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Juan Z, Xing-tong M, Xu Z, Chang-yi L. Potential pathological and molecular mechanisms of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. J Dent Sci 2023; 18:959-971. [PMID: 37404608 PMCID: PMC10316511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA) is a progressive degenerative disease of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The unclear etiology and mechanisms of TMJ OA bring great difficulties to early diagnosis and effective treatment, causing enormous burdens to patients' life and social economics. In this narrative review, we summarized the main pathological changes of TMJ OA, including inflammatory responses, degeneration of extracellular matrix (ECM), abnormal cell biological behaviors (apoptosis, autophagy, and differentiation) in TMJ tissue, and aberrant angiogenesis. All pathological features are closely linked to each other, forming a vicious cycle in the process of TMJ OA, which results in prolonged disease duration and makes it difficult to cure. Various molecules and signaling pathways are involved in TMJ OA pathogenesis, including nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERKs) and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β signaling pathways et al. One molecule or pathway can contribute to several pathological changes, and the crosstalk between different molecules and pathways can further lead to a complicated condition TMJ OA. TMJ OA has miscellaneous etiology, complex clinical status, depressed treatment results, and poor prognosis. Therefore, novel in-vivo and in-vitro models, novel medicine, materials, and approaches for therapeutic procedures might be helpful for further investigation of TMJ OA. Furthermore, the role of genetic factors in TMJ OA needs to be elucidated to establish more reasonable and effective clinical strategies for diagnosing and treating TMJ OA.
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- Zhang Juan
- Department of Prosthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
- Institute of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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Ishihara S, Usumi-Fujita R, Kasahara Y, Oishi S, Shibata K, Shimizu Y, Ishida Y, Kaneko S, Sugiura-Nakazato M, Tabata MJ, Hosomichi J, Taniyama Y, Ono T. Periostin splice variants affect craniofacial growth by influencing chondrocyte hypertrophy. J Bone Miner Metab 2023; 41:171-181. [PMID: 36859617 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-023-01409-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: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Periostin, an extracellular matrix protein, plays an important role in osteogenesis and is also known to activate several signals that contribute to chondrogenesis. The absence of periostin in periostin knockout mice leads to several disorders such as craniosynostosis and periostitis. There are several splice variants with different roles in heart disease and myocardial infarction. However, little is known about each variant's role in chondrogenesis, followed by bone formation. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the role of several variants in chondrogenesis differentiation and bone formation in the craniofacial region. Periostin splice variants included a full-length variant (Control), a variant lacking exon 17 (ΔEx17), a variant lacking exon 21 (ΔEx21), and another variant lacking both exon 17 and 21 ***(ΔEx17&21). MATERIALS AND METHODS We used C56BL6/N mice (n = 6) for the wild type (Control)*** and the three variant type mice (n = 6 each) to identify the effect of each variant morphologically and histologically. Micro-computed tomography demonstrated a smaller craniofacial skeleton in ΔEx17s, ΔEx21s, and ΔEx17&21s compared to Controls, especially the mandibular bone. We, thus, focused on the mandibular condyle. RESULTS The most distinctive histological observation was that each defected mouse appeared to have more hypertrophic chondrocytes than Controls. Real-time PCR demonstrated the differences among the group. Moreover, the lack of exon 17 or exon 21 in periostin leads to inadequate chondrocyte differentiation and presents in a diminutive craniofacial skeleton. DISCUSSION Therefore, these findings suggested that each variant has a significant role in chondrocyte hypertrophy, leading to suppression of bone formation.
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- Seiko Ishihara
- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Gene Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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- Craniofacial Embryology and Oral Histology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Craniofacial Embryology and Oral Histology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Gene Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontic Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Yushima 1-5-45, Tokyo, Japan
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Wang Z, An J, Zhu D, Chen H, Lin A, Kang J, Liu W, Kang X. Periostin: an emerging activator of multiple signaling pathways. J Cell Commun Signal 2022; 16:515-530. [PMID: 35412260 PMCID: PMC9733775 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-022-00674-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Matricellular proteins are responsible for regulating the microenvironment, the behaviors of surrounding cells, and the homeostasis of tissues. Periostin (POSTN), a non-structural matricellular protein, can bind to many extracellular matrix proteins through its different domains. POSTN usually presents at low levels in most adult tissues but is highly expressed in pathological sites such as in tumors and inflamed organs. POSTN can bind to diverse integrins to interact with multiple signaling pathways within cells, which is one of its core biological functions. Increasing evidence shows that POSTN can activate the TGF-β, the PI3K/Akt, the Wnt, the RhoA/ROCK, the NF-κB, the MAPK and the JAK pathways to promote the occurrence and development of many diseases, especially cancer and inflammatory diseases. Furthermore, POSTN can interact with some pathways in an upstream and downstream relationship, forming complicated crosstalk. This article focuses on the interactions between POSTN and different signaling pathways in diverse diseases, attempting to explain the mechanisms of interaction and provide novel guidelines for the development of targeted therapies.
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- Zhaoheng Wang
- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411294.b0000 0004 1798 9345Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 82, Cuiyingmen, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China ,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730030 People’s Republic of China
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Zhu L, Cai YB, Jiang J, Ren K. Periostin promotes lipid accumulation in macrophages via NF-κB activation. Int J Cardiol 2022; 368:69. [PMID: 36028095 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Lin Zhu
- College of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, Anhui, PR China
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570100, Hainan, PR China
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570100, Hainan, PR China
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- College of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, Anhui, PR China.
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Zhu D, Wang Z, Zhang G, Ma C, Qiu X, Wang Y, Liu M, Guo X, Chen H, Deng Q, Kang X. Periostin promotes nucleus pulposus cells apoptosis by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. FASEB J 2022; 36:e22369. [PMID: 35747912 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202200123r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IVDD) is closely linked to degenerative spinal disease, resulting in disability, poor quality of life, and financial burden. Apoptosis of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells (NPCs) is a key pathological basis of IVDD. Periostin (POSTN), an extracellular matrix protein, is expressed in many tissues, whereas its abnormal expression is associated with IVDD. The conventional Wnt/β-catenin pathway is also involved in IVDD and contributes to NPCs apoptosis. However, research on the mechanisms of POSTN in IVDD is lacking. This study investigated the relationship between POSTN and β-catenin expression in degenerated IVDs. We detected the expression of POSTN, β-catenin, and cleaved-caspase-3 (C-caspase3) in degenerated and non-degenerated IVD tissues of different grades (n = 8) using RT-qPCR, immunohistochemical staining, and western blotting analysis. Next, we explored the effects of recombinant periostin (rPOSTN) and isoquercitrin (Iso), an inhibitor of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, on NPCs apoptosis. Finally, we inhibited the expression of POSTN in degenerated NPCs in vivo and investigated the anti-apoptotic effect. The expression of β-catenin, POSTN, and C-caspase3 in severe degenerative IVDs was significantly higher than that in mild degenerative IVDs. These findings were confirmed in rat and cell-based degenerative models. When treated with rPOSTN, the Wnt/β-catenin pathway activity and cell apoptosis were time- and dose-dependent. However, rPOSTN-induced NPCs apoptosis decreased after iso-induced inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. POSTN inhibition reduced apoptosis but was restored by rPOSTN re-addition. Lastly, POSTN inhibition ameliorated puncture-induced IVDD in vivo. Overall, our study demonstrated that POSTN promotes NPCs apoptosis and aggravates degeneration by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
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- Daxue Zhu
- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Gansu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, PR China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, PR China
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5,2′-Dibromo-2,4′,5′-trihydroxydiphenylmethanone Inhibits LPS-Induced Vascular Inflammation by Targeting the Cav1 Protein. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27092884. [PMID: 35566232 PMCID: PMC9101869 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Vascular inflammation is directly responsible for atherosclerosis. 5,2′-Dibromo-2,4′,5′-trihydroxydiphenylmethanone (TDD), a synthetic bromophenol derivative, exhibits anti-atherosclerosis and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the underlying pathways are not yet clear. In this study, we first examined the effects of TDD on toll-like receptor-4 (TLR4) activity, the signaling receptor for lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and found that TDD does not inhibit LPS-induced TLR4 expression in EA.hy926 cells and the vascular wall in vivo. Next, we investigated the global protein alterations and the mechanisms underlying the action of TDD in LPS-treated EA.hy926 cells using an isobaric tag for the relative and absolute quantification technique. Western blot analysis revealed that TDD inhibited NF-κB activation by regulating the phosphorylation and subsequent degradation IκBα. Among the differentially expressed proteins, TDD concentration-dependently inhibited Caveolin 1(Cav1) expression. The interaction between Cav1 and TDD was determined by using biolayer interference assay, UV-vis absorption spectra, fluorescence spectrum, and molecular docking. We found that TDD can directly bind to Cav1 through hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces. In conclusion, our results showed that TDD inhibited LPS-induced vascular inflammation and the NF-κB signaling pathway by specifically targeting the Cav1 protein. TDD may be a novel anti-inflammatory compound, especially for the treatment of atherosclerosis.
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Condylar Reshape in Orthognathic Surgery: Morphovolumetric and Densitometric Analysis Based on 3D Imaging and Digital Workflow. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2022; 21:501-509. [PMID: 35712406 PMCID: PMC9192879 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-022-01689-3] [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: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Condylar remodelling (CR) is a complex of phenomena that generates in response of the temporo-mandibular joint to forces and stress to maintain a morphological, functional and occlusal homeostasis. The most worrying aspect of the condylar reshape is the condylar resorption which implies fast loss of vertical dimension (>6% of pre-surgical value), mandibular retraction and open bite with preserved articular function.
Materials and Methods
Six parameters were analysed to study the condyles of twelve patients that underwent orthognathic surgery. The digital workflow was then described to make it reproducible enabling a more in-depth study of the reshaping processes that involving the condyle after a great stress like the surgery.
Results
The results of our study showed many statistically significant variations of the studied parameters. In all patients, it was noticed a decreased bone density (p = 0,002 per side).
Objectives
The aim of our study, with the aid of the contemporary 3D imaging and digital modelling and workflow technologies, is to investigate and analyse quantitatively and qualitatively the adaptative processes occurring in CR following bimaxillary repositioning. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only paper that investigates the CR considering six different variables at once.
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Lu K, Ma F, Yi D, Yu H, Tong L, Chen D. Molecular signaling in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. J Orthop Translat 2022; 32:21-27. [PMID: 35591935 PMCID: PMC9072795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Objective Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of TMJ disorders with clinical symptoms of pain, movement limitation, cartilage degeneration and joint dysfunction. This review article is aiming to summarize recent findings on signaling pathways involved in TMJ OA development and progression. Methods Most recent findings in TMJ OA studies have been reviewed and cited. Results TMJ OA is caused by inflammation, abnormal mechanical loading and genetic abnormalities. The molecular mechanisms related to TMJ OA have been determined using different genetic mouse models. Recent studies demonstrated that several signaling pathways are involved in TMJ OA pathology, including Wnt/β-catenin, TGF-β and BMP, Indian Hedgehog, FGF, NF-κB, and Notch pathways, which are summarized in this review article. Alterations of these signaling pathways lead to the pathological changes in TMJ tissues, affecting cartilage matrix degradation, catabolic metabolism and chondrocyte apoptosis. Conclusion Multiple signaling pathways were involved in the pathological process of TMJ OA. New therapeutic strategies, such as stem cell application, gene editing and other techniques may be utilized for TMJ OA treatment. The translational potential of this article TMJ OA is a most important subtype of TMJ disorders and may lead to substantial joint pain, dysfunction, dental malocclusion, and reduced health-related quality of life. This review article summarized current findings of signaling pathways involved in TMJ OA, including Wnt/β-catenin, TGF-β and BMP, Indian Hedgehog, FGF, NF-κB, and Notch pathways, to better understand the pathological mechanisms of TMJ OA and define the molecular targets for TMJ OA treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ke Lu
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM) UMR_S 1166, Faculty of Medicine Pitié-Salpétrière, Sorbonne University, 91, bd de l’Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Corresponding author. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, China.
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Attur M, Duan X, Cai L, Han T, Zhang W, Tycksen ED, Samuels J, Brophy RH, Abramson SB, Rai MF. Periostin loss-of-function protects mice from post-traumatic and age-related osteoarthritis. Arthritis Res Ther 2021; 23:104. [PMID: 33832532 PMCID: PMC8028178 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-021-02477-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Elevated levels of periostin (Postn) in the cartilage and bone are associated with osteoarthritis (OA). However, it remains unknown whether Postn loss-of-function can delay or prevent the development of OA. In this study, we sought to better understand the role of Postn in OA development and assessed the functional impact of Postn deficiency on post-traumatic and age-related OA in mice. Methods The effects of Postn deficiency were studied in two murine experimental OA models using Postn−/− (n = 32) and littermate wild-type (wt) mice (n = 36). Post-traumatic OA was induced by destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) in 10-week-old mice (n = 20); age-related OA was analyzed in 24-month-old mice (n = 13). Cartilage degeneration was assessed histologically using the OARSI scoring system, and synovitis was evaluated by measuring the synovial lining cell layer and the cells density in the synovial stroma. Bone changes were measured by μCT analysis. Serum levels of Postn were determined by ELISA. Expression of Postn and collagenase-3 (MMP-13) was measured by immunostaining. RNA-seq was performed on chondrocytes isolated from 21-day old Postn−/− (n = 3) and wt mice (n = 3) to discover genes and pathways altered by Postn knockout. Results Postn−/− mice exhibited significantly reduced cartilage degeneration and OARSI score relative to wt mice in post-traumatic OA after 8 weeks (maximum: 2.37 ± 0.74 vs. 4.00 ± 1.20, P = 0.011; summed: 9.31 ± 2.52 vs. 21.44 ± 6.01, P = 0.0002) and spontaneous OA (maximum: 1.93 ± 0.45 vs. 3.58 ± 1.16, P = 0.014; summed: 6.14 ± 1.57 vs. 11.50 ± 3.02, P = 0.003). Synovitis was significantly lower in Postn−/− mice than wt only in the DMM model (1.88 ± 1.01 vs. 3.17 ± 0.63; P = 0.039). Postn−/− mice also showed lower trabecular bone parameters such as BV/TV, vBMD, Tb.Th, and Tb.N and high Tb. Sp in both models. Postn−/− mice had negligible levels of serum Postn compared with wt. Immunofluorescent studies of cartilage indicated that Postn−/− mice expressed lower MMP-13 levels than wt mice. RNA-seq revealed that cell-cell-adhesion and cell-differentiation processes were enriched in Postn−/− mice, while those related to cell-cycle and DNA-repair were enriched in wt mice. Conclusions Postn deficiency protects against DMM-induced post-traumatic and age-related spontaneous OA. RNA-seq findings warrant further investigations to better understand the mechanistic role of Postn and its potential as a therapeutic target in OA. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13075-021-02477-z.
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- Mukundan Attur
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital MS 8233, 425 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital MS 8233, 425 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA.,Present address: Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY, 10010, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital MS 8233, 425 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Genome Technology Access Center, McDonell Genome Institute, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, 63110, MO, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital MS 8233, 425 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital MS 8233, 425 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA. .,Department of Cell Biology & Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, 63110, MO, USA.
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Sheng P, Zhu H, Zhang W, Xu Y, Peng W, Sun J, Gu M, Jiang H. The immunoglobulin superfamily member 3 (IGSF3) promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression through activation of the NF-κB pathway. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:378. [PMID: 32355822 PMCID: PMC7186720 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2020.02.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Background Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) suffer from a high fatality rate, likely due to increased incidence of tumor relapse and metastasis. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that contribute to HCC development and progression is vital for the discovery of new treatment targets. This study aims to explore the expression profiles and functions of immunoglobulin superfamily member 3 (IGSF3) in HCC. Methods We evaluated IGSF3 levels in HCC and normal tissues using bioinformatics, western blot, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), and immunohistochemistry. We also conducted proliferation assays, colony formation assays, flow cytometry, cell migration assay, cell invasion assay, qRT-PCR, and western blotting in HCC cell lines. Immunofluorescence and western blotting further used to study the IGSF3 pathway. A mouse xenograft model was utilized to examine the influence of IGSF3 on HCC growth in vivo. Results IGSF3 levels were higher in HCC tissues and cell lines. Silencing of IGSF3 via lentiviral vector system (LV) inhibited migration, invasion, and growth of HCC cell lines in vitro as well as tumor growth in vivo. Overexpression of IGSF3 promoted result in vitro. Importantly, we found that IGSF3 activates the NF-κB pathway to promote tumorigenic features in HCC cell lines. Conclusions We found that IGSF3 can be used as a novel biomarker for HCC detection. Moreover, IGSF3 elicits HCC progression by activating the NF-κB pathway. As such, our data provides potential options for therapeutic targets in patients with HCC.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ping Sheng
- Department of General Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Yanan Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650000, China
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- College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University (Daqing), Daqing 163319, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
| | - Hongchi Jiang
- Department of General Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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