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GPR120 Inhibits RANKL-Induced Osteoclast Formation and Resorption by Attenuating Reactive Oxygen Species Production in RAW264.7 Murine Macrophages
| Content Provider | MDPI |
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| Author | Sithole, Cynthia Pieterse, Carla Howard, Kayla Kasonga, Abe |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Osteoclasts are large, multinucleated cells that are responsible for the resorption of bone. Bone degenerative diseases, such as osteoporosis, are characterized by overactive osteoclasts. Receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) ligand (RANKL) binding to its receptor on osteoclast precursors will trigger osteoclast formation and resorption. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is known to play a crucial role in RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and resorption. G-protein coupled receptor 120 (GPR120) signalling has been shown to affect osteoclast formation, but the exact mechanisms of action require further investigation. RAW264.7 murine macrophages were seeded into culture plates and exposed to the GPR120 agonist, TUG-891, at varying concentrations (20–100 µM) and RANKL to induce osteoclast formation. TUG-891 was shown to inhibit osteoclast formation and resorption without affecting cell viability in RAW264.7 macrophages. TUG-891 further decreased ROS production when compared to RANKL only cells. Antioxidant proteins, Nrf2, HO-1 and NQO1 were shown to be upregulated while the ROS inducing protein, Nox1, was downregulated by TUG-891. Gene silencing revealed that TUG-891 exerted its effects specifically through GPR120. This study reveals that GPR120 signalling may inhibit osteoclast formation and resorption through inhibition on ROS production. |
| Starting Page | 10544 |
| e-ISSN | 14220067 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijms221910544 |
| Journal | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
| Issue Number | 19 |
| Volume Number | 22 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-09-29 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pathology Osteoclasts Gpr120 Reactive Oxygen Species Resorption |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |