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Tumor Proteins D52 and D54 Have Opposite Effects on the Terminal Differentiation of Chondrocytes

Chihiro Ito1, Yoshiki Mukudai1, Masakatsu Itose1,2

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Showa University, 2-1-1 Kitasenzoku, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-8515, Japan.

Biomed Research International
|August 12, 2017
PubMed

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Tumor protein D52 (TPD52) inhibits chondrocyte differentiation, while TPD54 promotes it. These opposing roles of TPD52 and TPD54 are crucial for endochondral ossification.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • The tumor protein D (TPD) family, including TPD52, TPD53, TPD54, and TPD55, has poorly understood physiological roles in normal tissues.
  • Limited information exists regarding the function of TPD genes in epidermal and mesenchymal tissues, particularly in cartilage development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the expression of TPD52 and TPD54 genes in cartilage.
  • To elucidate the roles of TPD52 and TPD54 in chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation in vitro.
  • To understand the opposing functions of TPD52 and TPD54 in chondrocyte terminal differentiation during endochondral ossification.

Main Methods:

  • Examined TPD52 and TPD54 gene expression in articular cartilage and trabecular bone in vivo.
  • Analyzed gene expression in chondrocyte cell lines (MC3T3E-1 and ATDC5) in vitro.
  • Utilized gene overexpression and knockdown techniques in ATDC5 cells to assess effects on alkaline phosphatase (ALPase) activity, calcium deposition, and gene expression.

Main Results:

  • TPD52 and TPD54 were widely expressed in articular cartilage and bone, but not in the epiphyseal growth plate.
  • TPD52 and TPD54 expression increased with differentiation in MC3T3E-1 cells but decreased in ATDC5 cells.
  • TPD52 overexpression inhibited ALPase activity, while TPD54 overexpression enhanced ALPase activity, calcium deposition, and expression of type X collagen and ALPase genes in ATDC5 cells.

Conclusions:

  • TPD52 acts as an inhibitor of chondrocyte terminal differentiation.
  • TPD54 promotes chondrocyte terminal differentiation, evidenced by increased ALPase activity and matrix mineralization.
  • TPD52 and TPD54 play opposing, critical roles in regulating chondrocyte differentiation during endochondral ossification.

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