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Mechano-growth factor E peptide inhibits the differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasts.

Xin C, Bingbing Z, Yuanliang W, Chengyu X, Li Y, Moyuan D, Qin P, Yuxiao L

Archives of oral biology18 Dec 2011Cited by 15 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study10

7 results from studies that gave the peptide. No result from this study comes from people.

  1. 01LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, MGF-E peptide decreased ALP activity.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the MGF-E peptide lowered a marker of bone cell maturing (ALP activity).

    Outcome
    DecreaseAlkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    1 nMAs given in this study.

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In the MGF-E-treated osteoblasts, ALP activity decreased with increased Erk activation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.
  2. 02LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, MGF-E peptide treatment increased Erk activation.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the MGF-E peptide raised activity of the Erk signal pathway.

    Outcome
    IncreaseErk activation
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    1 nMAs given in this study.

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In the MGF-E-treated osteoblasts, ALP activity decreased with increased Erk activation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.
  3. 03LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, MGF-E peptide inhibited the transcription and translation of collagen I.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the MGF-E peptide lowered production of collagen I.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCollagen I transcription and translation
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    1 nMAs given in this study.

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The transcription and translation of Col I were inhibited, but those of OPN were enhanced.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.
  4. 04LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, MGF-E peptide enhanced the transcription and translation of osteopontin (OPN).

    In plain wordsIn cells, the MGF-E peptide raised production of osteopontin.

    Outcome
    IncreaseOsteopontin transcription and translation
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    1 nMAs given in this study.

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The transcription and translation of Col I were inhibited, but those of OPN were enhanced.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.
  5. 05LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, MGF-E alone up-regulated the mRNA and total protein levels of Cbfα-1.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the MGF-E peptide raised the amount of the bone gene switch Cbfα-1.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCbfa-1 mRNA and total protein
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    1 nMAs given in this study.

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Treatment with MGF-E alone up-regulated the mRNA and total protein levels of Cbfα-1
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.
  6. 06LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, MGF-E decreased the fraction of activated Cbfα-1 in the nucleus.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the MGF-E peptide lowered the share of active Cbfα-1 inside the cell nucleus.

    Outcome
    DecreaseActivated Cbfa-1 in the nucleus
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    1 nMAs given in this study.

    Source sentences

    Summary
    but decreased the fraction of activated Cbfα-1 in the nucleus.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.
  7. 07LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, MGF-E delayed mineralization, shown by bone nodule staining and calcium concentration analysis.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the MGF-E peptide slowed the build-up of bone mineral.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMineralization
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal
    Studied dose
    1 nMAs given in this study.

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mineralization was delayed by MGF-E, as shown by the bone nodule staining and calcium concentration analysis.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone3

In this study, MGF / PEG-MGF was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking MGF / PEG-MGF.

  1. 08LabNot a test of MGF / PEG-MGF aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MGF-E-treated MC3T3-E1 cells, the Erk inhibitor PD98059 abolished the inhibitory effect and increased collagen I expression.

    In plain wordsIn cells treated with MGF-E, an Erk blocker removed the drop in collagen I.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCollagen I expression with PD98059
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    PD98059 abolished the inhibitory effect and increased the expression of Col I, but decreased that of OPN.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.

    In this study, MGF / PEG-MGF was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking MGF / PEG-MGF.

  2. 09LabNot a test of MGF / PEG-MGF aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MGF-E-treated MC3T3-E1 cells, the Erk inhibitor PD98059 decreased osteopontin expression.

    In plain wordsIn cells treated with MGF-E, an Erk blocker lowered osteopontin.

    Outcome
    DecreaseOsteopontin expression with PD98059
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    PD98059 abolished the inhibitory effect and increased the expression of Col I, but decreased that of OPN.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.

    In this study, MGF / PEG-MGF was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking MGF / PEG-MGF.

  3. 10LabNot a test of MGF / PEG-MGF aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In MGF-E-treated MC3T3-E1 cells, the delayed actions of MGF-E were weakened after treatment with PD98059.

    In plain wordsIn cells treated with MGF-E, an Erk blocker weakened the delay in bone mineral build-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseDelayed mineralization with PD98059
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast line
    Outcome group
    Bone and joint · Musculoskeletal

    Source sentences

    Summary
    These delayed actions were weakened after treatment with PD98059.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    MGF-E (1 nM) peptide was then used to treat the pre-osteoblast line MC3T3-E1.

    In this study, MGF / PEG-MGF was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking MGF / PEG-MGF.

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