Wnt7b overexpression in osteoblasts stimulates bone formation and reduces obesity in mice on a high-fat diet

Previous studies have shown that Wnt7b potently stimulates bone formation by promoting osteoblast differentiation and activity. As high-fat feeding leads to obesity and systemic metabolic dysregulation, here we investigate the potential benefit of Wnt7b overexpression in osteoblasts on both bone and...

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Published in:JBMR plus 2024-11, Vol.8 (11), p.ziae122
Main Authors: Song, Fangfang, Marmo, Tyler, Song, Chao, Liao, Xueyang, Long, Fanxin
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Language:English
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Summary:Previous studies have shown that Wnt7b potently stimulates bone formation by promoting osteoblast differentiation and activity. As high-fat feeding leads to obesity and systemic metabolic dysregulation, here we investigate the potential benefit of Wnt7b overexpression in osteoblasts on both bone and whole-body metabolism in mice fed with a high-fat diet (HFD). Wnt7b overexpression elicited massive overgrowth of trabecular and cortical bone but seemed to ameliorate body fat accumulation in mice with prolonged HFD feeding. In addition, Wnt7b overexpression modestly improved glucose tolerance in male mice on HFD. Collectively, the results indicate that targeted overexpression of Wnt7b in osteoblasts not only stimulates bone formation but also improves certain aspects of global metabolism in overnourished mice.
ISSN:2473-4039
2473-4039
DOI:10.1093/jbmrpl/ziae122