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Netrin-4 Promotes Differentiation and Migration of Osteoblasts.

Authors :: Enoki Y
Sato T
Kokabu S
Hayashi N
Iwata T
Yamato M
Usui M
Matsumoto M
Tomoda T
Ariyoshi W
Nishihara T
Yoda T
Source :: In vivo (Athens, Greece) [In Vivo] 2017 Sep-Oct; Vol. 31 (5), pp. 793-799.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Background/aim: While netrin-4 plays a vital role in the vascular system, the role of netrin-1 in osteoblast differentiation is not well understood. In this study we explored whether netrin-4 has functional roles in osteoblasts.<br />Materials and Methods: Quantitative reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (PCR), RNA interference, the generation of plasmids, transfections, measurement of alkaline phosphatase activity, a mineralization assay, a migration assay and a cell proliferation assay were performed.<br />Results: Netrin-4 expression was up-regulated during osteoblast differentiation and an RNA interference experiment showed that small interfering RNA used to silence netrin-4 inhibited osteoblast differentiation. Recombinant mouse netrin-4 promoted alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of osteoblasts and enhancement of calcium deposits. Moreover, we constructed a vector containing the netrin-4 gene on the basis of the plasmid pcDNA3.1/V5-His. Overexpression of netrin-4 enhanced differentiation of osteoblasts. Finally, recombinant mouse netrin-4 promoted cell migration of osteoblasts.<br />Conclusion: Netrin-4 promotes differentiation and migration of osteoblasts.<br /> (Copyright© 2017, International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. George J. Delinasios), All rights reserved.)