Bone ReportsPub Date : 2025-01-04DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2025.101824
Nicholas J. Hanne , Andrew J. Steward , Carla Geeroms , Elizabeth D. Easter , Hannah T. Gensch , Greet Kerckhofs , Tatjana N. Parac-Vogt , Huaxin Sheng , Jacqueline H. Cole
{"title":"Ischemic stroke reduces bone perfusion and alters osteovascular structure","authors":"Nicholas J. Hanne , Andrew J. Steward , Carla Geeroms , Elizabeth D. Easter , Hannah T. Gensch , Greet Kerckhofs , Tatjana N. Parac-Vogt , Huaxin Sheng , Jacqueline H. Cole","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2025.101824","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2025.101824","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Stroke patients lose bone mass and experience fracture at an elevated rate. Although functional intraosseous vasculature is necessary for skeletal maintenance, the effect of stroke on osteovasculature is unknown. In this study we characterized changes to osteovascular perfusion, structure, and composition following mild-to-moderate stroke severity in mice, both with and without exercise therapy. Twelve-week-old male mice (<em>n</em> = 27) received either an ischemic stroke (middle cerebral artery occlusion) or sham procedure, followed by a four-week recovery with either moderate daily treadmill or sedentary activity. Intraosseous perfusion, measured weekly in the proximal tibial metaphysis with laser Doppler flowmetry, was reduced for two weeks in the stroke group relative to the sham group. After four weeks, osteovascular structure was assessed in the distal femoral metaphysis with contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Increased osteovascular volume and branching, decreased number of smaller vessels (6–22 μm), and increased number of larger vessels (>66 μm) were observed in the stroke groups compared to sham groups, which may be a compensatory response to early perfusion deficits. Although moderate exercise mitigated the impact of stroke on osteovascular perfusion and volume, it tended to reduce the amount of osteogenic type H vasculature quantified with immunofluorescence microscopy and, exacerbated by stroke effects, produced fewer vessels in close proximity to bone and thus may have detrimental effects on bone remodeling during early stroke recovery. Since results were similar in both limbs, the effects of ischemic stroke on osteovascular perfusion and structure were primarily systemic, rather than resulting from paresis or disuse, providing new insight for future studies on the pathogenesis and treatment of skeletal fragility in stroke patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 101824"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11782850/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143078625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bone ReportsPub Date : 2025-01-03DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101823
Yuanyuan Zhang, Xuejing Wang, Shiguang Huo, Li Hong, Feifei Li
{"title":"The association between dietary inflammatory index and bone health in US adolescents: Analysis of the NHANES data","authors":"Yuanyuan Zhang, Xuejing Wang, Shiguang Huo, Li Hong, Feifei Li","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101823","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101823","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Adolescents with a lower peak bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) have an elevated risk of osteoporosis in adulthood. The impact of diet on bone health, particularly its role in managing inflammation, which is a key factor in bone health, is gaining wider recognition. Despite evidence that anti-inflammatory diets can enhance bone health, the link between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and bone health among US adolescents has not been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between DII score and bone health in this population.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of US adolescents aged 12–18 years, spanning surveys from 2001 to 2018. The DII was derived from dietary recall data obtained through questionnaire interviews. Bone health was assessed through total body less head (TBLH) BMD and BMC z-scores and lumbar spine bone mineral apparent density for age (BMAD<sub>a</sub>).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study comprised 8773 adolescents with a mean age of 14.94 ± 1.97 years, 52.2 % were male. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed a negative correlation between DII and lumbar spine BMAD<sub>a</sub> (β = −0.000003, 95 % confidence interval [CI], −0.000005 to −0.000001; <em>P</em> = 0.001).This significant association remained robust when DII was treated as a categorical variable. Compared with individuals in quartile 1(Q1) DII scores (−3.71 to 1.04), those in Q4 (3.37 to 5.04) had lower BMAD<sub>a</sub>, with a regression coefficient of −0.00002 (95 % CI, −0.00003 to −0.000007, <em>P</em> < 0.001). DII was negatively correlated with TBLH BMC z-scores; however, the difference was not statistically significant. Subgroup analyses showed that DII was associated with lumbar spine BMAD<sub>a</sub> and TBLH BMC z-scores in participants who were male, non-black, with a higher educational level, with a high family income, and underweight to normal weight. We found no significant association between DII and TBLH BMD z-scores.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The findings from this cross-sectional analysis indicate a significant association between the DII and bone health among adolescents in the US, with a notable impact in males and non-black. These insights underscore the importance of adopting dietary patterns to mitigate inflammation and to support optimal bone health and metabolism.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 101823"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11758120/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143045638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bone ReportsPub Date : 2024-12-31DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101822
Guoqiang Lai , Wangsheng Zuo , Runmin Tang , Zengbo Lu , Dehai Shi
{"title":"Clinical features and treatment of hypophosphatemia and associated complications induced by Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors: A case series of six patients","authors":"Guoqiang Lai , Wangsheng Zuo , Runmin Tang , Zengbo Lu , Dehai Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101822","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101822","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT) is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor characterized by excessive secretion of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), leading to phosphate loss and systemic osteomalacia. Despite recent progress in PMT research, no consensus on diagnosis and treatment guidelines has been established. This case series describes the clinical and pathological features of six pathologically confirmed PMT patients treated at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from 2010 to 2024, aiming to provide new insights for the management of this condition. The patients, consisting of three males and three females with an average age of 44 years and follow-up periods of 0.5 to 4.5 years, presented primarily with muscle pain and lower limb weakness. One patient experienced loose teeth, and two had palpable, painless masses. One case developed hyperphosphatemia, tertiary hyperparathyroidism, and renal impairment after prolonged phosphate supplementation. Tumor localization was achieved using 18F-FDG or 68Ga-DOTATATE Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography(PET/CT) and MRI, followed by complete surgical resection. Pathological examination confirmed PMT, and postoperative recovery was marked by significant symptom relief and normalization of serum phosphate levels. Two patients experienced recurrence within three years but showed no further recurrence following repeat surgery by the last follow-up. The diagnosis of PMT is challenging and may take years, potentially leading to complications due to inadequate treatment. Complete tumor resection remains the primary treatment, generally resulting in a favorable prognosis; however, long-term monitoring is essential to detect potential recurrences and initiate timely interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 101822"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11760829/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143045636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bone ReportsPub Date : 2024-12-26DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101821
Youngjun Lee , Wikum R. Bandara , Sangjun Park , Miran Lee , Choongboem Seo , Sunwoo Yang , Kenneth J. Lim , Sharon M. Moe , Stuart J. Warden , Rachel K. Surowiec
{"title":"Integrating deep learning and machine learning for improved CKD-related cortical bone assessment in HRpQCT images: A pilot study","authors":"Youngjun Lee , Wikum R. Bandara , Sangjun Park , Miran Lee , Choongboem Seo , Sunwoo Yang , Kenneth J. Lim , Sharon M. Moe , Stuart J. Warden , Rachel K. Surowiec","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101821","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101821","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HRpQCT) offers detailed bone geometry and microarchitecture assessment, including cortical porosity, but assessing chronic kidney disease (CKD) bone images remains challenging. This proof-of-concept study merges deep learning and machine learning to 1) improve automatic segmentation, particularly in cases with severe cortical porosity and trabeculated endosteal surfaces, and 2) maximize image information using machine learning feature extraction to classify CKD-related skeletal abnormalities, surpassing conventional DXA and CT measures.</div><div>We included 30 individuals (20 non-CKD, 10 stage 3 to 5D CKD) who underwent HRpQCT of the distal and diaphyseal radius and tibia and contributed data to develop and validate four different AI models for each anatomical site. Manually annotated cortical bone was used to train each segmentation deep-learning model. Textural features were extracted via Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) and classified as CKD or non-CKD using XGBoost with each segmentation model. For comparison, manufacturer-supplied segmentation was used to extract cortical geometry, microarchitecture, and finite element analysis (FEA) outcomes. Model performance was confirmed using the test dataset and a separate independent validation cohort which included HRpQCT imaging from 42 additional individuals (18 non-CKD, 24 CKD stage 5D).</div><div>For segmentation, the diaphyseal location showed strong performance on test datasets, with Mean IoUs of 0.96 and 0.95, and accuracies of 0.97 for both radius and tibia sites in CKD. Model 4 developed from the diaphyseal tibia region excelled in classifying test and independent validation datasets, achieving F1 scores of 0.99 and 0.96, AUCs of 0.99 and 0.94, sensitivities of 0.99, and specificities of 0.99 and 0.92. No single parameter, including BMD and cortical porosity, among conventional CT outcomes consistently differentiated CKD from non-CKD across all anatomical sites.</div><div>Integrating HRpQCT with deep and machine learning, this innovative approach enables precise automatic segmentation of severely deteriorated endocortical surfaces and enhances sensitivity to CKD-related cortical bone changes compared to standard DXA and HRpQCT outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 101821"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11763521/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143045637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bone ReportsPub Date : 2024-11-26DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101820
Klaus Werner Labarre, Peter Ansgar Grathwol, Gerald Zimmermann
{"title":"“Cellularity as a predictive tool for mesenchymal stem cell concentration in bone marrow concentrates: Implications for regenerative medicine”","authors":"Klaus Werner Labarre, Peter Ansgar Grathwol, Gerald Zimmermann","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101820","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101820","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from bone marrow play an increasingly important role in regenerative medicine due to their capacity to promote tissue regeneration in various clinical contexts. Applications include the treatment of osteoarthritis, bone regeneration post-injury, and the management of conditions such as Crohn's disease, alopecia, and nervous system reconstruction. Accurate quantification of MSCs within Bone Marrow Concentrates (BMCs) is essential for ensuring the quality and efficacy of these cell therapy products in clinical settings.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aims to quantify the population of CD271<sup>+</sup> and CD45<sup>−</sup> cells in BMCs prepared using the method we have selected and to provide a basis for comparing these results with other BMC products. Additionally, we seek to determine whether the total cell count in BMCs can serve as a reliable indicator of MSC numbers and if cellularity (the number of cells per ml) can predict a higher percentage of MSCs within the population.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Bone Marrow Aspirates (BMA) were collected from 41 patients undergoing knee or hip arthroplasty. Aspirates were processed using density gradient centrifugation and positive selection of CD271<sup>+</sup> cells. Flow cytometry was applied to analyze cell subsets, and cell counts were determined with a NucleoCounter. The relationships between BMA cellularity (total cells per ml), MSC concentration (MSC count per ml), and MSC percentage (the proportion of MSCs within the total cell population) were assessed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean percentage of CD271<sup>+</sup> CD45<sup>−</sup> cells in bone marrow samples was 0.03 % (SD 0.03 %). Cellularity varied significantly among samples, with a mean of 6 million cells/ml (SD 8.7 million cells/ml). A strong correlation was observed between BMC cellularity and MSC concentration (<em>p</em> < 0.05), although no correlation was found between cellularity and the MSC percentage.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Despite high variability in cellularity, the concentration of MSCs correlated strongly with BMC cellularity, suggesting that total cell counts can be used to estimate MSC numbers in BMCs. However, cellularity is not an indicator of a particularly high MSC content. This study supports the use of cell counts as a measure for estimating MSC concentration in BMCs. Future research should focus on establishing direct comparisons with other BMC products and exploring factors influencing cellularity and MSC percentages to enhance BMC quality for clinical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 101820"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142757590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bone ReportsPub Date : 2024-11-24DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101819
Charlotte Jarvis , Renuka Ramakrishnan , Poonam Dharmaraj , Talat Mushtaq , Sanjay Gupta , Angela Williams , Angela J. Rylands , Helen Barham , Annabel Nixon , Suma Uday
{"title":"Impact of stopping burosumab treatment at the end of skeletal growth in adolescents with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH)","authors":"Charlotte Jarvis , Renuka Ramakrishnan , Poonam Dharmaraj , Talat Mushtaq , Sanjay Gupta , Angela Williams , Angela J. Rylands , Helen Barham , Annabel Nixon , Suma Uday","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101819","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101819","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Many adolescents with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) currently have to stop treatment with burosumab at the end of skeletal growth. We describe the experience of a cohort of adolescents with XLH before, during, and after stopping burosumab (median treatment duration 37.5 months). Improvements in serum phosphate, pain, mobility, function, and quality of life noted during burosumab treatment were reversed after treatment cessation. Further real-world data are needed to explore the value of uninterrupted burosumab treatment in adolescents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 101819"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bone ReportsPub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101817
Lily E. de Vries , Derek F.R. van Loon , Eline M. van Es , DirkJan H.E.J. Veeger , Joost W. Colaris
{"title":"Exploring shape changes in healthy bone growth through 3D spatiotemporal statistical shape models: A scoping review","authors":"Lily E. de Vries , Derek F.R. van Loon , Eline M. van Es , DirkJan H.E.J. Veeger , Joost W. Colaris","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101817","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101817","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Analyzing population trends of bone shape variation can provide valuable insights into growth processes. This review aims to overview state-of-the-art spatiotemporal statistical shape modeling techniques, emphasizing their application to 3D skeletal structures during healthy growth.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We searched PubMed and Scopus for articles on statistical shape modeling using a pediatric spatiotemporal dataset of 3D healthy bone models. Dataset characteristics and details on the shape models' development, analyses, and potential clinical use were extracted.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fourteen studies were found eligible, modeling one or multiple lower limb bones, the mandible, the skull, and vertebrae. The majority applied Principal Component Analysis on point distribution models to create a statistical shape model. Shape variation was analyzed based on shape modes, representing a specific shape change as a part of the overall variance. Unscaled models resulted in a more compact statistical shape model than scaled models. The latter represented more subtle shape variations due to the absence of size differences between the bone models. Four studies reported a significant correlation between the first shape mode and age, indicating a relationship between that type of shape variation and growth. Three studies reconstructed 3D models using prediction features of statistical shape modeling. Measuring difference between predicted and actual anatomy resulted in Root Mean Squared Errors below 3 mm.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Spatiotemporal statistical shape modeling provides insight into modes of shape variation during growth. Such a model can be used to find predictive factors, like age or sex, and deploy these characteristics to predict someone's bone geometry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"24 ","pages":"Article 101817"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11653109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142852608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identifying the best reference gene for RT-qPCR analyses of the three-dimensional osteogenic differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells","authors":"Masakazu Okamoto , Yusuke Inagaki , Kensuke Okamura , Yoshinobu Uchihara , Kenichiro Saito , Akihito Kawai , Munehiro Ogawa , Akira Kido , Eiichiro Mori , Yasuhito Tanaka","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101816","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101816","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is an essential tool for gene expression analysis; choosing appropriate reference genes for normalization is crucial to ensure data reliability. However, most studies on osteogenic differentiation have had limited success in identifying optimal reference genes. To the best of our knowledge, no optimal reference genes in three-dimensional (3D) osteogenic differentiation culture experiments using human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) have been identified. In this study, we aimed to identify stable reference genes that could be used for normalization in gene expression analyses during the 3D osteogenic differentiation of hiPSCs using an atelocollagen sponge as a scaffold. Four algorithms—ΔCt, BestKeeper, NormFinder, and geNorm—were used to evaluate the stability of 14 candidate reference genes. Genes encoding TATA box-binding protein, hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase 1, and 14–3-3 protein zeta polypeptide were identified as the most stable reference genes. In comparison, conventionally used reference genes (beta-2 microglobulin and beta-actin genes) ranked among those with low stability. We also demonstrated the successful 3D osteogenic differentiation of hiPSCs on atelocollagen sponge. Our findings provide valuable insights for reference gene selection and bone tissue regeneration from hiPSCs, which could improve the treatment prospects for bone defects and other similar conditions in regenerative medicine.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101816"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Naringin promotes osteogenic potential in bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells via mediation of miR-26a/Ski axis","authors":"Jiawei Zou, Longze Zhou, Guoqiang Liu, Ying Zhang, Lingguo Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101815","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101815","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a common orthopedic disease, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Naringin has protective effect on ONFH. In present study, we aimed to investigate the mechanism of Naringin regulating miR-26a in ONFH.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Two sequencing datasets (GSE89587 for micro-RNA, GSE123568 for mRNA) related to ONFH were obtained from the GEO database for bioinformatics analysis. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were treated with adipogenic medium (AM) or osteogenic medium (OM), and then treated with 10 μM, 100 μM or 1000 μM Naringin. Gene and protein levels were detected by RT-qPCR and Western blotting. ALP activity and alizarin red staining (ARS) were applied to investigate the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Oil red O staining was performed to test adipogenic differentiation. The content of triglycerides (TG) in BMSCs was detected by TG detection kit. Double luciferase reporter gene measured the interaction between miR-26a and Ski.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Bioinfomatic analyses indicated a significant downregulation of miR-26a and a significant upregulation of Ski in the peripheral blood of patients with ONFH. Naringin significantly promoted the osteogenic differentiation, and increased the ALP activity and ARS. Meanwhile, it decreased the adipogenic differentiation and inhibited TG levels. In addition, miR-26a was downregulated and Ski was increased in AM-treated BMSCs, while miR-26a was upregulated and Ski was decreased in OM-treated BMSCs. Furthermore, miR-26a promoted the osteogenic differentiation and suppressed the adipogenic differentiation in BMSCs. Moreover, Naringin enhanced osteogenic potential in BMSCs was reversed by knockdown of miR-26a or overexpression of Ski.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Naringin could promote osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs via mediation of miR-26a/Ski axis. Thereby, Naringin might be a new agent for ONFH treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101815"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142658230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bone ReportsPub Date : 2024-11-12DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101814
Julia Day , Chandrin Jayatilleke , Matthew Roy
{"title":"Improvements with burosumab treatment in an early access programme for adults with X-linked hypophosphataemia: A case series of three patients","authors":"Julia Day , Chandrin Jayatilleke , Matthew Roy","doi":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101814","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101814","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH) is a life-long phosphate-wasting disorder that causes skeletal deformities, pain, stiffness, and fatigue and impairs quality of life. Burosumab was approved for use in adults in 2020. We describe three adults with persistent XLH symptoms who received burosumab treatment in a real-world setting. Patients report improvements in pain, mobility, physical function, energy, fatigue, and mental wellbeing through patient-reported outcome measures, enriched with further detail from written testimonials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9043,"journal":{"name":"Bone Reports","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101814"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142658231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}