scholarly journals Lithium Chloride Modulates Adipogenesis and Osteogenesis of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linjun Tang ◽  
Yu Chen ◽  
Fuxing Pei ◽  
Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Lithium Chloride ◽  
Psychiatric Medication ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Treatment Of Osteoporosis ◽  
Candidate Drug ◽  
Oil Red O Staining ◽  
Oil Red O

Background/Aims: Lithium chloride (LiCl) has long been used as a psychiatric medication; however, its role in the differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) remains largely unknown. The aim of this study is to explore the effect of LiCl on the differentiation of BMSCs. Methods: The roles of LiCl in osteogenic and adipogenic processes were observed using alizarin red staining and oil red O staining, respectively. The effects of LiCl on the Wnt and Hedgehog (Hh) pathways were investigated. Results: Our data showed that LiCl effectively promoted osteogenesis and inhibited adipogenesis by simultaneously affecting the Wnt and Hh pathways. Conclusion: These results suggest that LiCl influences the differentiation of BMSCs directly through the Wnt and Hh pathways and thus may be a candidate drug for the treatment of osteoporosis.

Mycophenolic Acid Inhibits the Proliferation and Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Guanosine Depletion.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 1454-1454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weijie Cao ◽  
Lizhen Liu ◽  
Xiaoyu Lai ◽  
Xiaohong Yu ◽  
He Huang
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Adipogenic Differentiation ◽  
Human Bone ◽  
Human Bone Marrow ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oil Red O Staining ◽  
Oil Red O

Abstract Abstract 1454 Poster Board I-477 Introduction Mycophenolate mofetil is now widely used in transplantation as a potent immunosuppressant, whose active metabolite is mycophenolic acid (MPA). MPA inhibits de novo purine biosynthesis by reversible, noncompetitive inhibition of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH). The inhibition of IMPDH in lymphocytes reduces intracellular guanine nucleotide pools, thus arrests lymphocytes proliferation. Recently investigators reported the antiproliferative effects of MPA on fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells, but there is no reports of the effects of MPA on human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Here we examined the effects of MPA on the proliferation and differentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Methods Bone marrow aspirates were obtained from healthy volunteers after informed consent, and MSCs were expanded from bone marrow mononuclear cells by discarding non-adherent cells. For proliferation and survival assays, MSCs were treated with MPA at the concentration of 1μM, 10μM, 50μM, and 100μM. Cell proliferation was analyzed using CCK-8 method (Dojindo). Cell viability was assessed by trypan blue exclusion. Apoptosis was detected by PI/Annexin V assay kit (Invitrogen). To assess the effects of MPA on MSCs differentiation, osteogenic differentiation and adipogenic differentiation were induced in the presence of MPA. For the detection of osteogenic differentiation, the deposited minerals was stained with silver by the method of von Kossa and Ca2+ contents was quantified with calcium colorimetric assay kit (Biovision). Adipogenic differentiation was analyzed by Oil Red O staining and Oil Red O staining extraction. Results In the range of 1μM to 100μM, MPA caused a significant subdued proliferation rate of MSCs in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. After 7d of incubation with MPA at the concentration of 1μM, 10μM, 50μM, and 100μM, the proliferation rate was reduced to 65.33±11.03%, 24±3.74%, 15.33±4.03%, and 15.33±6.94% respectively (P<0.01). Adding guanosine (100μM) to the culture restored the proliferation rate (P<0.01) indicating that MPA exerted antiproliferative effects by guanosine depletion. Trypan blue staining showed that there was no statistically significant difference in the ratio of living cells between MPA treated cells and the control group (P>0.05), and PI/Annexin V staining showed no apoptosis induce by MPA. Von Kossa stainnging indicated that treatment with MPA reduced Ca2+ deposition during osteogenic differentiation of MSCs, and Ca2+ quantification further confirmed that MPA inhibited osteogenic differentiation in a concentration-dependent manner. Ca2+ quantification was 78.43±12.79 μg/well and 22.8±6.58 μg/well respectively at the concentration of 10μM and 100μM of MPA, which were significantly lower than the control group(118.33±12.50ug/well, P<0.05). Oil Red O staining and Quantification of lipid contents showed that MPA had no effect on lipid production during adipogenic differentiation. Conclusion Our study demonstrated that MPA inhibited the proliferation of MSCs by guanosine depletion, and also inhibited the osteogenic differentiation in a concentration-dependent manner. However, MPA had no impact on adipogenic differentiation in vitro. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

210 COMPARATIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS DERIVED FROM MINIATURE PIG SYNOVIUM, SYNOVIAL FLUID AND BONE MARROW

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 217 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. J. Lee ◽  
G. H. Maeng ◽  
R. H. Jeon ◽  
G. J. Rho ◽  
S. L. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Blue Staining ◽  
Alcian Blue Staining ◽  
Miniature Pig ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Differentiated Cells ◽  
Oil Red O Staining ◽  
Oil Red O

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are a valuable cell source for cartilage tissue engineering because MSC derived from various tissues readily differentiate into skeletal cell and chondrogenic lineages. In this study, we compared the cellular characteristics of synovium (SN) and synovial fluid (SF)-derived MSC with bone marrow (BM)-derived MSC of miniature pig. Biopsies of SN and BM were collected and SF was flushed with saline solution from 6-month-old miniature pig (T-type, PWG Micro-pig, PWG Genetics Korea, South Korea). Cells were isolated from collected tissues and cultured in advanced-DMEM supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum at 38.5°C in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2 in air. The cells were then evaluated for their expression of MSC-specific markers, including CD29, CD44 and CD90 using flow cytometry. The expression of early transcriptional factors, such as Oct3/4, Nanog and Sox2 was evaluated by immunocytochemical staining and reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR). Multilineage differentiation of MSC were induced under conditions conductive for osteogenic, adipogenic and chondrogenic lineages and then evaluated by von Kossa and Alizarin Red S staining, Oil red O staining and Alcian Blue staining, respectively. Differentiated cells were further analysed for the expression of lineage specific markers by RT-PCR. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA by SPSS. The SN-, SF- and BM-MSC were observed to be positive for MSC specific markers, such as CD29 (99 ± 0.2, 96 ± 0.5 and 98 ± 0.2, respectively), CD44 (97 ± 0.3, 96 ± 0.6 and 98 ± 0.5, respectively) and CD90 (95 ± 0.5, 92 ± 0.2 and 96 ± 0.3, respectively); however, haematopoietic marker CD45 (2.0 ± 2.1, 3.0 ± 1.3 and 2.0 ± 3.0, respectively) was barely detected. In all MSC, early transcription factors (Oct3/4, Nanog and Sox2) were expressed by immnocytochemical staining and the transcripts were detected by RT-PCR. Following exposure to the specific differentiation medium, all these MSC were capable of differentiating into mesenchymal lineages, such as osteogenic, adiopogenic and chondrogenic as assessed by von Kossa and Alizarin Red S staining, Oil red O staining and and Alcian Blue staining, respectively. In addition, differentiated cells from all MSC expressed the marker genes specific to osteocytes (osteonectin, Runx2), adipocytes (aP2, PRAR-γ2) and chondrocytes (aggrecan, collagen type 2) by RT-PCR. The results of this study suggested that cells isolated from miniature pig articular tissues, such as SN and SF have similar characteristics of MSCs and their differentiation ability was comparable to BM-MSC. Hence, it is possible to establish MSCs from SN and SF as alternate sources during the biopsy of synovial tissues for arthritis diagnosis. Further studies are being carried out to evaluate their in vivo differentiation potential into chondrocytes. This study was supported by Rural Development Administration (grant No. 20110701-305-533-001-02-00) and National Research Foundation of Korea (grant No. 2011-0010252) of the Republic of Korea.

303 IN VITRO NEURONAL DIFFERENTIATION OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS DERIVED FROM CANINE EAR SKIN

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
J. H. Lee ◽  
Y. M. Lee ◽  
G. H. Maeng ◽  
S. L. Lee ◽  
G. J. Rho
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Immunohistochemical Staining ◽  
Transcriptional Factors ◽  
Surface Markers ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Oil Red O

The canine has been a useful animal model for the study of fundamental mechanisms and the testing of new therapies for several human pathologies using mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). For preclinical applications, the most commonly used source of canine MSC is bone marrow. Because the amount of autologous bone marrow that can be obtained is limited, skin tissue could supply a noninvasive alternative with large quantities available for the establishment of MSC. In this study, we isolated canine MSC (cMSC) from ear skin and evaluated the expression of transcriptional factors and in vitro differentiation into multiple mesenchymal lineages. The cMSC isolated from the ear skin of a female beagle dog (6 years old) were cultured in advanced-DMEM/F12 (1:1, v/v) supplemented with 10% serum replacement at 37°C, 5% CO2 in a humidified atmosphere. The cMSC at passage 3 were analysed for expression of surface markers (CD44, CD90, and CD105) and transcriptional factors (Oct-4, Nanog, and Sox2) using flow cytometry, immunohistochemical staining and RT-PCR, respectively. Differentiations into adipocytes and osteocytes of cMSC were carried out under controlled conditions for 2 and 4 weeks and evaluated by staining (Oil Red O, von Kossa and Alizarin Red S, respectively). The cMSC were induced to differentiate into neural cells in the controlled condition for 6 h. Neuronal differentiated cMSC were evaluated by immunohistochemical staining, RT-PCR, and Western blot of specific markers of neuron, such as Î2-tubulin, microtubule associated protein (MAP-2), neuronfilament M (NF-M), nerve growth factor (NGF), and nestin. The MSC surface markers such as CD44, 90, and 105 were highly detected, and transcriptional factors (Oct-4, Nanog, and Sox2) were expressed in cMSC. Adipocyte induced cells were positive by staining with Oil Red O, and osteocytes were stained by von Kossa and Alizarin Red S. Neuronal specific markers such as Î2-tubulin, MAP-2, NF-M, NGF, and nestin were expressed in the neuron induced cMSC. In conclusion, canine ear-skin-derived MSC have the capacity for differentiation into multiple lineages and have a confirmed great capability for neuronal differentiation. Hence, canine ear skin tissue could be considered a source for applications of MSC for neuronal regeneration therapy of canine and a preclinical research model for human. This work was supported by Grant No. 2007031034040 from Bio-organ and Grant No. 200908FHT010204005 from Biogreen21.

scholarly journals The Effects of Andrographolide on the Enhancement of Chondrogenesis and Osteogenesis in Human Suprapatellar Fat Pad Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1831
Author(s):  
Thitianan Kulsirirat ◽  
Sittisak Honsawek ◽  
Mariko Takeda-Morishita ◽  
Nuttanan Sinchaipanid ◽  
Wanvisa Udomsinprasert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Adipogenic Differentiation ◽  
Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Fat Pad ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Lineage Differentiation ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Oil Red O Staining

Andrographolide is a labdane diterpenoid herb, which is isolated from the leaves of Andrographis paniculata, and widely used for its potential medical properties. However, there are no reports on the effects of andrographolide on the human suprapatellar fat pad of osteoarthritis patients. In the present study, our goal was to evaluate the innovative effects of andrographolide on viability and Tri-lineage differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells from suprapatellar fat pad tissues. The results revealed that andrographolide had no cytotoxic effects when the concentration was less than 12.5 µM. Interestingly, andrographolide had significantly enhanced, dose dependent, osteogenesis and chondrogenesis as evidenced by a significantly intensified stain for Alizarin Red S, Toluidine Blue and Alcian Blue. Moreover, andrographolide can upregulate the expression of genes related to osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation, including Runx2, OPN, Sox9, and Aggrecan in mesenchymal stem cells from human suprapatellar fat pad tissues. In contrast, andrographolide suppressed adipogenic differentiation as evidenced by significantly diminished Oil Red O staining and expression levels for adipogenic-specific genes for PPAR-γ2 and LPL. These findings confirm that andrographolide can specifically enhance osteogenesis and chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells from human suprapatellar fat pad tissues. It has potential as a therapeutic agent derived from natural sources for regenerative medicine.

miRNA-126 Inhibits Osteogenic Differentiation of Rat Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells (BMSCs)

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 794-799
Author(s):  
Le Chang ◽  
Wei Duan ◽  
Chuang Wang ◽  
Jian Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Mrna Level ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Runx2 Expression ◽  
Alp Activity ◽  
Smad4 Protein ◽  
Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells

This study was to determine whether microRNA (miRNA)-126 regulates osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Rat BMSCs were extracted and stimulated for osteogenic differentiation. Functional experiments were conducted to assess miR-126’s impact on BMSCs differentiation. Western blot and RT-qPCR determined miR-126 expression. ALP activity detection and alizarin red staining detection were also performed. After osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs, miR-126 expression was gradually decreased over time. Overexpression of miR-26 decreased ALP activity, Notch signaling activity as well as declined Runx2 expression and calcium Salt nodules after treatment. Importantly, we found that Smad4 serves as a target of miR-126 while upregulation of the miRNA was accompanied with the decreased Smad4 protein expression without affecting the Smad4 mRNA level. In conclusion, miR-126 restrains osteogenic differentiation through inhibition of SMAD4 signaling, providing a novel insight into the mechanism.

scholarly journals Osteogenic differentiation potential and marker gene expression of different porcine bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell subpopulations selected in different basal media

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangeetha Kannan ◽  
Jyotirmoy Ghosh ◽  
Sujoy K. Dhara
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Marker Gene ◽  
Microscopical Examination ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Basal Media ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractMultipotent porcine mesenchymal stem cells (pMSC) are indispensable for research and therapeutic use. Derivation and culture media might affect the selection of MSC subpopulation and thus the differentiation potential of cells. In this study we evaluated the effects of αMEM, aDMEM, M199, αMEM/M199, aDMEM/M199 and αMEM/aDMEM media on porcine bone marrow MSC derivation; pre-differentiation expression of ALP, COL1A1, SPP1 and BGLAP osteogenic marker genes at passage 5 and 10 pMSC; and differentiation potential of passage 5 pMSC. Morphological changes and matrix formation in osteogenic cells were evaluated by microscopical examination and calcium deposit in osteocytes was confirmed by Alizarin Red S staining. Results indicated media independent selection of different bone marrow MSC subpopulations with different surface marker gene expressions. Many pMSC subpopulations in different media had CD14+ expressing cells. We also observed basal media dependent changes in osteogenic markers expression and differentiation potential of pMSC. The αMEM/aDMEM media grown pMSC showed best osteogenic differentiation potential. We thus recommended the testing of αMEM/aDMEM mixed media in other species for pre-differentiation MSC culture that are intended for better osteogenic differentiation.SummaryPre-differentiation basal media influence osteogenic differentiation potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). Among the tested media, αMEM/aDMEM was the best for pre-differentiation porcine MSC culture intending to use in osteogenesis.

Differential Expression of MicroRNA-3148 in Patients with Osteoporosis and Its Impacts on the Osteogenic Differentiation of Rat Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 957-962
Author(s):  
Ainiwaerjiang Damaola ◽  
Maerdan Aierken ◽  
Mieralimu Muertizha ◽  
Abudouaini Abudoureheman ◽  
Haishan Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Qrt Pcr ◽  
Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Rat Bone

We aimed to explore the effects of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on osteogenic differentiation via analyzing miR-3148 expression in patients with osteoporosis. Realtime quantitative PCR was conducted for assessing microRNA-3148 expression. BMSCs from SD rats were transfected with microRNA-3148 mimics and microRNA-3148 inhibitor via liposomal trans-fection method utilizing Lipo2000, followed by analysis of microRNA-3148 level. After 10-days of osteogenic differentiation induction, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and alizarin red (ARS) staining were done to investigate the osteogenic differentiation potential. Simultaneously, qRT-PCR measured the expression of osteogenesis marker genes (BMP and Runx2) in each group. qRT-PCR analysis revealed a high expression of miR-3148 in the bone tissue and the serum samples from patients with osteoporosis in comparison with healthy individuals. In addition, miRNA-3148 mimics could retard the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs, while microRNA-3148 inhibitor could prompt the procedure. MicroRNA-3148 was highly expressed in the skeletal tissues and the serum samples from patients with osteoporosis and it could restrain the differentiation of BMSCs into osteoblasts, suggesting that it might be a novel therapeutic target for treating osteoporosis.

scholarly journals Melatonin Reverses the Loss of Stemness Induced by TNF-α in Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells through Upregulation of YAP Expression

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xudong Wang ◽  
Tongzhou Liang ◽  
Jincheng Qiu ◽  
Xianjian Qiu ◽  
Bo Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Inflammatory Factor ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are promising candidates for tissue regeneration and disease treatment. However, long-term in vitro culture results in loss of MSC stemness. The inflammation that occurs at stem cell transplant sites (such as that resulting from TNF-α) is a contributing factor for stem cell treatment failure. Currently, there is little evidence regarding the protective role of melatonin with regard to the negative effects of TNF-α on the stemness of MSCs. In this study, we report a melatonin-based method to reduce the inflammatory effects on the stemness of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs). The results of colony formation assays, Alizarin red staining, western blotting, and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactions suggest that melatonin can reverse the inflammatory damage caused by TNF-α treatment in the third, seventh, and tenth generations of primary BMMSCs (vs. control and the TNF-α-treated group). Meanwhile, a detailed analysis of the molecular mechanisms showed that the melatonin receptor and YAP signaling pathway are closely related to the role that melatonin plays in negative inflammatory effects against BMMSCs. In addition, in vivo experiments showed that melatonin could reverse the damage caused by TNF-α on bone regeneration by BMMSCs in nude mice. Overall, our results suggest that melatonin can reverse the loss of stemness caused by inflammatory factor TNF-α in BMMSCs. Our results also provide a practical strategy for the application of BMMSCs in tissue engineering and cell therapy.

scholarly journals Osteogenic differentiation potential of porcine bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell subpopulations selected in different basal media

Biology Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. bio053280
Author(s):  
Sangeetha Kannan ◽  
Jyotirmoy Ghosh ◽  
Sujoy K. Dhara
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Osteogenic Lineage ◽  
Osteogenic Markers ◽  
Basal Media ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACTMultipotent porcine mesenchymal stem cells (pMSC) are invaluable for research and therapeutic use in regenerative medicine. Media used for derivation and expansion of pMSC may play an important role for the selection of MSC subpopulation at an early stage and thereby, the specific basal medium may also affect differentiation potential of these cells. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of αMEM, aDMEM, M199, αMEM/M199, aDMEM/M199 and αMEM/aDMEM media on (1) porcine bone marrow MSC derivation; (2) expression of number of osteogenic markers (ALP, COL1A1, SPP1 and BGLAP) at 5th and 10th passage in pMSC before differentiation; and (3) differentiation of pMSC (at 5th passage) to osteogenic lineage. Morphological changes and matrix formation in osteogenic cells were evaluated by microscopic examination. Calcium deposits in osteocytes were confirmed by Alizarin Red S staining. Based on expression of different markers, it was evident that selection of bone marrow pMSC subpopulations was independent of basal media used. However, the differentiation of those pMSCs, specifically to osteogenic lineage, was dependent on the medium used for expansion of pMSC at the pre-differentiation stage. We demonstrated here that the pMSC grown in combined αMEM/aDMEM (1:1) medium expressed number of osteogenic markers and these pMSC underwent osteogenic differentiation most efficiently, in comparison to porcine mesenchymal stem cells grown in other media. In conclusion, osteogenic differentiation potential of pMSC maintained in αMEM/aDMEM medium was observed significantly higher compared to cells cultivated in other media and therefore, the combined medium αMEM/aDMEM (1:1) may preferentially be used for expansion of pMSC, if needed for osteogenic differentiation.

scholarly journals MicroRNA-346-5p Regulates Differentiation of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Inhibiting Transmembrane Protein 9

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yicai Zhang ◽  
Yi Sun ◽  
Jinlong Liu ◽  
Yu Han ◽  
Jinglong Yan
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Protein Level ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Transmembrane Protein ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Protein Levels

The molecular mechanisms how bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) differentiate into osteoblast need to be investigated. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. However, the effect of miR-346-5p on osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs is not clear. This study is aimed at elucidating the underlying mechanism by which miR-346-5p regulates osteogenic differentiation of human BMSCs. Results of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and Alizarin Red S (ARS) staining indicated that upregulation of miR-346-5p suppressed osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs, whereas downregulation of miR-346-5p enhanced this process. The protein levels of the osteoblastic markers Osterix and Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) were decreased in cells treated with miR-346-5p mimic at day 7 and day 14 after being differentiated. By contrast, downregulation of miR-346-5p elevated the protein levels of Osterix and Runx2. Moreover, a dual-luciferase reporter assay revealed that Transmembrane Protein 9 (TMEM9) was a target of miR-346-5p. In addition, the Western Blot results demonstrated that the TMEM9 protein level was significantly reduced by the miR-346-5p mimic whereas downregulation of miR-346-5p improved the protein level of TMEM9. These results together demonstrated that miR-346-5p served a key role in BMSC osteogenic differentiation of through targeting TMEM9, which may provide a novel target for clinical treatments of bone injury.

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