Qin Zhang , Jiayi Liu , Bingfeng Wu , Ying Yuan , Ping Gong , Lin Xiang
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Abstract
Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is a small bioactive lysophospholipid that elicits diverse biological activities in bone homeostasis and diseases. However, the specific functions of LPA and intrinsic mechanism underlying these processes is not well understood. In this study, we identified that LPA regulated cell proliferation, migration, and osteogenic differentiation primarily via LPA1 in MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblastic cells. More importantly, western blot analysis indicated that LPA stimulated the activation of the transcriptional regulator YAP via the Hippo pathway kinases LATS, but had negligible effects on MST. Moreover, verteporfin was applied to block YAP, which further elucidated the effects of LPA-induced YAP activation on osteogenesis. Interestingly, Rho-kinase (ROCK) might also be involved in LPA-induced YAP nuclear localization and dephosphorylation. Taken together, these data provide novel insights into the molecular mechanisms of LPA in bone homeostasis and regeneration.
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Tissue and Cell is devoted to original research on the organization of cells, subcellular and extracellular components at all levels, including the grouping and interrelations of cells in tissues and organs. The journal encourages submission of ultrastructural studies that provide novel insights into structure, function and physiology of cells and tissues, in health and disease. Bioengineering and stem cells studies focused on the description of morphological and/or histological data are also welcomed.
Studies investigating the effect of compounds and/or substances on structure of cells and tissues are generally outside the scope of this journal. For consideration, studies should contain a clear rationale on the use of (a) given substance(s), have a compelling morphological and structural focus and present novel incremental findings from previous literature.