Impact of 3D-culture on the expression of differentiation markers and hormone receptors in growth plate chondrocytes as compared to articular chondrocytes. 2009

Christian Albrecht, and Magda Helmreich, and Brigitte Tichy, and Stefan Marlovits, and Roberto Plasenzotti, and Monika Egerbacher, and Gabriele Haeusler
Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.

In this study we compared the expression of hormone receptors and markers of differentiation in growth plate chondrocytes (GPC) and articular chondrocytes (AC) under different culture conditions by real-time PCR and immunofluorescence. After one week of monolayer culture, porcine GPC and AC of 6-8-week-old piglets were either seeded in alginate beads or further grown in monolayer culture up to 5 weeks. During monolayer culture the expression of Col2, Col1, Col10, aggrecan, ERalpha and ERbeta decreased dramatically, whereas culture in alginate beads restored an expression pattern similar to native tissue. The receptors IGF-1R, IGF-2R and GHR were, however, increased in monolayer culture compared to alginate culture or native tissue. The relative proportion of ERalpha and ERbeta expression was different in GPC when compared to AC. All of our results on mRNA expression during culture in alginate beads were also verified to be translated to the protein level. Thus, the expression of hormone rereptors and differentiation markers were found to be highly influenced by culture conditions. Moreover, the porcine model is promising as defined by tissue availability, expression of relevant hormonal receptors and comparability to human conditions, in particular in the area of basic growth research.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009928 Organ Specificity Characteristic restricted to a particular organ of the body, such as a cell type, metabolic response or expression of a particular protein or antigen. Tissue Specificity,Organ Specificities,Specificities, Organ,Specificities, Tissue,Specificity, Organ,Specificity, Tissue,Tissue Specificities
D011956 Receptors, Cell Surface Cell surface proteins that bind signalling molecules external to the cell with high affinity and convert this extracellular event into one or more intracellular signals that alter the behavior of the target cell (From Alberts, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 2nd ed, pp693-5). Cell surface receptors, unlike enzymes, do not chemically alter their ligands. Cell Surface Receptor,Cell Surface Receptors,Hormone Receptors, Cell Surface,Receptors, Endogenous Substances,Cell Surface Hormone Receptors,Endogenous Substances Receptors,Receptor, Cell Surface,Surface Receptor, Cell
D002358 Cartilage, Articular A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. Articular Cartilage,Articular Cartilages,Cartilages, Articular
D002478 Cells, Cultured Cells propagated in vitro in special media conducive to their growth. Cultured cells are used to study developmental, morphologic, metabolic, physiologic, and genetic processes, among others. Cultured Cells,Cell, Cultured,Cultured Cell
D006132 Growth Plate The area between the EPIPHYSIS and the DIAPHYSIS within which bone growth occurs. Cartilage, Epiphyseal,Epiphyseal Cartilage,Epiphyseal Plate,Cartilages, Epiphyseal,Epiphyseal Cartilages,Epiphyseal Plates,Growth Plates,Plate, Epiphyseal,Plate, Growth,Plates, Epiphyseal,Plates, Growth
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000943 Antigens, Differentiation Antigens expressed primarily on the membranes of living cells during sequential stages of maturation and differentiation. As immunologic markers they have high organ and tissue specificity and are useful as probes in studies of normal cell development as well as neoplastic transformation. Differentiation Antigen,Differentiation Antigens,Differentiation Antigens, Hairy Cell Leukemia,Differentiation Marker,Differentiation Markers,Leu Antigen,Leu Antigens,Marker Antigen,Marker Antigens,Markers, Differentiation,Antigen, Differentiation,Antigen, Leu,Antigen, Marker,Antigens, Leu,Antigens, Marker,Marker, Differentiation
D013552 Swine Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA). Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor
D018929 Cell Culture Techniques Methods for maintaining or growing CELLS in vitro. Cell Culture,Cell Culture Technique,Cell Cultures,Culture Technique, Cell,Culture Techniques, Cell

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