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Effects of 17β-estradiol on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1, -2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in human osteoblast-like cell cultures.
- Source :
- Endocrine (1355008X); 2001, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p291-295, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Estrogen can effectively prevent estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss in animals and humans. However, its mechanism remains unknown. Osteoblast-derived Matrix metalloproteinse-1 (MMP-1), MMP-2, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) recently were implicated as playing important roles in initiating bone resorption. Therefore, we tested the effects of 17β-estradiol (E) on MMP-1, MMP-2, and TIMP-1 production in cultures of human osteoblastic MG-63 cells and normal human osteoblasts (hOB). MMP-1, MMP-2 and TIMP-1 concentrations in the culture medium were determined by ELISA, and activity of MMP-2 was assessed by ELISA. After 12-48 h of treatment, E at 10M decreased MMP-1 level in cultures of MG-63 cells or hOB. Treatment with increasing dose of E in MG-63 cells or hOB caused a dose-dependent decrease in MMP-1 synthesis. E had no influence on MMP-2 and TIMP-1 production in MG-63 cells or hOB cultures, as well as activation of latent MMP-2. In conclusion, E represses MMP-1 synthesis, and this effect may contribute to its action on the inhibition of bone resorption, followed by prevention of bone loss. Increasing MMP-1 production followed by estrogen deficiency may contribute to the mechanisms involved in postmenopausal osteoporosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1355008X
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Endocrine (1355008X)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 55202391
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1385/ENDO:15:3:291