Author:
Yang Haisong,Shi Lei,Shi Guodong,Guo Yongfei,Chen Dechun,Chen Deyu,Shi Jiangang
Abstract
Aims: Connexin 43 is one of the most potent gap junction proteins related to osteoblast differentiation and bone formation. We hypothesized that Connexin 43 is a significant factor in osteogenic differentiation in the posterior longitudinal ligament through the regulation of extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK) activity by converging on Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) activity. In this study, we mapped the activity of Connexin 43 to ERK and Runx2 by extracting longitudinal ligament cell for culture and silencing Connexin expression in addition to dexamethasone treatment in vitro. Methods: qRT-PCR, Western Blot, and Runx2-responsive Luciferase Reporter Assay were performed to detect the activity of ERK, Runx2 and the expression levels of osseous genes under Connexin 43 modification. Results: Downregulation of Connexin 43 resulted in suppression of dexamethasone-induced osteogenic differentiation, inhibition of the ERK and Runx2 activity, and reduction of osseous gene expression. Conclusion: these data support that Connexin 43 significantly regulates osteogenic differentiation in the cells from posterior longitudinal ligament by altering the activity of ERK, and subsequently causing the modification of Runx2.
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