A genomic characterization of the influence of silver nanoparticles on bone differentiation in MC3T3‐E1 cells

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been widely used in a variety of biomedical applications. Previous studies demonstrated that AgNPs significantly enhanced bone cell mineralization and differentiation in MC3T3–1 cells, a model in vitro system, when compared to several other NPs. This increased bone...

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Published in:Journal of applied toxicology 2018-02, Vol.38 (2), p.172-179
Main Authors: Qing, Tao, Mahmood, Meena, Zheng, Yuanting, Biris, Alexandru S., Shi, Leming, Casciano, Daniel A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatibility
Biomedical materials
Bone growth
bone morphogenesis
Bone morphogenetic protein 4
Bone morphogenetic protein 6
Differentiation
Gene expression
Genes
MC3T3‐E1 mouse osteoblast cells
Metabolism
Mineralization
Morphogenesis
Nanoparticles
Osteoclastogenesis
Proteins
Regeneration
Regeneration (physiology)
Ribonucleic acid
RNA
RNA‐seq
Silver
silver nanoparticles
Technology assessment
Toxicity
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Summary:Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been widely used in a variety of biomedical applications. Previous studies demonstrated that AgNPs significantly enhanced bone cell mineralization and differentiation in MC3T3–1 cells, a model in vitro system, when compared to several other NPs. This increased bone deposition was evaluated by phenotypic measurements and assessment of the expression of miRNAs associated with regulation of bone morphogenic proteins. In the present study, we used RNA‐seq technology, a more direct measurement of gene expression, to investigate further the mechanisms of bone differentiation induced by AgNP treatment. Key factors associated with the osteoclast pathway were significantly increased in response to AgNP exposure including Bmp4, Bmp6 and Fosl1. In addition, genes of metabolism and toxicity pathways were significantly regulated as well. Although this study suggests the potential for AgNPs to influence bone morphogenesis in injury or disease applications, further investigation into the efficacy and safety of AgNPs in bone regeneration is warranted. MC3T3–E1 cells express an increase in bone mineralization when cultured in osteogenic 1 and 2 media. When exposed to silver nanoparticles, genes associated with bone differentiation are induced when assessed by RNA‐seq technology. In addition, genes of metabolism and toxicity pathways were significantly regulated as well.
ISSN:0260-437X
1099-1263
DOI:10.1002/jat.3528