Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro.
INTRODUCTION:Successful graft ingrowth following reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is governed by complex biological processes at the tendon-bone interface. The aim of this study was to investigate in an in vitro study the effects of bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) on tendon-bone...
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| author | Tim Schwarting Philipp Lechler Johannes Struewer Marius Ambrock Thomas Manfred Frangen Steffen Ruchholtz Ewgeni Ziring Michael Frink |
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| description | INTRODUCTION:Successful graft ingrowth following reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is governed by complex biological processes at the tendon-bone interface. The aim of this study was to investigate in an in vitro study the effects of bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) on tendon-bone integration. MATERIALS AND METHODS:To study the biological effects of BMP-7 on the process of tendon-bone-integration, two independent in vitro models were used. The first model involved the mono- and coculture of bovine tendon specimens and primary bovine osteoblasts with and without BMP-7 exposure. The second model comprised the mono- and coculture of primary bovine osteoblasts and fibroblasts. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), lactate and osteocalcin (OCN) were analyzed by ELISA. Histological analysis and electron microscopy of the tendon specimens were performed. RESULTS:In both models, positive effects of BMP-7 on ALP enzyme activity were observed (p<0.001). Additionally, similar results were noted for LDH activity and lactate concentration. BMP-7 stimulation led to a significant increase in OCN expression. Whereas the effects of BMP-7 on tendon monoculture peaked during an early phase of the experiment (p<0.001), the cocultures showed a maximal increase during the later stages (p<0.001). The histological analysis showed a stimulating effect of BMP-7 on extracellular matrix formation. Organized ossification zones and calcium carbonate-like structures were only observed in the BMP-stimulated cell cultures. DISCUSSION:This study showed the positive effects of BMP-7 on the biological process of tendon-bone integration in vitro. Histological signs of improved mineralization were paralleled by increased rates of osteoblast-specific protein levels in primary bovine osteoblasts and fibroblasts. CONCLUSION:Our findings indicated a role for BMP-7 as an adjuvant therapeutic agent in the treatment of ligamentous injuries, and they emphasized the importance of the transdifferentiation process of tendinous fibroblasts at the tendon-bone interface. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-db057a8494384b2e909a35d7ddfa31682022-12-22T00:42:28ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032015-01-01102e011683310.1371/journal.pone.0116833Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro.Tim SchwartingPhilipp LechlerJohannes StruewerMarius AmbrockThomas Manfred FrangenSteffen RuchholtzEwgeni ZiringMichael FrinkINTRODUCTION:Successful graft ingrowth following reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is governed by complex biological processes at the tendon-bone interface. The aim of this study was to investigate in an in vitro study the effects of bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) on tendon-bone integration. MATERIALS AND METHODS:To study the biological effects of BMP-7 on the process of tendon-bone-integration, two independent in vitro models were used. The first model involved the mono- and coculture of bovine tendon specimens and primary bovine osteoblasts with and without BMP-7 exposure. The second model comprised the mono- and coculture of primary bovine osteoblasts and fibroblasts. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), lactate and osteocalcin (OCN) were analyzed by ELISA. Histological analysis and electron microscopy of the tendon specimens were performed. RESULTS:In both models, positive effects of BMP-7 on ALP enzyme activity were observed (p<0.001). Additionally, similar results were noted for LDH activity and lactate concentration. BMP-7 stimulation led to a significant increase in OCN expression. Whereas the effects of BMP-7 on tendon monoculture peaked during an early phase of the experiment (p<0.001), the cocultures showed a maximal increase during the later stages (p<0.001). The histological analysis showed a stimulating effect of BMP-7 on extracellular matrix formation. Organized ossification zones and calcium carbonate-like structures were only observed in the BMP-stimulated cell cultures. DISCUSSION:This study showed the positive effects of BMP-7 on the biological process of tendon-bone integration in vitro. Histological signs of improved mineralization were paralleled by increased rates of osteoblast-specific protein levels in primary bovine osteoblasts and fibroblasts. CONCLUSION:Our findings indicated a role for BMP-7 as an adjuvant therapeutic agent in the treatment of ligamentous injuries, and they emphasized the importance of the transdifferentiation process of tendinous fibroblasts at the tendon-bone interface.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4314204?pdf=render |
| spellingShingle | Tim Schwarting Philipp Lechler Johannes Struewer Marius Ambrock Thomas Manfred Frangen Steffen Ruchholtz Ewgeni Ziring Michael Frink Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro. PLoS ONE |
| title | Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro. |
| title_full | Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro. |
| title_fullStr | Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro. |
| title_short | Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) influences tendon-bone integration in vitro. |
| title_sort | bone morphogenetic protein 7 bmp 7 influences tendon bone integration in vitro |
| url | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4314204?pdf=render |
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