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Atoh8 expression inhibition promoted osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs and inhibited cell proliferation in vitro
Zian Yi1, Shuang Song2, Yuxin Bai3
1State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Abstract:
Stem cell-based bone tissue engineering offers a promising approach for treating oral and cranio-maxillofacial bone defects. This study investigated the role of Atoh8, a key regulator in various cells, in the osteogenic potential of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs). ADSCs transfected with small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting Atoh8 were evaluated for proliferation, migration, adhesion, and osteogenic capacity. In vivo, 20 SD rats were used to assess bone regeneration using Atoh8-knockdown ADSC sheets, with new bone formation quantified via micro-CT and histological analysis. Atoh8 knockdown in vitro reduced ADSC proliferation and migration but enhanced osteogenic differentiation and upregulation of osteogenic-related factors. This approach improved bone healing in rat defect models, accelerating repair both in vitro and in vivo. The findings underscore the clinical potential of ADSCs in bone tissue engineering and elucidate Atoh8's regulatory role in ADSC osteogenesis, providing a novel therapeutic strategy for enhancing bone regeneration through targeted modulation of stem cell differentiation pathways.
