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Wong SK. Effects of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine on bone health (Review). Mol Med Rep 2025; 31:168. [PMID: 40243121 PMCID: PMC12012435 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2025.13533] [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: 11/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2025] [Indexed: 04/18/2025] Open
Abstract
Chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), which were initially used to treat malaria, are now also used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, which have gained notoriety during the coronavirus‑19 pandemic. The emerging uses of CQ and HCQ in cancer therapy, metabolic syndrome and bone disorders highlight their broad clinical potential. Patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions have a higher risk of suboptimal bone health because of chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation and medication use. In the present review, the use of CQ and HCQ in bone research was explored, particularly in terms of their effectiveness and mechanism in modulating bone homeostasis. CQ and HCQ inhibit osteoblastic activity by suppressing autophagy, inducing oxidative stress and promoting osteoblast apoptosis. CQ suppresses osteoclastic activity by blocking the receptor activator of nuclear factor κ‑β/receptor activator of nuclear factor κ‑β ligand interaction, autophagy and inflammation. HCQ inhibits osteoclastogenesis by increasing the expression levels of osteoprotegerin, inducing osteoclast apoptosis and reducing cytokines without affecting autophagy. With regard to the molecular machineries, CQ and HCQ inhibit bone formation and bone resorption. Variations in dose, frequency and duration of CQ and HCQ treatment result in heterogenous outcomes. Further research is necessary to clarify the net effects of CQ and HCQ on bone through studies specifically designed to explore their direct impact as the primary objective. The use of these medications is broadening particularly in patients with autoimmune diseases who are at risk of skeletal disorders. However, their safety profiles, adverse effects and contraindications must be carefully monitored when administered for long‑term use and in combination.
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- Sok Kuan Wong
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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Zhao J, Hu Y, Li H, Liu C, Nie Z, Chen Z, Ling Q, Li Z, Zhao P, Song B, Zhang K, Bian L. Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation-Mediated Cellular-Scale Compartmentalization of Hydrogel Covalent Cross-Linking Promotes Microtubule-Based Mechanosensing. J Am Chem Soc 2025; 147:14336-14347. [PMID: 40252026 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c00079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/21/2025]
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Controlled liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) plays an important role in the formation of a heterogeneously structured extracellular matrix (ECM) consisting of densely cross-linked stiff structures compartmentalized in a loosely cross-linked matrix. Moreover, the mechanical cues presented by the cellular-scale structural heterogeneity of the ECM facilitate the mechanotransduction of cells and subsequent cellular development. Therefore, developing ECM-mimetic hydrogels with compartmentalized structural heterogeneity as inductive cell carriers is highly desirable but challenging. Inspired by the ECM formation process, we capitalized on the temperature-assisted LLPS of a custom-designed temperature-responsive macromer (TRM) to concentrate and compartmentalize the TRM in the dense phase of the phase-separated precursor solution while keeping the gelatin comacromer complex in the dilute phase. The subsequent cross-linking produces the cellular (micron)-scale microdomains with dense covalent cross-linking interspersed in the loosely cross-linked cell-adaptable interdomain hydrogel matrix. The obtained ECM-mimetic heterogeneous hydrogel, which is solely cross-linked by covalent bonds, promotes extensive spreading, microtubule-based mechanotransduction, and autophagic flux of encapsulated human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs), thereby enhancing osteogenesis and bone regeneration. Our findings not only provide valuable guidance for the fabrication of ECM-mimetic biomaterials via LLPS-mediated assembly but also shed light on the mechanobiological mechanism underlying the regulation of cellular development by mechanical cues of the ECM.
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- Jianyang Zhao
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510655, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Guangzhou International Campus, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China
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Zarro PR, De Felice S, Sabbieti MG, Agas D. The Inflamed Bone Marrow Scenery Amongst the Symplegades of Ageing and Diseases. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2025. [PMID: 40279001 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2025_860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2025]
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Upon inflammation, the bone marrow (BM) landscape undergoes significant architectural and functional modifications. Stimulation of the hematopoietic niche triggers a series of lightning events, which begin with stem/progenitor blood elements mobilization and culminates with the activation of immune responses. Ageing partially mirrors this process, albeit with a propensity towards chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction. Age-related chronic inflammation disrupts bone homeostasis and accompanies impaired tissue regeneration. Thus, focusing on the bone marrow's dynamics during inflammatory bone diseases could lay the way for the development of novel therapeutic platforms aimed at niche reprogramming. Herein, we summarize inflammatory and age-induced processes in multiple BM compartments, with particular reference to hematopoietic, stromal stem/progenitor cells, and mature immunocytes. Finally, we focus on autophagy and its potential to clinically re-modulate the pathological "flogistic" bias, possibly by restoring functional phenotypes within the bone marrow niche elements.
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- Pier Raffaele Zarro
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, MC, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, MC, Italy.
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Zhao K, Chan ITC, Tse EHY, Xie Z, Cheung TH, Zeng YA. Autophagy in adult stem cell homeostasis, aging, and disease therapy. CELL REGENERATION (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2025; 14:14. [PMID: 40208372 PMCID: PMC11985830 DOI: 10.1186/s13619-025-00224-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2025] [Revised: 02/16/2025] [Accepted: 02/23/2025] [Indexed: 04/11/2025]
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Autophagy is a crucial cellular process that facilitates the degradation of damaged organelles and protein aggregates, and the recycling of cellular components for the energy production and macromolecule synthesis. It plays an indispensable role in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Over recent decades, research has increasingly focused on the role of autophagy in regulating adult stem cells (SCs). Studies suggest that autophagy modulates various cellular processes and states of adult SCs, including quiescence, proliferation, self-renewal, and differentiation. The primary role of autophagy in these contexts is to sustain homeostasis, withstand stressors, and supply energy. Notably, the dysfunction of adult SCs during aging is correlated with a decline in autophagic activity, suggesting that autophagy is also involved in SC- and aging-associated disorders. Given the diverse cellular processes mediated by autophagy and the intricate mechanisms governing adult SCs, further research is essential to elucidate both universal and cell type-specific regulatory pathways of autophagy. This review discusses the role of autophagy in regulating adult SCs during quiescence, proliferation, self-renewal, and differentiation. Additionally, it summarizes the relationship between SC aging and autophagy, providing therapeutical insights into treating and ameliorating aging-associated diseases and cancers, and ultimately promoting longevity.
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- Ke Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Systems Health Science of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Division of Life Science, Center for Stem Cell Research, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, Daniel and Mayce Yu Molecular Neuroscience Center, HKUST-Nan Fung Life Sciences Joint Laboratory, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Life Science, Center for Stem Cell Research, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, Daniel and Mayce Yu Molecular Neuroscience Center, HKUST-Nan Fung Life Sciences Joint Laboratory, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Hong Kong, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Division of Life Science, Center for Stem Cell Research, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, Daniel and Mayce Yu Molecular Neuroscience Center, HKUST-Nan Fung Life Sciences Joint Laboratory, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China.
- Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Hong Kong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Health Science of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China.
- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China.
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Wu A, Ma G, Chen Y, Gui H, Sun B, Zhang B, Liu Y, Zhang S, Lian G, Song D, Zhang D. Improved Black Phosphorus Nanocomposite Hydrogel for Bone Defect Repairing: Mechanisms for Advancing Osteogenesis. Adv Healthc Mater 2025; 14:e2404934. [PMID: 39846309 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202404934] [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: 12/08/2024] [Revised: 01/15/2025] [Indexed: 01/24/2025]
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Bone defects caused by fractures and diseases often do not heal spontaneously. They require external agents for repair and regeneration. Bone tissue engineering is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional therapies like autografts and allografts. Nanobiomaterials enhance osteoblast resistance to harsh environments by promoting cell differentiation. Black phosphorus (BP), a novel 2D material in biomedicine, displays unique osteogenic and antimicrobial properties. However, BP nanosheets still face clinical limitations like rapid degradation and high-dose cytotoxicity. To address these, the introduction of amino-silicon phthalocyanine (SiPc-NH2) is investigated to see if it can enhance BP dispersion, reduce BP oxidation, and improve stability and safety for better osteogenesis and antibacterial effects through noncovalent interactions (van der Waals, π-π stacking and electrostatic interactions). Here, the self-healing hydrogel is successfully designed using a step-by-step co-assembly of BP and SiPc-NH2. SiPc-NH2 as a "structural stabilizer" of BP nanosheets reconstructed well-dispersed BP-SiPc-NH2 nanosheets, which improves the biocompatibility of BP, reduces oxidation and enhances photothermal conversion, guaranteeing osteogenic and antimicrobial properties. Furthermore, findings show BP-SiPc-NH2-induced mitochondrial changes support osteogenesis by regulating the crosstalk between Hippo and Wnt signaling pathways-mediated mitochondrial homeostasis, and boosting cellular bioenergetics. Overall, this mitochondrial morphology-based BP-SiPc-NH2 strategy holds great promise for bone repair applications.
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- Ailin Wu
- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Jinan Stomatological hospital, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, China
- Department of Stomatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No.44-1 Wenhua Road West, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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Jiang Z, Huang H, Luo L, Jiang B. The Role of Autophagy on Osteogenesis of Dental Follicle Cells Under Inflammatory Microenvironment. Oral Dis 2025; 31:928-940. [PMID: 39415618 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15149] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the role of autophagy on osteogenesis of DFCs under inflammatory microenvironment during tooth eruption. METHODS DFCs were isolated and identified. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to construct the inflammatory microenvironment in vitro and in vivo. Cell viability was examined by CCK-8 assay. Osteogenic differentiation was evaluated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, alizarin red S (ARS) staining. The gene and protein levels were examined using qRT-PCR and western blot analysis, respectively. We observed the process of tooth eruption after local LPS injection by micro-CT and HE staining. Osteogenesis and autophagy were monitored through qRT-PCR, western blot and histological staining of specific markers. RESULTS LPS at the indicated concentrations did not produce toxic effects on DFCs, and significantly promoted the inflammatory gene expression. LPS inhibited osteogenic differentiation and activated autophagy in DFCs. Blocking autophagy with 3-MA reversed the expression of osteogenic markers in LPS-treated DFCs. Additionally, the eruption of LPS-treated teeth was accelerated and their DFs exhibited an increased expression of TNF-α and Beclin1, and decreased expression of ALP and RUNX2. CONCLUSIONS Autophagy was involved in the suppression of the DFCs osteogenesis in an LPS-induced inflammatory condition, suggesting the pivotal role of autophagy in inflammation-induced premature tooth eruption.
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- Zhen Jiang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Le Nihouannen D, Boiziau C, Rey S, Agadzhanian N, Dusserre N, Cordelières F, Priault M, Boeuf H. Inhibiting Autophagy by Chemicals During SCAPs Osteodifferentiation Elicits Disorganized Mineralization, While the Knock-Out of Atg5/7 Genes Leads to Cell Adaptation. Cells 2025; 14:146. [PMID: 39851574 PMCID: PMC11840282 DOI: 10.3390/cells14020146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2024] [Revised: 01/07/2025] [Accepted: 01/15/2025] [Indexed: 01/26/2025] Open
Abstract
SCAPs (Stem Cells from Apical Papilla), derived from the apex of forming wisdom teeth, extracted from teenagers for orthodontic reasons, belong to the MSCs (Mesenchymal Stromal Cells) family. They have multipotent differentiation capabilities and are a potentially powerful model for investigating strategies of clinical cell therapies. Since autophagy-a regulated self-eating process-was proposed to be essential in osteogenesis, we investigated its involvement in the SCAP model. By using a combination of chemical and genetic approaches to inhibit autophagy, we studied early and late events of osteoblastic differentiation. We showed that blocking the formation of autophagosomes with verteporfin did not induce a dramatic alteration in early osteoblastic differentiation monitored by ALP (alkaline phosphatase) activity. However, blocking the autophagy flux with bafilomycin A1 led to ALP repression. Strikingly, the mineralization process was observed with both compounds, with calcium phosphate (CaP) nodules that remained inside cells under bafilomycin A1 treatment and numerous but smaller CaP nodules after verteporfin treatment. In contrast, deletion of Atg5 or Atg7, two genes involved in the formation of autophagosomes and essential to trigger canonical autophagy, indicated that both genes could be involved differently in the mineralization process with a modification of the ALP activity while final mineralization was not altered.
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- Damien Le Nihouannen
- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000 Bordeaux, France; (D.L.N.); (S.R.); (N.A.); (N.D.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000 Bordeaux, France; (D.L.N.); (S.R.); (N.A.); (N.D.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000 Bordeaux, France; (D.L.N.); (S.R.); (N.A.); (N.D.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000 Bordeaux, France; (D.L.N.); (S.R.); (N.A.); (N.D.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000 Bordeaux, France; (D.L.N.); (S.R.); (N.A.); (N.D.)
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- Bordeaux Imaging Center (BIC), US4, UAR 3420, National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), Université de Bordeaux, F-33000 Bordeaux, France;
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- National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Institut de Biochimie et Génétique Cellulaires (IBGC), UMR 5095, Université de Bordeaux, F-33000 Bordeaux, France;
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000 Bordeaux, France; (D.L.N.); (S.R.); (N.A.); (N.D.)
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Xing L, Mondesir R, Glasstetter LM, Zhu XY, Lu B, Al Saeedi M, Sohi GK, Eirin A, Lerman LO. The Impact of Obesity on Autophagy in Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Cell Transplant 2025; 34:9636897251323339. [PMID: 40116436 PMCID: PMC11930488 DOI: 10.1177/09636897251323339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2024] [Revised: 01/14/2025] [Accepted: 02/06/2025] [Indexed: 03/23/2025] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) possess therapeutic properties, which can be blunted by obesity. Autophagy, a cellular recycling process, is essential for MSC function. We investigated the mechanisms by which obesity affects the properties of MSCs, with a focus on autophagy. Adipose tissue was obtained from kidney donors [body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m2, non-obese] or individuals undergoing weight loss surgery (BMI ≥30 kg/m2, obese) for MSC harvesting (n = 11 each); samples were randomized to sequencing (seq; n = 5 each) or functional studies (n = 6 each). MSCs were sequenced to determine their epigenetic (5-hydroxymethylcytosine) and transcriptomic profiles across autophagy-related genes using hydroxymethylated DNA immunoprecipitation sequencing and mRNA-seq, respectively. Genes with shared trends in both datasets underwent Reverse Transcription Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) validation. During functional studies, 2-h starvation was used to induce autophagy in vitro, enabling detection of changes in the protein expression of microtubule-associated protein 1A/1B-light chain-3 and in autophagic flux. Obesity amplified a starvation-induced reduction in autophagic flux in MSCs while promoting earlier generation of new autophagosomes during autophagy initiation. Integrated analysis of the two sequencing datasets revealed 124 differentially hydroxymethylated genes and 30 differentially expressed mRNAs. Among six overlapping autophagy-related genes, three exhibited same-direction trends. Of these, STX12 and SLC25A4 may be implicated in the impact of obesity on autophagic changes in MSCs. Therefore, human obesity may alter autophagy in adipose tissue-derived MSC, and thereby their metabolism and function.
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- Li Xing
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Urology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Chen R, Yang C, Yang F, Yang A, Xiao H, Peng B, Chen C, Geng B, Xia Y. Targeting the mTOR-Autophagy Axis: Unveiling Therapeutic Potentials in Osteoporosis. Biomolecules 2024; 14:1452. [PMID: 39595628 PMCID: PMC11591800 DOI: 10.3390/biom14111452] [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: 10/12/2024] [Revised: 11/02/2024] [Accepted: 11/14/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Osteoporosis (OP) is a widespread age-related disorder marked by decreased bone density and increased fracture risk, presenting a significant public health challenge. Central to the development and progression of OP is the dysregulation of the mechanistic target of the rapamycin (mTOR)-signaling pathway, which plays a critical role in cellular processes including autophagy, growth, and proliferation. The mTOR-autophagy axis is emerging as a promising therapeutic target due to its regulatory capacity in bone metabolism and homeostasis. This review aims to (1) elucidate the role of mTOR signaling in bone metabolism and its dysregulation in OP, (2) explore the interplay between mTOR and autophagy in the context of bone cell activity, and (3) assess the therapeutic potential of targeting the mTOR pathway with modulators as innovative strategies for OP treatment. By examining the interactions among autophagy, mTOR, and OP, including insights from various types of OP and the impact on different bone cells, this review underscores the complexity of mTOR's role in bone health. Despite advances, significant gaps remain in understanding the detailed mechanisms of mTOR's effects on autophagy and bone cell function, highlighting the need for comprehensive clinical trials to establish the efficacy and safety of mTOR inhibitors in OP management. Future research directions include clarifying mTOR's molecular interactions with bone metabolism and investigating the combined benefits of mTOR modulation with other therapeutic approaches. Addressing these challenges is crucial for developing more effective treatments and improving outcomes for individuals with OP, thereby unveiling the therapeutic potentials of targeting the mTOR-autophagy axis in this prevalent disease.
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- Rongjin Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianshui Hand and Foot Surgery Hospital, Tianshui 741000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Tianshui Hand and Foot Surgery Hospital, Tianshui 741000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China; (R.C.); (C.Y.); (F.Y.); (A.Y.); (H.X.); (B.P.); (C.C.); (B.G.)
- Orthopedic Clinical Medical Research Center and Intelligent Orthopedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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Irwin-Huston JM, Bourebaba L, Bourebaba N, Tomal A, Marycz K. Sex hormone-binding globulin promotes the osteogenic differentiation potential of equine adipose-derived stromal cells by activating the BMP signaling pathway. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1424873. [PMID: 39483986 PMCID: PMC11524885 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1424873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 09/30/2024] [Indexed: 11/03/2024] Open
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Background Musculoskeletal injuries and chronic degenerative diseases pose significant challenges in equine health, impacting performance and overall well-being. Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) is a glycoprotein determining the bioavailability of sex hormones in the bloodstream, and exerting critical metabolic functions, thus impacting the homeostasis of many tissues including the bone. Methods In this study, we investigated the potential role of SHBG in promoting osteogenesis and its underlying mechanisms in a model of equine adipose-derived stromal cells (ASCs). An SHBG-knocked down model has been established using predesigned siRNA, and cells subjected to osteogenic induction medium in the presence of exogenous SHBG protein. Changes in differentiation events where then screened using various analytical methods. Results We demonstrated that SHBG treatment enhances the expression of key osteoconductive regulators in equine ASCs CD34+ cells, suggesting its therapeutic potential for bone regeneration. Specifically, SHBG increased the cellular expression of BMP2/4, osteocalcin (OCL), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and osteopontin (OPN), crucial factors in early osteogenesis. Furthermore, SHBG treatment maintained adequate apoptosis and enhanced autophagy during osteogenic differentiation, contributing to bone formation and remodeling. SHBG further targeted mitochondrial dynamics, and promoted the reorganization of the mitochondrial network, as well as the expression of dynamics mediators including PINK, PARKIN and MFN1, suggesting its role in adapting cells to the osteogenic milieu, with implications for osteoblast maturation and differentiation. Conclusion Overall, our findings provide novel insights into SHBG's role in bone formation and suggest its potential therapeutic utility for bone regeneration in equine medicine.
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- Jennifer M. Irwin-Huston
- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- International Institute of Translational Medicine, Wisznia Mała, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
- International Institute of Translational Medicine, Wisznia Mała, Poland
- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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Calsa B, Menezes LDS, Neves JG, Gontijo JAR, Santamaria-Jr M, Boer PA. Mandible development under gestational protein restriction: cellular and molecular mechanisms. J Mol Histol 2024; 55:937-953. [PMID: 39105943 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-024-10242-0] [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: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Insufficient evidence regarding how maternal undernutrition affects craniofacial bone development persists. With its unique focus on the impact of gestational protein restriction on calvaria and mandible osteogenesis, this study aims to fill, at least in part, this gap. Female mice were mated and randomized into NP (normal protein) or LP (low protein) groups. On the 18th gestational day (GD), male embryos were collected and submitted to microtomography (µCT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), PCR, and autophagy dynamic analyses. The study shows that the LP offspring exhibited lower body mass than the NP group, with µCT analysis revealing no volumetric differences in fetus's head. EDS analysis showed lower calcium and higher phosphorus percentages in mandibles and calvaria. SEM assessment evidenced higher hydroxyapatite crystal-like (HC) deposition on the calvaria surface in LP fetus. Conversely, lower HC deposition was observed on the mandible surface, suggesting delayed matrix mineralization in LP fetuses with a higher percentage of collagen fibers in the mandible bone. The autophagy process was reduced in the mesenchyme of LP fetuses. PCR array analysis of 84 genes revealed 27 genes with differential expression in the LP progeny-moreover, increased mRNA levels of Akt1, Mtor, Nfkb, and Smad1 in the LP offspring. In conclusion, the results suggest that gestational protein restriction anticipated bone differentiation in utero, before 18GD, where this process is reduced compared to the control, leading to the reduction in bone area at 15 postnatal day previously observed. These findings provide insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms of mandible development and suggest potential implications for the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD).
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- Bruno Calsa
- Fetal Programming and Hydroelectrolyte Metabolism Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, FCM, Campinas State University (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials Division, Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials Division, Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Fetal Programming and Hydroelectrolyte Metabolism Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, FCM, Campinas State University (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, College of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, São Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Fetal Programming and Hydroelectrolyte Metabolism Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, FCM, Campinas State University (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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Barbaro F, Conza GD, Quartulli FP, Quarantini E, Quarantini M, Zini N, Fabbri C, Mosca S, Caravelli S, Mosca M, Vescovi P, Sprio S, Tampieri A, Toni R. Correlation between tooth decay and insulin resistance in normal weight males prompts a role for myo-inositol as a regenerative factor in dentistry and oral surgery: a feasibility study. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1374135. [PMID: 39144484 PMCID: PMC11321979 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1374135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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Background In an era of precision and stratified medicine, homogeneity in population-based cohorts, stringent causative entry, and pattern analysis of datasets are key elements to investigate medical treatments. Adhering to these principles, we collected in vivo and in vitro data pointing to an insulin-sensitizing/insulin-mimetic effect of myo-inositol (MYO) relevant to cell regeneration in dentistry and oral surgery. Confirmation of this possibility was obtained by in silico analysis of the relation between in vivo and in vitro results (the so-called bed-to-benchside reverse translational approach). Results Fourteen subjects over the 266 screened were young adult, normal weight, euglycemic, sedentary males having normal appetite, free diet, with a regular three-times-a-day eating schedule, standard dental hygiene, and negligible malocclusion/enamel defects. Occlusal caries were detected by fluorescence videoscanning, whereas body composition and energy balance were estimated with plicometry, predictive equations, and handgrip. Statistically significant correlations (Pearson r coefficient) were found between the number of occlusal caries and anthropometric indexes predicting insulin resistance (IR) in relation to the abdominal/visceral fat mass, fat-free mass, muscular strength, and energy expenditure adjusted to the fat and muscle stores. This indicated a role for IR in affecting dentin reparative processes. Consistently, in vitro administration of MYO to HUVEC and Swiss NIH3T3 cells in concentrations corresponding to those administered in vivo to reduce IR resulted in statistically significant cell replication (ANOVA/Turkey tests), suggesting that MYO has the potential to counteract inhibitory effects of IR on dental vascular and stromal cells turnover. Finally, in in silico experiments, quantitative evaluation (WOE and information value) of a bioinformatic Clinical Outcome Pathway confirmed that in vitro trophic effects of MYO could be transferred in vivo with high predictability, providing robust credence of its efficacy for oral health. Conclusion Our reverse bed-to-benchside data indicate that MYO might antagonize the detrimental effects of IR on tooth decay. This provides feasibility for clinical studies on MYO as a regenerative factor in dentistry and oral surgery, including dysmetabolic/aging conditions, bone reconstruction in oral destructive/necrotic disorders, dental implants, and for empowering the efficacy of a number of tissue engineering methodologies in dentistry and oral surgery.
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- Fulvio Barbaro
- Department of Medicine and Surgery - DIMEC, Laboratory of Regenerative Morphology and Bioartificial Structures (Re.Mo.Bio.S.), Museum and Historical Library of Biomedicine - BIOMED, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery - DIMEC, Laboratory of Regenerative Morphology and Bioartificial Structures (Re.Mo.Bio.S.), Museum and Historical Library of Biomedicine - BIOMED, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery - DIMEC, Laboratory of Regenerative Morphology and Bioartificial Structures (Re.Mo.Bio.S.), Museum and Historical Library of Biomedicine - BIOMED, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Odontostomatology Unit, and R&D Center for Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine and Odontostomatology (A.I.B.O), Galliera Medical Center, San Venanzio di Galliera, Italy
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- Odontostomatology Unit, and R&D Center for Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine and Odontostomatology (A.I.B.O), Galliera Medical Center, San Venanzio di Galliera, Italy
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- CNR Institute of Molecular Genetics “Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza”, Unit of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Course on Odontostomatology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Course on Disorders of the Locomotor System, Fellow Program in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- O.U. Orthopedics Bentivoglio, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- O.U. Orthopedics Bentivoglio, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery - DIMEC, Odontostomatology Section, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- CNR - ISSMC, Faenza, Italy
- Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna, Section IV - Medical Sciences, Bologna, Italy
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition Disorders Outpatient Clinic - OSTEONET (Osteoporosis, Nutrition, Endocrinology, and Innovative Therapies) and R&D Center A.I.B.O, Centro Medico Galliera, San Venanzio di Galliera, Italy
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center - Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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Li J, Xie L, Dou Z, Zhou Y, Mo J, Chen W. Genipin Activates Autophagy and Promotes Myoblast Differentiation by Activating AMPK Pathway. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:15190-15197. [PMID: 38807430 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Cultured meat technology is expected to solve problems such as resource shortages and environmental pollution, but the muscle fiber differentiation efficiency of cultured meat is low. Genipin is the active compound derived from Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, which has a variety of activities. Additionally, genipin serves as a noncytotoxic agent for cross-linking, which is suitable as a foundational scaffold for in vitro tissue regeneration. However, the impact of genipin on myoblast differentiation remains to be studied. The research revealed that genipin was found to improve the differentiation efficiency of myoblasts. Genipin improved mitochondrial membrane potential by activating the AMPK signaling pathway of myoblasts, promoting mitochondrial biogenesis, and mitochondrial network remodeling. Genipin activated autophagy in myoblasts and maintained cellular homeostasis. Autophagy inhibitors blocked the pro-differentiation effect of genipin. These results showed that genipin improved the differentiation efficiency of myoblasts, which provided a theoretical basis for the development of cultured meat technology.
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- Jiaxin Li
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Aouabdi S, Nedjadi T, Alsiary R, Mouffouk F, Ansari HR. Transcriptomics Demonstrates Significant Biological Effect of Growing Stem Cells on RGD-Cotton Scaffold. Tissue Eng Part A 2024. [PMID: 38666698 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Stem cell therapy provides a viable alternative treatment for degenerated or damaged tissue. Stem cells have been used either alone or in conjunction with an artificial scaffold. The latter provides a structural advantage by enabling the cells to thrive in three-dimensional (3D) settings, closely resembling the natural in vivo environments. Previously, we disclosed the development of a 3D scaffold made from cotton, which was conjugated with arginyl-glycyl-aspartic acid (RGD), to facilitate the growth and proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). This scaffold allowed the MSCs to adhere and proliferate without compromising their viability or their stem cell markers. A comprehensive analysis investigation of the molecular changes occurring in MSCs adhering to the cotton fibers will contribute to the advancement of therapy. The objective of this study is to analyze the molecular processes occurring in the growth of MSCs on a cotton-RGD conjugated-based scaffold by examining their gene expression profiles. To achieve this, we conducted an experiment where MSCs were seeded with and without the scaffold for a duration of 48 h. Subsequently, cells were collected for RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and whole-transcriptomic analysis performed on both populations. Our analysis revealed several upregulated and downregulated differently expressed genes in the MSCs adhering to the scaffold compared with the control cells. Through gene ontology analysis, we were able to identify enriched biological processes, molecular functions, pathways, and protein-protein interactions in these differentially expressed genes. Our data suggest that the scaffold may have the potential to enhance osteogenesis in the MSCs. Furthermore, our results indicate that the scaffold does not induce oxidative stress, inflammation, or aging in the MSCs. These findings provide valuable insights for the application of MSCs in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Sihem Aouabdi
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Xu X, Wang J, Xia Y, Yin Y, Zhu T, Chen F, Hai C. Autophagy, a double-edged sword for oral tissue regeneration. J Adv Res 2024; 59:141-159. [PMID: 37356803 PMCID: PMC11081970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral health is of fundamental importance to maintain systemic health in humans. Stem cell-based oral tissue regeneration is a promising strategy to achieve the recovery of impaired oral tissue. As a highly conserved process of lysosomal degradation, autophagy induction regulates stem cell function physiologically and pathologically. Autophagy activation can serve as a cytoprotective mechanism in stressful environments, while insufficient or over-activation may also lead to cell function dysregulation and cell death. AIM OF REVIEW This review focuses on the effects of autophagy on stem cell function and oral tissue regeneration, with particular emphasis on diverse roles of autophagy in different oral tissues, including periodontal tissue, bone tissue, dentin pulp tissue, oral mucosa, salivary gland, maxillofacial muscle, temporomandibular joint, etc. Additionally, this review introduces the molecular mechanisms involved in autophagy during the regeneration of different parts of oral tissue, and how autophagy can be regulated by small molecule drugs, biomaterials, exosomes/RNAs or other specific treatments. Finally, this review discusses new perspectives for autophagy manipulation and oral tissue regeneration. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW Overall, this review emphasizes the contribution of autophagy to oral tissue regeneration and highlights the possible approaches for regulating autophagy to promote the regeneration of human oral tissue.
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- Xinyue Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China; Shaanxi Key Lab of Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Lab of Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China; Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China; Shaanxi Key Lab of Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Lab of Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China.
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Yang Y, Liu L, Tian Y, Gu M, Wang Y, Ashrafizadeh M, Reza Aref A, Cañadas I, Klionsky DJ, Goel A, Reiter RJ, Wang Y, Tambuwala M, Zou J. Autophagy-driven regulation of cisplatin response in human cancers: Exploring molecular and cell death dynamics. Cancer Lett 2024; 587:216659. [PMID: 38367897 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Despite the challenges posed by drug resistance and side effects, chemotherapy remains a pivotal strategy in cancer treatment. A key issue in this context is macroautophagy (commonly known as autophagy), a dysregulated cell death mechanism often observed during chemotherapy. Autophagy plays a cytoprotective role by maintaining cellular homeostasis and recycling organelles, and emerging evidence points to its significant role in promoting cancer progression. Cisplatin, a DNA-intercalating agent known for inducing cell death and cell cycle arrest, often encounters resistance in chemotherapy treatments. Recent studies have shown that autophagy can contribute to cisplatin resistance or insensitivity in tumor cells through various mechanisms. This resistance can be mediated by protective autophagy, which suppresses apoptosis. Additionally, autophagy-related changes in tumor cell metastasis, particularly the induction of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT), can also lead to cisplatin resistance. Nevertheless, pharmacological strategies targeting the regulation of autophagy and apoptosis offer promising avenues to enhance cisplatin sensitivity in cancer therapy. Notably, numerous non-coding RNAs have been identified as regulators of autophagy in the context of cisplatin chemotherapy. Thus, therapeutic targeting of autophagy or its associated pathways holds potential for restoring cisplatin sensitivity, highlighting an important direction for future clinical research.
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- Yang Yang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Cancer Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hebei Key Laboratory of Precise Imaging of Inflammation Related Tumors, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- School of Public Health, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, USA
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hebei Key Laboratory of Precise Imaging of Inflammation Related Tumors, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of General Surgery and Institute of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors, Carson International Cancer Center, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China; Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 440 Ji Yan Road, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Translational Sciences, Xsphera Biosciences Inc, 6, Tide Street, Boston, MA, 02210, USA
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- Cancer Epigenetics Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Nuclear Dynamics and Cancer Program, Institute for Cancer Research, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Life Sciences Institute and Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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- Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, UT Health, Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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- Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Campus, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, 510080, Guangzhou, China.
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İnan S, Barış E. The role of autophagy in odontogenesis, dental implant surgery, periapical and periodontal diseases. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18297. [PMID: 38613351 PMCID: PMC11015398 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18297] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Autophagy is a cellular process that is evolutionarily conserved, involving the sequestration of damaged organelles and proteins into autophagic vesicles, which subsequently fuse with lysosomes for degradation. Autophagy controls the development of many diseases by influencing apoptosis, inflammation, the immune response and different cellular processes. Autophagy plays a significant role in the aetiology of disorders associated with dentistry. Autophagy controls odontogenesis. Furthermore, it is implicated in the pathophysiology of pulpitis and periapical disorders. It enhances the survival, penetration and colonization of periodontal pathogenic bacteria into the host periodontal tissues and facilitates their escape from host defences. Autophagy plays a crucial role in mitigating exaggerated inflammatory reactions within the host's system during instances of infection and inflammation. Autophagy also plays a role in the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic diseases. Autophagy promotes wound healing and may enhance implant osseointegration. This study reviews autophagy's dento-alveolar effects, focusing on its role in odontogenesis, periapical diseases, periodontal diseases and dental implant surgery, providing valuable insights for dentists on tooth development and dental applications. A thorough examination of autophagy has the potential to discover novel and efficacious treatment targets within the field of dentistry.
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- Sevinç İnan
- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of DentistryGazi UniversityAnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of DentistryGazi UniversityAnkaraTurkey
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Jin J, Huang R, Chang Y, Yi X. Roles and mechanisms of optineurin in bone metabolism. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 172:116258. [PMID: 38350370 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116258] [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: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Optineurin (OPTN) is a widely expressed multifunctional articulatory protein that participates in cellular or mitochondrial autophagy, vesicular transport, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress via interactions with various proteins. Skeletal development is a complex biological process that requires the participation of various osteoblasts, such as bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), and osteogenic, osteoclastic, and chondrogenic cells. OPTN was recently found to be involved in the regulation of osteoblast activity, which affects bone metabolism. OPTN inhibits osteoclastogenesis via signaling pathways, including NF-κB, IFN-β, and NRF2. OPTN can promote the differentiation of BMSCs toward osteogenesis and inhibit lipogenic differentiation by delaying BMSC senescence and autophagy. These effects are closely related to the development of bone metabolism disorders, such as Paget's disease of bone, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. Therefore, this review aims to explore the role and mechanism of OPTN in the regulation of bone metabolism and related bone metabolic diseases. Our findings will provide new targets and strategies for the prevention and treatment of bone metabolic diseases.
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- Junjie Jin
- School of Sports and Human Sciences, Shenyang Sport University, No. 36 Jinqiansong East Road, Sujiatun District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110115, China
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- School of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China
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- Jilin University, No. 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130012, China
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- Exercise and Health Research Center/Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, No. 36 Jinqiansong East Road, Sujiatun District, Shenyang , Liaoning 110115, China.
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Yan B, Li Z, Su H, Xue H, Qiu D, Xu Z, Tan G. Regulatory mechanisms of autophagy-related ncRNAs in bone metabolic diseases. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1178310. [PMID: 38146458 PMCID: PMC10749346 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1178310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023] Open
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Bone metabolic diseases have been tormented and are plaguing people worldwide due to the lack of effective and thorough medical interventions and the poor understanding of their pathogenesis. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are heterogeneous transcripts that cannot encode the proteins but can affect the expressions of other genes. Autophagy is a fundamental mechanism for keeping cell viability, recycling cellular contents through the lysosomal pathway, and maintaining the homeostasis of the intracellular environment. There is growing evidence that ncRNAs, autophagy, and crosstalk between ncRNAs and autophagy play complex roles in progression of metabolic bone disease. This review investigated the complex mechanisms by which ncRNAs, mainly micro RNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), regulate autophagic pathway to assist in treating bone metabolism disorders. It aimed at identifying the autophagy role in bone metabolism disorders and understanding the role, potential, and challenges of crosstalk between ncRNAs and autophagy for bone metabolism disorders treatment.
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- Binghan Yan
- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Liu Z, Li Q, Wang X, Wu Y, Zhang Z, Mao J, Gong S. Proanthocyanidin enhances the endogenous regeneration of alveolar bone by elevating the autophagy of PDLSCs. J Periodontal Res 2023; 58:1300-1314. [PMID: 37715945 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effect of proanthocyanidin (PA) on osteogenesis mediated by periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) and endogenous alveolar bone regeneration. BACKGROUND Leveraging the osteogenic potential of resident stem cells is a promising strategy for alveolar bone regeneration. PA has been reported to be effective in osteogenesis. However, the effect and mechanism of PA on the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs remain elusive. METHODS Human PDLSCs were treated with various doses of PA to assess the cell proliferation using Cell Counting Kit-8. The osteogenic differentiation ability was detected by qRT-PCR analysis, western blot analysis, Alizarin red S staining, and Alkaline Phosphatase staining. The level of autophagy was evaluated by confocal laser scanning microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and western blot analysis. RNA sequencing was utilized to screen the potential signaling pathway. The alveolar bone defect model of rats was created to observe endogenous bone regeneration. RESULTS PA activated intracellular autophagy in PDLSCs, resulting in enhanced osteogenic differentiation. Moreover, this effect could be abolished by the autophagy inhibitor 3-Methyladenine. Mechanistically, the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway was negatively correlated with PA-mediated autophagy activation. Lastly, PA promoted the alveolar bone regeneration in vivo, and this effect was reversed when the autophagy process was blocked. CONCLUSION PA may activate autophagy by inhibiting PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway to promote the osteogenesis of PDLSCs and enhance endogenous alveolar bone regeneration.
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- Zhuo Liu
- Center of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Center of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Center of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Center of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Center of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Center of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Center of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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Sun Y, Zhao Z, Qiao Q, Li S, Yu W, Guan X, Schneider A, Weir MD, Xu HHK, Zhang K, Bai Y. Injectable periodontal ligament stem cell-metformin-calcium phosphate scaffold for bone regeneration and vascularization in rats. Dent Mater 2023; 39:872-885. [PMID: 37574338 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.07.008] [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: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Injectable and self-setting calcium phosphate cement scaffold (CPC) capable of encapsulating and delivering stem cells and bioactive agents would be highly beneficial for dental and craniofacial repairs. The objectives of this study were to: (1) develop a novel injectable CPC scaffold encapsulating human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) and metformin (Met) for bone engineering; (2) test bone regeneration efficacy in vitro and in vivo. METHODS hPDLSCs were encapsulated in degradable alginate fibers, which were then mixed into CPC paste. Five groups were tested: (1) CPC control; (2) CPC + hPDLSC-fibers + 0% Met (CPC + hPDLSCs + 0%Met); (3) CPC + hPDLSC-fibers + 0.1% Met (CPC + hPDLSCs + 0.1%Met); (4) CPC + hPDLSC-fibers + 0.2% Met (CPC + hPDLSCs + 0.2%Met); (5) CPC + hPDLSC-fibers + 0.4% Met (CPC + hPDLSCs + 0.4%Met). The injectability, mechanical properties, metformin release, and hPDLSC osteogenic differentiation and bone mineral were determined in vitro. A rat cranial defect model was used to evaluate new bone formation. RESULTS The novel construct had good injectability and physical properties. Alginate fibers degraded in 7 days and released hPDLSCs, with 5-fold increase of proliferation (p<0.05). The ALP activity and mineral synthesis of hPDLSCs were increased by Met delivery (p<0.05). Among all groups, CPC+hPDLSCs+ 0.1%Met showed the greatest cell mineralization and osteogenesis, which were 1.5-10 folds those without Met (p<0.05). Compared to CPC control, CPC+hPDLSCs+ 0.1%Met enhanced bone regeneration in rats by 9 folds, and increased vascularization by 3 folds (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The novel injectable construct with hPDLSC and Met encapsulation demonstrated excellent efficacy for bone regeneration and vascularization in vivo in an animal model. CPC+hPDLSCs+ 0.1%Met is highly promising for dental and craniofacial applications.
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- Yaxi Sun
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, USA
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- Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering Division, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering Division, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; Center for Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Zhang Y, Jia S, Wen G, Xie S, Song Z, Qi M, Liang Y, Bi W, Dong W. Zoledronate Promotes Peri-Implant Osteogenesis in Diabetic Osteoporosis by the AMPK Pathway. Calcif Tissue Int 2023; 113:329-343. [PMID: 37392365 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-023-01112-0] [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: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Together with diabetic osteoporosis (DOP), diabetes patients experience poor peri-implant osteogenesis following implantation for dentition defects. Zoledronate (ZOL) is widely used to treat osteoporosis clinically. To evaluate the mechanism of ZOL for the treatment of DOP, experiments with DOP rats and high glucose-grown MC3T3-E1 cells were used. The DOP rats treated with ZOL and/or ZOL implants underwent a 4-week implant-healing interval, and then microcomputed tomography, biomechanical testing, and immunohistochemical staining were performed to elucidate the mechanism. In addition, MC3T3-E1 cells were maintained in an osteogenic medium with or without ZOL to confirm the mechanism. The cell migration, cellular actin content, and osteogenic differentiation were evaluated by a cell activity assay, a cell migration assay, as well as alkaline phosphatase, alizarin red S, and immunofluorescence staining. The mRNA and protein expression of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), phosphorylated AMPK (p-AMPK), osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL), bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2), and collagen type I (Col-I) were detected using real-time quantitative PCRs and western blot assays, respectively. In the DOP rats, ZOL markedly improved osteogenesis, enhanced bone strength and increased the expression of AMPK, p-AMPK, and Col-I in peri-implant bones. The in vitro findings showed that ZOL reversed the high glucose-induced inhibition of osteogenesis via the AMPK signaling pathway. In conclusion, the ability of ZOL to promote osteogenesis in DOP by targeting AMPK signaling suggests that therapy with ZOL, particularly simultaneous local and systemic administration, may be a unique approach for future implant repair in diabetes patients.
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- Yan Zhang
- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, TangShan BoChuang Stomatology Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, Hebei, China
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- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China
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- School of Stomatology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, Hebei, China.
- Institute of Stomatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Lu 28#, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Ge J, Yu YJ, Li JY, Li MY, Xia SM, Xue K, Wang SY, Yang C. Activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling by autophagic degradation of APC contributes to the osteoblast differentiation effect of soy isoflavone on osteoporotic mesenchymal stem cells. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2023; 44:1841-1855. [PMID: 36973541 PMCID: PMC10462682 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-023-01066-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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The functional role of autophagy in regulating differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been studied extensively, but the underlying mechanism remains largely unknown. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in the initiation of osteoblast differentiation of mesenchymal progenitor cells, and the stability of core protein β-catenin is tightly controlled by the APC/Axin/GSK-3β/Ck1α complex. Here we showed that genistein, a predominant soy isoflavone, stimulated osteoblast differentiation of MSCs in vivo and in vitro. Female rats were subjected to bilateral ovariectomy (OVX); four weeks after surgery the rats were orally administered genistein (50 mg·kg-1·d-1) for 8 weeks. The results showed that genistein administration significantly suppressed the bone loss and bone-fat imbalance, and stimulated bone formation in OVX rats. In vitro, genistein (10 nM) markedly activated autophagy and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, and stimulated osteoblast differentiation in OVX-MSCs. Furthermore, we found that genistein promoted autophagic degradation of adenomatous polyposis coli (APC), thus initiated β-catenin-driven osteoblast differentiation. Notably, genistein activated autophagy through transcription factor EB (TFEB) rather than mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). These findings unveil the mechanism of how autophagy regulates osteogenesis in OVX-MSCs, which expands our understanding that such interplay could be employed as a useful therapeutic strategy for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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- Jing Ge
- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Pastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200001, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200001, China.
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200001, China.
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Ma C, Yu R, Li J, Chao J, Liu P. Targeting proteostasis network in osteoporosis: Pathological mechanisms and therapeutic implications. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 90:102024. [PMID: 37532006 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.102024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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As the most common bone disease, osteoporosis (OP) increases bone fragility and makes patients more vulnerable to the threat of osteoporotic fractures. With the ageing population in today's society, OP has become a huge and growing public health problem. Unfortunately, the clear pathogenesis of OP is still under exploration, and effective interventions are still scarce. Therefore, exploring new targets for pharmacological interventions to develop promising therapeutic drugs for OP is of great clinical value. Previous studies have shown that normal bone remodeling depends on proteostasis, whereas loss of proteostasis during ageing leads to the dysfunctional proteostasis network (PN) that fails to maintain bone homeostasis. Nevertheless, only a few studies have revealed the pathophysiological relationship between bone metabolism and a single component of PN, yet the role of PN as a whole in the pathogenesis of OP is still under investigation. This review comprehensively summarized the role of PN in the pathogenesis of OP and further discussed the potential of PN as innovative drug targets for the therapy of OP.
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- Cong Ma
- Department of Orthopedics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430077, China; Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430077, China.
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Zhang Q, Zhang Q, Yan X, Wang L, Yuan X. Wrinkled topography regulates osteogenesis via autophagy-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in MC3T3-E1 cells. Arch Oral Biol 2023; 151:105700. [PMID: 37094411 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of different dimensional wrinkled in topography on the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells and explored the underlying mechanisms. DESIGN Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with a wrinkled topography was synthesized using an elastomer base and crosslinking while observing by atomic force microscopy. MC3T3-E1 proliferation was detected by Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8) assays and the cell morphology was determined by phalloidin staining. Osteogenetic genes expression levels were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. In addition, Autophagy-related genes expression levels were evaluated by immunostaining and western blotting in MC3T3-E1 in order to assess the induction of autophagy. RESULTS In this experiment, the 0.7 µm amplitude and 3 µm wavelength (W3) group increased the expression of osteogenic markers, whereas the 4.3 µm amplitude and 27 µm wavelength (W27) group showed inhibition. Both the cytoplasm and the nucleus of β-catenin, compared with those of the Flat, W3 increased, whereas W27 decreased. At the same time, the autophagy was consistent with the influence of the topography on osteogenic differentiation. Moreover, using CQ or RAPA significantly inhibited or promoted autophagy, as well as partially decreasing or increasing osteogenesis, respectively. Infecting siRNA-β-catenin decreased the expression of RUNX2 and OSX in MC3T3-E1 cells both treated with CQ and RAPA. CONCLUSIONS Wrinkled topographies activated the autophagy-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and affected the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. The introduction of aligned topographies on biomaterial scaffolds could provide physical cues with which modulate MC3T3-E1 responses for bone engineering constructs.
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- Qiang Zhang
- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences and Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education and Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Qingdao Stomatological Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China.
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Tao Z, Liu L, Wu M, Wang Q, Wang Y, Xiong J, Xue C. Metformin promotes angiogenesis by enhancing VEGFa secretion by adipose-derived stem cells via the autophagy pathway. Regen Biomater 2023; 10:rbad043. [PMID: 37250977 PMCID: PMC10224801 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Human adipose tissue-derived stem cell (ADSC) derivatives are cell-free, with low immunogenicity and no potential tumourigenicity, making them ideal for aiding wound healing. However, variable quality has impeded their clinical application. Metformin (MET) is a 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase activator associated with autophagic activation. In this study, we assessed the potential applicability and underlying mechanisms of MET-treated ADSC derivatives in enhancing angiogenesis. We employed various scientific techniques to evaluate the influence of MET on ADSC, assess angiogenesis and autophagy in MET-treated ADSC in vitro, and examine whether MET-treated ADSC increase angiogenesis. We found that low MET concentrations exerted no appreciable effect on ADSC proliferation. However, MET was observed to enhance the angiogenic capacity and autophagy of ADSC. MET-induced autophagy was associated with increased vascular endothelial growth factor A production and release, which contributed to promoting the therapeutic efficacy of ADSC. In vivo experiments confirmed that in contrast to untreated ADSC, MET-treated ADSC promoted angiogenesis. Our findings thus indicate that the application of MET-treated ADSC would be an effective approach to accelerate wound healing by promoting angiogenesis at wound sites.
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- Department of Marine Biomedicine and Polar Medicine, Naval Special Medical Center, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Y.W.); (J.X.); (C.X.)
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Y.W.); (J.X.); (C.X.)
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Y.W.); (J.X.); (C.X.)
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Deng X, Kato H, Taguchi Y, Nakata T, Umeda M. Intracellular glucose starvation inhibits osteogenic differentiation in human periodontal ligament cells. J Periodontal Res 2023; 58:607-620. [PMID: 36883427 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13112] [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: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs), as mesenchymal cells in the oral cavity, are closely linked to periodontal tissue regeneration. However, the effect of local glucose deficiency on periodontal tissue regeneration, such as immediately post-surgery, remains unknown. OBJECTIVE In the present study, we investigated the effect of a low-glucose environment on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of PDLCs. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used media with five glucose concentrations (100, 75, 50, 25, and 0 mg/dL) and focused on the effects of a low-glucose environment on the proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and autophagy of PDLCs. Additionally, we focused on changes in lactate production in a low-glucose environment and investigated the involvement of lactate with AZD3965, a monocarboxylate transporter-1 (MCT-1) inhibitor. RESULTS The low-glucose environment inhibited PDLCs proliferation, migration, and osteogenic differentiation, and induced the expression of the autophagy-related factors LC3 and p62. Lactate and ATP production were decreased under low-glucose conditions. The addition of AZD3965 (MCT-1 inhibitor) in normal glucose conditions caused a similar trend as in low-glucose conditions on PDLCs. CONCLUSION Our results suggest lactate production through glucose metabolism in the osteogenic differentiation of PDLCs. A low-glucose environment decreased lactate production, inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, and osteogenic differentiation and inducing autophagy in PDLCs.
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- Xin Deng
- Department of Periodontology, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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Xing Y, Liu C, Zhou L, Li Y, Wu D. Osteogenic effects of rapamycin on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells via inducing autophagy. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:129. [PMID: 36814286 PMCID: PMC9945701 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03616-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND While autophagy is essential for stem cells' self-renewal and differentiation, its effect on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the interaction between autophagy and osteogenic differentiation using rapamycin (RAPA), a classical autophagy agonist with osteo-regulatory effects. METHODS Rat BMSC's autophagy was analyzed after osteoinduction (0, 7, 14, and 21 d) by western blotting, immunofluorescence, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). In addition, we evaluated osteogenic differentiation using alizarin red staining, alkaline phosphatase assays, and RT-qPCR/Western blotting quantification of bone sialoprotein, type 1 collagen, alkaline phosphatase, osteopontin, and Runt-related transcription factor 2 mRNA and protein levels. RESULTS The BMSC's basal autophagy level gradually decreased during osteogenic differentiation with a decrease in BECN1 level and the lipidated (LC3-II) to unlipidated (LC3-I) microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 ratio and an increase in the expression of selective autophagic target p62. In contrast, it increased with increasing RAPA concentration. Furthermore, while 2 nM RAPA promoted BMSC osteogenic differentiation on days 7 and 14, 5 nM RAPA inhibited osteogenesis on days 14 and 21. Inhibition of autophagy by the inhibitor 3-methyladenine could impair RAPA's osteogenesis-enhancing effect on BMSCs. CONCLUSIONS The BMSC's basal autophagy level decreased over time during osteogenic differentiation. However, an appropriate RAPA concentration promoted BMSC osteogenic differentiation via autophagy activation.
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- Yifeng Xing
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Lab of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Institute of Stomatology & Research Center of Dental and Craniofacial Implants, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Lab of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Stomatology & Research Center of Dental and Craniofacial Implants, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Lab of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Institute of Stomatology & Research Center of Dental and Craniofacial Implants, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Stomatology & Research Center of Dental and Craniofacial Implants, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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Romero‐Gavilán F, Cerqueira A, García‐Arnáez I, Azkargorta M, Elortza F, Gurruchaga M, Goñi I, Suay J. Proteomic evaluation of human osteoblast responses to titanium implants over time. J Biomed Mater Res A 2023; 111:45-59. [PMID: 36054528 PMCID: PMC9804409 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Titanium is widely used in bone prostheses due to its excellent biocompatibility and osseointegration capacity. To understand the effect of sandblasted acid-etched (SAE) Ti implants on the biological responses of human osteoblast (HOb), their proteomic profiles were analyzed using nLC-MS/MS. The cells were cultured with the implant materials, and 2544 distinct proteins were detected in samples taken after 1, 3, and 7 days. Comparative analyses of proteomic data were performed using Perseus software. The expression of proteins related to EIF2, mTOR, insulin-secretion and IGF pathways showed marked differences in cells grown with SAE-Ti in comparison with cells cultured without Ti. Moreover, the proteomic profiles obtained with SAE-Ti were compared over time. The affected proteins were related to adhesion, immunity, oxidative stress, coagulation, angiogenesis, osteogenesis, and extracellular matrix formation functions. The proliferation, mineralization and osteogenic gene expression in HObs cultured with SAE-Ti were characterized in vitro. The results showed that the osteoblasts exposed to this material increase their mineralization rate and expression of COLI, RUNX2, SP7, CTNNB1, CAD13, IGF2, MAPK2, and mTOR. Overall, the observed proteomic profiles can explain the SAE-Ti osteogenic properties, widening our knowledge of key signaling pathways taking part in the early stages of the osseointegration process in this type of implantations.
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- Francisco Romero‐Gavilán
- Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and DesignUniversitat Jaume ICastellón de la PlanaSpain
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- Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and DesignUniversitat Jaume ICastellón de la PlanaSpain
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- Department of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Physics, Chemistry and TechnologyUniversidad del País VascoSan SebastiánSpain
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- Proteomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), CIBERehd, ProteoRed‐ISCIIIBizkaia Science and Technology ParkDerioSpain
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- Proteomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), CIBERehd, ProteoRed‐ISCIIIBizkaia Science and Technology ParkDerioSpain
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- Department of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Physics, Chemistry and TechnologyUniversidad del País VascoSan SebastiánSpain
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- Department of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Physics, Chemistry and TechnologyUniversidad del País VascoSan SebastiánSpain
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- Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and DesignUniversitat Jaume ICastellón de la PlanaSpain
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Zeng C, Wang S, Chen F, Wang Z, Li J, Xie Z, Ma M, Wang P, Shen H, Wu Y. Alpinetin alleviates osteoporosis by promoting osteogenic differentiation in BMSCs by triggering autophagy via PKA/mTOR/ULK1 signaling. Phytother Res 2023; 37:252-270. [PMID: 36104214 PMCID: PMC10087978 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Osteoporosis, a systemic bone disease that is characterized by a reduction in bone mass and destruction of bone microstructure, is becoming a serious problem worldwide. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can differentiate into bone-forming osteoblasts, and play an important role in maintaining homeostasis of bone metabolism, thus being a potential therapeutic target for osteoporosis. Although the phytochemical alpinetin (APT) has been reported to possess a variety of pharmacological activities, it is still unclear whether APT can influence the osteogenic differentiation of on BMSCs and if it can improve osteoporosis. In this study, we found that APT treatment was able to enhance osteogenic differentiation levels of human BMSCs in vitro and mouse ones in vivo as revealed by multiple osteogenic markers including increased alkaline phosphatase activity and osteocalcin expression. Mechanistically, the protein kinase A (PKA)/mTOR/ULK1 signaling was involved in the action of APT to enhance the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. In addition, oral administration of APT significantly mitigated the bone loss in a dexamethasone-induced mouse model of osteoporosis through strengthening PKA signaling and autophagy. Altogether, these data demonstrate that APT promotes osteogenic differentiation in BMSCs by augmenting the PKA/mTOR/ULK1 autophagy signaling, highlighting its potential therapeutic application for treating osteoporotic diseases.
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- Chenying Zeng
- Center for Biotherapy, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Biotherapy, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Biotherapy, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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Wan L, Wang L, Cheng R, Cheng L, Hu T. Metabolic shift and the effect of mitochondrial respiration on the osteogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15164. [PMID: 37101792 PMCID: PMC10124543 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Background Metabolism shifts from glycolysis to mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation are vital during the differentiation of stem cells. Mitochondria have a direct function in differentiation. However, the metabolic shift and the effect of mitochondria in regulating the osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) remain unclear. Methods Human dental pulp stem cells were collected from five healthy donors. Osteogenic differentiation was induced by osteogenic induction medium. The activities of alkaline phosphatase, hexokinase, pyruvate kinase, and lactate dehydrogenase were analyzed by enzymatic activity kits. The extracellular acidification rate and the mitochondrial oxygen consumption rate were measured. The mRNA levels of COL-1, ALP, TFAM, and NRF1 were analyzed. The protein levels of p-AMPK and AMPK were detected by western blotting. Results Glycolysis decreased after a slight increase, while mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation continued to increase when cells grew in osteogenic induction medium. Therefore, the metabolism of differentiating cells switched to mitochondrial respiration. Next, inhibiting mitochondrial respiration with carbonyl cyanide-chlorophenylhydrazone, a mitochondrial uncoupler inhibited hDPSCs differentiation with less ALP activity and decreased ALP and COL-1 mRNA expression. Furthermore, mitochondrial uncoupling led to AMPK activation. 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide, an AMPK activator, simulated the effect of mitochondrial uncoupling by inhibiting osteogenic differentiation, mitochondrial biogenesis, and mitochondrial morphology. Mitochondrial uncoupling and activation of AMPK depressed mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and inhibited differentiation, suggesting that they may serve as regulators to halt osteogenic differentiation from impaired mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation.
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- Lingyun Wan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Xing L, Li Y, Li W, Liu R, Geng Y, Ma W, Qiao Y, Li J, Lv Y, Fang Y, Xu P. Expression of RUNX2/LAPTM5 in the Induction of MC3T3-e1 Mineralization and Its Possible Relationship with Autophagy. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:1223-1235. [PMID: 36121636 PMCID: PMC9679133 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00477-x] [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: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The study aims to correlate osteogenesis with autophagy during the mineralization induction of MC3T3-e1 through exploring the expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2)/lysosomal-associated transmembrane protein 5 (LAMPT5). METHODS The induction of mineralization in MC3T3-e1 was followed by detecting the expressions of osteogenesis-related indexes such as RUNX2, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin (OCN), and LAPTM5 using RT-qPCR and Western blot from 0 to 14 days. Transmission electron microscope was utilised in visualizing the alterations of autophagosomes, which was followed by immunofluorescence detecting the subcellular localization of autophagy-related index sequestosome 1 (P62) and microtubule-associated protein 1 light 3 (LC3) protein and scrutinising the expression of P62 mRNA and P62 and LC3 proteins. RESULTS Induction of MC3T3-e1 mineralization demonstrated an increased expression of osteogenesis-related indicators such as RUNX2, ALP, OCN, and LAPTM5 (p < 0.05), as evident from the results of RT-qPCR and Western blot. Meanwhile, the expression of autophagosomes increased one day after mineralization induction and then experienced a gradual decline, and enhanced expression of LC3 protein was noted on days 1-2 of mineralization induction but was then followed by a corresponding reduce. In contrast, a continuous increase was reported in the expression of P62 mRNA and protein, respectively (p < 0.05). Up- and down-regulating RUNX2/LAPTM5 expression alone confirmed the aforementioned results. CONCLUSION It was therefore proposed that RUNX2 may be responsible for an early increase and then a gradual decrease in LAPTM5-mediated autophagy through the regulation of its high expression. Meanwhile, increased LAPTM5 expression in osteogenic mineralization presumed that RUNX2/LAPTM5 promoted autophagy and osteogenic expression, which may play a bridging role in the regulation of autophagy and osteogenesis.
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- Lei Xing
- Department of Dental Implantology, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510150, China
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510150, China
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- Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510150, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510150, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, 510150, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Li Z, Li D, Su H, Xue H, Tan G, Xu Z. Autophagy: An important target for natural products in the treatment of bone metabolic diseases. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:999017. [PMID: 36467069 PMCID: PMC9716086 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.999017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2024] Open
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Bone homeostasis depends on a precise dynamic balance between bone resorption and bone formation, involving a series of complex and highly regulated steps. Any imbalance in this process can cause disturbances in bone metabolism and lead to the development of many associated bone diseases. Autophagy, one of the fundamental pathways for the degradation and recycling of proteins and organelles, is a fundamental process that regulates cellular and organismal homeostasis. Importantly, basic levels of autophagy are present in all types of bone-associated cells. Due to the cyclic nature of autophagy and the ongoing bone metabolism processes, autophagy is considered a new participant in bone maintenance. Novel therapeutic targets have emerged as a result of new mechanisms, and bone metabolism can be controlled by interfering with autophagy by focusing on certain regulatory molecules in autophagy. In parallel, several studies have reported that various natural products exhibit a good potential to mediate autophagy for the treatment of metabolic bone diseases. Therefore, we briefly described the process of autophagy, emphasizing its function in different cell types involved in bone development and metabolism (including bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, osteoblasts, osteocytes, chondrocytes, and osteoclasts), and also summarized research advances in natural product-mediated autophagy for the treatment of metabolic bone disease caused by dysfunction of these cells (including osteoporosis, rheumatoid joints, osteoarthritis, fracture nonunion/delayed union). The objective of the study was to identify the function that autophagy serves in metabolic bone disease and the effects, potential, and challenges of natural products for the treatment of these diseases by targeting autophagy.
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- Zhichao Li
- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Wang G, Luo J, Qiao Y, Zhang D, Liu Y, Zhang W, Liu X, Jiang X. AMPK/mTOR Pathway Is Involved in Autophagy Induced by Magnesium-Incorporated TiO 2 Surface to Promote BMSC Osteogenic Differentiation. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040221. [PMID: 36412862 PMCID: PMC9680369 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Magnesium has been extensively utilized to modify titanium implant surfaces based on its important function in promoting osteogenic differentiation. Autophagy has been proven to play a vital role in bone metabolism. Whether there is an association between autophagy and magnesium in promoting osteogenic differentiation remains unclear. In the present study, we focused on investigating the role of magnesium ions in early osteogenic activity and the underlying mechanism related to autophagy. Different concentrations of magnesium were embedded in micro-structured titanium surface layers using the micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technique. The incorporation of magnesium benefited cell adhesion, spreading, and viability; attenuated intracellular ATP concentrations and p-mTOR levels; and upregulated p-AMPK levels. This indicates the vital role of the ATP-related AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway in the autophagy process associated with osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) induced by magnesium modification on titanium surfaces. The enhanced osteogenic differentiation and improved cellular autophagy activity of BMSCs in their extraction medium further confirmed the function of magnesium ions. The results of the present study advance our understanding of the mechanism by which magnesium regulates BMSC osteogenic differentiation through autophagy regulation. Moreover, endowing implants with the ability to activate autophagy may be a promising strategy for enhancing osseointegration in the translational medicine field in the future.
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- Guifang Wang
- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Q.); (X.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Q.); (X.J.)
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Zhang L, Zheng YL, Wang R, Wang XQ, Zhang H. Exercise for osteoporosis: A literature review of pathology and mechanism. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1005665. [PMID: 36164342 PMCID: PMC9509020 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1005665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a disease that weakens bones and has a high morbidity rate worldwide, which is prevalent among the elderly, particularly, women of postmenopausal age. The dynamic balance between bone formation and resorption is necessary for normal bone metabolism. Many factors, including aging, estrogen deficiency, and prolonged immobilization, disrupt normal apoptosis, autophagy, and inflammation, leading to abnormal activation of osteoclasts, which gradually overwhelm bone formation by bone resorption. Moderate exercise as an effective non-drug treatment helps increase bone formation and helps relieve OP. The possible mechanisms are that exercise affects apoptosis and autophagy through the release of exercise-stimulated myohormone and the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines via mechanical force. In addition, exercise may also have an impact on the epigenetic processes involved in bone metabolism. Mechanical stimulation promotes bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to osteogenic differentiation by altering the expression of non-coding RNAs. Besides, by reducing DNA methylation, the mechanical stimulus can also alter the epigenetic status of osteogenic genes and show associated increased expression. In this review, we reviewed the possible pathological mechanisms of OP and summarized the effects of exercise on bone metabolism, and the mechanisms by which exercise alleviates the progression of OP, to provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of OP.
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- Lin Zhang
- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopaedic Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Xue-Qiang Wang, ; Hao Zhang,
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital Affiliated to the Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Xue-Qiang Wang, ; Hao Zhang,
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Luo Y, Gou H, Chen X, Li L, Wang X, Xu Y. Lactate inhibits osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells via autophagy through the MCT1-mTOR signaling pathway. Bone 2022; 162:116444. [PMID: 35589065 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2022.116444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) play a crucial role in periodontal bone regeneration. Lactate used to be considered a waste product of glucose metabolism. In recent years, a few pieces of evidence revealed its roles in regulating the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells, but the standpoints were controversial. This study aims to investigate the effects and the mechanisms of lactate on the osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs). METHODS The hPDLSCs were treated with different concentrations of lactic acid and lactate to differentiate the effects of the acidic PH and ion lactate. Proliferation and cytotoxicity were measured by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay and Live/Dead assay. The osteogenic differentiation of hPDLSCs was analyzed by alizarin red staining, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, and then osteogenic proteins and genes were measured by western blot and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). To investigate the potential signaling pathways, MCT1 inhibitor, G-protein inhibitors, and rapamycin were used, and then autophagy-related proteins and osteogenic proteins were measured by western blot. RESULTS The inhibition of lactic acid on the osteogenic differentiation of hPDLSCs was more significant than lactate at the same concentration. Lactate inhibited the expression of ALP which can be rescued by Gα inhibitor. Alizarin red staining, the protein expression levels of osteocalcin (OCN), osteoprotegerin (OPN), osterix (OSX), and beclin1, LC3-II/LC3-I were decreased by lactate and partly rescued by MCT1 inhibitor. Rapamycin restored the protein expression levels of beclin1, LC3-II/LC3-I and OCN, OPN, OSX under the high lactate conditions. CONCLUSIONS Lactate inhibits the expression of ALP via Gα subunit signaling, and inhibits mineralized nodules formation and the expression of osteogenic-related proteins via reducing autophagy through the MCT1-mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Ying Luo
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Department of Periodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Department of Periodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Department of Periodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Department of Periodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Department of Periodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Department of Periodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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Khan MI, Siddiqui S, Barkat MA, Alhodieb FS, Ashfaq F, Barkat HA, Alanezi AA, Arshad M. Moringa oleifera leaf extract induces osteogenic-like differentiation of human osteosarcoma SaOS2 cells. J Tradit Complement Med 2022; 12:608-618. [PMID: 36325245 PMCID: PMC9618397 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2022.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Introduction Moringa oleifera is known as a ‘natural nutrition of the tropics’ because it provides vital nutritional supplements and a variety of pharmacological benefits. The focus of this study was to elucidate the dose dependent effects of Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) extract on the growth of the human osteoblast-like osteosarcoma SaOS-2 cell line and primary osteoblast cells. Methods Trypan blue & tetrazolium assay, intracellular ROS generation, chromatin condensation, cell cycle analysis, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), mineralization, and osteogenic gene expression were tested on both treated and untreated osteosarcoma SaOS-2 cells. Results As revealed by cell viability assay, growth activity was observed at concentrations 25 and 50 μg/mL of MOL extract, whereas 100 and 200 μg/mL doses decreased the proliferation activity, resulting in ROS production and chromatin condensation. Cell cycle study revealed that MOL extract at 50 and 100 μg/mL concentrations arrested the cells in the G2/M phase. Low doses increased the ALP levels, mineralization, and expression of the bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) and runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) genes in osteoblast-like SaOS-2 cells, however, high doses inhibited the proliferation properties of MOL extract. Through AutoDock Vina and iGEMDOCK 2.1, the interaction of active components of MOL, such as β-sitosterol, quercetin and kaempferol, with BMP2 and Runx2 proteins revealed a reasonable binding affinity. Moreover, these components did not show any Lipinski's rule of five violation and showed predictable pharmacokinetic properties. Conclusion The results of the biphasic dose-response of MOL extract on the growth activity of osteoblast-like SaOS-2 cells and in silico binding interface, may provide a therapeutic and/or preventive implication in prospective drug development. Low doses of Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) extract increased the cell viability of SaOS-2 cells and primary osteoblasts. High doses decreased the growth, resulting in ROS production and chromatin condensation and cell cycle arrest. Small doses increased the ALP levels, mineralization, and BMP2 and Runx2 genes expression, and vice versa. In silico analysis showed good binding interaction of active components of MOL with BMP2 and Runx2 proteins. The biphasic dose-response of MOL and in silico analysis may provide an implication for prospective drug development.
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Yin Y, Tian BM, Li X, Yu YC, Deng DK, Sun LJ, Qu HL, Wu RX, Xu XY, Sun HH, An Y, He XT, Chen FM. Gold nanoparticles targeting the autophagy-lysosome system to combat the inflammation-compromised osteogenic potential of periodontal ligament stem cells: From mechanism to therapy. Biomaterials 2022; 288:121743. [PMID: 36030103 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Although substantial data indicate that the osteogenic potential of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) is compromised under inflammatory conditions, the underlying mechanism remains largely unexplored. In this study, we found that both the autophagy levels and autophagic flux levels were decreased in PDLSCs incubated under inflammatory conditions (I-PDLSCs). Based on the increased expression of LC3 II (at an autophagy level) and decreased accumulation of LC3 II (at an autophagic flux level) in I-PDLSCs, we speculated that the disruption of I-PDLSC autophagy arose from dysfunction of the cellular autophagy-lysosome system. Subsequently, our hypothesis was demonstrated by inhibited autophagosome-lysosome fusion, damaged lysosomal function, and suppressed activation of transcription factor EB (TFEB, a master regulator of the autophagy-lysosome system) in I-PDLSCs and verified by TFEB overexpression in I-PDLSCs. We found that gold nanoparticle (Au NP) treatment rescued the osteogenic potential of I-PDLSCs by restoring the inflammation-compromised autophagy-lysosome system. In this context, Au NP ceased to be effective when TFEB was knocked down in PDLSCs. Our data demonstrate the crucial role of the autophagy-lysosome system in cellular osteogenesis under inflammatory conditions and suggest a new target for rescuing inflammation-induced cell dysfunction using nanomaterials to aid cell biology and tissue regeneration.
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- Yuan Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Thyroid, Breast and Vascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China.
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Autophagy-Associated Immunogenic Modulation and Its Applications in Cancer Therapy. Cells 2022; 11:cells11152324. [PMID: 35954167 PMCID: PMC9367255 DOI: 10.3390/cells11152324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Autophagy, a lysosome-mediated cellular degradation pathway, recycles intracellular components to maintain metabolic balance and survival. Autophagy plays an important role in tumor immunotherapy as a “double-edged sword” that can both promote and inhibit tumor progression. Autophagy acts on innate and adaptive immunity and interacts with immune cells to modulate tumor immunotherapy. The discovery of autophagy inducers and autophagy inhibitors also provides new insights for clinical anti-tumor therapy. However, there are also difficulties in the application of autophagy-related regulators, such as low bioavailability and the lack of efficient selectivity. This review focuses on autophagy-related immunogenic regulation and its application in cancer therapy.
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The role of autophagy in the metabolism and differentiation of stem cells. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2022; 1868:166412. [PMID: 35447339 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2022.166412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Guo X, Liang M. Metformin alleviates dexamethasone-induced apoptosis by regulating autophagy via AMPK/mTOR/p70S6K in osteoblasts. Exp Cell Res 2022; 415:113120. [PMID: 35341775 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2022.113120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Glucocorticoid (GC)-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is the most common type of secondary osteoporosis. Osteoblast apoptosis induced by GCs is now considered as a crucial factor for GIOP. Many clinical, in vivo, and in vitro studies have shown that metformin has a beneficial effect on bone metabolism and bone formation. To investigate whether metformin could be used to treat GIOP, we explored the influence of metformin on dexamethasone (Dex)-induced apoptosis of osteoblasts and its underlying mechanisms. In this study, the CCK8 assay was used to determine the optimal metformin concentration and processing time. The expression levels of target proteins were examined by Western blot and immunofluorescence; the expression levels of target genes were tested by quantitative PCR. Apoptotic cells were detected using flow cytometry. Characteristics of autophagy were observed by transmission electron microscopy. An autophagy inhibitor was administered to investigate whether autophagy decreases apoptosis. Sh-AMPK transfection and an mTOR activator were used to investigate the role of AMPK/mTOR signaling in metformin-induced autophagy. The results showed that metformin alleviated Dex-induced apoptosis of osteoblasts accompanied by increased autophagy. Treatment with the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA) attenuated the effect of metformin on apoptosis, autophagy, and the AMPK/mTOR/p70S6K signaling pathway. The anti-apoptotic effect of metformin on osteoblasts is associated with the promotion of autophagy. Furthermore, sh-AMPK transfection and the mTOR activator MHY1485 impaired metformin-mediated inhibition of osteoblast apoptosis and promotion of autophagy. The AMPK/mTOR/p70S6K signaling pathway plays a role in metformin-mediated apoptosis suppression and autophagy promotion. In conclusion, metformin can alleviate Dex-induced osteoblast apoptosis by inducing autophagy via the AMPK/mTOR/p70S6K pathway. This study highlights the potential value of metformin in the treatment of GIOP.
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- Xintong Guo
- Department of Geriatric Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Geriatric Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Province, China.
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Xu H, Xia M, Sun L, Wang H, Zhang WB. Osteocytes Enhance Osteogenesis by Autophagy-Mediated FGF23 Secretion Under Mechanical Tension. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 9:782736. [PMID: 35174158 PMCID: PMC8841855 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.782736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Mechanical stimuli control cell behaviors that are crucial for bone tissue repair. Osteocytes sense extracellular mechanical stimuli then convert them into biochemical signals to harmonize bone remodeling. However, the mechanisms underlying this process remain unclear. Autophagy, which is an evolutionarily preserved process, that occurs at a basal level when stimulated by multiple environmental stresses. We postulated that mechanical stimulation upregulates osteocyte autophagy via AMPK-associated signaling, driving osteocyte-mediated osteogenesis. Using a murine model of orthodontic tooth movement, we show that osteocyte autophagy is triggered by mechanical tension, increasing the quantity of LC3B-positive osteocytes by 4-fold in the tension side. Both in vitro mechanical tension as well as the chemical autophagy agonist enhanced osteocyte Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) secretion, which is an osteogenenic related cytokine, by 2-and 3-fold, respectively. Conditioned media collected from tensioned osteocytes enhanced osteoblast viability. These results indicate that mechanical tension drives autophagy-mediated FGF23 secretion from osteocytes and promotes osteogenesis. Our findings highlight a potential strategy for accelerating osteogenesis in orthodontic clinical settings.
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- Huiyue Xu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Stomatology, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Stomatology, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Wei-Bing Zhang,
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Cai GP, Liu YL, Luo LP, Xiao Y, Jiang TJ, Yuan J, Wang M. Alkbh1-mediated DNA N6-methyladenine modification regulates bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell fate during skeletal aging. Cell Prolif 2022; 55:e13178. [PMID: 35018683 PMCID: PMC8828262 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objectives DNA N6‐methyladenine (N6‐mA) demethylase Alkbh1 participates in regulating osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cell (MSCs) and vascular calcification. However, the role of Alkbh1 in bone metabolism remains unclear. Materials and Methods Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs)‐specific Alkbh1 knockout mice were used to investigate the role of Alkbh1 in bone metabolism. Western blot, qRT‐PCR, and immunofluorescent staining were used to evaluate the expression of Alkbh1 or optineurin (optn). Micro‐CT, histomorphometric analysis, and calcein double‐labeling assay were used to evaluate bone phenotypes. Cell staining and qRT‐PCR were used to evaluate the osteogenic or adipogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Dot blotting was used to detect the level of N6‐mA in genomic DNA. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (Chip) assays were used to identify critical targets of Alkbh1. Alkbh1 adeno‐associated virus was used to overexpress Alkbh1 in aged mice. Results Alkbh1 expression in BMSCs declined during aging. Knockout of Alkbh1 promoted adipogenic differentiation of BMSCs while inhibited osteogenic differentiation. BMSC‐specific Alkbh1 knockout mice exhibited reduced bone mass and increased marrow adiposity. Mechanistically, we identified optn as the downstream target through which Alkbh1‐mediated DNA m6A modification regulated BMSCs fate. Overexpression of Alkbh1 attenuated bone loss and marrow fat accumulation in aged mice. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that Alkbh1 regulated BMSCs fate and bone‐fat balance during skeletal aging and provided a potential target for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Guang-Ping Cai
- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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Park SY, Cho HS, Chung KH, Lee BN, Kim SH, Kim WJ, Jung JY. Inactivation of PI3K/Akt promotes the odontoblastic differentiation and suppresses the stemness with autophagic flux in dental pulp cells. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:145-154. [PMID: 35028032 PMCID: PMC8739242 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background/purpose Autophagy is involved in controlling differentiation of various cell types. The present study aimed to investigate the mechanism related to autophagy in regulating odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp cells. Materials and methods Human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) were cultured in differentiation inductive medium (DM) and odontoblastic differentiation and mineralization were evaluated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and Alizarin red S staining, respectively. Tooth cavity preparation was made on the mesial surface of lower first molars in rat. The expression of autophagy-related signal molecules was detected using Western blot analysis and Immunohistochemistry. Results HDPCs cultured in DM showed increased autophagic flux and declined phosphorylation of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), and mTOR. Dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP-1) and dentin sialoprotein (DSP), markers of odontoblastic differentiation, were upregulated and autophagic activation showing increased LC3-II and decreased p62 levels was observed during odontogenic differentiation of HDPCs. However, PI3K blocker 3-methyladenine (3MA), lentiviral shLC3 and Akt activator SC79 attenuated the expression of LC3II as well as DMP-1, ALP activity and mineralization enhanced in HDPCs under DM condition. In addition, 3MA, shLC3 and SC79 recovered the expression of pluripotency factor CD146, Oct4 and Nanog downregulated in DM condition. In rat tooth cavity preparation model, the expression of LC3B and DMP-1 was elevated near odontoblast-dentin layer during reparative dentin formation, whereas 3MA significantly reduced the expression of LC3B and DMP-1. Conclusion These findings indicated autophagy promotes the odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp cells modulating stemness via PI3K/Akt inactivation and the repair of pulp.
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- Sam Young Park
- Department of Oral Physiology, Dental Science Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, Dental Science Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Anatomy, Dental Science Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, Dental Science Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, Dental Science Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Zhu C, Shen S, Zhang S, Huang M, Zhang L, Chen X. Autophagy in Bone Remodeling: A Regulator of Oxidative Stress. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:898634. [PMID: 35846332 PMCID: PMC9279723 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.898634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Bone homeostasis involves bone formation and bone resorption, which are processes that maintain skeletal health. Oxidative stress is an independent risk factor, causing the dysfunction of bone homeostasis including osteoblast-induced osteogenesis and osteoclast-induced osteoclastogenesis, thereby leading to bone-related diseases, especially osteoporosis. Autophagy is the main cellular stress response system for the limination of damaged organelles and proteins, and it plays a critical role in the differentiation, apoptosis, and survival of bone cells, including bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs), osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes. High evels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by oxidative stress induce autophagy to protect against cell damage or even apoptosis. Additionally, pathways such as ROS/FOXO3, ROS/AMPK, ROS/Akt/mTOR, and ROS/JNK/c-Jun are involved in the regulation of oxidative stress-induced autophagy in bone cells, including osteoblasts, osteocytes and osteoclasts. This review discusses how autophagy regulates bone formation and bone resorption following oxidative stress and summarizes the potential protective mechanisms exerted by autophagy, thereby providing new insights regarding bone remodeling and potential therapeutic targets for osteoporosis.
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- Chenyu Zhu
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- School of Sports Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xi Chen, ; Lan Zhang,
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- School of Sports Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xi Chen, ; Lan Zhang,
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Liu X, Tao J, Yao Y, Yang P, Wang J, Yu M, Hou J, Zhang Y, Gui L. Resveratrol induces proliferation in preosteoblast cell MC3T3-E1 via GATA-1 activating autophagy. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2021; 53:1495-1504. [PMID: 34637502 DOI: 10.1093/abbs/gmab135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Resveratrol (RSV) could promote osteogenic activity, but its clinical application has been hampered in view of its poor bioavailability. Therefore, it is desirable to identify with certainty the molecular target of its bone mass boosting function, which is crucial to the design of an effective therapeutic strategy for the optimal treatment of osteoporosis. Emerging evidence has indicated that GATA-1, an important transcription factor in megakaryocyte and erythrocyte differentiation, can directly activate autophagy in erythrocytes, alluding to its impact on bone metabolism. In light of this, we sought to determine whether GATA-1 would be a putative target by which RSV would act on osteoblast proliferation and, if so, to explore the underlying mechanism involved in the process. We examined the cell viability, colony formation, cell cyclin expression, autophagy level, and the expression levels of GATA-1 and adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase α (AMPKα) in osteoblastic cell strain MC3T3-E1. The results showed that RSV promoted the proliferation process in MC3T3-E1 coupled with increased expression of GATA-1 and phosphorylated AMPKα and activated autophagy. When GATA-1 was interfered with siRNA, both autophagy and proliferation were decreased. Administration of the agonist of phosphorylated AMPKα1 (Thr172) promoted the translocation of GATA-1 into the nucleus. Based on the above results, we concluded that RSV induces the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 by increasing GATA-1 expression, which thence activates autophagy; and of note, AMPKα is one of the upstream regulators of GATA-1.
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- Xiang Liu
- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650101, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650101, China
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Kajiura K, Umemura N, Ohkoshi E, Ohta T, Kondoh N, Kawano S. Shikonin induces odontoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells via AKT-mTOR signaling in the presence of CD44. Connect Tissue Res 2021; 62:689-697. [PMID: 33334200 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2020.1865937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Purpose: In our previous study, we demonstrated that hyaluronan induces odontoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells via interactions with CD44. However, it remains unclear whether CD44 expression by dental pulp stem cells is required for odontoblastic differentiation.Methods: We searched for a compound other than hyaluronan that induces odontoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells and used western blotting to determine whether CD44 is involved in the induction of odontoblastic differentiation by the compound. We further validated the cell signaling details of the compound-induced expression of dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP), which is known as a marker of odontoblastic differentiation.Results: We investigated shikonin, which is one of the derivatives of naphthoquinone, the skeleton of vitamin K. Shikonin-induced expression of DSPP was inhibited by PI3K, AKT, and mTOR inhibitors. Additionally, shikonin-induced expression of DSPP was inhibited in dental pulp stem cells transfected with siRNA against CD44.Conclusions: Shikonin can stimulate dental pulp stem cells to undergo odontoblastic differentiation through a mechanism involving the AKT-mTOR signaling pathway and CD44. Although expression of CD44 is important for inducing odontoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells, the relationship between the AKT-mTOR signaling pathway and CD44 expression, in the context of shikonin stimulation, has not yet been elucidated. This study suggests that shikonin may be useful for inducing odontoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells, and that it may have clinical applications, including protection of the dental pulp.
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- Kunihiro Kajiura
- Department of Endodontics, Asahi University School of Dentistry, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Asahi University School of Dentistry, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Natural and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aomori University, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Asahi University School of Dentistry, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Asahi University School of Dentistry, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Endodontics, Asahi University School of Dentistry, Gifu, Japan
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Jadaun PK, Zhang S, Koedam M, Demmers J, Chatterjee S, van Leeuwen JP, van der Eerden BC. Inhibition of hypoxia-induced Mucin 1 alters the proteomic composition of human osteoblast-produced extracellular matrix, leading to reduced osteogenic and angiogenic potential. J Cell Physiol 2021; 237:1440-1454. [PMID: 34687046 PMCID: PMC9298310 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The bone microenvironment is one of the most hypoxic regions of the human body and in experimental models; hypoxia inhibits osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Our previous work revealed that Mucin 1 (MUC1) was dynamically expressed during osteogenic differentiation of human MSCs and upregulated by hypoxia. Upon stimulation, its C‐terminus (MUC1‐CT) is proteolytically cleaved, translocases to the nucleus, and binds to promoters of target genes. Therefore, we assessed the MUC1‐mediated effect of hypoxia on the proteomic composition of human osteoblast‐derived extracellular matrices (ECMs) and characterized their osteogenic and angiogenic potentials in the produced ECMs. We generated ECMs from osteogenically differentiated human MSC cultured in vitro under 20% or 2% oxygen with or without GO‐201, a MUC1‐CT inhibitor. Hypoxia upregulated MUC1, vascular endothelial growth factor, and connective tissue growth factor independent of MUC1 inhibition, whereas GO‐201 stabilized hypoxia‐inducible factor 1‐alpha. Hypoxia and/or MUC1‐CT inhibition reduced osteogenic differentiation of human MSC by AMP‐activated protein kinase/mTORC1/S6K pathway and dampened their matrix mineralization. Hypoxia modulated ECMs by transforming growth factor‐beta/Smad and phosphorylation of NFκB and upregulated COL1A1, COL5A1, and COL5A3. The ECMs of hypoxic osteoblasts reduced MSC proliferation and accelerated their osteogenic differentiation, whereas MUC1‐CT‐inhibited ECMs counteracted these effects. In addition, ECMs generated under MUC1‐CT inhibition reduced the angiogenic potential independent of oxygen concentration. We claim here that MUC1 is critical for hypoxia‐mediated changes during osteoblastogenesis, which not only alters the proteomic landscape of the ECM but thereby also modulates its osteogenic and angiogenic potentials.
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- Pavitra K Jadaun
- Laboratory for Calcium and Bone Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Vascular Biology Laboratory, AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Laboratory for Calcium and Bone Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Calcium and Bone Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Proteomics Centre, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Vascular Biology Laboratory, AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Laboratory for Calcium and Bone Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Calcium and Bone Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Xu H, Xu F, Zhao J, Zhou C, Liu J. Platelet-Rich Plasma Induces Autophagy and Promotes Regeneration in Human Dental Pulp Cells. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:659742. [PMID: 34568294 PMCID: PMC8455824 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.659742] [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: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Regenerative endodontic procedures using autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can improve the biologic outcome of treatment. However, its mechanism of action on improving pulp regeneration is not fully elucidated. Autophagy was recently shown to be related to tissue repair and osteogenesis. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of PRP in dental pulp regeneration and to elucidate the role of autophagy involved in this process. Human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) were isolated from healthy dental pulp and co-cultured with an increasing concentration of PRP. Cellular migration and proliferation were determined by scratch assay, transwell assay, and cell-counting kit 8 assay. Osteogenic differentiation was clarified by using alkaline phosphatase staining, alizarin red staining, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to measure the gene expression levels of alkaline phosphatase, collagen-1, osteocalcin, dentin matrix protein 1, and dentin sialophosphoprotein. Autophagic bodies were observed by transmission electron microscopy and the expression of autophagy marker light chain 3B (LC3B) was determined by immunofluorescence staining. The mRNA and protein expression level of LC3B and Beclin-1 were quantified by qRT-PCR and western blotting. The effect of PRP on cellular migration, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation was further investigated in the milieu of autophagy activator, rapamycin, and inhibitor, 3-methyladenine. Results showed that PRP promoted cell migration, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation. Autophagic bodies were strongly activated and the expression level of LC3B and Beclin-1 was significantly promoted by PRP. Autophagy inhibition suppressed PRP-induced hDPCs migration, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation, whereas autophagy activator substantially augmented PRP-stimulated migration, proliferation, and differentiation. Taken together, these findings suggested that PRP could effectively promote regenerative potentials associated with autophagy.
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- Hanxin Xu
- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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Self-Organization Provides Cell Fate Commitment in MSC Sheet Condensed Areas via ROCK-Dependent Mechanism. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9091192. [PMID: 34572378 PMCID: PMC8470239 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9091192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Multipotent mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSC) are one of the crucial regulators of regeneration and tissue repair and possess an intrinsic program from self-organization mediated by condensation, migration and self-patterning. The ability to self-organize has been successfully exploited in tissue engineering approaches using cell sheets (CS) and their modifications. In this study, we used CS as a model of human MSC spontaneous self-organization to demonstrate its structural, transcriptomic impact and multipotent stromal cell commitment. We used CS formation to visualize MSC self-organization and evaluated the role of the Rho-GTPase pathway in spontaneous condensation, resulting in a significant anisotropy of the cell density within the construct. Differentiation assays were carried out using conventional protocols, and microdissection and RNA-sequencing were applied to establish putative targets behind the observed phenomena. The differentiation of MSC to bone and cartilage, but not to adipocytes in CS, occurred more effectively than in the monolayer. RNA-sequencing indicated transcriptional shifts involving the activation of the Rho-GTPase pathway and repression of SREBP, which was concordant with the lack of adipogenesis in CS. Eventually, we used an inhibitory analysis to validate our findings and suggested a model where the self-organization of MSC defined their commitment and cell fate via ROCK1/2 and SREBP as major effectors under the putative switching control of AMP kinase.
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