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Proteoglycan 4: A dynamic regulator of skeletogenesis and parathyroid hormone skeletal anabolism
Author(s) -
Novince Chad M,
Michalski Megan N,
Koh Amy J,
Sinder Benjamin P,
Entezami Payam,
Eber Matthew R,
Pettway Glenda J,
Rosol Thomas J,
Wronski Thomas J,
Kozloff Ken M,
McCauley Laurie K
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of bone and mineral research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.882
H-Index - 241
eISSN - 1523-4681
pISSN - 0884-0431
DOI - 10.1002/jbmr.508
Subject(s) - anabolism , regulator , parathyroid hormone , endocrinology , medicine , chemistry , biology , calcium , biochemistry , gene
Proteoglycan 4 ( Prg4 ), known for its lubricating and protective actions in joints, is a strong candidate regulator of skeletal homeostasis and parathyroid hormone (PTH) anabolism. Prg4 is a PTH‐responsive gene in bone and liver. Prg4 null mutant mice were used to investigate the impact of proteoglycan 4 on skeletal development, remodeling, and PTH anabolic actions. Young Prg4 mutant and wild‐type mice were administered intermittent PTH(1–34) or vehicle daily from 4 to 21 days. Young Prg4 mutant mice had decreased growth plate hypertrophic zones, trabecular bone, and serum bone formation markers versus wild‐type mice, but responded with a similar anabolic response to PTH. Adult Prg4 mutant and wild‐type mice were administered intermittent PTH(1–34) or vehicle daily from 16 to 22 weeks. Adult Prg4 mutant mice had decreased trabecular and cortical bone, and blunted PTH‐mediated increases in bone mass. Joint range of motion and animal mobility were lower in adult Prg4 mutant versus wild‐type mice. Adult Prg4 mutant mice had decreased marrow and liver fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF‐2) mRNA and reduced serum FGF‐2, which were normalized by PTH. A single dose of PTH decreased the PTH/PTHrP receptor (PPR), and increased Prg4 and FGF‐2 to a similar extent in liver and bone. Proteoglycan 4 supports endochondral bone formation and the attainment of peak trabecular bone mass, and appears to support skeletal homeostasis indirectly by protecting joint function. Bone‐ and liver‐derived FGF‐2 likely regulate proteoglycan 4 actions supporting trabeculae formation. Blunted PTH anabolic responses in adult Prg4 mutant mice are associated with altered biomechanical impact secondary to joint failure. © 2012 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

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