Estrogen-mediated downregulation of HIF-1α signaling in B lymphocytes influences postmenopausal bone loss

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Contributors

  • Xianyi Meng - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Zhen Lin - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Shan Cao - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Iga Janowska - , University Medical Center Freiburg (Author)
  • Koshiro Sonomoto - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Darja Andreev - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Knab Katharina - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Jinming Wen - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Karl Xaver Knaup - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Michael Sean Wiesener - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Gerhard Krönke - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Marta Rizzi - , University Medical Center Freiburg (Author)
  • Georg Schett - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • Aline Bozec - , University Hospital at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)

Abstract

In the bone marrow, B cells and bone-resorbing osteoclasts colocalize and form a specific microenvironment. How B cells functionally influence osteoclasts and bone architecture is poorly understood. Using genetically modified mice and high-throughput analyses, we demonstrate that prolonged HIF-1α signaling in B cells leads to enhanced RANKL production and osteoclast formation. In addition, deletion of HIF-1α in B cells prevents estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss in mice. Mechanistically, estrogen controls HIF-1α protein stabilization through HSP70-mediated degradation in bone marrow B cells. The stabilization of HIF-1α protein in HSP70-deficient bone marrow B cells promotes RANKL production and osteoclastogenesis. Induction of HSP70 expression by geranylgeranylacetone (GGA) administration alleviates ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis. Moreover, RANKL gene expression has a positive correlation with HIF1A expression in human B cells. In conclusion, HIF-1α signaling in B cells is crucial for the control of osteoclastogenesis, and the HSP70/HIF-1α axis may serve as a new therapeutic target for osteoporosis.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number15
JournalBone research
Volume10
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 17 Feb 2022
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMedCentral PMC8854586
Scopus 85125305277

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