiwei Zheng
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, International Cardiovascular Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development, Ministry of Health, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, International Cardiovascular Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development, Ministry of Health, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, International Cardiovascular Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, International Cardiovascular Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, International Cardiovascular Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development, Ministry of Health, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Wongwichai T, Teeyakasem P, Pruksakorn D, Kongtawelert P, Pothacharoen P. Anthocyanins and metabolites from purple rice inhibit IL-1β-induced matrix metalloproteinases expression in human articular chondrocytes through the NF-κB and ERK/MAPK pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 112:108610. [PMID: 30797145 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.108610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease, which is closely related to cartilage degradation. Anthocyanins, a natural flavonoid pigments, exhibit strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the effect of anthocyanin on inflammatory response in OA has not been investigated. Our results showed that cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G) and peonidin-3-O-glucoside (P3G), the main anthocyanins found in three Thai purple rice cultivars, attenuated the inhibition of porcine cartilage degradation in an experimental model. The effects of three Thai purple rice extracts were related to their high concentration of anthocyanins. Moreover, protocatechuic acid (PA), the main metabolite of anthocyanin, has chondroprotective potential by reducing glycosaminoglycans and collagen breakdown in IL-1β/OSM-induced porcine cartilage explants in long-term condition. The induction of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) caused by IL-1β-stimulated human chondrocytes was also attenuated by C3G, P3G, and their metabolites. Furthermore, C3G, P3G, and their metabolites pretreatment significantly inhibited IκBα degradation, the level of p-p65, and ERK/MAPK pathway. Additionally, PA pretreatment enhanced the phosphorylation of JNK in IL-1β-stimulated human chondrocytes. These findings indicated that anthocyanin in Thai purple rice exhibited anti-inflammatory effects in IL-1β-stimulated human chondrocytes by inhibiting NF-κB and ERK/MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Tunchanok Wongwichai
- Thailand Excellence Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Orthopedic Laboratory and Research Network (OLARN), Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Orthopedic Laboratory and Research Network (OLARN), Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Thailand Excellence Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Thailand Excellence Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Holyoak DT, Otero M, Armar NS, Ziemian SN, Otto A, Cullinane D, Wright TM, Goldring SR, Goldring MB, van der Meulen MC. Collagen XI mutation lowers susceptibility to load-induced cartilage damage in mice. J Orthop Res 2018; 36:711-720. [PMID: 28898438 PMCID: PMC8813548 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Interactions among risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA) are not well understood. We investigated the combined impact of two prevalent risk factors: mechanical loading and genetically abnormal cartilage tissue properties. We used cyclic tibial compression to simulate mechanical loading in the cho/+ (Col11a1 haploinsufficient) mouse, which has abnormal collagen fibrils in cartilage due to a point mutation in the Col11a1 gene. We hypothesized that the mutant collagen would not alter phenotypic bone properties and that cho/+ mice, which develop early onset OA, would develop enhanced load-induced cartilage damage compared to their littermates. To test our hypotheses, we applied cyclic compression to the left tibiae of 6-month-old cho/+ male mice and wild-type (WT) littermates for 1, 2, and 6 weeks at moderate (4.5 N) and high (9.0 N) peak load magnitudes. We then characterized load-induced cartilage and bone changes by histology, microcomputed tomography, and immunohistochemistry. Prior to loading, cho/+ mice had less dense, thinner cortical bone compared to WT littermates. In addition, in loaded and non-loaded limbs, cho/+ mice had thicker cartilage. With high loads, cho/+ mice experienced less load-induced cartilage damage at all time points and displayed decreased matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13 levels compared to WT littermates. The thinner, less dense cortical bone and thicker cartilage were unexpected and may have contributed to the reduced severity of load-induced cartilage damage in cho/+ mice. Furthermore, the spontaneous proteoglycan loss resulting from the mutant collagen XI was not additive to cartilage damage from mechanical loading, suggesting that these risk factors act through independent pathways. © 2017 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 36:711-720, 2018.
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- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY,Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY,Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY,Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY,Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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Osteoarthritis is the commonest degenerative joint disease, leading to joint pain and disability. The mouse has been the primary animal used for research, due to its size, relatively short lifespan, and the availability of genetically modified animals. Importantly, they show pathogenesis similar to osteoarthritis in humans. Mechanical loading is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis, and various mouse models have been developed to study the role and effects of mechanics on health and disease in various joints. This review describes the main mouse models used to non-invasively apply mechanical loads on joints. Most of the mouse models of osteoarthritis target the knee, including repetitive loading and joint injury such as ligament rupture, but a few studies have also characterised models for elbow, temporomandibular joint, and whole-body vibration spinal loading. These models are a great opportunity to dissect the influences of various types of mechanical input on joint health and disease.
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- Blandine Poulet
- Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, Musculoskeletal Biology 1, University of Liverpool, Room 286, Second Floor, Apex Building, West Derby Street, Liverpool, L7 8TX, UK.
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Wan Q, TruongVo T, Steele HE, Ozcelikkale A, Han B, Wang Y, Oh J, Yokota H, Na S. Subcellular domain-dependent molecular hierarchy of SFK and FAK in mechanotransduction and cytokine signaling. Sci Rep 2017; 7:9033. [PMID: 28831165 PMCID: PMC5567257 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09495-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and Src family kinases (SFK) are known to play critical roles in mechanotransduction and other crucial cell functions. Recent reports indicate that they reside in different microdomains of the plasma membrane. However, little is known about their subcellular domain-dependent roles and responses to extracellular stimuli. Here, we employed fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based biosensors in conjunction with collagen-coupled agarose gels to detect subcellular activities of SFK and FAK in three-dimensional (3D) settings. We observed that SFK and FAK in the lipid rafts and nonrafts are differently regulated by fluid flow and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Inhibition of FAK in the lipid rafts blocked SFK response to fluid flow, while inhibition of SFK in the non-rafts blocked FAK activation by the cytokines. Ex-vivo FRET imaging of mouse cartilage explants showed that intermediate level of interstitial fluid flow selectively decreased cytokine-induced SFK/FAK activation. These findings suggest that SFK and FAK exert distinctive molecular hierarchy depending on their subcellular location and extracellular stimuli.
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- Qiaoqiao Wan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, USA
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, USA.
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA.
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Yan K, Shen Y. Aliskiren has chondroprotective efficacy in a rat model of osteoarthritis through suppression of the local renin-angiotensin system. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:3965-3973. [PMID: 28765966 PMCID: PMC5646976 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The local renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has been reported to have an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of metabolic bone diseases, including osteoarthritis (OA). Aliskiren is the first in a new class of orally effective direct renin inhibitors and is approved for the treatment of hypertension in humans. However, its efficacy in patients with OA is unknown. A rat model of OA was induced to investigate the potential efficacy of aliskiren. Effects of aliskiren on the cartilage structure were detected by safranin O staining and its effects on the widths of the proliferation zone and hypertrophic zone (HZ) of chondrocytes were analyzed by Masson's staining. Tartate-resistant acid phosphatase staining was used to evaluate the effects of aliskiren on osteoclasts in the chondrocytes. Relative histological analyses were performed. Additionally, the expression levels of factors associated with osteoclast differentiation (receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand and osteoprotegerin), articular cartilage destruction [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and matrix metalloproteinase 9] and osteoblast differentiation [runt related transcription factor 2 (Runx2)], along with RAS components (renin, renin-receptor, angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R), AT2R, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin II (Ang II)] were detected in samples from the proximal tibias. Aliskiren did not fully suppress the inflammatory reaction in OA model animals and had marginal regulatory effects on biochemical bone markers induced by OA. However, aliskiren attenuated cartilage destruction, abnormal cartilage cellularity and the expansion of the HZ of chondrocytes, and significantly attenuated the expression of interleukin-1, TNF-α, Runx2 and procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide. These chondroprotective properties were accompanied by reductions in the levels of RAS components (renin, Ang II, ACE and AT1R), indicating that aliskiren exerts multiple effects of on bone formation, osteoblast differentiation and articular cartilage protection via the RAS. OA activates the local bone RAS, inhibits bone formation and stimulates bone resorption. Aliskiren, a renin inhibitor, demonstrated chondroprotective efficacy in a rat model of OA through suppression of the local RAS.
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- Kaizhong Yan
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000, P.R. China
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Chondroprotective activity of N-acetyl phenylalanine glucosamine derivative on knee joint structure and inflammation in a murine model of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2017; 25:589-599. [PMID: 27836674 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2016.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common chronic degenerative joint disease, is characterized by joint structure changes and inflammation, both mediated by the IκB kinase (IKK) signalosome complex. The ability of N-acetyl phenylalanine derivative (NAPA) to increase cartilage matrix components and to reduce inflammatory cytokines, inhibiting IKKα kinase activity, has been observed in vitro. The present study aims to further clarify the effect of NAPA in counteracting OA progression, in an in vivo mouse model after destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM). DESIGN 26 mice were divided into three groups: (1) DMM surgery without treatment; (2) DMM surgery treated after 2 weeks with one intra-articular injection of NAPA (2.5 mM) and (3) no DMM surgery. At the end of experimental times, both knee joints of the animals were analyzed through histology, histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry and microhardness of subchondral bone (SB) tests. RESULTS The injection of NAPA significantly improved cartilage thickness (CT) and reduced Chambers and Mankin modified scores and fibrillation index (FI), with weaker MMP13, ADAMTS5, MMP10 and IKKα staining. The microhardness measurements did not shown statistically significant differences between the different groups. CONCLUSIONS NAPA markedly improved the physical structure of articular cartilage while reducing catabolic enzymes, extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and IKKα expression, showing to be able to exert a chondroprotective activity in vivo.
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Functions of Rho family of small GTPases and Rho-associated coiled-coil kinases in bone cells during differentiation and mineralization. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2017; 1861:1009-1023. [PMID: 28188861 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Revised: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Members of Rho-associated coiled-coil kinases (ROCKs) are effectors of Rho family of small GTPases. ROCKs have multiple functions that include regulation of cellular contraction and polarity, adhesion, motility, proliferation, apoptosis, differentiation, maturation and remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM). SCOPE OF THE REVIEW Here, we focus on the action of RhoA and RhoA effectors, ROCK1 and ROCK2, in cells related to tissue mineralization: mesenchymal stem cells, chondrocytes, preosteoblasts, osteoblasts, osteocytes, lining cells and osteoclasts. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS The activation of the RhoA/ROCK pathway promotes stress fiber formation and reduces chondrocyte and osteogenic differentiations, in contrast to that in mesenchymal stem cells which stimulated the osteogenic and the chondrogenic differentiation. The effects of Rac1 and Cdc42 in promoting chondrocyte hypertrophy and of Rac1, Rac2 and Cdc42 in osteoclast are discussed. In addition, members of the Rho family of GTPases such Rac1, Rac2, Rac3 and Cdc42, acting upstream of ROCK and/or other protein effectors, may compensate the actions of RhoA, affecting directly or indirectly the actions of ROCKs as well as other protein effectors. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE ROCK activity can trigger cartilage degradation and affect bone formation, therefore these kinases may represent a possible therapeutic target to treat osteoarthritis and osseous diseases. Inhibition of Rho/ROCK activity in chondrocytes prevents cartilage degradation, stimulate mineralization of osteoblasts and facilitate bone formation around implanted metals. Treatment with osteoprotegerin results in a significant decrease in the expression of Rho GTPases, ROCK1 and ROCK2, reducing bone resorption. Inhibition of ROCK signaling increases osteoblast differentiation in a topography-dependent manner.
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Strain-induced mechanotransduction through primary cilia, extracellular ATP, purinergic calcium signaling, and ERK1/2 transactivates CITED2 and downregulates MMP-1 and MMP-13 gene expression in chondrocytes. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2016; 24:892-901. [PMID: 26687824 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2015.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2015] [Revised: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the strain-induced signaling pathways involved in regulating the transactivation of the transcription regulator Cbp/p300 Interacting Transactivator with ED-rich tail 2 (CITED2) and downstream targets in chondrocytes. METHODS Primary human chondrocytes or C28/I2 chondrocytic cells were subjected to various strain regimes. C57BL/6 mice were subjected to treadmill running. Loss-of-function was carried out using siRNA or inhibitors specific for targeted molecules. mRNA levels were assayed by RT-qPCR, and proteins by western blotting, immunofluorescence, and/or immunohistochemical staining. CITED2 promoter activity was assayed in chondrocytes using wild-type or mutant constructs. RESULTS Cyclic strain at 5%, 1 Hz induced CITED2 expression and suppressed expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 and -13 at the messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels in human chondrocytes. Abolishing primary cilia through knockdown of intraflagellar transport protein (IFT88) attenuated CITED2 gene expression and decreased protein levels. Similar effects were observed with inhibitors of extracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or P2 purinergic receptors, or antagonists of Ca(2+) signaling. Knockdown of IFT88 in articular chondrocytes in vivo diminished treadmill induced-CITED2 expression and upregulated MMPs. Knockdown of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)1α, specificity protein 1 (Sp1), or deletion of the shear stress response element (SSRE) in the CITED2 promoter limited cyclic strain-induced transactivation of CITED2. However, the strain induced-transactivation of CITED2 was abolished only on knockdown of HIF1α, Sp1, and SSRE or by loss-of-function of IFT88 or extracellular-signal-regulated kinases (ERK)1/2. CONCLUSIONS CITED2 transactivation is a critical event in signaling generated by strain and transduced by primary cilia, extracellular ATP, P2 purinergic receptors, and Ca(2+) signaling. Strain-induced CITED2 transactivation requires HIF1α, Sp1, and an intact SSRE and leads to the downregulation of MMPs such as MMP-1 and MMP-13.
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Li X, Yang J, Liu D, Li J, Niu K, Feng S, Yokota H, Zhang P. Knee loading inhibits osteoclast lineage in a mouse model of osteoarthritis. Sci Rep 2016; 6:24668. [PMID: 27087498 PMCID: PMC4834538 DOI: 10.1038/srep24668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a whole joint disorder that involves cartilage degradation and periarticular bone response. Changes of cartilage and subchondral bone are associated with development and activity of osteoclasts from subchondral bone. Knee loading promotes bone formation, but its effects on OA have not been well investigated. Here, we hypothesized that knee loading regulates subchondral bone remodeling by suppressing osteoclast development, and prevents degradation of cartilage through crosstalk of bone-cartilage in osteoarthritic mice. Surgery-induced mouse model of OA was used. Two weeks application of daily dynamic knee loading significantly reduced OARSI scores and CC/TAC (calcified cartilage to total articular cartilage), but increased SBP (subchondral bone plate) and B.Ar/T.Ar (trabecular bone area to total tissue area). Bone resorption of osteoclasts from subchondral bone and the differentiation of osteoclasts from bone marrow-derived cells were completely suppressed by knee loading. The osteoclast activity was positively correlated with OARSI scores and negatively correlated with SBP and B.Ar/T.Ar. Furthermore, knee loading exerted protective effects by suppressing osteoclastogenesis through Wnt signaling. Overall, osteoclast lineage is the hyper responsiveness of knee loading in osteoarthritic mice. Mechanical stimulation prevents OA-induced cartilage degeneration through crosstalk with subchondral bone. Knee loading might be a new potential therapy for osteoarthritis patients.
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- Xinle Li
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Acute Abdominal Diseases, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin 300100, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Nutritional Epidemiology Institute and School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300457, China
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Leung C, Liu Y, Lu X, Kim M, Drysdale TA, Feng Q. Rac1 Signaling Is Required for Anterior Second Heart Field Cellular Organization and Cardiac Outflow Tract Development. J Am Heart Assoc 2015; 5:e002508. [PMID: 26722124 PMCID: PMC4859369 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The small GTPase Rac1 regulates diverse cellular functions, including both apicobasal and planar cell polarity pathways; however, its role in cardiac outflow tract (OFT) development remains unknown. In the present study, we aimed to examine the role of Rac1 in the anterior second heart field (SHF) splanchnic mesoderm and subsequent OFT development during heart morphogenesis. METHODS AND RESULTS Using the Cre/loxP system, mice with an anterior SHF-specific deletion of Rac1 (Rac1(SHF)) were generated. Embryos were collected at various developmental time points for immunostaining and histological analysis. Intrauterine echocardiography was also performed to assess aortic valve blood flow in embryos at embryonic day 18.5. The Rac1(SHF) splanchnic mesoderm exhibited disruptions in SHF progenitor cellular organization and proliferation. Consequently, this led to a spectrum of OFT defects along with aortic valve defects in Rac1(SHF) embryos. Mechanistically, it was found that the ability of the Rac1(SHF) OFT myocardial cells to migrate into the proximal OFT cushion was severely reduced. In addition, expression of the neural crest chemoattractant semaphorin 3c was decreased. Lineage tracing showed that anterior SHF contribution to the OFT myocardium and aortic valves was deficient in Rac1(SHF) hearts. Furthermore, functional analysis with intrauterine echocardiography at embryonic day 18.5 showed aortic valve regurgitation in Rac1(SHF) hearts, which was not seen in control hearts. CONCLUSIONS Disruptions of Rac1 signaling in the anterior SHF results in aberrant progenitor cellular organization and defects in OFT development. Our data show Rac1 signaling to be a critical regulator of cardiac OFT formation during embryonic heart development.
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- Carmen Leung
- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Medicine and PediatricsSchulich School of Medicine and DentistryCollaborative Program in Developmental BiologyChildren's Health Research InstituteUniversity of Western OntarioLondonOntarioCanada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Medicine and PediatricsSchulich School of Medicine and DentistryCollaborative Program in Developmental BiologyChildren's Health Research InstituteUniversity of Western OntarioLondonOntarioCanada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Medicine and PediatricsSchulich School of Medicine and DentistryCollaborative Program in Developmental BiologyChildren's Health Research InstituteUniversity of Western OntarioLondonOntarioCanada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Medicine and PediatricsSchulich School of Medicine and DentistryCollaborative Program in Developmental BiologyChildren's Health Research InstituteUniversity of Western OntarioLondonOntarioCanada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Medicine and PediatricsSchulich School of Medicine and DentistryCollaborative Program in Developmental BiologyChildren's Health Research InstituteUniversity of Western OntarioLondonOntarioCanada
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- Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, Medicine and PediatricsSchulich School of Medicine and DentistryCollaborative Program in Developmental BiologyChildren's Health Research InstituteUniversity of Western OntarioLondonOntarioCanada
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Xia P, Ren S, Lin Q, Cheng K, Shen S, Gao M, Li X. Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Affects Chondrocyte Extracellular Matrix Production via an Integrin-Mediated p38 MAPK Signaling Pathway. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2015; 41:1690-1700. [PMID: 25736607 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2015.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2014] [Revised: 12/26/2014] [Accepted: 01/17/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Although low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) regulates p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and promotes cartilage repair in osteoarthritis, the role of integrin-mediated p38 MAPK in the effect of LIPUS on extracellular matrix (ECM) production of normal and OA chondrocytes remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate whether LIPUS affects ECM production in normal and OA rabbit chondrocytes through an integrin-p38 signaling pathway. A rabbit model of OA was established by anterior cruciate ligament transection, and chondrocytes were isolated from normal or OA cartilage and cultured in vitro. Chondrocytes were treated with LIPUS and then pre-incubated with the integrin inhibitor GRGDSP or the p38 inhibitor SB203580. Expression of type II collagen, MMP-13, integrin β1, p38 and phosphorylated p38 was assessed by Western blot analysis. We found that type II collagen and integrin β1 were upregulated (p < 0.05), whereas MMP-13 was downregulated (p < 0.05) in normal and OA chondrocytes. Furthermore, phosphorylated p38 was upregulated (p < 0.05) in normal chondrocytes, but downregulated (p < 0.05) in OA chondrocytes after LIPUS stimulation. Pre-incubation of chondrocytes with the integrin inhibitor disrupted the effects of LIPUS on normal and OA chondrocytes. Pre-incubation of chrondocytes with the p38 inhibitor reduced the effects of LIPUS on normal chondrocytes, but had no impact on OA chondrocytes. Our findings suggest that the integrin-p38 MAPK signaling pathway plays an important role in LIPUS-mediated ECM production in chondrocytes.
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- Peng Xia
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Hamamura K, Nishimura A, Iino T, Takigawa S, Sudo A, Yokota H. Chondroprotective effects of Salubrinal in a mouse model of osteoarthritis. Bone Joint Res 2015; 4:84-92. [PMID: 25977571 PMCID: PMC4443296 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.45.2000378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Salubrinal is a synthetic agent that elevates phosphorylation of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha (eIF2α) and alleviates stress to the endoplasmic reticulum. Previously, we reported that in chondrocytes, Salubrinal attenuates expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP13) through downregulating nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) signalling. We herein examine whether Salubrinal prevents the degradation of articular cartilage in a mouse model of osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS OA was surgically induced in the left knee of female mice. Animal groups included age-matched sham control, OA placebo, and OA treated with Salubrinal or Guanabenz. Three weeks after the induction of OA, immunoblotting was performed for NFκB p65 and p-NFκB p65. At three and six weeks, the femora and tibiae were isolated and the sagittal sections were stained with Safranin O. RESULTS Salubrinal suppressed the progression of OA by downregulating p-NFκB p65 and MMP13. Although Guanabenz elevates the phosphorylation level of eIF2α, it did not suppress the progression of OA. CONCLUSIONS Administration of Salubrinal has chondroprotective effects in arthritic joints. Salubrinal can be considered as a potential therapeutic agent for alleviating symptoms of OA. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2015;4:84-92.
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- K Hamamura
- Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA
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- Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA. Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie 514, Japan
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- Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie 514, Japan
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- Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA
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- Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie 514, Japan
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- Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA
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Steinecker-Frohnwieser B, Weigl L, Kullich W, Lohberger B. The disease modifying osteoarthritis drug diacerein is able to antagonize pro inflammatory state of chondrocytes under mild mechanical stimuli. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2014; 22:1044-52. [PMID: 24857974 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Revised: 05/02/2014] [Accepted: 05/07/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the combination of mild mechanical stimuli and a disease modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) in inflammatory activated chondrocytes and to study the combination of drug and mechanical tension on the cellular level as a model for an integrated biophysical approach for osteoarthritis (OA) treatments. METHODS Interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) stimulated C28/I2 cells underwent mild mechanically treatment while cultured in the presence of the DMOAD diacerein. The pharmacological input of diacerein was evaluated by cell viability and cell proliferation measurements. Inflammation and treatment induced changes in key regulatory proteins and components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) were characterized by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). The effects on metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) activity and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) concentration in cell supernatants of treated cells were investigated. RESULTS C28/I2 cells demonstrated significant changes in expression of inflammatory and cartilage destructive proteins in response to IL-1β stimulation. The chondroprotective action of diacerein in mechanically stimulated cells was mediated by a decrease in interleukin-8 (IL-8), fibronectin-1 (FN-1), collagen type I (Col 1) and MMP-1 expression levels, respectively. Augmented expression of interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) and the fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) by diacerein was not abolished by mechanical treatment. The observed effects were accompanied by a reduced cell proliferation rate, attenuated cell viability and extenuated MMP-1 activity. CONCLUSION Diacerein diversely regulates the expression of main regulatory proteins as well as components important to regenerate and set up ECM. Mechanical stimulation does not negatively influence the chondroprotective effect induced by diacerein treatment in immortalized human C28/I2 chondrocytes.
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- B Steinecker-Frohnwieser
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rehabilitation of Internal Diseases, Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Rheumatology, Balneology and Rehabilitation, Saalfelden, Austria.
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- Department of Special Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy, Medical University Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rehabilitation of Internal Diseases, Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Rheumatology, Balneology and Rehabilitation, Saalfelden, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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