Abstract | BACKGROUND: Secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (SFRP5) is an endogenous inhibitor of Wnt5a (wingless-type family member 5a), which has been implicated in anti-inflammatory response. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether SFRP5 could protect chondrocytes against LPS-induced inflammation and apoptosis. METHODS: ATDC5 cells that overexpressed with SFRP5 or not were challenged with LPS to observe the effects of SFRP5 overexpression on LPS-triggered inflammation and apoptosis as well as Wnt5a/JNK activation. Wnt5a was elevated in ATDC5 cells in the presence of SFRP5 overexpression, to determine whether Wnt5a/JNK signaling was involved in the actions of SFRP5. RESULTS: The mRNA and protein levels of SFRP5 was significantly reduced by LPS in a concentration-dependent manner. Overexpression of SFRP5 in ATDC5 cells inhibited LPS-induced inflammation and apoptosis, as evidenced by decreased production of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and ROS, together with a reduced ratio of TUNEL-positive cells, a lower expression of Bax and cleaved caspase 3, but a higher expression of Bcl-2. Meanwhile, SFRP5 overexpression also repress Wnt5a and phosphorylated JNK expression. However, the overexpression of Wnt5a considerably weakened the inhibitory effect of SFRP5 on LPS-triggered inflammation and apoptosis. Besides, the level of Wnt5a and JNK phosphorylation, which was inhibited by SFRP5 overexpression, was also partially recovered by Wnt5a overexpression. CONCLUSION: SFRP5 could alleviate LPS-induced ATDC5 cell inflammation and apoptosis; these actions may rely on repressing Wnt5a/JNK activation.
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Authors | Minghui Sun, Weijun Wang, Lingtian Min, Cheng Chen, Qing Li, Wenjie Weng |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
(J Orthop Surg Res)
Vol. 16
Issue 1
Pg. 129
(Feb 11 2021)
ISSN: 1749-799X [Electronic] England |
PMID | 33573682
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing
- Lipopolysaccharides
- Sfrp5 protein, mouse
- Wnt-5a Protein
- Wnt5a protein, mouse
- JNK Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases
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Topics |
- Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing
(genetics, metabolism, physiology)
- Animals
- Apoptosis
(genetics)
- Cell Line
- Chondrocytes
(pathology, physiology)
- Gene Expression
- Inflammation
(genetics)
- JNK Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases
(metabolism)
- Lipopolysaccharides
(adverse effects)
- Mice
- Signal Transduction
(genetics, physiology)
- Wnt-5a Protein
(metabolism)
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