RRC ID 41369
Author Sun HB, Yokota H.
Title Altered mRNA level of matrix metalloproteinase-13 in MH7A synovial cells under mechanical loading and unloading.
Journal Bone
Abstract In an effort to elucidate the interplay between mechanical load and proteolytic gene expression in arthritic tissue degradation, we investigated cellular morphology and mRNA levels of matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) genes under mechanical stress in human MH7A synovial cells. The cells were isolated from the knee joint of a rheumatoid arthritis patient. Using a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction procedure, we found that loading by an oscillatory shaker transiently decreased the level of MMP-13 mRNA and unloading by a clinostat increased its mRNA level. The unloaded cells appeared to be rounded and displayed a poorly developed track of peripheral fibers, whereas the cells under loading tended to align to the shear flow and were elongated. We also found that altering the oscillatory direction of mechanical loads contributed to a further reduction in mRNA expression of MMP-13. Our results demonstrate the role of mechanical loading and unloading in the transcriptional regulation of MMP-13 in synovial cells, and suggest the potential value of physical therapy for arthritic joints.
Volume 28(4)
Pages 399-403
Published 2001-4-1
DOI 10.1016/s8756-3282(00)00459-2
PII S8756-3282(00)00459-2
PMID 11336920
MeSH Arthritis, Rheumatoid / enzymology Arthritis, Rheumatoid / physiopathology* Base Sequence Cell Line Collagenases / genetics* DNA Primers Down-Regulation Humans Matrix Metalloproteinase 13 Physical Stimulation* RNA, Messenger / genetics RNA, Messenger / metabolism* Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction Synovial Membrane / cytology Synovial Membrane / enzymology* Up-Regulation
IF 4.147
Times Cited 23
WOS Category ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
Resource
Human and Animal Cells MH7A(RCB1512)