Osteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force

Several in vitro models have investigated the consequences of mechanical stimuli on osteoclasts (OCs). However, the mechanisms whereby mechanical forces trigger osteoclast responses remain poorly understood, and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their relationship with bone reso...

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Main Authors: Carlos Guerrero Fonseca, Pedro Moreno Beltrán, Angie Bedoya Rodríguez, Bibiana Pazos Valencia, Juan Sebastián Bedoya Trujillo, Orlando Acosta
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Published: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 2022-11-01
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Online Access:https://revistas.javeriana.edu.co/index.php/scientarium/article/view/35609
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author Carlos Guerrero Fonseca
Pedro Moreno Beltrán
Angie Bedoya Rodríguez
Bibiana Pazos Valencia
Juan Sebastián Bedoya Trujillo
Orlando Acosta
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Pedro Moreno Beltrán
Angie Bedoya Rodríguez
Bibiana Pazos Valencia
Juan Sebastián Bedoya Trujillo
Orlando Acosta
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description Several in vitro models have investigated the consequences of mechanical stimuli on osteoclasts (OCs). However, the mechanisms whereby mechanical forces trigger osteoclast responses remain poorly understood, and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their relationship with bone resorption in OCs under the influence of mechanical forces require investigation. The present work examined the role of centrifugal force application on ROS production and its effect on osteoclast activity and differentiation. Human U937 macrophage cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts treated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) or N-acetylcysteine (NAC) were subject to centrifugal force. Osteoclast markers such as tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and bone resorption activities were measured. ROS levels and actin ring formation were determined. Also, U937 cell responses to centrifugal force and PEG-induced fusion were studied. Individual cells subjected to centrifugal exertion increased their ROS levels, formed actin-like rings, revealed TRAP expression and bone resorption activities, and expressed typical osteoclast markers. Control PEG-fused U937 cells also showed these effects, and cell treatment with NAC stopped all these responses. Centrifugal force, as well as PEG-induced cell fusion, can promote osteoclast-like features, including oxidative stress. The present experimental model allowed us to understand the mechanisms underlying the osteoclast differentiation associated with ROS production stimulated by mechanical compressive force, where NAC can contribute to reducing this oxidative stress condition.
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spelling doaj-art-e45cd9fe7f24413e8c09a4267245100e2025-08-20T02:21:34ZengPontificia Universidad JaverianaUniversitas Scientiarum0122-74832027-13522022-11-0127333133510.11144/Javeriana.SC273.oaouOsteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal forceCarlos Guerrero Fonseca0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2863-6345Pedro Moreno Beltrán1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8477-9220Angie Bedoya Rodríguez2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2293-6128Bibiana Pazos Valencia3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8659-9047Juan Sebastián Bedoya Trujillo4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4727-1946Orlando Acosta5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1267-098XDepartment of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de ColombiaDepartment of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de ColombiaDepartment of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de ColombiaDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional de ColombiaDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional de ColombiaDepartment of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de ColombiaSeveral in vitro models have investigated the consequences of mechanical stimuli on osteoclasts (OCs). However, the mechanisms whereby mechanical forces trigger osteoclast responses remain poorly understood, and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their relationship with bone resorption in OCs under the influence of mechanical forces require investigation. The present work examined the role of centrifugal force application on ROS production and its effect on osteoclast activity and differentiation. Human U937 macrophage cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts treated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) or N-acetylcysteine (NAC) were subject to centrifugal force. Osteoclast markers such as tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and bone resorption activities were measured. ROS levels and actin ring formation were determined. Also, U937 cell responses to centrifugal force and PEG-induced fusion were studied. Individual cells subjected to centrifugal exertion increased their ROS levels, formed actin-like rings, revealed TRAP expression and bone resorption activities, and expressed typical osteoclast markers. Control PEG-fused U937 cells also showed these effects, and cell treatment with NAC stopped all these responses. Centrifugal force, as well as PEG-induced cell fusion, can promote osteoclast-like features, including oxidative stress. The present experimental model allowed us to understand the mechanisms underlying the osteoclast differentiation associated with ROS production stimulated by mechanical compressive force, where NAC can contribute to reducing this oxidative stress condition.https://revistas.javeriana.edu.co/index.php/scientarium/article/view/35609bone resorption;centrifugal force;monocyte fusion;periodontal ligament;osteoclast activity;polyethylene glycol.
spellingShingle Carlos Guerrero Fonseca
Pedro Moreno Beltrán
Angie Bedoya Rodríguez
Bibiana Pazos Valencia
Juan Sebastián Bedoya Trujillo
Orlando Acosta
Osteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force
Universitas Scientiarum
bone resorption;
centrifugal force;
monocyte fusion;
periodontal ligament;
osteoclast activity;
polyethylene glycol.
title Osteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force
title_full Osteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force
title_fullStr Osteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force
title_full_unstemmed Osteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force
title_short Osteoclast-like activity of U937 cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force
title_sort osteoclast like activity of u937 cells peripheral blood mononuclear cells and periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to mechanical stress by centrifugal force
topic bone resorption;
centrifugal force;
monocyte fusion;
periodontal ligament;
osteoclast activity;
polyethylene glycol.
url https://revistas.javeriana.edu.co/index.php/scientarium/article/view/35609
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