Establishment and validation of an efficient method for the 3D culture of osteoclasts in vitro

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INTRODUCTION: Osteoclasts (OCs) play a crucial role in maintaining bone health. Changes in OC activity are linked to different bone diseases, making them an intriguing focus for research. However, most studies on OCs have relied on 2D cultures, limiting our understanding of their behavior. Yet, there's a lack of knowledge regarding platforms that effectively support osteoclast formation in 3D cultures.

METHODS: In our investigation, we explored the capacity of collagen and GelMA hydrogels to facilitate osteoclast development in 3D culture settings. We assessed the osteoclast development by using different hydrogels and cell seeding strategies and optimizing cell seeding density and cytokine concentration. The osteoclast development in 3D cultures was further validated by biochemical assays and immunochemical staining.

RESULTS: Our findings revealed that 0.3 % (w/v) collagen was conducive to osteoclast formation in both 2D and 3D cultures, demonstrated by increased multinucleation and higher TRAP activity compared to 0.6 % collagen and 5 % to 10 % (w/v) GelMA hydrogels. Additionally, we devised a "sandwich" technique using collagen substrates and augmented the initial macrophage seeding density and doubling cytokine concentrations, significantly enhancing the efficiency of OC culture in 3D conditions. Notably, we validated osteoclasts derived from macrophages in our 3D cultures express key osteoclast markers like cathepsin K and TRAP.

CONCLUSIONS: To conclude, our study contributes to establishing an effective method for cultivating osteoclasts in 3D environments in vitro. This innovative approach not only promises a more physiologically relevant platform to study osteoclast behavior during bone remodeling but also holds potential for applications in bone tissue engineering.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study introduces an efficient method for cultivating osteoclasts in 3D environments in vitro. It offers a more physiologically relevant platform to investigate osteoclast behavior and holds promise to advance research in bone biology and regenerative dentistry.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:144

Enthalten in:

Journal of dentistry - 144(2024) vom: 26. Apr., Seite 104957

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Faqeer, Abdullah [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Jie [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Li [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Changde [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Guangqian [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Yang [VerfasserIn]

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3D culture
9007-34-5
Cathepsin K
Collagen
Cytokines
EC 3.4.22.38
Hydrogels
In vitro model
Journal Article
Osteoclasts
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Validation Study

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Date Completed 24.04.2024

Date Revised 24.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104957

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370170725