scholarly journals MiR-26b-5p Promotes Osteogenesis of Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cells via Suppressing FGF21

Author(s):  
Bin Wang ◽  
Zhenhui Li ◽  
Caiyuan Mai ◽  
Penglin Mou ◽  
Lei Pan

Abstract Introduction: It has been established that miR-26b-5p actively participate in the osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), which is of great value in osteoporosis treatment. Database showed that Fibroblast growth factor(FGF)21 is a potential binding site of miR-26b-5p. This study aimed to investigate the molecular osteogenic mechanisms of miR-26b-5p targeting FGF21 in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP). Methods: 5ml of bone marrow was aspirated from the anterior superior iliac spine in 10 PMOP women during bone marrow puncture. BMSCs were used to establish an in vitro cell model, and BMSCs markers were analyzed by flow cytometry. miR-26b-5p and FGF21 were overexpressed for 48h, and then placed in an osteogenic induction medium for osteogenic induction culture, the expression of RNA was detect using RT-qPCR. Cells from miR-26b-5p group were collected on days 7, 14 and 21 of induction for ALP and alizarin red S staining. On day 7 of induction, RT-qPCR was used to measure Runx2, Osterix (Osx), and target gene FGF21 expression levels in each group. The dual-luciferase reporter gene system was used to verify that FGF21 was a direct target of miR-26b-5p. FGF21 was measured by western blotting in the miR-26b-5p overexpression group and in the miR-26b-5p inhibition group. Results: BMSCs were identified according with the antigenic characteristics. miR-26b-5p expression was significantly upregulated after the expression of miR-26b-5p mimics; however, FGF21 expression was downregulated after FGF21 mimics. After overexpression of miR-26b-5p, the alkaline phosphatase activity and nodules of alizarin red S in the culture medium gradually increased as the induction time increased. RT-qPCR showed that the expressions of master osteogenic factors Runx2 and Osx in the BMSC+ osteogenic differentiation medium group was significantly higher than in the BMSC group, the expressions of the factors in the BMSC+ miR-26b-5p overexpression group was significantly higher than in the control group. Target gene FGF21 expression was significantly lower in the BMSC+ osteogenic differentiation medium group than in the BMSC group, and was significantly lower in the BMSC+ miR-26b-5p overexpression group than in the control group. Luciferase reporter assays demonstrated that FGF21 was a direct target of miR-26b-5p. Finally, western blotting analysis showed that FGF21 expression was significantly downregulated in the miR-26b-5p overexpressed group and upregulated in the miR-26b-5p inhibition group. Conclusion: miR-26b-5p can regulate the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs and participate in PMOP pathogenesis via suppressing FGF21. The present study provides the basis for further studies on PMOP.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoya Gao ◽  
Yun Xue ◽  
Kechun Yang

Abstract Objective: This study aims to illustrate the underlying molecular mechanisms of long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) LINC00899 in osteoporosis.Methods: Real Time-quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to examine the levels of LINC00899, miR-374a and RUNX2 in clinical tissues or human bone mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). The interaction between miR-374a and LINC00899 or RUNX2 was predicted by starBase and verified by luciferase reporter assay and RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and Alizarin Red S (ARS) staining were also used to evaluate the osteogenic ability of hBMSCs.Results: The expression levels of LINC00899 were gradually increased, but miR-374a expression was decreased with the prolongation of osteogenic induction. In addition, the expression of LINC00899 was lowly expressed in osteoporotic patients’ bone tissues and knockdown of LINC00899 decreased the expression of osteogenesis-related genes. Moreover, LINC00899 was confirmed to inhibit miR-374a expression by direct interaction. Finally, we demonstrated that RUNX2 was a target of miR-374a, and the silencing of miR-374a partially abolished the inhibitory effect of LINC00899 knockdown on the expression of RUNX2, OPN and OCN.Conclusions: We demonstrated that LINC00899 facilitated the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs and prevented osteoporosis by sponging miR-374a and enhancing RUNX2 expression, which might provide a useful therapeutic strategy for osteoporosis patients.


PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e10374
Author(s):  
Ying Jin ◽  
Xiaoyan Sun ◽  
Fang Pei ◽  
Zhihe Zhao ◽  
Jeremy Mao

Background Periosteum plays critical roles in de novo bone formation and fracture repair. Wnt16 has been regarded as a key regulator in periosteum bone formation. However, the role of Wnt16 in periosteum derived cells (PDCs) osteogenic differentiation remains unclear. The study goal is to uncover whether and how Wnt16 acts on the osteogenesis of PDCs. Methods We detected the variation of Wnt16 mRNA expression in PDCs, which were isolated from mouse femur and identified by flow cytometry, cultured in osteogenic medium for 14 days, then knocked down and over-expressed Wnt16 in PDCs to analysis its effects in osteogenesis. Further, we seeded PDCs (Wnt16 over-expressed/vector) in β-tricalcium phosphate cubes, and transplanted this complex into a critical size calvarial defect. Lastly, we used immunofluorescence, Topflash and NFAT luciferase reporter assay to study the possible downstream signaling pathway of Wnt16. Results Wnt16 mRNA expression showed an increasing trend in PDCs under osteogenic induction for 14 days. Wnt16 shRNA reduced mRNA expression of Runx2, collage type I (Col-1) and osteocalcin (OCN) after 7 days of osteogenic induction, as well as alizarin red staining intensity after 21days. Wnt16 also increased the mRNA expression of Runx2 and OCN and the protein production of Runx2 and Col-1 after 2 days of osteogenic stimulation. In the orthotopic transplantation assay, more bone volume, trabecula number and less trabecula space were found in Wnt16 over-expressed group. Besides, in the newly formed tissue Brdu positive area was smaller and Col-1 was larger in Wnt16 over-expressed group compared to the control group. Finally, Wnt16 upregulated CTNNB1/β-catenin expression and its nuclear translocation in PDCs, also increased Topflash reporter luciferase activity. By contrast, Wnt16 failed to increase NFAT reporter luciferase activity. Conclusion Together, Wnt16 plays a positive role in regulating PDCs osteogenesis, and Wnt16 may have a potential use in improving bone regeneration.


2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 096368972110574
Author(s):  
Ge Yahao ◽  
Wang Xinjia

Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) exosomes promote tissue regeneration and repair, and thus might be used to treat many diseases; however, the influence of microenvironmental conditions on exosomes remains unclear. The present study aimed to analyze the effect of osteogenic induction on the functions of human umbilical cord MSC (HucMSC)-derived exosomes. Exosomes from standardized stem cell culture (Exo1) and osteogenic differentiation-exosomes (Exo2) were co-cultured with osteoblasts, separately. Cell counting kit-8 assays, alkaline phosphatase and alizarin red staining were used to observe the exosomes’ effects on osteoblast proliferation and differentiation. The levels of osteogenic differentiation-related proteins were analyzed using western blotting. Estrogen-deficient osteoporosis model mice were established, and treated with the two exosome preparations. Micro-computed tomography and hematoxylin and eosin staining were performed after 6 weeks. MicroRNAs in Exo1 and Exo2 were sequenced and analyzed using bioinformatic analyses. Compared with Exo1 group, Exo2 had a stronger osteogenic differentiation promoting effect, but a weaker proliferation promoting effect. In ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis mice, both Exo1 and Exo2 improved the tibial density and reversed osteoporosis in vivo. High-throughput microRNA sequencing identified 221 differentially expressed microRNAs in HucMSC-derived exosomes upon osteogenic induction as compared with the untreated control group. Importantly, we found that 41 of these microRNAs are potentially critical for MSC-secreted exosomes during osteogenic induction. Mechanistically, exosomal miRNAs derived from osteogenic induced-HucMSCs are involved in bone development and differentiation, such as osteoclast differentiation and the MAPK signaling pathway. The expression of hsa-mir-2110 and hsa-mir-328-3p gradually increased with prolonged osteogenic differentiation and regulated target genes associated with bone differentiation, suggesting that they are probably the most important osteogenesis regulatory microRNAs in exosomes. In conclusion, we examined the contribution of osteogenic induction to the function of exosomes secreted by HucMSCs following osteogenic differentiation in vitro and in vivo, and reveal the underlying molecular mechanisms of exosome action during osteoporosis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue-wen Chang ◽  
Wen-jun Zhu ◽  
Wei Gu ◽  
Jun Sun ◽  
Zhi-qiang Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Osteoporosis is a common disease in aging populations. However, osteoporosis treatment is still challenging. Here, we aimed to investigate the role of neohesperidin (NEO) in osteoporosis progression and the potential mechanism. Methods Bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were isolated and treated with different concentrations of NEO (0, 10, 30, 100 μM). Cell proliferation was analyzed by cell count kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. RNA-sequencing was performed on the isolated BMSCs with control and NEO treatment. Differentially expressed genes were obtained by R software. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and Alizarin red staining (ARS) were performed to assess the osteogenic capacity of the NEO. qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression of osteoblast markers. Western blot was used to evaluate the protein levels in BMSCs. Results NEO treatment significantly improved hBMSC proliferation at different time points, particularly when cells were incubated with 30 μM NEO (P < 0.05). NEO dose-dependently increased the ALP activity and calcium deposition than the control group (P < 0.05). A total of 855 differentially expressed genes were identified according to the significance criteria of log2 (fold change) > 1 and adj P < 0.05. DKK1 partially reversed the promotion effects of NEO on osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. NEO increased levels of the β-catenin protein in BMSCs. Conclusion NEO plays a positive role in promoting osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs, which was related with activation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 978-986
Author(s):  
Haiquan Yue ◽  
Yidan Guo ◽  
Juan Song ◽  
Ruimin Liu

The paper is committed to uncovering the effect of miR-217 on osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) and its mechanism. hDPSCs were separated from human dental pulp tissues for measurement of stemness. The osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs was induced in an osteogenic induction medium. The hDPSCs were transfected with miR-217 mimic, miR-217 inhibitor and/or sh-SIRT1 accordingly. The expressions of miR-217 and SIRT1 were detected in hDPSCs after cell transfection and osteogenic differentiation. Calcium nodules were showed by alizarin red staining. Moreover, the expressions of osteogenic differentiation-related genes were also assessed. The binding of miR-217 to SIRT1 was predicted on starBase and further determined by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Down-regulated miR-217 and up-regulated SIRT1 were found during osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs. The osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs was suppressed after transfection of miR-217 mimic or sh-SIRT1 while promoted by miR-217 inhibition. Taken together, miR-217 can suppress osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs by negatively regulating SIRT1.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoya Gao ◽  
Yun Xue ◽  
Kechun Yang

Abstract Objective: This study aims to illustrate the underlying molecular mechanisms of long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) LINC00899 in osteoporosis.Methods: Real Time-quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) used to examine the levels of LINC00899, miR-374a and RUNX2 in clinical tissues or human bone mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). The interaction between miR-374a and LINC00899 or RUNX2 was predicted by starBase and verified by luciferase reporter assay and RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay. Results: The expression of LINC00899 was lowly expressed in osteoporotic patients’ bone tissues and knockdown of LINC00899 decreased the expression of osteogenesis-related genes. Moreover, LINC00899 was confirmed to inhibit miR-374a expression by direct interaction. the expression levels of LINC00899 were gradually increased, but miR-374a expression was decreased with the prolongation of osteogenic induction. Finally, we demonstrated that RUNX2 was a target of miR-374a, and the silencing of miR-374a partially abolished the inhibitory effect of LINC00899 knockdown on the expression of RUNX2, OPN and OCN.Conclusions: We demonstrated that LINC00899 facilitated osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs and prevent osteoporosis by sponging miR-374a and enhancing RUNX2 expression, which might provide a useful therapeutic strategy for osteoporosis patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 526-535
Author(s):  
Wei Xin ◽  
Shuai Yuan ◽  
Bo Wang ◽  
Qirong Qian ◽  
Yi Chen

Aims Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a novel type of non-coding RNA that plays major roles in the development of diverse diseases including osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Here, we explored the impact of hsa_circ_0066523 derived from forkhead box P1 (FOXP1) (also called circFOXP1) on bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), which is important for ONFH development. Methods RNA or protein expression in BMSCs was analyzed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) or western blot, respectively. Cell Counting Kit 8 (CCK8) and 5-ethynyl-2’-deoxyuridine (EdU) were used to analyze cell proliferation. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, ALP staining, and Alizarin Red S staining were employed to evaluate the osteoblastic differentiation. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), luciferase reporter, RNA pull down, and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays were combined for exploring molecular associations. Results Circ_0066523 was upregulated in osteogenic induction process of BMSCs. Silencing circ_0066523 restrained the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Mechanistically, circ_0066523 activated phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase / AKT serine/threonine kinase 1 (PI3K/AKT) pathway via recruiting lysine demethylase 5B (KDM5B) to epigenetically repress the transcription of phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN). Functionally, AKT signalling pathway agonist or PTEN knockdown counteracted the effects of silenced circ_0066523 on BMSC proliferation and differentiation. Conclusion Circ_0066523 promotes the proliferation and differentiation of BMSCs by epigenetically repressing PTEN and therefore activating AKT pathway. This finding might open new avenues for the identification of therapeutic targets for osteoblast differentiation related diseases such as ONFH. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2021;10(8):526–535.


2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin-Wei Liu ◽  
Bin Ma ◽  
Ying Zi ◽  
Liang-Bi Xiang ◽  
Tian-Yu Han

As a flavonoid, rutin has been found to have a wide range of biological functions, such as resisting inflammation and oxidation, and preventing cerebral hemorrhage and hypertension. It has been found to play an important role in osteoporosis and other orthopedic diseases in recent years. MC3T3-E1 cells were randomly divided into a control group, a rutin-1 group (0.01 mmol/L), a rutin-2 group (0.05 mmol/L) and a rutin-3 group (0.1 mmol/L). Osteogenic differentiation of cells was induced by osteogenic induction fluid. The control group was treated with the maximum dose of drug solvent. 2~3 days later, the solvent was replaced with fresh osteogenic induction fluid containing rutin. After a certain period of routine culture, the cells were collected for subsequent experiments. The expression of Runx2 gene in cells in all groups was detected by Real-time PCR; the expression of Runx2 protein was detected by Western blot and immunocytochemistry; the activity of ALP was detected by reagent kit method; osteogenic differentiation was analyzed by alizarin red staining. The results of Real-time PCR showed that, compared with the control group, the treatment of cells with rutin can significantly increase the expression of Runx2 gene (p<0.05); the higher the concentration, the higher the expression of Runx2 gene, and significant differences were found among groups in which different concentrations were used (p<0.05); the results of Western blot and IHC showed that the expression trend of Runx2 protein in each group was consistent with PCR results. In drug treatment groups, the activity of ALP was significantly higher than that in the control group (p<0.05); there were significant differences among groups in which different concentrations were used (p<0.05). The results of alizarin red staining showed that calcified nodules were formed in all groups and that the area of calcified nodules formed in groups treated with rutin was greater than that in the control group; the greater the concentration, the larger the area. Rutin can promote osteoblastic differentiation; and the greater the concentration, the more effective it is.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengxiao Ouyang ◽  
Tingting Tan ◽  
Xianghong Zhang ◽  
Jia Wan ◽  
Yanling Zhou ◽  
...  

AbstractBone tissue has a strong ability to repair itself. When treated properly, most fractures will heal well. However, some fractures are difficult to heal. When a fracture does not heal, it is called nonunion. Approximately, 5% of all fracture patients have difficulty healing. Because of the continuous movement of the fracture site, bone nonunion is usually accompanied by pain, which greatly reduces the quality of life of patients. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) play an important role in the process of nonunion. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a unique kind of noncoding RNA and represent the latest research hotspot in the RNA field. At present, no studies have reported a role of circRNAs in the development of nonunion. After isolation of BMSCs from patients with nonunion, the expression of circRNAs in these cells was detected by using a circRNA microarray. Alkaline phosphatase and Alizarin red staining were used to detect the regulation of osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs by hsa_circ_0074834. The target gene of hsa_circ_0074834 was detected by RNA pull-down and double-luciferase reporter assay. The ability of hsa_circ_0074834 to regulate the osteogenesis of BMSCs in vivo was tested by heterotopic osteogenesis and single cortical bone defect experiments. The results showed that the expression of hsa_circ_0074834 in BMSCs from patients with nonunion was decreased. Hsa_circ_0074834 acts as a ceRNA to regulate the expression of ZEB1 and VEGF through microRNA-942-5p. Hsa_circ_0074834 can promote osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs and the repair of bone defects. These results suggest that circRNAs may be a key target for the treatment of nonunion.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Zeng-Qiao Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Shen Hu ◽  
Ye-Chen Lu ◽  
Jun-Peng Zhang ◽  
Wen-Yao Li ◽  
...  

Objective. We evaluated the effects and mechanisms of GDC0623 on osteogenic differentiation of osteoblasts induced by IL-1β. Methodology. Osteoblasts were treated with 20 ng/ml IL-1β and 0.1 µM GDC0623. Cell proliferation levels were evaluated by the cell counting kit 8 (CCK8), EdU assay, and western blotting [proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and Cyclin D1]. Osteoblasts were cultured in an osteogenic induction medium for 1–3 weeks after which their differentiations were assessed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin Red staining, calcium concentration, immunocytochemistry staining, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and immunofluorescence staining. The osteogenesis-associated mechanisms were further evaluated by western blotting using appropriate antibodies. Results. Relative to the control group, IL-1β induced the rapid proliferation of osteoblasts and suppressed their osteogenic differentiations by upregulating the activities of MEK-Erk1/2 as well as Jak-Stat3 pathways and by elevating MMP13 and MMP9 levels. However, blocking of the MEK-Erk1/2 signaling pathway by GDC0623 treatment reversed these effects. Conclusion. Inhibition of Jak-Stat3 pathway by C188-9 downregulated the expression levels of MMP9 and MMP13, activated MEK-Erk1/2 pathway, and inhibited osteogenic differentiation.


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