Hyperhomocysteinemia induces a tissue specific accumulation of homocysteine in bone by collagen binding and adversely affects bone
Hyperhomocysteinemia induces a tissue specific accumulation of homocysteine in bone by collagen binding and adversely affects bone
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DOI:
10.1016/j.bone.2008.10.051
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发表时间:
2009-03-01
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影响因子:
4.1
通讯作者:
Herrmann, Wolfgang
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作者:
Herrmann, Markus;Tami, Andrea;Herrmann, Wolfgang
Background: Recently, hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCY) has been suggested to have adverse effects on bone. This study investigated if an experimental HHCY in rats induces an accumulation of homocysteine (HCY) in bone tissue that is accompanied by bone loss and reduced bone strength. Material andMethods: HHCY was induced in healthy rats by either a methionine (Meth) or a homocystine (Homo)-enriched diet and compared with controls. Homocystine is the product of two disulfide linked HCY molecules. Tissue and plasma concentrations of HCY, S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) were measured. Bones were assessed by biomechanical testing, histomorphometry, mu CT and the measurement of biochemical bone turnover markets in plasma.Results: Meth and Homo animals developed a significant HHCY that was accompanied by a tissue specific accumulation of HCY (1300 to 2000; vs. controls). 65% of HCY in bone was bound to collagen of the extracellular matrix. The SAH ( SAM-ratio in bone and plasma of Meth and Homo animals exhibited a tissue specific increase indicating a reduced methylation capacity. Accumulation of HCY in bone was characterized by a distinct reduction of cancellous bone (proximal femur: -25 to -35%; distal femur -56 to -58%, proximal tibia: -28 to -43%). Accordingly, bone strength was significantly reduced (-9 to -12%).Conclusion: A tissue specific accumulation of HCY in bone may be a promising mechanism explaining adverse effects of HHCY on bone. A reduced methylation capacity of bone cells might be another relevant pathomechanism. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.