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Eom YJ, Kim JW, Rim YA, Lim J, Jung SI, Ju JH. Effects of stepwise administration of osteoprotegerin and parathyroid hormone-related peptide DNA vectors on bone formation in ovariectomized rat model. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2477. [PMID: 38291053 PMCID: PMC10827729 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51957-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that impairs bone mineral density, microarchitecture, and strength. It requires continuous management, and further research into new treatment options is necessary. Osteoprotegerin (OPG) inhibits bone resorption and osteoclast activity. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of stepwise administration of OPG-encoded minicircles (mcOPG) and a bone formation regulator, parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP)-encoded minicircles (mcPTHrP) in osteoporosis. The combined treatment with mcOPG and mcPTHrP significantly increased osteogenic marker expression in osteoblast differentiation compared with the single treatment groups. A model of postmenopausal osteoporosis was established in 12-week-old female rats through ovariectomy (OVX). After 8 weeks of OVX, mcOPG (80 µg/kg) was administered via intravenous injection. After 16 weeks of OVX, mcPTHrP (80 µg/kg) was injected once a week for 3 weeks. The bone microstructure in the femur was evaluated 24 weeks after OVX using micro-CT. In a proof-of-concept study, stepwise treatment with mcOPG and mcPTHrP on an OVX rat model significantly improved bone microstructure compared to treatment with mcOPG or mcPTHrP alone. These results suggest that stepwise treatment with mcOPG and mcPTHrP may be a potential treatment for osteoporosis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ye Ji Eom
- Catholic iPSC Research Center (CiRC), CiSTEM Laboratory, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedicine and Health Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Catholic iPSC Research Center (CiRC), CiSTEM Laboratory, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Catholic iPSC Research Center (CiRC), CiSTEM Laboratory, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Catholic iPSC Research Center (CiRC), CiSTEM Laboratory, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedicine and Health Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Catholic iPSC Research Center (CiRC), CiSTEM Laboratory, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedicine and Health Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Catholic iPSC Research Center (CiRC), CiSTEM Laboratory, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Guo Z, Huang T, Liu Y, Liu C. Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein Promotes the Proliferation of Patient-Derived Glioblastoma Stem Cells via Activating cAMP/PKA Signaling Pathway. Int J Stem Cells 2023; 16:315-325. [PMID: 37385633 PMCID: PMC10465338 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc22097] [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: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive primary brain tumor characterized by its heterogeneity and high recurrence and lethality rates. Glioblastoma stem cells (GSCs) play a crucial role in therapy resistance and tumor recurrence. Therefore, targeting GSCs is a key objective in developing effective treatments for GBM. The role of Parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) in GBM and its impact on GSCs remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of PTHrP on GSCs and its potential as a therapeutic target for GBM. Methods and Results Using the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, we found higher expression of PTHrP in GBM, which correlated inversely with survival. GSCs were established from three human GBM samples obtained after surgical resection. Exposure to recombinant human PTHrP protein (rPTHrP) at different concentrations significantly enhanced GSCs viability. Knockdown of PTHrP using target-specific siRNA (siPTHrP) inhibited tumorsphere formation and reduced the number of BrdU-positive cells. In an orthotopic xenograft mouse model, suppression of PTHrP expression led to significant inhibition of tumor growth. The addition of rPTHrP in the growth medium counteracted the antiproliferative effect of siPTHrP. Further investigation revealed that PTHrP increased cAMP concentration and activated the PKA signaling pathway. Treatment with forskolin, an adenylyl cyclase activator, nullified the antiproliferative effect of siPTHrP. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that PTHrP promotes the proliferation of patient-derived GSCs by activating the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway. These results uncover a novel role for PTHrP and suggest its potential as a therapeutic target for GBM treatment.
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- Zhenyu Guo
- Department of Neurosurgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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Smith JK. Special Issue "Bone Ontogeny, Embryology, and Homeostasis". Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23137212. [PMID: 35806217 PMCID: PMC9266313 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23137212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- John Kelly Smith
- Departments of Medical Education and Biomedical Sciences, James H Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, P.O. Box 70300, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA
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