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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic translation2024

The senolytic agent ABT263 ameliorates osteoporosis caused by active vitamin D insufficiency through selective clearance of senescent skeletal cells.

Cuicui Yang, Wanxin Qiao, Qi Xue, David Goltzman, Dengshun Miao, Zhan Dong

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Cuicui YangThe Research Center for Bone and Stem Cells, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Wanxin QiaoThe Research Center for Bone and Stem Cells, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Qi XueThe Research Center for Bone and Stem Cells, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
David GoltzmanCalcium Research Laboratory, McGill University Health Centre and Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada.
Dengshun MiaoThe Research Center for Bone and Stem Cells, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zhan DongDepartment of Orthopedics, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background/Objective: Active vitamin D insufficiency accelerates the development of osteoporosis, with senescent bone cells and the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) playing crucial roles. This study aimed to investigate whether the senolytic agent ABT263 could correct osteoporosis caused by active vitamin D insufficiency by selectively clearing senescent cells. Methods: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) from young and aged mice were treated with ABT263 in vitro, and 1,25(OH) Results: ABT263 induced apoptosis in senescent BM-MSCs by downregulating Bcl2 and upregulating Bax expression. It also induced apoptosis in senescent BM-MSCs from 1,25(OH) Conclusion: ABT263 can correct osteoporosis caused by active vitamin D insufficiency by selectively clearing senescent skeletal cells, reducing oxidative stress, DNA damage, and SASP, and promoting bone formation while inhibiting bone resorption. These findings provide new insights into the potential therapeutic application of senolytic agents in the treatment of osteoporosis associated with active vitamin D insufficiency. The translational potential of this article: This study highlights the therapeutic potential of ABT263, a senolytic compound, in treating osteoporosis caused by active vitamin D insufficiency. By selectively eliminating senescent bone cells and their associated SASP, ABT263 intervention demonstrates the ability to restore bone homeostasis, prevent further bone loss, and promote bone formation. These findings contribute to the growing body of research supporting the use of senolytic therapies for the prevention and treatment of age-related bone disorders. The translational potential of this study lies in the development of novel therapeutic strategies targeting cellular senescence to combat osteoporosis, particularly in cases where vitamin D insufficiency is a contributing factor. Further clinical studies are warranted to validate the efficacy and safety of ABT263 and other senolytic agents in the treatment of osteoporosis in humans.

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Cellular senescenceOsteoporosisSASPSenolyticsVitamin D insufficiency

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PMID39430127
PMCPMC11490840

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