Zoledronate inhibits the differentiation potential of adipose-derived stem cells into osteoblasts in repairing jaw necrosis

ObjectiveTo explore the inhibitory effects of zoledronate (ZOL) on adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) into osteoblasts for repairing jaw necrosis.MethodsADSCs were induced to differentiate into osteoblasts. The differentiation characteristics of osteoblasts was observed under inverted microscope by alizarin red staining. The transwell assay was performed to evaluate the migration of ADSCs co-cultured with osteoblasts and divided into ZOL group treated with ZOL and N-ZOL group without ZOL treatment. The differentiation and proliferation characteristics of ADSCs differentiated osteoblasts were observed respectively. The expression of CTSK (Cathepsin K) and FGFR3 (Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3) in osteoblasts were analyzed by immunofluorescence and western blot.ResultsThe differentiation degree and proliferation of ADSCs to osteoblasts in N-ZOL group were both higher than those in ZOL group. The migratory cell number in ADSCs differentiation in ZOL group was higher than that of N-ZOL group. The protein expression of CTSK and FGFR3 in ADSCs differentiated to osteoblasts in ZOL group was higher than that in N-ZOL group.ConclusionThe differentiation of ADSCs into osteoblasts is significantly inhibited by ZOL. Due to this reason, it may be difficult to achieve good results by ZOL induced ADSCs into osteoblasts in repairing jaw necrosis.     

Paxillin phosphorylation and integrin expression in osteoblasts infected by Porphyromonas gingivalis

OBJECTIVE: We investigated early biological events initiated by Porphyromonas gingivalis infection of human osteoblasts, focusing on tyrosine-phosphorylation and the expression of key components in focal adhesion and cell signalling. DESIGN: Human primary osteoblasts were challenged for 1h with Porphyromonas gingivalis. Tyrosine-phosphorylation of paxillin and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) was examined by Western blotting. Changes in alpha3- and beta1-integrin mRNA expression were quantified by RT-PCR. RESULTS: Tyrosine-phosphorylation of paxillin was proportional to the size of the Porphyromonas gingivalis inoculum. FAK, a potential kinase for paxillin, was not activated. The amount of alpha3- and beta1-integrins, determined by Western blotting, did not vary significantly, while the corresponding mRNA levels fell significantly when a large bacterial inoculum was used. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that Porphyromonas gingivalis infection of osteoblasts in vitro triggers tyrosine-phosphorylation of paxillin but not FAK and modify alpha3- and beta1-integrin mRNA expression. This infection thus appears to have different effects on components with essential roles in focal adhesion (paxillin) and cell signalling (FAK and integrins).     

低温保存成骨细胞复合生物活性玻璃陶瓷修复兔下颌骨缺损

目的 观察经低温保存的兔骨膜源性成骨细胞(POBs)的生物学特征,及其与生物活性玻璃陶瓷(BGC)体外复合后修复颌骨缺损的能力。方法 将经鉴定的幼兔骨膜源性成骨细胞置入液氮罐中保存,取冻存6个月的细胞做生物学鉴定,并进行体外培养扩增,然后与BGC复合培养,植入兔下颌骨缺损处,对照组为植入单纯BGC组。术后第2、4、8、12周取材,行X线摄片及组织学检查,观察复合材料的成骨能力。结果 复苏的成骨细胞仍具有典型的成熟成骨细胞的生物学特征,与BGC复合植入体内后,能继续生长增殖并形成骨组织,能较快较好地修复骨缺损。结论 利用冻存复苏的成骨细胞进行组织工程学研究是可行的,细胞与材料复合所形成的组织工程化骨,可望在骨组织的修复与重建中得到更加广泛的应用。     

来源于脂肪组织的基质细胞向成骨细胞分化

目的：研究来源于脂肪组织的基质细胞体外培养和向成骨细胞分化条件。方法：常规方法培养脂肪组织来源的基质细胞．向成骨细胞分化诱导．应用免疫细胞化学办法对细胞进行鉴定．碱性磷酸酶法对分化的成骨细胞鉴定。结果：从成年人的脂肪组织中分离出基质细胞．在体外生长形态类似成纤维细胞。可以维持在未分化状态稳定增殖，体外可持续扩增和传代。在一定的条件下可诱导分化为成骨细胞．分化的细胞表达碱性磷酸酶和I型胶原．在培养皿中也发现钙化斑。结论：脂肪组织中存在的基质细胞能分化为成骨细胞．这种细胞可以做为组织工程的种子细胞。     

IL-17A stimulates the expression of inflammatory cytokines via celecoxib-blocked prostaglandin in MC3T3-E1 cells

Objective

The prostaglandins (PGs) released from osteoblasts can alter the process of bone remodelling. Recently, we showed that compressive force induced the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-17s and their receptors in osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells and that IL-17A was expressed most highly. Consequently, in the current study we examined the effect of IL-17A and/or celecoxib on PGE₂ production and the expression of cyclooxygenases (COXs) and inflammatory cytokines in MC3T3-E1 cells. We also examined the effects of PGE₂ and cyclohexamide on the expression of inflammatory cytokines.

Methods

Cells were cultured with or without IL-17A (0.1, 1.0, or 10 ng/ml) in the presence or absence of 10 μM celecoxib, a specific inhibitor of COX-2, for up to 72 h. Cells were pretreated with or without 10 μg/ml cycloheximide, protein synthesis inhibitor, for 30 min, and then cultured with 10 ng/ml IL-17A for 24 h. Cells were also cultured with or without 1.5 ng/ml PGE₂ for 24 h. PGE₂ production was determined by ELISA. The expression of COX-1, COX-2, IL-1α, IL-6, IL-8, IL-11, and TNF-α mRNAs and proteins was determined by real-time PCR and ELISA, respectively.

Results

The expression of COX-2, IL-1α, IL-6, IL-8, IL-11, and TNF-α, as well as PGE₂ production increased in the presence of IL-17A, whereas COX-1 expression did not change. Celecoxib blocked the stimulatory effect of IL-17A on the expression of COX-2, IL-1α, IL-6, IL-8, and IL-11 as well as PGE₂ production, whereas it did not block TNF-α expression. Cycloheximide pretreatment suppressed the expression of IL-17-induced inflammatory cytokines. The expression of IL-1α, IL-6, IL-8, and IL-11 increased by the addition of PGE₂, whereas TNF-α expression was not affected.

Conclusion

These results suggest that IL-17A stimulates the expression of bone resorption-related inflammatory cytokines through an autocrine mechanism involving celecoxib-blocked PGs, mainly PGE₂, in osteoblasts.     

成骨样细胞受张力作用后PGE_2含量及IGF-I表达变化

目的 观察机械张力对成骨样细胞合成PGE2和IGF-I基因表达的影响。方法 通过Flexercell细胞拉伸力学装置对人成骨样细胞Saos-2进行6％、12％和24％的拉伸应变加载实验。用放免法和Northern斑点杂交技术检测细胞受力后的PGE2水平和IGF-ImRNA表达变化。结果 三种拉伸率均能显著增加Saos-2细胞PGE2的含量。虽然6％和12％的应力作用能明显增加IGF-I的表达,但24％的力值刺激几乎对IGF-I表达无影响。结论 张应力可以促进人成骨样细胞PGE2的合成,但只有恰当大小的力值才能增加其IGF-I基因的表达。     

The role of pleiotrophin in bone repair

Bone has an enormous capacity for growth, regeneration, and remodelling, largely due to induction of osteoblasts that are recruited to the site of bone formation. Although the pathways involved have not been fully elucidated, it is well accepted that the immediate environment of the cells is likely to play a role via cell–matrix interactions, mediated by several growth factors. Formation of new blood vessels is also significant and interdependent to bone formation, suggesting that enhancement of angiogenesis could be beneficial during the process of bone repair. Pleiotrophin (PTN), also called osteoblast-specific factor 1, is a heparin-binding angiogenic growth factor, with a well-defined and significant role in both physiological and pathological angiogenesis. In this review we summarise the existing evidence on the role of PTN in bone repair.     

人股骨头坏死微观结构及成骨、破骨细胞活性的区域性分布特征

 目的 比较人股骨头坏死标本不同区域的骨微观结构及成、破骨细胞活性。方法 收集2011年3月至2013年5月行全髋关节置换的非创伤性股骨头坏死患者术后的股骨头标本10例（Ficat Ⅳ期）,男6例,女4例;年龄40～57岁,平均47.7岁。Micro-CT扫描后,根据影像学识别骨质密度不同,将每个标本分为软骨下骨区、坏死区、硬化区、健康区,通过病理学检测、纳米压痕、实时荧光定量PCR、免疫组化染色等方法对不同区域的骨微观结构、微观力学性能及成骨、破骨细胞活性进行比较。结果 Micro-CT结果显示,股骨头坏死标本软骨下骨区及坏死区的骨小梁连续性破坏;硬化区的骨小梁数目增多,间隙变窄;正常区域骨小梁结构完整,厚度分布均匀。软骨下骨区、坏死区、硬化区和健康区骨小梁的弹性模量分别为（13.808±4.22） GPa、（13.999±3.816） GPa、（17.266±3.533） GPa和（11.927±1.743） GPa;硬度分别为（0.425±0.173） GPa、（0.331±0.173） GPa、（0.661±0.208） GPa和（0.423±0.088） GPa。抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶（Trap）染色结果显示,软骨下骨区和坏死区可见Trap染色阳性细胞,硬化区及健康区未见Trap染色阳性细胞。免疫组化染色结果显示,骨形成相关因子Runx2和BMP2在硬化区及健康区表达高于其他区域;骨吸收相关因子RANK和RANKL在软骨下骨区及坏死区表达高于其他区域。结论 股骨头坏死塌陷过程中,骨微观结构发生明显改变,而坏死区骨小梁微观力学强度较健康区无显著降低。股骨头坏死标本中软骨下骨区及坏死区破骨细胞活性增强,硬化区成骨细胞活性增强。     

氧化应激与骨质疏松症的研究进展

骨质疏松症是一种以骨量低下、骨微结构破坏为特征,骨脆性增加、易发生骨折等的代谢性疾病。其发病病因多样,分子机制复杂,已成为影响人们生活质量的流行病之一。人体生活在一个充满氧气的环境,在其代谢过程中不可避免的不断产生活性氧（ ROS）,当人体因为衰老、疾病等原因产生ROS与消除ROS之间的平衡被打破时,机体便产生氧化应激。越来越多的研究发现ROS诱导的氧化应激在骨质疏松症中发挥重要作用,过多的ROS通过对多种细胞因子、酶活性的激活或抑制和上调或下调受体配体的表达调控多条信号通路,最终影响细胞核内基因表达,促进骨形成相关细胞如骨髓间充质干细胞（BMSCs）、成骨细胞、骨细胞的凋亡和破骨细胞的增殖及分化,使得骨形成速率相对骨吸收速率滞后,打破以破骨细胞吸收骨组织和成骨细胞形成骨组织相协调的动态平衡过程,从而促使骨质疏松症的产生。本文从ROS诱导的氧化应激对骨形成相关细胞、破骨细胞和骨基质的影响展开综述,为骨质疏松症的进一步研究提供依据。