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Xu X, Yang C, Yu X, Wang J. Fibulin-3 regulates the inhibitory effect of TNF-α on chondrocyte differentiation partially via the TGF-β/Smad3 signaling pathway. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2022; 1869:119285. [PMID: 35577279 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2022.119285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Fibulin-3 is an extracellular matrix glycoprotein that is present in elastic tissue and involved in carcinoma development. Previous studies have indicated that fibulin-3 may affect skeletal development, cartilage, and osteoarthritis (OA). This study aims to investigate the function of fibulin-3 on chondrocytes under tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) stimulation and in murine OA models, and explore the possible mechanism. It was found that fibulin-3 was increased in the cartilage of OA models and in the chondrogenic cells ATDC5 stimulated by TNF-α. Fibulin-3 promoted the proliferation of ATDC5 cells both in the presence and absence of TNF-α. Moreover, overexpression of fibulin-3 suppressed the chondrogenic and hypertrophic differentiation of ATDC5 cells, while knockdown of fibulin-3 caused the opposite effect. Mechanistically, fibulin-3 partially suppressed the activation of TGF-β/Smad3 signaling by inhibiting the phosphorylation of Smad3. SIS3, a Smad3 inhibitor, decreased the chondrogenesis of articular cartilages in OA models, and partially reversed the chondrogenic differentiation of ATDC5 cells caused by knockdown of fibulin-3 in the presence of TNF-α. Furthermore, co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) showed that fibulin-3 could only interact with TGF-β type I receptor (TβRI), although overexpression of fibulin-3 reduced the protein levels of both TβRI and TβRII. In conclusion, this study indicates that fibulin-3 modulates the chondrogenic differentiation of ATDC5 cells in inflammation partially via TGF-β/Smad3 signaling pathway.
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- Xiaoxiao Xu
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, No. 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, No. 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, No. 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, No. 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430079, China.
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Teimourinejad A, Hashemibeni B, Salehi H, Mostafavi FS, Kazemi M, Bahramian H. Chondrogenic activity of two herbal products; pomegranate fruit extract and avocado/soybean unsaponifiable. Res Pharm Sci 2020; 15:358-366. [PMID: 33312214 PMCID: PMC7714020 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.293514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background and purpose Articular cartilage defects aren't repaired by itself. Numerous studies have been conducted in the area of cartilage tissue engineering and some of them considered herbal products. An attempt was made in this study to compare the effects of pomegranate fruit extract (PFE), avocado/soybean unsaponifiable (ASU), and their equal proportional mixture on the chondrogenesis of human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs). Experimental approach PFE was prepared through the percolation method. ASU powder was dissolved in ethanol at 10 μg/mL concentration and was sterilized. The hADSCs first were isolated, expanded in monolayer culture and identified, and next seeded on fibrin scaffolds. The hADSCs/fibrin scaffolds were divided into 4 groups of control, ASU, PFE, and PFE+ ASU and subjected to in vitro induction for 2 weeks. The control group received chondrogenic medium, other groups received chondrogenic medium plus ASU, PFE, or PFE + ASU, respectively. The MTT assay was performed for cell viability evaluation, real-time polymerase chain reaction for expression of cartilage genes, and the toluidine blue, safranin-O, and immunohistochemistry for staining of the constructs. Findings / Results Cell viability, cartilage genes expression, matrix staining density, and collagen II protein levels in PFE samples were significantly higher than those of the other groups (P < 0.05). Histological assessments revealed more chondrogenic centers (P < 0.05) in the PFE group compared to the other groups. Conclusion and implications In this study, it was revealed that PFE can be considered as an induction factor for future chondrogenic studies.
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- Ahmad Teimourinejad
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Genetic and Molecular Biology Department, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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Pfeifer CG, Karl A, Kerschbaum M, Berner A, Lang S, Schupfner R, Koch M, Angele P, Nerlich M, Mueller MB. TGF- β Signalling is Suppressed under Pro-Hypertrophic Conditions in MSC Chondrogenesis Due to TGF- β Receptor Downregulation. Int J Stem Cells 2019; 12:139-150. [PMID: 30836731 PMCID: PMC6457698 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc18088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) become hypertrophic in long term despite chondrogenic differentiation following the pathway of growth plate chondrocytes. This terminal differentiation leads to phenotypically unstable cartilage and was mirrored in vitro by addition of hypertrophy inducing medium. We investigated how intrinsic TGF-β signaling is altered in pro-hypertrophic conditions. Methods and Results Human bone marrow derived MSC were chondrogenically differentiated in 3D culture. At day 14 medium conditions were changed to 1. pro-hypertrophic by addition of T3 and withdrawal of TGF-β and dexamethasone 2. pro-hypertrophic by addition of BMP 4 and withdrawal of TGF-β and dexamethasone and 3. kept in prochondrogenic medium conditions. All groups were treated with and without TGFβ-type-1-receptor inhibitor SB431542 from day 14 on. Aggregates were harvested for histo- and immunohistological analysis at d14 and d28, for gene expression analysis (rt-PCR) on d1, d3, d7, d14, d17, d21 and d28 and for Western blot analysis on d21 and d28. Induction of hypertrophy was achieved in the pro-hypertrophic groups while expression of TGFβ-type-1- and 2-receptor and Sox 9 were significantly downregulated compared to pro-chondrogenic conditions. Western blotting showed reduced phosphorylation of Smad 2 and 3 in hypertrophic samples, reduced TGF-β-1 receptor proteins and reduced SOX 9. Addition of SB431542 did not initiate hypertrophy under pro-chondrogenic conditions, but was capable of enhancing hypertrophy when applied simultaneously with BMP-4. Conclusions Our results suggest that the enhancement of hypertrophy in this model is a result of both activation of pro-hypertrophic BMP signaling and reduction of anti-hypertrophic TGFβ signaling.
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- Christian G Pfeifer
- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Klinikum Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma Surgery, University Regensburg Medical Centre, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Klinikum Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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Asen A, Goebel L, Rey‐Rico A, Sohier J, Zurakowski D, Cucchiarini M, Madry H. Sustained spatiotemporal release of TGF‐β1 confers enhanced very early chondrogenic differentiation during osteochondral repair in specific topographic patterns. FASEB J 2018; 32:5298-5311. [DOI: 10.1096/fj.201800105r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Ann‐Kathrin Asen
- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics and Saarland University Medical Center Homburg Germany
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics and Saarland University Medical Center Homburg Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgerySaarland University Medical CenterHomburgGermany
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics and Saarland University Medical Center Homburg Germany
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- Institute of Biology and Chemistry of ProteinsCentre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueLyonFrance
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- Department of Anesthesia and Children's Hospital BostonHarvard Medical SchoolBoston MassachusettsUSA
- Department of SurgeryChildren's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical SchoolBoston MassachusettsUSA
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics and Saarland University Medical Center Homburg Germany
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics and Saarland University Medical Center Homburg Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgerySaarland University Medical CenterHomburgGermany
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Mirzamohammadi F, Kozlova A, Papaioannou G, Paltrinieri E, Ayturk UM, Kobayashi T. Distinct molecular pathways mediate Mycn and Myc-regulated miR-17-92 microRNA action in Feingold syndrome mouse models. Nat Commun 2018; 9:1352. [PMID: 29636449 PMCID: PMC5893605 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-03788-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Feingold syndrome is a skeletal dysplasia caused by loss-of-function mutations of either MYCN (type 1) or MIR17HG that encodes miR-17-92 microRNAs (type 2). Since miR-17-92 expression is transcriptionally regulated by MYC transcription factors, it has been postulated that Feingold syndrome type 1 and 2 may be caused by a common molecular mechanism. Here we show that Mir17-92 deficiency upregulates TGF-β signaling, whereas Mycn-deficiency downregulates PI3K signaling in limb mesenchymal cells. Genetic or pharmacological inhibition of TGF-β signaling efficiently rescues the skeletal defects caused by Mir17-92 deficiency, suggesting that upregulation of TGF-β signaling is responsible for the skeletal defect of Feingold syndrome type 2. By contrast, the skeletal phenotype of Mycn-deficiency is partially rescued by Pten heterozygosity, but not by TGF-β inhibition. These results strongly suggest that despite the phenotypical similarity, distinct molecular mechanisms underlie the pathoetiology for Feingold syndrome type 1 and 2.
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- Fatemeh Mirzamohammadi
- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02114, MA, USA
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- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02114, MA, USA
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- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02114, MA, USA
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- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02114, MA, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Integrity Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, 10021, NY, USA
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- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02114, MA, USA.
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Polycomb repressive complex 2 regulates skeletal growth by suppressing Wnt and TGF-β signalling. Nat Commun 2016; 7:12047. [PMID: 27329220 PMCID: PMC4917962 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms12047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) controls maintenance and lineage determination of stem cells by suppressing genes that regulate cellular differentiation and tissue development. However, the role of PRC2 in lineage-committed somatic cells is mostly unknown. Here we show that Eed deficiency in chondrocytes causes severe kyphosis and a growth defect with decreased chondrocyte proliferation, accelerated hypertrophic differentiation and cell death with reduced Hif1a expression. Eed deficiency also causes induction of multiple signalling pathways in chondrocytes. Wnt signalling overactivation is responsible for the accelerated hypertrophic differentiation and kyphosis, whereas the overactivation of TGF-β signalling is responsible for the reduced proliferation and growth defect. Thus, our study demonstrates that PRC2 has an important regulatory role in lineage-committed tissue cells by suppressing overactivation of multiple signalling pathways. Eed is a polycomb repressive complex 2 component involved in stem cell lineage determination, but little is known about its role in lineage committed cells. Here the authors show that chondrocyte-specific Eed KO mice have skeletal growth defects related to induction of Wnt and TGF-β signalling.
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Hahn AM, Myers JD, McFarland EK, Lee S, Jerde TJ. Interleukin-driven insulin-like growth factor promotes prostatic inflammatory hyperplasia. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2014; 351:605-15. [PMID: 25292180 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.114.218693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Prostatic inflammation is of considerable importance to urologic research because of its association with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. However, the mechanisms by which inflammation leads to proliferation and growth remain obscure. Here, we show that insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), previously known as critical developmental growth factors during prostate organogenesis, are induced by inflammation as part of the proliferative recovery to inflammation. Using genetic models and in vivo IGF receptor blockade, we demonstrate that the hyperplastic response to inflammation depends on interleukin-1-driven IGF signaling. We show that human prostatic hyperplasia is associated with IGF pathway activation specifically localized to foci of inflammation. This demonstrates that mechanisms of inflammation-induced epithelial proliferation and hyperplasia involve the induction of developmental growth factors, further establishing a link between inflammatory and developmental signals and providing a mechanistic basis for the management of proliferative diseases by IGF pathway modulation.
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- Alana M Hahn
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana (A.M.H., J.D.M., T.J.J.); Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin (E.K.M., S.L.); and Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana Basic Urological Research Working Group, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana (T.J.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana (A.M.H., J.D.M., T.J.J.); Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin (E.K.M., S.L.); and Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana Basic Urological Research Working Group, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana (T.J.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana (A.M.H., J.D.M., T.J.J.); Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin (E.K.M., S.L.); and Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana Basic Urological Research Working Group, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana (T.J.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana (A.M.H., J.D.M., T.J.J.); Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin (E.K.M., S.L.); and Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana Basic Urological Research Working Group, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana (T.J.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana (A.M.H., J.D.M., T.J.J.); Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin (E.K.M., S.L.); and Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indiana Basic Urological Research Working Group, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana (T.J.J.)
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Characterization and evaluation of mesenchymal stem cells derived from human embryonic stem cells and bone marrow. Cell Tissue Res 2014; 358:149-64. [PMID: 24927918 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-014-1926-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been studied for years as primary cell sources for regenerative biology and medicine. MSCs have been derived from cell and tissue sources, such as bone marrow (BM), and more recently from ESCs. This study investigated MSCs derived from BM, H1- and H9-ESC lines in terms of morphology, surface marker and growth factor receptor expression, proliferative capability, modulation of immune cell growth and multipotency, in order to evaluate ESC-MSCs as a cell source for potential regenerative applications. The results showed that ESC-MSCs exhibited spindle-shaped morphology similar to BM-MSCs but of various sizes, and flow cytometric immunophenotyping revealed expression of characteristic MSC surface markers on all tested cell lines except H9-derived MSCs. Differences in growth factor receptor expression were also shown between cell lines. In addition, ESC-MSCs showed greater capabilities for cell proliferation, and suppression of leukocyte growth compared to BM-MSCs. Using standard protocols, induction of ESC-MSC differentiation along the adipogenic, osteogenic, or chondrogenic lineages was less effective compared to that of BM-MSCs. By adding bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7) into transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFβ1)-supplemented induction medium, chondrogenesis of ESC-MSCs was significantly enhanced. Our findings suggest that ESC-MSCs and BM-MSCs show differences in their surface marker profiles and the capacities of proliferation, immunomodulation, and most importantly multi-lineage differentiation. Using modified chondrogenic medium with BMP7 and TGFβ1, H1-MSCs can be effectively induced as BM-MSCs for chondrogenesis.
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Zhang Q, Zhou J, Ge H, Cheng B. Tgif1 and SnoN modified chondrocytes or stem cells for tendon-bone insertion regeneration. Med Hypotheses 2013; 81:163-6. [PMID: 23747175 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2013.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2012] [Revised: 05/02/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Tendon-bone insertion injuries are a common occurrence but rarely heal, despite the many strategies that have been employed. The tendon-bone insertion consists of four types of tissues: tendon, fibrocartilage, mineral fibrocartilage and bone, making it hard to regenerate. The key to reconstructing the tendon enthesis is to rebuild the gradations of cell type, collagen type, mineral content and collagen fiber orientation. Chondrocytes were found to be able to differentiate into tendon and bone tissues upon special stimulation, which offers promise for tendon enthesis regeneration. Tgif1 is a key factor that represses the expression of the cartilage master gene Sox9, which is induced by TGFβs, and changes the expression rate of Sox9 versus Scx, eventually promoting fibrogenesis. SnoN is a key factor that is induced by TGFβs to inhibit the hypertrophy of chondrocytes and therefore bone formation. It appears that the induction of Tgif1 and the repression of SnoN can cause chondrocytes to differentiate into tendon and bone tissues. Moreover, a gradation of the expression levels of Tgif1 and SnoN in chondrocytes may create a gradation of the tissue from tendon to fibrocartilage to bone. Consequently, we propose that a gradation of gene-modified chondrocytes (Tgif1-inducing cells, primary cells, SnoN-repressing cells) or stem cells that arise from a gradation of stimulation (Tgif1 induction and SnoN repression) will aid in the regeneration of the tendon-bone insertion.
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- Qiang Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medcine, Shanghai, China
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van Oosterwijk JG, Meijer D, van Ruler MAJH, van den Akker BEWM, Oosting J, Krenács T, Picci P, Flanagan AM, Liegl-Atzwanger B, Leithner A, Athanasou N, Daugaard S, Hogendoorn PCW, Bovée JVMG. Screening for potential targets for therapy in mesenchymal, clear cell, and dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma reveals Bcl-2 family members and TGFβ as potential targets. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2013; 182:1347-56. [PMID: 23415961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2012.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2012] [Revised: 12/03/2012] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The mesenchymal, clear cell, and dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma subtypes are extremely rare, together constituting 10% to 15% of all chondrosarcomas. Their poor prognosis and lack of efficacious treatment emphasizes the need to elucidate the pathways playing a pivotal role in these tumors. We constructed tissue microarrays containing 42 dedifferentiated, 23 clear cell, and 23 mesenchymal chondrosarcomas and performed immunohistochemistry to study the expression of growth plate-signaling molecules and molecules shown to be involved in conventional chondrosarcoma. We observed high expression of SOX-9 and FGFR-3, as well as aberrant cellular localization of heparan sulfate proteoglycans, in all subtypes. TGFβ signaling through p-SMAD2 and PAI-1 was highly active in all chondrosarcoma subtypes, which suggests that TGFβ inhibitors as a possible therapeutic strategy in rare chondrosarcoma subtypes. As in conventional chondrosarcoma, antiapoptotic proteins (Bcl-2, and/or Bcl-xl) were highly expressed in all subtypes. Inhibition with the BH-3 mimetic ABT-737 rendered dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma cell lines sensitive to doxorubicin or cisplatin. Our data indicate that antiapoptotic proteins may play an important role in chemoresistance, suggesting a promising role for targeting Bcl-2 family members in chondrosarcoma treatment, irrespective of the subtype.
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Simkin J, Han M, Yu L, Yan M, Muneoka K. The mouse digit tip: from wound healing to regeneration. Methods Mol Biol 2013; 1037:419-35. [PMID: 24029950 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-505-7_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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A challenge to the study of regeneration is determining at what point the processes of wound healing and regeneration diverge. The mouse displays level-specific regeneration responses. An amputation through the distal third of the terminal phalanx will prompt a regeneration response and result in a new digit tip that mimics the morphology of the lost digit tip. Conversely, an amputation through the distal third of the intermediate phalanx initiates a wound healing and scarring response. The mouse, therefore, provides a model for studying the transition between wound healing and regeneration in the same animal. This chapter details the methods used in the study of mammalian digit regeneration, including a method to introduce exogenous protein into the mouse digit amputation model via microcarrier beads and methods for analysis of bone regeneration.
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- Jennifer Simkin
- Division of Cell and Molecular Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Taipaleenmäki H, Harkness L, Chen L, Larsen KH, Säämänen AM, Kassem M, Abdallah BM. The crosstalk between transforming growth factor-β1 and delta like-1 mediates early chondrogenesis during embryonic endochondral ossification. Stem Cells 2012; 30:304-13. [PMID: 22102178 DOI: 10.1002/stem.792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Delta like-1 (Dlk1)/preadipocyte factor-1 (Pref-1)/fetal antigen-1 (FA1) is a novel surface marker for embryonic chondroprogenitor cells undergoing lineage progression from proliferation to prehypertrophic stages. However, mechanisms mediating control of its expression during chondrogenesis are not known. Thus, we examined the effect of a number of signaling molecules and their inhibitors on Dlk1 expression during in vitro chondrogenic differentiation in mouse embryonic limb bud mesenchymal micromass cultures and mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) pellet cultures. Dlk1/Pref-1 was initially expressed during mesenchymal condensation and chondrocyte proliferation, in parallel with expression of Sox9 and Col2a1, and was downregulated upon the expression of Col10a1 by hypertrophic chondrocytes. Among a number of molecules that affected chondrogenesis, transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)-induced proliferation of chondroprogenitors was associated with decreased Dlk1 expression. This effect was abolished by TGF-β signaling inhibitor SB431542, suggesting regulation of Dlk1/FA1 by TGF-β1 signaling in chondrogenesis. TGF-β1-induced Smad phosphorylation and chondrogenesis were significantly increased in Dlk1(-/-) MEF, while they were blocked in Dlk1 overexpressing MEF, in comparison with wild-type MEF. Furthermore, overexpression of Dlk1 or addition of its secreted form FA1 dramatically inhibited TGF-β1-induced Smad reporter activity. In conclusion, our data identified Dlk1/FA1 as a downstream target of TGF-β1 signaling molecule that mediates its function in embryonic chondrogenesis. The crosstalk between TGF-β1 and Dlk1/FA1 was shown to promote early chondrogenesis during the embryonic endochondral ossification process.
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- Hanna Taipaleenmäki
- Endocrine Research Laboratory (KMEB), Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Lorda-Diez CI, Montero JA, Garcia-Porrero JA, Hurle JM. Tgfbeta2 and 3 are coexpressed with their extracellular regulator Ltbp1 in the early limb bud and modulate mesodermal outgrowth and BMP signaling in chicken embryos. BMC DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 2010; 10:69. [PMID: 20565961 PMCID: PMC2906442 DOI: 10.1186/1471-213x-10-69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2010] [Accepted: 06/21/2010] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Background Transforming growth factor β proteins (Tgfβs) are secreted cytokines with well-defined functions in the differentiation of the musculoskeletal system of the developing limb. Here we have studied in chicken embryos, whether these cytokines are implicated in the development of the embryonic limb bud at stages preceding tissue differentiation. Results Immunohistochemical detection of phosphorylated Smad2 and Smad3 indicates that signaling by this pathway is active in the undifferentiated mesoderm and AER. Gene expression analysis shows that transcripts of tgfβ2 and tgfβ3 but not tgfβ1 are abundant in the growing undifferentiated limb mesoderm. Transcripts of tgfβ2 are also found in the AER, which is the signaling center responsible for limb outgrowth. Furthermore, we show that Latent Tgfβ Binding protein 1 (LTBP1), which is a key extracellular modulator of Tgfβ ligand bioavailability, is coexpressed with Tgfβs in the early limb bud. Administration of exogenous Tgfβs to limb buds growing in explant cultures provides evidence of these cytokines playing a role in the regulation of mesodermal limb proliferation. In addition, analysis of gene regulation in these experiments revealed that Tgfβ signaling has no effect on the expression of master genes of musculoskeletal tissue differentiation but negatively regulates the expression of the BMP-antagonist Gremlin. Conclusion We propose the occurrence of an interplay between Tgfβ and BMP signaling functionally associated with the regulation of early limb outgrowth by modulating limb mesenchymal cell proliferation.
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- Carlos I Lorda-Diez
- Departamento de Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad de Cantabria/IFIMAV, Santander 39011, Spain
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Lorda-Diez CI, Montero JA, Martinez-Cue C, Garcia-Porrero JA, Hurle JM. Transforming growth factors beta coordinate cartilage and tendon differentiation in the developing limb mesenchyme. J Biol Chem 2009; 284:29988-96. [PMID: 19717568 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m109.014811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) signaling has an increasing interest in regenerative medicine as a potential tool to repair cartilages, however the chondrogenic effect of this pathway in developing systems is controversial. Here we have analyzed the function of TGFbeta signaling in the differentiation of the developing limb mesoderm in vivo and in high density micromass cultures. In these systems highest signaling activity corresponded with cells at stages preceding overt chondrocyte differentiation. Interestingly treatments with TGFbetas shifted the differentiation outcome of the cultures from chondrogenesis to fibrogenesis. This phenotypic reprogramming involved down-regulation of Sox9 and Aggrecan and up-regulation of Scleraxis, and Tenomodulin through the Smad pathway. We further show that TGFbeta signaling up-regulates Sox9 in the in vivo experimental model system in which TGFbeta treatments induce ectopic chondrogenesis. Looking for clues explaining the dual role of TGFbeta signaling, we found that TGFbetas appear to be direct inducers of the chondrogenic gene Sox9, but the existence of transcriptional repressors of TGFbeta signaling modulates this role. We identified TGF-interacting factor Tgif1 and SKI-like oncogene SnoN as potential candidates for this inhibitory function. Tgif1 gene regulation by TGFbeta signaling correlated with the differential chondrogenic and fibrogenic effects of this pathway, and its expression pattern in the limb marks the developing tendons. In functional experiments we found that Tgif1 reproduces the profibrogenic effect of TGFbeta treatments.
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- Carlos I Lorda-Diez
- Departamento de Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander 39011, Spain
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Giannoni P, Cancedda R. Articular chondrocyte culturing for cell-based cartilage repair: needs and perspectives. Cells Tissues Organs 2007; 184:1-15. [PMID: 17190975 DOI: 10.1159/000096946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2006] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Articular cartilage displays a limited capacity of self-regeneration after injury. Thus, the biology of this tissue and its cellular components - the chondrocytes - has become the focus of several investigations, driven by tissue engineering and the basic and clinical research fields, aiming to ameliorate the present clinical approaches to cartilage repair. In this work, we present a brief recapitulation of the events that lead to cartilage development during the skeletal embryonal growth. The intrinsic phenotypic plasticity of the mesenchymal precursors and the adult chondrocytes is evaluated, dependent on the cell source, its physiopathological state, and as a function of the donor's age. The phenotypic changes induced by the basic culturing techniques are also taken into account, thus highlighting the phenotypic plasticity of the chondrocyte as the main property which could couple the differentiation process to the repair process. Chondrocyte proliferation and the contemporary maintenance of the chondrogenic differentiation potential are regarded as the two primary goals to be achieved in order to fulfill the quantitative needs of the clinical applications and the qualitative requirements of a properly repaired tissue. In this light, the effects of several growth factors and medium supplements are investigated. Finally, the latest improvements in culturing conditions and their possible clinical applications are presented as well.
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Hameetman L, Rozeman LB, Lombaerts M, Oosting J, Taminiau AHM, Cleton-Jansen AM, Bovée JVMG, Hogendoorn PCW. Peripheral chondrosarcoma progression is accompanied by decreased Indian Hedgehog signalling. J Pathol 2006; 209:501-11. [PMID: 16755518 DOI: 10.1002/path.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Hedgehog (HH) signalling is important for specific developmental processes, and aberrant, increased activity has been described in various tumours. Disturbed HH signalling has also been implicated in the hereditary syndrome, Multiple Osteochondromas. Indian Hedgehog (IHH), together with parathyroid hormone-like hormone (PTHLH), participates in the organization of growth plates in long bones. PTHLH signalling is absent in osteochondromas, benign tumours arising adjacent to the growth plate, but is reactivated when these tumours undergo malignant transformation towards secondary peripheral chondrosarcoma. We describe a gradual decrease in the expression of Patched (PTCH) and glioma-associated oncogene homologue 1 (GLI1) (both transcribed upon IHH activity), and GLI2 with increasing malignancy, suggesting that IHH signalling is inactive and PTHLH signalling is IHH independent in secondary peripheral chondrosarcomas. cDNA expression profiling and immunohistochemical studies suggest that transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta)-mediated proliferative signalling is active in high-grade chondrosarcomas since TGF-beta downstream targets were upregulated in these tumours. This is accompanied by downregulation of energy metabolism-related genes and upregulation of the proto-oncogene jun B. Thus, the tight regulation of growth plate organization by IHH signalling is still seen in osteochondroma, but gradually lost during malignant transformation to secondary peripheral chondrosarcoma and subsequent progression. TGF-beta signalling is stimulated during secondary peripheral chondrosarcoma progression and could potentially regulate the retained activity of PTHLH.
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- L Hameetman
- Department of Pathology, Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
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Mehlhorn AT, Niemeyer P, Kaiser S, Finkenzeller G, Stark GB, Südkamp NP, Schmal H. Differential Expression Pattern of Extracellular Matrix Molecules During Chondrogenesis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Bone Marrow and Adipose Tissue. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 12:2853-62. [PMID: 17518654 DOI: 10.1089/ten.2006.12.2853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Adipose-derived adult stem cells (ADASCs) or bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are considered as alternative cell sources for cell-based cartilage repair due to their ability to produce cartilage-specific matrix. This article addresses the differential expression pattern of extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules in BMSCs or ADASCs following chondrogenic differentiation. Human BMSCs or ADASCs were encapsulated in alginate and cultured in TGF-beta1-containing medium for 2 or 3 weeks. Chondrospecific mRNA expression was analyzed and alternative splicing of alpha(1)-procollagen type II mRNA was monitored via reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Corresponding ECM synthesis was demonstrated using immunohistochemistry. After chondroinduction, expression of collagen type II, type X, COMP and aggrecan mRNA was 3-15-fold higher than in ADASCs. The type IIA splicing form of alpha(1)-procollagen type II was expressed in both populations, and the type IIB splicing form was exclusively detected in BMSCs. In response to TGF-beta, collagen type II and X were secreted more strongly by BMSCs than by ADASCs. BMSCs express a more mature phenotype than ADASCs after chondroinduction. TGF-beta1 induces alternative splicing of the alpha(1)-procollagen type II transcript in BMSCs, but not in ADASCs. These findings may direct the development of a cell-specific culture environment either to prevent hypertrophy in BMSCs or to promote chondrogenic maturation in ADASCs.
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- A T Mehlhorn
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany.
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Estes BT, Wu AW, Guilak F. Potent induction of chondrocytic differentiation of human adipose-derived adult stem cells by bone morphogenetic protein 6. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 54:1222-32. [PMID: 16572454 DOI: 10.1002/art.21779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 236] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Recent studies have identified an abundant source of multipotent progenitor cells in subcutaneous human adipose tissue, termed human adipose-derived adult stem cells (ADAS cells). In response to specific media formulations, including transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFbeta1), these cells exhibit significant ability to differentiate into a chondrocyte-like phenotype, expressing cartilage-specific genes and proteins such as aggrecan and type II collagen. However, the influence of other growth factors on the chondrogenic differentiation of ADAS cells is not fully understood. This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of TGFbeta1, TGFbeta3, insulin-like growth factor 1, bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP-6), and dexamethasone, in various combinations, on the chondrogenic potential of ADAS cells in alginate beads. METHODS The chondrogenic response of alginate-encapsulated ADAS cells was measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction, 3H-proline and 35S-sulfate incorporation, and immunolabeling for specific extracellular matrix components. RESULTS Significant differences in chondrogenesis were observed under the different culture conditions for all outcomes measured. Most notably, BMP-6 up-regulated AGC1 and COL2A1 expression by an average of 205-fold and 38-fold, respectively, over day-0 controls, while down-regulating COL10A1 expression by approximately 2-fold. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that BMP-6 is a potent inducer of chondrogenesis in ADAS cells, in contrast to mesenchymal stem cells, which exhibit increased expression of type X collagen and a hypertrophic phenotype in response to BMP-6. Combinations of growth factors containing BMP-6 may provide a novel means of regulating the differentiation of ADAS cells for applications in the tissue-engineered repair or regeneration of articular cartilage.
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- Bradley T Estes
- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA
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Lux A, Salway F, Dressman HK, Kröner-Lux G, Hafner M, Day PJR, Marchuk DA, Garland J. ALK1 signalling analysis identifies angiogenesis related genes and reveals disparity between TGF-beta and constitutively active receptor induced gene expression. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2006; 6:13. [PMID: 16594992 PMCID: PMC1534055 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2261-6-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2005] [Accepted: 04/04/2006] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background TGF-β1 is an important angiogenic factor involved in the different aspects of angiogenesis and vessel maintenance. TGF-β signalling is mediated by the TβRII/ALK5 receptor complex activating the Smad2/Smad3 pathway. In endothelial cells TGF-β utilizes a second type I receptor, ALK1, activating the Smad1/Smad5 pathway. Consequently, a perturbance of ALK1, ALK5 or TβRII activity leads to vascular defects. Mutations in ALK1 cause the vascular disorder hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Methods The identification of ALK1 and not ALK5 regulated genes in endothelial cells, might help to better understand the development of HHT. Therefore, the human microvascular endothelial cell line HMEC-1 was infected with a recombinant constitutively active ALK1 adenovirus, and gene expression was studied by using gene arrays and quantitative real-time PCR analysis. Results After 24 hours, 34 genes were identified to be up-regulated by ALK1 signalling. Analysing ALK1 regulated gene expression after 4 hours revealed 13 genes to be up- and 2 to be down-regulated. Several of these genes, including IL-8, ET-1, ID1, HPTPη and TEAD4 are reported to be involved in angiogenesis. Evaluation of ALK1 regulated gene expression in different human endothelial cell types was not in complete agreement. Further on, disparity between constitutively active ALK1 and TGF-β1 induced gene expression in HMEC-1 cells and primary HUVECs was observed. Conclusion Gene array analysis identified 49 genes to be regulated by ALK1 signalling and at least 14 genes are reported to be involved in angiogenesis. There was substantial agreement between the gene array and quantitative real-time PCR data. The angiogenesis related genes might be potential HHT modifier genes. In addition, the results suggest endothelial cell type specific ALK1 and TGF-β signalling.
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- Andreas Lux
- University Hospital Mannheim, 68167 Mannheim, University of Applied Sciences Mannheim, Windeckstr. 110, 68163 Mannheim, Germany
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Applied Sciences Mannheim, Windeckstr. 110, 68163 Mannheim, Germany
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- Centre for Integrated Genomic Medical Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710, USA
- Duke Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Applied Sciences Mannheim, Windeckstr. 110, 68163 Mannheim, Germany
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- Centre for Integrated Genomic Medical Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Manchester Cardiovascular Research Group, University of Manchester, Department of Medicine, M13 9WL, UK
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Matsusaki T, Aoyama T, Nishijo K, Okamoto T, Nakayama T, Nakamura T, Toguchida J. Expression of the cadherin-11 gene is a discriminative factor between articular and growth plate chondrocytes. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2006; 14:353-66. [PMID: 16647279 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2005.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2005] [Accepted: 10/19/2005] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Calcification of hypertrophic chondrocytes is the final step in the differentiation of growth plates, although the precise mechanism is not known. We have established two growth plate-derived chondrocyte cell lines, MMR14 and MMR17, from p53-/- mice (Nakamata T, Aoyama T, Okamoto T, Hosaka T, Nishijo K, Nakayama T, et al. In vitro demonstration of cell-to-cell interaction in growth plate cartilage using chondrocytes established from p53-/- mice. J Bone Miner Res 2003;18:97-107). Prolonged in vitro culture produced calcified nodules in MMR14, but not in MMR17. Factors responsible for the difference in calcification between the two cell lines may also be involved in the physiological calcification in growth plate. DESIGN Gene expression profiles of MMR14 and MMR17 were compared using a cDNA microarray to identify candidate genes involved in the calcification process. RESULTS Forty-five genes were identified as upregulated in MMR14, including the cadherin-11 (Cdh-11) gene. The expression of Cdh-11 in MMR14 was detected in cell-cell junctions, while no expression was observed in MMR17. Primary cultured chondrocytes from growth plate (GC) also expressed the Cdh-11, and the staining of Cdh-11 was observed in the late hypertrophic zone of growth plate. Cell aggregation assays showed that chondrocytes required Ca2+ to form nodules, and knockdown of the Cdh-11 gene expression using short interfering RNA inhibited the formation of calcified nodules in MMR14. The introduction of Cdh-11 into MMR17 failed to produce calcified nodules indicating that Cdh-11 is one, but not the sole, factor responsible for the production of calcified nodules. CONCLUSION Although the physiological role is still unclear, Cdh-11 is a discriminative factor between articular and growth plate chondrocytes.
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- T Matsusaki
- Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Effect of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-ß1) released from a scaffold on chondrogenesis in an osteochondral defect model in the rabbit. Open Life Sci 2006. [DOI: 10.2478/s11535-006-0004-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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AbstractArticular cartilage repair might be stimulated by the controlled delivery of therapeutic factors. We tested the hypotheses whether TGF-ß1 can be released from a polymeric scaffold over a prolonged period of time in vitro and whether its transplantation modulates cartilage repair in vivo. Unloaded control or TGF-ß1 poly(ether-ester) copolymeric scaffolds were applied to osteochondral defects in the knee joints of rabbits. In vitro, a cumulative dose of 9 ng TGF-ß1 was released over 4 weeks. In vivo, there were no adverse effects on the synovial membrane. Defects treated with TGF-ß1 scaffolds showed no significant difference in individual parameters of chondrogenesis and in the average cartilage repair score after 3 weeks. There was a trend towards a smaller area (42.5 %) of the repair tissue that stained positive for safranin O in defects receiving TGF-ß1 scaffolds. The data indicate that TGF-ß1 is released from emulsion-coated scaffolds over a prolonged period of time in vitro and that application of these scaffolds does not significantly modulate cartilage repair after 3 weeks in vivo. Future studies need to address the importance of TGF-ß1 dose and release rate to modulate chondrogenesis.
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Li TF, Darowish M, Zuscik MJ, Chen D, Schwarz EM, Rosier RN, Drissi H, O'Keefe RJ. Smad3-deficient chondrocytes have enhanced BMP signaling and accelerated differentiation. J Bone Miner Res 2006; 21:4-16. [PMID: 16355269 PMCID: PMC2649698 DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.050911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2005] [Revised: 07/30/2005] [Accepted: 09/16/2005] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED Smad3 deficiency accelerates chondrocyte maturation and leads to osteoarthritis. Primary chondrocytes without Smad3 lack compensatory increases of TGF-beta signaling factors, but BMP-related gene expression is increased. Smad2 or Smad3 overexpression and BMP blockade abrogate accelerated maturation in Smad3-/- chondrocytes. BMP signaling is increased in TGF-beta deficiency and is required for accelerated chondrocyte maturation. INTRODUCTION Disruption of TGF-beta signaling results in accelerated chondrocyte maturation and leads to postnatal dwarfism and premature osteoarthritis. The mechanisms involved in this process were studied using in vitro murine chondrocyte cultures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Primary chondrocytes were isolated from the sterna of neonatal wildtype and Smad3-/- mice. Expressions of maturational markers, as well as genes involved in TGF-beta and BMP signaling were examined. Chondrocytes were treated with TGF-beta and BMP-2, and effects on maturation-related genes and BMP/TGF-beta responsive reporters were examined. Recombinant noggin or retroviral vectors expressing Smad2 or Smad3 were added to the cultures. RESULTS Expression of colX and other maturational markers was markedly increased in Smad3-/- chondrocytes. Smad3-/- chondrocytes lacked compensatory increases in Smad2, Smad4, TGFRII, Sno, or Smurf2 and had reduced expression of TGF-beta1 and TGFRI. In contrast, Smad1, Smad5, BMP2, and BMP6 expression was increased, suggesting a shift from TGF-beta toward BMP signaling. In Smad3-/- chondrocytes, alternative TGF-beta signaling pathways remained responsive, as shown by luciferase assays. These non-Smad3-dependent TGF-beta pathways reduced colX expression and alkaline phosphatase activity in TGF-beta-treated Smad3-/- cultures, but only partially. In contrast, Smad3-/- chondrocytes were more responsive to BMP-2 treatment and had increased colX expression, phosphoSmads 1, 5, and 8 levels, and luciferase reporter activity. Overexpression of both Smad2 and Smad3 blocked spontaneous maturation in Smad3-deficient chondrocytes. Maturation was also abrogated by the addition of noggin, an extracellular BMP inhibitor. CONCLUSIONS These findings show a key role for BMP signaling during the chondrocyte maturation, occurring with loss of TGF-beta signaling with important implications for osteoarthritis and cartilage diseases.
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- Tian-Fang Li
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA
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Dong Y, Drissi H, Chen M, Chen D, Zuscik MJ, Schwarz EM, O’Keefe RJ. Wnt-mediated regulation of chondrocyte maturation: modulation by TGF-beta. J Cell Biochem 2005; 95:1057-68. [PMID: 15962307 PMCID: PMC2649667 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.20466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Wnt proteins are expressed during limb morphogenesis, yet their role and mechanism of action remains unclear during long bone growth. Wnt expression, effects and modulation of signaling events by BMP and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) were evaluated in chick embryonic chondrocytes. Chondrocyte cell cultures underwent spontaneous maturation with increased expression of colX and this was associated with an increase in the expression of multiple Wnts, including Wnt 4, 5a, 8c, and 9a. Both parathyroid hormone related peptide (PTHrP) and TGF-beta inhibited colX, but had disparate effects on Wnt expression. While TGF-beta strongly inhibited all Wnts, PTHrP did not inhibit either Wnt8c or Wnt9a and had lesser effects on the expression of the other Wnts. BMP-2 induced colX expression, and also markedly increased Wnt8c expression. Overexpression of beta-catenin and/or T cell factor (TCF)-4 also induced the type X collagen promoter. Overexpression of Wnt8c induced maturation, as did overexpression of beta-catenin. The Wnt8c/beta-catenin maturational effects were enhanced by BMP-2 and inhibited by TGF-beta. TGF-beta also inhibited activation of the Topflash reporter by beta-catenin, suggesting a direct inhibitory effect since the Topflash reporter contains only beta-catenin binding sequences. In turn beta-catenin inhibited activation of the p3TP-Luc reporter by TGF-beta, although the effect was partial. Thus, Wnt/beta-catenin signaling is a critical regulator of the rate of chondrocyte differentiation. Moreover, this pathway is modulated by members of the TGF-beta family and demonstrates the highly integrated nature of signals controlling endochondral ossification.
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- Correspondence to: Regis J. O’Keefe, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Medical Center Rochester, NY 14642. E-mail: Regis_O’
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Paek HJ, Campaner AB, Kim JL, Aaron RK, Ciombor DM, Morgan JR, Lysaght MJ. In vitro Characterization of TGF-??1 Release from Genetically Modified Fibroblasts in Ca2+-Alginate Microcapsules. ASAIO J 2005; 51:379-84. [PMID: 16156303 DOI: 10.1097/01.mat.0000169116.84336.c3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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This study was undertaken to develop an in situ source of transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1), one of several molecules potentially useful for a tissue-engineered bioartificial cartilage. Primary human fibroblasts and murine NIH 3T3 cells were genetically modified via viral transfection to express human TGF-beta1. Two viral constructs were used, one expressing a gene encoding for the latent and the other for the constitutively active form of the growth factor. Unmodified cells served as controls. Four genetically modified cohorts and two controls were separately encapsulated in a 1.8% alginate solution using a vibrating nozzle and 0.15M calcium chloride crosslinking bath. Diameter of the spherical capsules was 410 +/- 87 microm. In vitro release rate measured over 168 hours varied with cell types and ranged from 2-17 pg/(milligram of capsules x 24 h) or 2-17 ng/(10(6) cells x 24 h). None of the formulations exhibited a large initial bolus release. Even when serum-supplemented medium was not replenished, cell viabilities remained over 55% after 1 week for all cell types. Microencapsulated genetically modified cells were capable of a constitutive synthesis and delivery of biologically significant quantity of TGF-beta1 for at least 168 hours and thus are of potential utility for artificial cartilage and other orthopedic tissue engineering applications.
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- Hyun J Paek
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA
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Broderick E, Infanger S, Turner TM, Sumner DR. Depressed bone mineralization following high dose TGF-beta1 application in an orthopedic implant model. Calcif Tissue Int 2005; 76:379-84. [PMID: 15834504 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-004-0150-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2004] [Accepted: 11/17/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Several previous studies of bone repair have shown 2- to 4-fold increases in bone formation following local delivery of exogenous transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta). Here, we use quantitative backscatter electron microscopy to test the effect of TGF-beta1 on mineralization of regenerated bone by examining tissue samples from a previously published canine study in which we found increased bone formation. In the experiment, the proximal humeri of 10 male canines were implanted bilaterally for 28 days with porous-coated implants in the presence of a 3 mm gap between the surface of the implant and the host bone. Implants placed in the left humeri were treated with TGF-beta1 at a dose of either 120 microg (n = 5) or 335 microg (n = 5), and the implants placed in the contralateral humeri served as untreated controls. Quantitative backscatter scanning electron microscopy was used to assess the volume fraction of bone and its degree of mineralization in the 3 mm gaps. The calibrated grayscale mean and median values were depressed compared to the controls in the high dose group (p = 0.048 and p = 0.041, respectively), suggesting that high dose TGF-beta delayed or inhibited mineralization of newly formed osteoid.
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- E Broderick
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush Medical College, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Smith N, Dong Y, Lian JB, Pratap J, Kingsley PD, van Wijnen AJ, Stein JL, Schwarz EM, O'Keefe RJ, Stein GS, Drissi MH. Overlapping expression of Runx1(Cbfa2) and Runx2(Cbfa1) transcription factors supports cooperative induction of skeletal development. J Cell Physiol 2005; 203:133-43. [PMID: 15389629 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.20210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
Identifying the genetic pathways that regulate skeletal development is necessary to correct a variety of cartilage and bone abnormalities. The Runx family of transcription factors play a fundamental role in organ development and cell differentiation. Initial studies have shown that both Runx1 and Runx2 are expressed in pre-chondrogenic mesenchyme of the developing embryo at E12.5. Abrogation of the Runx2 gene completely inhibits bone formation yet the cartilage anlagen in these mice is fully formed. In the present study, we hypothesized that Runx1 may compensate for the lack of Runx2 in vivo to induce the early stages of skeletal formation and development. Histologic beta-gal stained sections using the Runx1(+/-)-Lac-Z mice demonstrate Runx1 promoter activity in pre-chondrocytic cell populations. In situ hybridization using Runx1 and Runx2 specific probes indicate that both factors are expressed in mesenchymal stem cell progenitors during early embryonic development. During later stages of mouse skeletal formation, Runx1 is excluded from the hypertrophic cartilage while Runx2 is present in these matured chondrocyte populations. Quantification of Runx expression by real time RT-PCR and Western blot analyses reveals that Runx1 and Runx2 are differentially modulated during embryogenesis suggesting a temporal role for each of these transcriptional regulators during skeletal formation. We provide evidence that haploinsufficiency results in normal appearing embryo skeletons of heterozygote Runx2 and Runx1 mutant mouse models; however, a delay in bone formation was identified in the calvarium. In summary, our results support a function for Runx1 and Runx2 during skeletal development with a possible role for Runx1 in mediating early events of endochondral and intramembranous bone formation, while Runx2 is a potent inducer of late stages of chondrocyte and osteoblast differentiation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nathan Smith
- The Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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