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Using Real-Time Cell Metabolic Flux Analyzer to Monitor Osteoblast Bioenergetics

Bone formation by osteoblasts is an essential process for proper bone acquisition and bone turnover to maintain skeletal homeostasis, and ultimately, ...

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) is essential for cholesteryl ester (CE) and triacylglycerol (TAG) hydrolysis in the lysosome. Clinically, an autosomal recessive LIPA mutation causes LAL deficiency (LALD), previously described as Wolman Disease or Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease (CESD). LAL-D is associated with ectopic lipid accumulation in the liver, small intestine, spleen, adrenal glands, and blood. Considering the importance of unesterified cholesterol and fatty acids in bone metabolism, we hypothesized that LAL is essential for bone formation, and ultimately, skeletal health. To investigate the role of LAL in skeletal homeostasis, we used LAL-deficient () mice, in vitro osteoblast cultures, and novel clinical data from LAL-D patients. Both male and female LAL mice demonstarted lower trabecular and cortical bone parameters , which translated to reduced biomechanical properties. Further histological analyses revealed that LAL mice had fewer osteoblasts, with no change in osteoclast or marrow adipocyte numbers. In studying the cell-autonomous role of LAL, we observed impaired differentiation of LAL calvarial osteoblasts and in bone marrow stromal cells treated with the LAL inhibitor lalistat. Consistent with LAL's role in other tissues, lalistat resulted in profound lipid puncta accumulation and an altered intracellular lipid profile. Finally, we analyzed a large de-identified national insurance database (i.e. 2016/2017 Optum Clinformatics®) which revealed that adults (≥18 years) with CESD (n = 3076) had a higher odds ratio (OR = 1.21; 95% CI = 1.03-1.41) of all-cause fracture at any location compared to adults without CESD (n = 13.7 M) after adjusting for demographic variables and osteoporosis. These data demonstrate that alterations in LAL have significant clinical implications related to fracture risk and that LAL's modulation of lipid metabolism is a critical for osteoblast function.

Loss of function of lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) profoundly impacts osteoblastogenesis and increases fracture risk in humans.

Skeletal homeostasis is an exquisitely regulated process most directly influenced by bone resorbing osteoclasts, bone forming osteoblasts, and the mechano-sensing osteocytes. These cells work together to constantly remodel bone as a mechanism to prevent from skeletal fragility. As such, when an individual experiences a disconnect in these tightly coupled processes, fracture incidence increases, such as during ageing, gonadal hormone deficiency, weightlessness, and diabetes. While therapeutic options have significantly aided in the treatment of low bone mineral density (BMD) or osteoporosis, limited options remain for anabolic or bone forming agents. Therefore, it is of interest to continue to understand how osteoblasts regulate their metabolism to support the energy expensive process of bone formation.

Article	Year
Loss of function of lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) profoundly impacts osteoblastogenesis and increases fracture risk in humans. Bone\| PubMed ID: 33838322	2021
Untargeted metabolomics in primary murine bone marrow stromal cells reveals distinct profile throughout osteoblast differentiation. Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society\| PubMed ID: 34537901	2021

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