scholarly journals Knockdown of POSTN Inhibits Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Patients With Steroid-Induced Osteonecrosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizhi Han ◽  
Song Gong ◽  
Ruoyu Wang ◽  
Shaokai Liu ◽  
Bo Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nodule Formation ◽  
Matricellular Protein ◽  
Specific Gene ◽  
Endogenous Expression

Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head (SONFH) is a common and serious complication caused by long-term and/or excessive use of glucocorticoids (GCs). The decreased activity and abnormal differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are considered to be one of the major reasons for the onset and progression of this disease. Periostin (POSTN) is a matricellular protein which plays an important role in regulating osteoblast function and bone formation. Sclerostin (SOST) is a secreted antagonist of Wnt signaling that is mainly expressed in osteocytes to inhibit bone formation. However, the exact role of POSTN and SOST in SONFH has not been reported yet. Therefore, we detected the differential expression of POSTN and SOST in BMSCs of SONFH Group patients, and Control Group was patients with traumatic ONFH (TONFH) and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Furthermore, we used lentiviral transfection to knockdown POSTN expression in BMSCs of patients with SONFH to study the effect of POSTN knockdown on the SOST expression and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. The results indicated that the endogenous expression of POSTN and SOST in BMSCs of SONFH Group was upregulated, compared with Control Group. POSTN was upregulated gradually while SOST was downregulated gradually at days 0, 3, and 7 of osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in Control Group. Contrarily, POSTN was gradually downregulated while SOST was gradually upregulated during osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in SONFH Group. This could be due to increased expression of SOST in BMSCs, which was caused by excessive GCs. In turn, the increased expression of POSTN in BMSCs may play a role in antagonizing the continuous rising of SOST during the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in patients with SONFH. POSTN knockdown significantly attenuated osteo-specific gene expression, alkaline phosphatase activity, and calcium nodule formation in vitro; thus inhibiting the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in patients with SONFH. Besides, POSTN knockdown upregulated SOST expression, increased GSK-3β activity, and downregulated β-catenin. These findings suggest that POSTN have an essential role in regulating the expression of SOST and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in patients with SONFH, and POSTN knockdown suppresses osteogenic differentiation by upregulating SOST and partially inactivating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Therefore, targeting POSTN and SOST may serve as a promising therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of SONFH.

scholarly journals Dentin-derived Inorganic Minerals Promote the Osteogenesis of Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Potential Applications for Bone Regeneration

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Lei ◽  
Yanqiu Wang ◽  
Yan Yu ◽  
Zehan Li ◽  
Jiamin Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Mapk Signaling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Alizarin Red

Abstract Background Oral and maxillofacial bone loss is highly prevalent among populations and nowadays increased attention has been focused on dentin derivatives as desirable graft materials for bone regeneration. In this study, dentin-derived inorganic minerals (DIM) were fabricated with a high-temperature calcination technique and the effects of DIM on the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) and the bone formation were elucidated.Methods The effects of DIM on BMMSCs proliferation, apoptosis capacity were evaluated by CCK-8, flow cytometry and EdU assays. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity detection, ALP staining, alizarin red staining and osteogenic markers expression analysis were performed to investigate the influence of DIM on the osteogenic differentiation of BMMSCs, as well as the relevant signal mechanisms. The model of critical-sized defects in calvarium of rats was constructed for exploring the in vivo efficiency of DIM on bone regeneration.Results Cell viability assays indicated that DIM had no cytotoxicity. BMMSCs cultured with DIM presented a higher level of osteogenic differentiation ability than those in the control group. The activation in ERK and p38 signals was detected in DIM-treated BMMSCs, and both pathways and osteogenic process were suppressed while using ERK inhibitor U0126 and p38 inhibitor SB203580, respectively. Furthermore, the animal experiments revealed that DIM could dramatically enhance new bone formation compared to the control group.Conclusion All these results demonstrated that DIM could promote BMMSCs osteogenic differentiation via triggering ERK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways and be a novel predictable material for facilitating bone formation.

Strontium folic acid derivative functionalized titanium surfaces for enhanced osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro and bone formation in vivo

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (33) ◽  
pp. 6811-6826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kui Xu ◽  
Weizhen Chen ◽  
Caiyun Mu ◽  
Yonglin Yu ◽  
Kaiyong Cai
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Acid Derivative ◽  
Titanium Surfaces

Strontium folic acid derivative (FASr) functionalized titanium surfaces improve the in vitro osteogenic differentiation of MSCs and osseointegration in vivo.

scholarly journals Dentin-Derived Inorganic Minerals Promote the Osteogenesis of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Potential Applications for Bone Regeneration

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Gang Lei ◽  
Yanqiu Wang ◽  
Yan Yu ◽  
Zehan Li ◽  
Jiamin Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Mapk Signaling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Alizarin Red

Background. Oral and maxillofacial bone loss is highly prevalent among populations, and nowadays, increased attention has been focused on dentin derivatives serving as desirable graft materials for bone regeneration. In this study, dentin-derived inorganic mineral (DIM) was fabricated with a high-temperature calcination technique and the effects of DIM on the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) and the bone formation were elucidated. Methods. The effects of DIM on BMMSC proliferation and apoptosis capacity were evaluated by CCK-8, flow cytometry, and EdU assays. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity detection, ALP staining, alizarin red staining, and osteogenic marker expression analysis were performed to investigate the influence of DIM on the osteogenic differentiation of BMMSCs, as well as the relevant signal mechanisms. The model of critical-sized defects in the calvarium of rats was constructed for exploring the in vivo efficiency of DIM on bone regeneration. Results. Cell viability assays indicated that DIM had no cytotoxicity. BMMSCs cultured with DIM presented a higher level of osteogenic differentiation ability than those in the control group. The activation in ERK and p38 signals was detected in DIM-treated BMMSCs, and both pathways and osteogenic process were suppressed while using ERK inhibitor U0126 and p38 inhibitor SB203580, respectively. Furthermore, the animal experiments revealed that DIM could dramatically enhance new bone formation compared to the control group. Conclusion. DIM could promote BMMSC osteogenic differentiation via triggering the ERK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways and might be a novel predictable material for facilitating bone formation.

scholarly journals Effect of the HDAC inhibitor vorinostat on the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro and bone formation in vivo

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 699-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Xu ◽  
Kim De Veirman ◽  
Holly Evans ◽  
Gaia Cecilia Santini ◽  
Isabelle Vande Broek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Hdac Inhibitor

scholarly journals Andrographolide promotes proliferative and osteogenic potentials of human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells through the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naruphong Phunikom ◽  
Nittaya Boonmuen ◽  
Pakpoom Kheolamai ◽  
Kanoknetr Suksen ◽  
Sirikul Manochantr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Human Placenta ◽  
Specific Gene ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Cell Based Therapy ◽  
Osteogenic Effect

Abstract Introduction The in vitro expansion and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow (BM-hMSCs) are considered as potential therapeutic tools for clinical applications in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, invasive sampling and reduction in number and proliferative capacity with age are the major limitations of BM-hMSCs. Recently, human placenta-derived MSCs (PL-hMSCs) obtained by a non-invasive procedure have attracted much interest. Attempts to increase the potential of PL-hMSCs would be an important paradigm in regenerative medicine. Herein, we examined the proliferative and osteogenic effect of andrographolide (AP) on PL-hMSCs. Methods Mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from full-term normal human placentas and were characterized before using. Cell cytotoxicity and proliferative effect of AP were examined by MTT and BrdU assay, respectively. The non-toxicity concentrations of AP were further assessed for osteogenic effect determined by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression and activity, alizarin red staining, and osteoblast-specific gene expressions. Screening of genes involved in osteogenic differentiation-related pathways modulated by AP was explored by a NanoString nCounter analysis. Results PL-hMSCs generated in this study met the MSC criteria set by the International Society of Cellular Therapy. The non-cytotoxic concentrations of AP on PL-hMSCs are up to 10 μM. The compound increased PL-hMSC proliferation concomitant with increases in Wnt/β-catenin level and activity. It also enhanced osteogenic differentiation in association with osteoblast-specific mRNA expression. Further, AP promoted bone formation and increased bone structural protein level, osteocalcin, in osteoblastic cells. Gene screening analysis showed the upregulation of genes related to Wnt/β-catenin, TGFβ/BMP, SMAD, and FGF signaling pathways. Conclusion We demonstrated, for the first time, the potential role of AP in promoting proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and osteoblast bone formation of PL-hMSCs. This study suggests that AP may be an effective novel agent for the improvement of PL-hMSCs and stem cell-based therapy for bone regeneration.

scholarly journals Total glycosides from Eucommia ulmoides seed promoted osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells and bone formation in ovariectomized rats through regulating Notch signaling pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-hu Zhou ◽  
Qiang Xie
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Loss ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Notch Signaling ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Notch Signaling Pathway ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Eucommia Ulmoides

Abstract Background Osteoporosis (OP) is a well-known chronic degenerative disease, with impaired mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) function and suppressed osteogenic differentiation. Total glycosides from Eucommia ulmoides seed (TGEUS) was a Chinese medicine and have rich pharmacological effects. This study was designed to explore the mechanism of TGEUS in promoting osteogenic differentiation and bone formation in ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Methods Adipose‐derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) were isolated and treated with different concentration of TGEUS. Cell viability was assessed using cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Osteogenic capacity was identified by ALP staining and ARS staining. Moreover, RNA sequencing between control and TGEUS treated ADSCs were further performed to reveal the mechanism of TGEUS in promoting osteogenic differentiation. The expression of Jag1, Lfng and Hey1 were measured using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRTPCR). Osteogenic markers were further assessed by western blot. DAPT and NICD were further used to identify whether Notch signaling pathway involved into TGEUS promoting osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs. Ovariectomy-induced bone loss rats model was established and divided into three groups: sham, OVX and OVX + TGEUS groups. HE staining and immunohistochemical staining were further performed to identify whether TGEUS could promote bone formation. Results TGEUS treatment significantly enhanced the cell viability and ALP activity than control group, the optimal dose of TGEUS was 5 μM. We selected 5 μM TGEUS for further study. TGEUS significantly enhanced ALP activity and calcium deposition than that of control group. Activation of Notch signaling fully blocked TGEUS-induced osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs. Following TGEUS treatment, the trabecular bone of the rats was significantly increased, thickened, and more connected compared to the OVX group. With the treatment of TGEUS, the expression of Osterix (Osx), Osteocalcin (OCN) and RUNX Family Transcription Factor 2 (RUNX2) increased than OVX group. Conclusion TGEUS enhanced osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs and promoted bone formation in ovariectomy-induced bone loss rats. Our study broadened the understanding of TGEUS as a therapeutic target against osteoporosis.

186 The effects of different concentrations of MgSO4 in osteogenic differentiation

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
L. R. Padoveze ◽  
M. Rubessa ◽  
C. E. Ambrosio ◽  
M. B. Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nodule Formation ◽  
Osteogenic Medium ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Physiological Processes

Tissue engineering offers a viable alternative to bone grafts in repairing large bone defects. Magnesium-based materials are biocompatible in vivo, and it is possible to determine the degradation period according to the necessities (Farraro et al. 2014 J. Biomech. 47, 1979-1986). Magnesium (Mg) is part of many physiological processes, and it promotes the osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells (Díaz-Tocados et al. 2017 Sci. Rep. 7, 7839.). Moreover, Mg up-regulates important genes associated with the osteogenic differentiation (Yoshizawa et al. 2014 Acta Biomater. 10, 2834-2842). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different Mg concentrations in the osteogenic medium on the number of nodules of bone. Swine adipose stem cells (ASC) were previously isolated as described (Monaco et al. 2009 Open Tissue Eng. Regen. Med. J. 2, 20-33). In this in vitro study, ASC were cultured during 4 weeks in osteogenic medium with addition of 0.1, 0.2, 1, 2, 10, or 20mM MgSO4. The medium was changed twice a week. Alizarin Red and Von Kossa staining were performed to evaluate the formation of nodules by mineralization of extracellular matrix (ECM), evidenced by dark red nodules and calcium deposit. The experiment was replicated 3 times in triplicate. Data were analysed using the generalized linear model (GLM) procedure, and Bonferroni’s post hoc test was used to perform statistical multiple comparison (SPSS Inc./IBM Corp., Chicago, IL, USA). The results showed enhanced nodule formation with 2mM Mg in the osteogenic medium (35.6v. 15.3, respectively for 2mM and Control). This result confirms the ability of magnesium to act in bone formation. There was no statistical difference among the different groups when we evaluated the Von Kossa staining results, indicating that the quality of the new formations was comparable to that of the control group even in an elevated nodule formation. In conclusion, a higher concentration of magnesium can improve nodule formation into osteogenic differentiation in vitro; the 2mM concentration showed the best nodule formation compared with the other groups. These results showed the value of magnesium in bone physiology.

scholarly journals Effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes on bone formation on titanium

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoling Zhang ◽  
Liangzhi Du ◽  
Ningbo Zhao ◽  
Lizhe Zhu ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Type I Collagen ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Type I ◽  
Oral Implants ◽  
Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Abstract Background: In recent years, researchers have found that exosomes, an important component of intercellular signal transduction and exchange, have great significance in bone tissue repair. In this study, to further promote the development of oral implants, preliminary in vitro experiments were conducted to verify the different concentrations of exosomes from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC-exos) for osteogenesis on the surfaces of titanium sheets.Methods: In this experiment, rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs) were seeded on the surfaces of 10 mm × 10 mm × 1 mm square titanium sheets and were divided into four groups to investigate their adsorption, proliferation and osteogenesis after treatment with different concentrations of BMSC-exos: 1. BMSCs + titanium + 0 µg/ml BMSC-exos; 2. BMSCs + titanium + 10 µg/ml BMSC-exos; 3. BMSCs + titanium + 25 µg/ml BMSC-exos; and 4. BMSCs + titanium + 50 µg/ml BMSC-exos.Results: Compared with the control group, BMSCs’ adsorption, extension, proliferation and osteogenesis on titanium sheets were significantly increased in the Exosomes group.Conclusions: Exosomes can promote the bone formation of BMSCs on titanium plates by promoting adsorption, extension, proliferation, production of alkaline phosphatase(ALP) and type I collagen and mineralization during the osteogenesis process.

scholarly journals Andrographolide Promotes Proliferative and Osteogenic Potentials of Human Placenta-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through the Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naruphong Phunikom ◽  
Nittaya Boonmeun ◽  
Kanoknetr Suksen ◽  
Pakpoom Kheolamai ◽  
Sirikul Manochantr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Human Placenta ◽  
Specific Gene ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Cell Based Therapy ◽  
Osteogenic Effect

Abstract IntroductionThe in vitro expansion and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow (BM-hMSCs) are considered as potential therapeutic tools for clinical applications in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, invasive sampling and reduction in number and proliferative capacity with age are the major limitations of BM-hMSCs. Recently, human placenta-derived MSCs (PL-hMSCs) obtained by a non-invasive procedure have attracted much interest. Attempts to increase the potential of PL-hMSCs would be an important paradigm in regenerative medicine. Herein, we examined the proliferative and osteogenic effect of andrographolide (AP) on PL-hMSCs. MethodsMesenchymal stem cells were isolated from full-term normal human placentas and were characterized before using. Cell cytotoxicity and proliferative effect of AP were examined by MTT and BrdU assay, respectively. The non-toxicity concentrations of AP were further assessed for osteogenic effect determined by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression and activity, alizarin red staining, and osteoblast-specific gene expressions. Screening of genes involved in osteogenic differentiation related pathways modulated by AP were explored by a NanoString nCounter analysis. ResultsPL-hMSCs generated in this study met the MSCs criteria set by the International Society of Cellular Therapy. AP has no cytotoxic effect on PL-hMSCs up to 10 μM. The compound increased PL-hMSCs proliferation concomitant with increases in Wnt/ β-catenin level and activity. It also enhanced osteogenic differentiation in association with osteoblast-specific mRNA expression. Further, AP promoted bone formation and increased bone structural protein level, osteocalcin, in osteoblastic cells. Gene screening analysis showed the upregulation of genes related to Wnt/β-catenin, TGFβ/BMP, SMAD and FGF signaling pathways. ConclusionWe demonstrated, for the first time, the potential role of AP in promoting proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and osteoblast bone formation of PL-hMSCs. This study suggests that AP may be an effective novel agent for the improvement of PL-hMSCs and stem cell-based therapy for bone regeneration.

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