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Zhu S, Chen W, Masson A, Li YP. Cell signaling and transcriptional regulation of osteoblast lineage commitment, differentiation, bone formation, and homeostasis. Cell Discov 2024; 10:71. [PMID: 38956429 PMCID: PMC11219878 DOI: 10.1038/s41421-024-00689-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
Abstract
The initiation of osteogenesis primarily occurs as mesenchymal stem cells undergo differentiation into osteoblasts. This differentiation process plays a crucial role in bone formation and homeostasis and is regulated by two intricate processes: cell signal transduction and transcriptional gene expression. Various essential cell signaling pathways, including Wnt, BMP, TGF-β, Hedgehog, PTH, FGF, Ephrin, Notch, Hippo, and Piezo1/2, play a critical role in facilitating osteoblast differentiation, bone formation, and bone homeostasis. Key transcriptional factors in this differentiation process include Runx2, Cbfβ, Runx1, Osterix, ATF4, SATB2, and TAZ/YAP. Furthermore, a diverse array of epigenetic factors also plays critical roles in osteoblast differentiation, bone formation, and homeostasis at the transcriptional level. This review provides an overview of the latest developments and current comprehension concerning the pathways of cell signaling, regulation of hormones, and transcriptional regulation of genes involved in the commitment and differentiation of osteoblast lineage, as well as in bone formation and maintenance of homeostasis. The paper also reviews epigenetic regulation of osteoblast differentiation via mechanisms, such as histone and DNA modifications. Additionally, we summarize the latest developments in osteoblast biology spurred by recent advancements in various modern technologies and bioinformatics. By synthesizing these insights into a comprehensive understanding of osteoblast differentiation, this review provides further clarification of the mechanisms underlying osteoblast lineage commitment, differentiation, and bone formation, and highlights potential new therapeutic applications for the treatment of bone diseases.
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- Siyu Zhu
- Division in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Division in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
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- Division in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Division in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
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Nookaew I, Xiong J, Onal M, Bustamante-Gomez C, Wanchai V, Fu Q, Kim HN, Almeida M, O'Brien CA. Refining the identity of mesenchymal cell types associated with murine periosteal and endosteal bone. J Biol Chem 2024; 300:107158. [PMID: 38479598 PMCID: PMC11007436 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107158] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Single-cell RNA-seq has led to novel designations for mesenchymal cells associated with bone as well as multiple designations for what appear to be the same cell type. The main goals of this study were to increase the amount of single-cell RNA sequence data for osteoblasts and osteocytes, to compare cells from the periosteum to those inside bone, and to clarify the major categories of cell types associated with murine bone. We created an atlas of murine bone-associated cells by harmonizing published datasets with in-house data from cells targeted by Osx1-Cre and Dmp1-Cre driver strains. Cells from periosteal bone were analyzed separately from those isolated from the endosteum and trabecular bone. Over 100,000 mesenchymal cells were mapped to reveal 11 major clusters designated fibro-1, fibro-2, chondrocytes, articular chondrocytes, tenocytes, adipo-Cxcl12 abundant reticular (CAR), osteo-CAR, preosteoblasts, osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteo-X, the latter defined in part by periostin expression. Osteo-X, osteo-CAR, and preosteoblasts were closely associated with osteoblasts at the trabecular bone surface. Wnt16 was expressed in multiple cell types from the periosteum but not in cells from endocortical or cancellous bone. Fibro-2 cells, which express markers of stem cells, localized to the periosteum but not trabecular bone in adult mice. Suppressing bone remodeling eliminated osteoblasts and altered gene expression in preosteoblasts but did not change the abundance or location of osteo-X or osteo-CAR cells. These results provide a framework for identifying bone cell types in murine single-cell RNA-seq datasets and suggest that osteoblast progenitors reside near the surface of remodeling bone.
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- Intawat Nookaew
- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Department of Biomedical Informatics, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Division of Endocrinology, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Division of Endocrinology, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Division of Endocrinology, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Division of Endocrinology, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Division of Endocrinology, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
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Nookaew I, Xiong J, Onal M, Bustamante-Gomez C, Wanchai V, Fu Q, Kim HN, Almeida M, O'Brien CA. A framework for defining mesenchymal cell types associated with murine periosteal and endosteal bone. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.11.17.567528. [PMID: 38014179 PMCID: PMC10680810 DOI: 10.1101/2023.11.17.567528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
Single-cell RNA sequencing has led to numerous novel designations for mesenchymal cell types associated with bone. Consequently, there are now multiple designations for what appear to be the same cell type. In addition, existing datasets contain relatively small numbers of mature osteoblasts and osteocytes and there has been no comparison of periosteal bone cells to those at the endosteum and trabecular bone. The main goals of this study were to increase the amount of single cell RNA sequence data for osteoblasts and osteocytes, to compare cells from the periosteum to those inside bone, and to clarify the major categories of cell types associated with murine bone. To do this, we created an atlas of murine bone-associated cells by harmonizing published datasets with in-house data from cells targeted by Osx1-Cre and Dmp1-Cre driver strains. Cells from periosteal bone were analyzed separately from those isolated from the endosteum and trabecular bone. Over 100,000 mesenchymal cells were mapped to reveal 11 major clusters designated fibro-1, fibro-2, chondrocytes, articular chondrocytes, tenocytes, adipo-CAR, osteo-CAR, pre-osteoblasts, osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteo-X, the latter defined in part by Postn expression. Osteo-X, osteo-CAR, and pre-osteoblasts were closely associated with osteoblasts at the trabecular bone surface. Wnt16 was expressed in multiple cell types from the periosteum but not in any cells from endocortical or cancellous bone. Fibro-2 cells, which express markers of skeletal stem cells, localized to the periosteum but not trabecular bone in adult mice. Suppressing bone remodeling eliminated osteoblasts and altered gene expression in pre-osteoblasts but did not change the abundance or location of osteo-X or osteo-CAR cells. These results provide a framework for identifying bone cell types in murine single cell RNA sequencing datasets and suggest that osteoblast progenitors reside near the surface of remodeling bone.
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- Intawat Nookaew
- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Division of Endocrinology, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Division of Endocrinology, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Division of Endocrinology, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Division of Endocrinology, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Disease Research, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Division of Endocrinology, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
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Kragl A, Hannemann A, Nauck M, Völker U, Siggelkow H, Teumer A, Tzvetkov MV. Genetic Variants in WNT16 and PKD2L1 Locus Affect Heel Ultrasound Bone Stiffness: Analyses from the General Population and Patients Evaluated for Osteoporosis. Calcif Tissue Int 2023; 113:540-551. [PMID: 37831088 PMCID: PMC10618371 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-023-01141-9] [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: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Osteoporosis, a complex chronic disease with increasing prevalence, is characterised by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk. The high heritability of BMD suggests substantial impact of the individual genetic disposition on bone phenotypes and the development of osteoporosis. In the past years, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identified hundreds of genetic variants associated with BMD or osteoporosis. Here, we analysed 1103 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), previously identified as associated with estimated BMD (eBMD) in the UK Biobank. We assessed whether these SNPs are related to heel stiffness index obtained by quantitative ultrasound in 5665 adult participants of the Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP). We confirmed 45 significant associations after correction for multiple testing. Next, we analysed six selected SNPs in 631 patients evaluated for osteoporosis [rs2707518 (CPED1/WNT16), rs3779381 (WNT16), rs115242848 (LOC101927709/EN1), rs10239787 (JAZF1), rs603424 (PKD2L1) and rs6968704 (JAZF1)]. Differences in minor allele frequencies (MAF) of rs2707518 and rs3779381 between SHIP participants (higher MAF) and patients evaluated for osteoporosis (lower MAF) indicated a protective effect of the minor allele on bone integrity. In contrast, differences in MAF of rs603424 indicated a harmful effect. Co-localisation analyses indicated that the rs603424 effect may be mediated via stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) expression, an enzyme highly expressed in adipose tissue with a crucial role in lipogenesis. Taken together, our results support the role of the WNT16 pathway in the regulation of bone properties and indicate a novel causal role of SCD expression in adipose tissue on bone integrity.
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- Angelique Kragl
- Institute of Pharmacology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport (C_DAT), University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
- Interfaculty Institute of Genetics and Functional Genomics, Department Functional Genomics, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- MVZ Endokrinologikum Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- Clinic of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endocrinology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
- Institute for Community Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport (C_DAT), University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.
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Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of sika deer antler using PacBio and Illumina sequencing. Sci Rep 2022; 12:16161. [PMID: 36171236 PMCID: PMC9519574 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20244-1] [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: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Antler is the fastest growing and ossifying tissue in animals and it is a valuable model for cartilage/bone development. To understand the molecular mechanisms of chondrogenesis and osteogenesis of antlers, the PacBio Sequel II and Illumina sequencing technology were combined and used to investigate the mRNA expression profiles in antler tip, middle, and base at six different developmental stages, i.e., at 15th, 25th, 45th, 65th, 100th and 130th growth days. Consequently, we identified 24,856 genes (FPKM > 0.1), including 8778 novel genes. Besides, principal component analysis (PCA) revealed a significant separation between the growth stage (25th, 45th and 65th days) and ossification stage (100th and 130th days). COL2A1 gene was significantly abundant in the growth stage, whereas S100A7, S100A12, S100A8, and WFDC18 genes were abundant at the ossification stage. Subsequently screened to 14,765 significantly differentially expressed genes (DEGs), WGCNA and GO functional enrichment analyses revealed that genes related to cell division and chondrocyte differentiation were up-regulated, whereas those with steroid hormone-mediated signaling pathways were down-regulated at ossification stages. Additionally, 25 tumor suppressor genes and 11 oncogenes were identified and were predicted to interact with p53. Co-regulation of tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes is responsible for the special growth pattern of antlers. Together, we constructed the most complete sika deer antler transcriptome database so far. The database provides data support for subsequent studies on the molecular mechanism of sika deer antler chondrogenesis and osteogenesis.
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Qin R, Cui Z, Zhou H, Guo R, Yao X, Wang T, Qin X, He X. Effect of lentivirus-mediated BMP2 from autologous tooth on the proliferative and osteogenic capacity of human periodontal ligament cells. J Periodontal Res 2022; 57:869-879. [PMID: 35730345 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13025] [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: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Periodontitis is a chronic progressive inflammation that invades periodontal supporting tissues, in which periodontal tissue regeneration engineering offers new hope for prevention and treatment, including seed cells, scaffolds, and growth factors. In recent years, scholars have shown that autologous teeth can be used as new bone tissue repair materials for periodontal regeneration and bone tissue repair. The aim of this study was to establish a human periodontal ligament cell line that expresses the human bone morphogenetic protein 2 gene (BMP2) in a stable manner using lentiviral mediation in order to explore the effect of BMP2 from autologous tooth on the proliferative and osteogenic capacity of human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs). MATERIALS AND METHODS Human periodontal ligament cells were cultured, subcultured, and identified, and then homologous recombinant lentivirus plasmid plv-BMP2 was constructed and transfected into the third passage (P3 ) hPDLCs. After that, the effect of BMP2 on its proliferation was detected by CCK-8, at the same time, the osteogenic induction of hPDLCs was carried out at 7, 14, and 21 days, and then the effect of BMP2 on its osteogenic ability was detected by alizarin red staining, alkaline phosphatase activity determination, and the mRNA expression levels of osteogenic-related genes using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR, including alkaline phosphatase, runt-related transcription factor 2, bone sialoprotein, osteocalcin, osteopontin, and collagen I. Finally, spss26.0 software was used for statistical processing. RESULTS The results showed that cells transfected with the homologous recombinant lentiviral plasmid pLV-BMP2 had a similar morphology to normal hPDLCs, showing a typical radial arrangement; the cell proliferative capacity of the pLV-BMP2 group as measured by CCK-8 was enhanced compared with the control group and the pLV-puro group (p < .05); alizarin red staining and alkaline phosphatase activity assay showed that the osteogenic ability of pLV-BMP2 was significantly enhanced compared with the control and pLV-puro groups (p < .01), and the findings of real-time fluorescence-based quantitative PCR showed high expression of osteogenic-related genes in pLV-BMP2 group (p < .01). CONCLUSION In conclusion, a stable periodontal ligament cell line overexpressing BMP2 was successfully established by a lentivirus-mediated method, which proved that BMP2 has a strong ability to promote the proliferation and osteogenesis of hPDLCs, thereby providing an opportunity for the study of periodontal tissue regeneration as well as providing an experimental basis for the application of autologous teeth as a new type of bone repair material for periodontal therapy and even for maxillofacial bone tissue repair.
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- Ruoshan Qin
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Ye X, Liu X. Wnt16 signaling in bone homeostasis and osteoarthristis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1095711. [PMID: 36619549 PMCID: PMC9815800 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1095711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Wnts are secreted cysteine-rich glycoproteins involved in joint development and skeletal homeostasis and have been implicated in the occurrence of osteoarthritis. Over the past decade, Wnt16, a member of the Wnt family, has received widespread attention for its strong association with bone mineral density, cortical bone thickness, bone strength, and osteoporotic fracture risk. In recent years, further studies have shed light on the role of Wnt16 a positive regulator of bone mass and protective regulator of osteoarthritis progression. Transduction mechanisms and crosstalk involving Wnt16 signaling have also been illustrated. More importantly, local Wnt16 treatment has been shown to ease osteoarthritis, inhibit bone resorption, and promote new bone formation in bone defect models. Thus, Wnt16 is now a potential therapeutic target for skeletal diseases and osteoarthritis. This paper reviews our current understanding of the mechanisms by which Wnt16 signaling regulates bone homeostasis and osteoarthritis.
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