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ArticleCell proliferation2022

Alkbh1-mediated DNA N6-methyladenine modification regulates bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell fate during skeletal aging.

Guang-Ping Cai, Ya-Lin Liu, Li-Ping Luo, Ye Xiao, Tie-Jian Jiang, Jian Yuan, Min Wang

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Article in Cell proliferation, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 33 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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33 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 51 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Guang-Ping CaiDepartment of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2794-8531
Ya-Lin LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Li-Ping LuoDepartment of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Ye XiaoDepartment of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Tie-Jian JiangDepartment of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0841-7962
Jian YuanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Min WangDepartment of Endocrinology, Endocrinology Research Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2111-3074
Central South University · CN

Funding

Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Department 2020RC2011National Natural Science Foundation of China 81770877National Natural Science Foundation of China 81900810National Natural Science Foundation of China 82000811National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170902the innovation-driven project of Central South University 20180033040008
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesDNA N6-methyladenine (N6-mA) demethylase Alkbh1 participates in regulating osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cell (MSCs) and vascular calcification. However, the role of Alkbh1 in bone metabolism remains unclear. MATERIALS AND

methodsBone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs)-specific Alkbh1 knockout mice were used to investigate the role of Alkbh1 in bone metabolism. Western blot, qRT-PCR, and immunofluorescent staining were used to evaluate the expression of Alkbh1 or optineurin (optn). Micro-CT, histomorphometric analysis, and calcein double-labeling assay were used to evaluate bone phenotypes. Cell staining and qRT-PCR were used to evaluate the osteogenic or adipogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Dot blotting was used to detect the level of N6-mA in genomic DNA. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (Chip) assays were used to identify critical targets of Alkbh1. Alkbh1 adeno-associated virus was used to overexpress Alkbh1 in aged mice.

resultsAlkbh1 expression in BMSCs declined during aging. Knockout of Alkbh1 promoted adipogenic differentiation of BMSCs while inhibited osteogenic differentiation. BMSC-specific Alkbh1 knockout mice exhibited reduced bone mass and increased marrow adiposity. Mechanistically, we identified optn as the downstream target through which Alkbh1-mediated DNA m6A modification regulated BMSCs fate. Overexpression of Alkbh1 attenuated bone loss and marrow fat accumulation in aged mice.

conclusionsOur findings demonstrated that Alkbh1 regulated BMSCs fate and bone-fat balance during skeletal aging and provided a potential target for the treatment of osteoporosis.

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AdipogenesisAgingAlkB Homolog 1, Histone H2a DioxygenaseAnimalsBone Marrow CellsCell DifferentiationDNAMesenchymal Stem CellsMiceMuscle, SkeletalOsteogenesisOsteoporosisAlkbh1 protein, mouseAlkB Homolog 1, Histone H2a DioxygenaseDNAagingAlkbh1BMSCsepigeneticosteoporosis

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