Dikkopf-1 Promotes Matrix Mineralization of Osteoblasts by Regulating Ca-CAMK2A- CREB1 Pathway

Overview

Journal BMB Rep

Specialties Biochemistry
Molecular Biology

Date 2022 Oct 13

PMID 36229414

Authors

Hyosun Park

Sungsin Jo

Mi-Ae Jang

Sung Hoon Choi

Tae-Hwan Kim

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Abstract

Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) is a secreted protein that acts as an antagonist of the canonical WNT/β-catenin pathway, which regulates osteoblast differentiation. However, the role of DKK1 on osteoblast differentiation has not yet been fully clarified. Here, we investigate the functional role of DKK1 on osteoblast differentiation. Primary osteoprogenitor cells were isolated from human spinal bone tissues. To examine the role of DKK1 in osteoblast differentiation, we manipulated the expression of DKK1, and the cells were differentiated into mature osteoblasts. DKK1 overexpression in osteoprogenitor cells promoted matrix mineralization of osteoblast differentiation but did not promote matrix maturation. DKK1 increased Ca influx and activation of the Ca/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II Alpha (CAMK2A)-cAMP response element-binding protein 1 (CREB1) and increased translocation of p-CREB1 into the nucleus. In contrast, stable DKK1 knockdown in human osteosarcoma cell line SaOS2 exhibited reduced nuclear translocation of p-CREB1 and matrix mineralization. Overall, we suggest that manipulating DKK1 regulates the matrix mineralization of osteoblasts by Ca-CAMK2A-CREB1, and DKK1 is a crucial gene for bone mineralization of osteoblasts. [BMB Reports 2022; 55(12): 627-632].

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