Phenotypic modulation of human articular chondrocytes by bistratene A

Chondrocytes undergo phenotypic alterations following extended periods in monolayer culture, i.e., they become bipolar and flattened, proliferate, and synthesise type I as opposed to type II collagen. This process has been termed chondrocyte dedifferentiation. Bistratene A is a macrolide polyether t...

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Published in:European cells & materials 2002-06, Vol.3, p.9-18
Main Authors: Gargiulo, B J, Cragg, P, Richardson, J B, Ashton, B A, Johnson, W E
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Language:English
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Summary:Chondrocytes undergo phenotypic alterations following extended periods in monolayer culture, i.e., they become bipolar and flattened, proliferate, and synthesise type I as opposed to type II collagen. This process has been termed chondrocyte dedifferentiation. Bistratene A is a macrolide polyether that specifically activates the delta isoform of protein kinase C (PKCdelta) in some cell types. Here, we show that dedifferentiated human articular chondrocytes became rounded and underwent cell growth arrest after treatment with bistratene A. In addition, bistratene A-treated chondrocytes became more immunopositive for type II collagen, but less immunopositive for type I collagen. These phenotypic changes were associated with a prior and extensive disruption of actin microfilaments and translocation of PKCdelta to the nuclear membrane. Concurrent treatments of chondrocytes with a specific inhibitor of PKCdelta, rottlerin, partially blocked the morphological effects of bistratene A.
ISSN:1473-2262
1473-2262
DOI:10.22203/ecm.v003a02