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Han X, Yang Q, Lu Y, Xu M, Tao Q, Jiang S, He X, Bai Y, Zhang T, Bai L, Hu J, Zhu Y, Liu H, Li L. Genome-wide association study reveals the candidate genes of humerus quality in laying duck. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103851. [PMID: 38806002 PMCID: PMC11154710 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Bone plays a crucial role in poultry's health and production. However, during the selection and cage farming, there has been a decline in bone quality. As the development of breeding theory, researchers find that it's possible to enhance bone quality through selective breeding.This study measure 8 humerus quality in 260 samples of the 350-day-old female duck. By descripting the basic characteristic traits, mechanical property traits we found that all the bone quality traits had a large variable coefficient, especially mechanical properties trait (20-70%), indicating that there was a large difference in bone health status among laying ducks. The phenotypic correlations showed a high correlation between weight and density, diameter and perimeter, breaking and toughness (r = 0.52-0.68). And then, we performed the Genome-wide association study (GWAS) to reveal the candidate genes of humerus quality in ducks. Seven candidate protein-coding genes were identified with perimeter trait, and 52 protein-coding genes were associated with toughness trait. We also analysed the candidate region and performed KEGG and GO analyse for 75 candidate genes. Furthermore, the expression analyse of the above candidate genes in different stage of humerus and different tissues were performed. Finally, AP2A2, SMAD3, SMNDC1, NFIA, EPHB2, PMEPA1, UNC5C, ESR1, VAV3, NFATC2 deserve further focus. The obtained results can contribute to new insight into bone quality and provide new genetic biomarkers for application in duck breeding programs.
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- Xu Han
- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
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Huang DN, Zeng Y, Ding HR, Zhang ZK, Wang Y, Han DX, Zhang XZ, Song LG. Characteristics of bone metabolism in the male patients with diabetic neuropathy. J Chin Med Assoc 2024; 87:292-298. [PMID: 38289285 DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000001062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of bone metabolism and fracture risk in the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN). METHODS A total of 198 T2DM individuals were recruited from January 2017 to December 2020. Patients with DSPN were evaluated by strict clinical and sensory thresholds. Biochemical parameters and bone mineral density (BMD) were measured. The BMD, bone turnover markers, and probability of fracture were compared between two groups, and the factors related to BMD and probability of hip fracture in 10 years were further explored. RESULTS Compared with type 2 diabetes mellitus without distal symmetric polyneuropathy (T2DN-) patients, type 2 diabetes mellitus with distal symmetric polyneuropathy (T2DN+) patients had lower level of cross-linked C-telopeptide (CTX) (0.32 ± 0.19 vs 0.38 ± 0.21 ng/mL, p = 0.038) and higher level of bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP) (15.28 ± 5.56 vs 12.58 ± 4.41 μg/mL, p = 0.003). T2DN+ patients had higher BMD of lumbar L1-L4 (1.05 ± 0.19 vs 0.95 ± 0.37, p = 0.027) and higher probability of hip fracture (0.98 ± 0.88 vs 0.68 ± 0.63, p = 0.009) as compared to T2DN- individuals. Univariate correlation analysis showed that BALP level (coefficient (coef) = -0.054, p = 0.038), CTX level (coef = -2.28, p = 0.001), and hip fracture risk (coef = -1.02, p < 0.001) were negatively related to the BMD of L1-L4. As for the risk of hip fracture evaluated by WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX), age (coef = 0.035, p < 0.001), use of insulin (coef = 0.31, p =0.015), and levels of BALP (coef = 0.031, p = 0.017) and CTX (coef = 0.7, p = 0.047) were positively related to the risk of hip fracture. Multivariate regression analysis showed that CTX level (coef = -1.41, p = 0.043) was still negatively related to BMD at the lumbar spine. CONCLUSION This study indicates that T2DM patients with DSPN have special bone metabolism represented by higher BALP level and lower CTX level which may increase BMD at the lumbar spine.
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- Dong-Ni Huang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Science and Research, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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González-Casaus ML. El diálogo oculto entre el hueso y los tejidos a través del remodelado óseo. ADVANCES IN LABORATORY MEDICINE 2024; 5:35-45. [PMID: 38634083 PMCID: PMC11019877 DOI: 10.1515/almed-2023-0101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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El hueso es mucho más que un reservorio de calcio y fósforo. Su disposición lacuno-canalicular ofrece una importante vía de intercambio con la circulación y actualmente, el esqueleto se considera un gran órgano endocrino, con acciones que van más allá del control del balance fosfocálcico mediado por el factor fibroblástico 23 (FGF23). Paralelamente al efecto modulador de las adipoquinas sobre el remodelado óseo, diversas proteínas óseas, como la osteocalcina y la esclerostina, ejercen cierta acción contra-reguladora sobre el metabolismo energético, posiblemente en un intento de asegurar los enormes requerimientos energéticos del remodelado. En esta interacción del hueso con otros tejidos, especialmente el adiposo, participa la señalización canónica Wnt/β-catenina y por ello la esclerostina, una proteína osteocítica que inhibe esta señalización, emerge como un potencial biomarcador. Es más, su participación en diversas patologías le posiciona como diana terapéutica, existiendo un anticuerpo anti-esclerostina, recientemente aprobado en nuestro país para el tratamiento de la osteoporosis. Esta revisión aborda el carácter endocrino del hueso, el papel de la osteocalcina y, especialmente, el papel regulador y modulador de la esclerostina sobre remodelado óseo y la homeóstasis energética a través de su interacción con la señalización canónica Wnt/β-catenina, así como su potencial utilidad como biomarcador.
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González-Casaus ML. The hidden cross talk between bone and tissues through bone turnover. ADVANCES IN LABORATORY MEDICINE 2024; 5:24-34. [PMID: 38634076 PMCID: PMC11019897 DOI: 10.1515/almed-2023-0160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Bone is more than a reservoir of calcium and phosphorus. Its lacuno-canalicular arrangement provides an important pathway for exchange with circulation and currently, the skeleton is considered a large endocrine organ with actions that go beyond the control of calcium-phosphorus balance mediated by fibroblastic growth factor 23 (FGF23). Parallel to the modulating effect of adipokines on bone turnover, certain bone proteins, such as osteocalcin and sclerostin, play a counter-regulatory role on energy metabolism, probably in an attempt to ensure its high energy requirement for bone turnover. In this crosstalk between bone and other tissues, especially with adipose tissue, canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling is involved and therefore, sclerostin, an osteocyte derived protein that inhibits this signalling, emerges as a potential biomarker. Furthermore, its involvement in diverse pathologic conditions supports sclerostin as a therapeutic target, with an anti-sclerostin antibody recently approved in our country for the treatment of osteoporosis. This review addresses the endocrine nature of bone, the role of osteocalcin, and specially, the regulatory and modulatory role of sclerostin on bone turnover and energy homeostasis through its inhibitory effect on canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling, as well as its potential utility as a biomarker.
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Xu Z, Shi Y, Wei C, Li T, Wen J, Du W, Yu Y, Zhu T. Causal relationship between glycemic traits and bone mineral density in different age groups and skeletal sites: a Mendelian randomization analysis. J Bone Miner Metab 2024; 42:90-98. [PMID: 38157037 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-023-01480-5] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Previous research has confirmed that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus tend to have higher bone mineral density (BMD), but it is unknown whether this pattern holds true for individuals without diabetes. This Mendelian randomization (MR) study aims to investigate the potential causal relationship between various glycemic trait (including fasting glucose, fasting insulin, 2-h postprandial glucose, and glycated hemoglobin) and BMD in non-diabetic individuals. The investigation focuses on different age groups (15-30, 30-45, 45-60, and 60 + years) and various skeletal sites (forearm, lumbar spine, and hip). MATERIALS AND METHODS We utilized genome-wide association study data from large population-based cohorts to identify robust instrumental variables for each glycemic traits parameter. Our primary analysis employed the inverse-variance weighted method, with sensitivity analyses conducted using MR-Egger, weighted median, MR-PRESSO, and multivariable MR methods to assess the robustness and potential horizontal pleiotropy of the study results. RESULTS Fasting insulin showed a negative modulating relationship on both lumbar spine and forearm. However, these associations were only nominally significant. No significant causal association was observed between blood glucose traits and BMD across the different age groups. The direction of fasting insulin's causal effects on BMD showed inconsistency between genders, with potentially decreased BMD in women with high fasting insulin levels and an increasing trend in BMD in men. CONCLUSIONS In the non-diabetic population, currently available evidence does not support a causal relationship between glycemic traits and BMD. However, further investigation is warranted considering the observed gender differences.
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- Zhangmeng Xu
- Department of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 37 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department-2 of Neck Shoulder Back and Leg Pain, Department of Preventive Treatment, Sichuan Province Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 37 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department-2 of Neck Shoulder Back and Leg Pain, Department of Preventive Treatment, Sichuan Province Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department-2 of Neck Shoulder Back and Leg Pain, Department of Preventive Treatment, Sichuan Province Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department-2 of Neck Shoulder Back and Leg Pain, Department of Preventive Treatment, Sichuan Province Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department-2 of Neck Shoulder Back and Leg Pain, Department of Preventive Treatment, Sichuan Province Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
- Department of preventive treatment, Sichuan Province Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West 1st Section, 1st Ring Road in Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 37 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Yi X, Hu G, Yang Y, Li J, Jin J, Chang B. Role of MOTS-c in the regulation of bone metabolism. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1149120. [PMID: 37200834 PMCID: PMC10185875 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1149120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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MOTS-c, a mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP), is an essential regulatory mediator of cell protection and energy metabolism and is involved in the development of specific diseases. Recent studies have revealed that MOTS-c promotes osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization. Furthermore, it inhibits osteoclast production and mediates the regulation of bone metabolism and bone remodeling. Exercise effectively upregulates the expression of MOTS-c, but the specific mechanism of MOTS-c regulation in bone by exercise remains unclear. Therefore, this article reviewed the distribution and function of MOTS-c in the tissue, discussed the latest research developments in the regulation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, and proposed potential molecular mechanisms for the effect of exercise on the regulation of bone metabolism. This review provides a theoretical reference for establishing methods to prevent and treat skeletal metabolic diseases.
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- Xuejie Yi
- Social Science Research Center, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- School of Sports Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- School of Sports Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- School of Sports Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
- *Correspondence: Bo Chang,
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Low Bone Turnover Due to Hypothyroidism or Anti-Resorptive Treatment Does Not Affect Whole-Body Glucose Homeostasis in Male Mice. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12091462. [PMID: 36143246 PMCID: PMC9502862 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12091462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Bone is a large and dynamic tissue and its maintenance requires high amounts of energy as old or damaged bone structures need to be replaced during the process of bone remodeling. Glucose homeostasis is an essential prerequisite for a healthy bone and vice versa, the skeleton can act as an endocrine organ on energy metabolism. We recently showed that hypothyroidism in mice leads to an almost complete arrest of bone remodeling. Here, we aimed to investigate whether the profound suppression of bone remodeling affects whole-body glucose homeostasis. To that end, male C57BL/6JRj mice were rendered hypothyroid over 4 weeks using methimazole and sodium perchlorate in the drinking water. We confirmed trabecular bone gain due to decreased bone turnover in hypothyroid mice with decreased cortical but increased vertebral bone strength. Further, we found impaired glucose handling but not insulin resistance with hypothyroidism. In hypothyroid bone, glucose uptake and expression of glucose transporter Glut4 were reduced by 44.3% and 13.9%, respectively, suggesting lower energy demands. Nevertheless, hypothyroidism led to distinct changes in glucose uptake in muscle, liver, and epididymal white adipose tissue (eWAT). Reduced glucose uptake (−30.6%) and Glut1/Glut4 transcript levels (−31.9%/−67.5%) were detected in muscle tissue. In contrast, in liver and eWAT we observed increased glucose uptake by 25.6% and 68.6%, respectively, and upregulated expression of glucose transporters with hypothyroidism. To more specifically target bone metabolism and discriminate between the skeletal and systemic effects of hypothyroidism on energy metabolism, male mice were treated with zoledronate (ZOL), a bisphosphonate, that led to decreased bone turnover, trabecular bone gain, and reduced local glucose uptake into bone (−40.4%). However, ZOL-treated mice did not display alterations of systemic glucose handling nor insulin tolerance. Despite the close mutual crosstalk of bone and glucose metabolism, in this study, we show that suppressing bone remodeling does not influence whole-body glucose homeostasis in male mice.
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Karsenty G, Khosla S. The crosstalk between bone remodeling and energy metabolism: A translational perspective. Cell Metab 2022; 34:805-817. [PMID: 35545088 PMCID: PMC9535690 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Genetics in model organisms has progressively broken down walls that previously separated different disciplines of biology. One example of this holistic evolution is the recognition of the complex relationship that exists between the control of bone mass (bone remodeling) and energy metabolism in mammals. Numerous hormones orchestrate this crosstalk. In particular, the study of the leptin-mediated regulation of bone mass has not only revealed the existence of a central control of bone mass but has also led to the realization that sympathetic innervation is a major regulator of bone remodeling. This happened at a time when the use of drugs aiming at treating osteoporosis, the most frequent bone disease, has dwindled. This review will highlight the main aspects of the leptin-mediated regulation of bone mass and how this led to the realization that β-blockers, which block the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, may be a viable option to prevent osteoporosis.
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- Gerard Karsenty
- Department of Genetics and Development, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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- Kogod Center of Aging and Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Hiam D, Landen S, Jacques M, Voisin S, Alvarez-Romero J, Byrnes E, Chubb P, Levinger I, Eynon N. Osteocalcin and its forms respond similarly to exercise in males and females. Bone 2021; 144:115818. [PMID: 33338665 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acute exercise increases osteocalcin (OC), a marker of bone turnover, and in particular the undercarboxylated form (ucOC). Males and females differ in baseline levels of total OC and it is thought the hormonal milieu may be driving these differences. Males and females adapt differently to the same exercise intervention, however it is unclear whether the exercise effects on OC are also sex-specific. We tested whether the responses of OC and its forms to acute High Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIE) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) differed between males and females. Secondly, we examined whether sex hormones vary with OC forms within sexes to understand if these are driving factor in any potential sex differences. METHODS Total OC (tOC), undercarboxylated OC (ucOC), and carboxylated OC (cOC) were measured in serum of 96 healthy participants from the Gene SMART cohort (74 males and 22 females) at rest, immediately after, and 3 h after a single bout of HIIE, and at rest, 48 h after completing a four week HIIT intervention. Baseline testosterone and estradiol were also measured for a subset of the cohort (Males = 38, Females = 20). Linear mixed models were used to a) uncover the sex-specific effects of acute exercise and short-term training on OC forms and b) to examine whether the sex hormones were associated with OC levels. RESULTS At baseline, males had higher levels of tOC, cOC, and ucOC than females (q < 0.01). In both sexes tOC, and ucOC increased to the same extent after acute HIIE. At baseline, in males only, higher testosterone was associated with higher ucOC (β = 3.37; q < 0.046). Finally, tOC and ucOC did not change following 4 weeks of HIIT. CONCLUSION/DISCUSSION While there were no long-term changes in OC and its forms. tOC and ucOC were transiently enhanced after a bout of HIIE similarly in both sexes. This may be important in metabolic signalling in skeletal muscle and bone suggesting that regular exercise is needed to maintain these benefits. Overall, these data suggest that the sex differences in exercise adaptations do not extend to the bone turnover marker, OC.
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- D Hiam
- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- PathWest Laboratory Medicine, QEII Medical Centre, Perth, Australia
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- PathWest Laboratory Medicine, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia; Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Department of Medicine-Western Health, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
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Wang JS, Mazur CM, Wein MN. Sclerostin and Osteocalcin: Candidate Bone-Produced Hormones. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:584147. [PMID: 33776907 PMCID: PMC7988212 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.584147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
In addition to its structural role, the skeleton serves as an endocrine organ that controls mineral metabolism and energy homeostasis. Three major cell types in bone - osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes - dynamically form and maintain bone and secrete factors with systemic activity. Osteocalcin, an osteoblast-derived factor initially described as a matrix protein that regulates bone mineralization, has been suggested to be an osteoblast-derived endocrine hormone that regulates multiple target organs including pancreas, liver, muscle, adipose, testes, and the central and peripheral nervous system. Sclerostin is predominantly produced by osteocytes, and is best known as a paracrine-acting regulator of WNT signaling and activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts on bone surfaces. In addition to this important paracrine role for sclerostin within bone, sclerostin protein has been noted to act at a distance to regulate adipocytes, energy homeostasis, and mineral metabolism in the kidney. In this article, we aim to bring together evidence supporting an endocrine function for sclerostin and osteocalcin, and discuss recent controversies regarding the proposed role of osteocalcin outside of bone. We summarize the current state of knowledge on animal models and human physiology related to the multiple functions of these bone-derived factors. Finally, we highlight areas in which future research is expected to yield additional insights into the biology of osteocalcin and sclerostin.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jialiang S. Wang
- Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States
- Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Marc N. Wein,
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