Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signaling

Summary: Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), is one of the most ancient diseases recorded. In cases of bone TB, it significantly disrupts bone homeostasis, though the precise mechanisms are poorly understood and effective treatment targets are scarce. Our study investigat...

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Main Authors: Pan Liu, Jiezhong Deng, Yusheng Yang, Wenxi Bai, Shengtao Dong, Zehua Zhang
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Jiezhong Deng
Yusheng Yang
Wenxi Bai
Shengtao Dong
Zehua Zhang
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Yusheng Yang
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Shengtao Dong
Zehua Zhang
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description Summary: Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), is one of the most ancient diseases recorded. In cases of bone TB, it significantly disrupts bone homeostasis, though the precise mechanisms are poorly understood and effective treatment targets are scarce. Our study investigated the role of Rv1509 in the pathogenesis of bone TB. We found that Rv1509 enhances the differentiation of bone marrow macrophages (BMMs) into osteoclasts by activating the TLR2 pathway, which stimulates the production of IL-6 and TNF-α. This, in turn, indirectly inhibits osteoblast differentiation and mineralization. Additionally, Rv1509 directly impairs osteoblast function and enhances the secretion of RANKL via TLR2 signaling, creating a detrimental RANKL/OPG imbalance that promotes osteoclast differentiation and bone degradation. Notably, the injection of Rv1509 into mouse skulls led to extensive bone damage, highlighting its significant role as a virulence factor in the pathogenesis of bone TB.
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spelling doaj-art-fa1a80f4842e4388918f5e4c6af3b2552025-08-20T02:57:56ZengElsevieriScience2589-00422025-03-0128311210710.1016/j.isci.2025.112107Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signalingPan Liu0Jiezhong Deng1Yusheng Yang2Wenxi Bai3Shengtao Dong4Zehua Zhang5Institute of Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, ChinaInstitute of Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, ChinaInstitute of Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, ChinaInstitute of Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, ChinaInstitute of Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, ChinaInstitute of Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China; Corresponding authorSummary: Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), is one of the most ancient diseases recorded. In cases of bone TB, it significantly disrupts bone homeostasis, though the precise mechanisms are poorly understood and effective treatment targets are scarce. Our study investigated the role of Rv1509 in the pathogenesis of bone TB. We found that Rv1509 enhances the differentiation of bone marrow macrophages (BMMs) into osteoclasts by activating the TLR2 pathway, which stimulates the production of IL-6 and TNF-α. This, in turn, indirectly inhibits osteoblast differentiation and mineralization. Additionally, Rv1509 directly impairs osteoblast function and enhances the secretion of RANKL via TLR2 signaling, creating a detrimental RANKL/OPG imbalance that promotes osteoclast differentiation and bone degradation. Notably, the injection of Rv1509 into mouse skulls led to extensive bone damage, highlighting its significant role as a virulence factor in the pathogenesis of bone TB.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004225003670natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistryphysiologyimmunologymicrobiology
spellingShingle Pan Liu
Jiezhong Deng
Yusheng Yang
Wenxi Bai
Shengtao Dong
Zehua Zhang
Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signaling
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title Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signaling
title_full Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signaling
title_fullStr Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signaling
title_full_unstemmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signaling
title_short Mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein Rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via TLR2 signaling
title_sort mycobacterium tuberculosis specific protein rv1509 modulates osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation via tlr2 signaling
topic natural sciences
biological sciences
biochemistry
physiology
immunology
microbiology
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004225003670
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