PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0317683 - e0317683
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Motor
dysfunction
and
muscle
atrophy
are
typical
symptoms
of
patients
with
spinal
cord
injury
(SCI).
Exercise
training
is
a
conventional
physical
therapy
after
SCI,
but
exercise
intervention
alone
may
have
limited
efficacy
in
reducing
secondary
promoting
nerve
regeneration
functional
remodeling.
Our
previous
research
found
that
intramedullary
pressure
SCI
one
the
key
factors
affecting
prognosis.
It
has
been
reported
GsMTx-4,
specific
blocker
mechanosensitive
ion
channels
Piezo1,
can
protect
integrity
neuromuscular
junction
promote
regeneration,
thus
potential
as
therapeutic
agent
for
SCI.
In
this
study,
we
observed
combined
separate
effect
GsMTx-4
on
structure
soleus
motor
function
rats
At
42
days
post-injury,
compared
rats,
Basso–Beattie–Bresnahan
score
(P
=
0.0007)
Gait
Symmetry
0.0002)
were
significantly
improved
combination
therapy.
On
histology
rat
muscle,
treatment
increased
wet
weight
ratio,
fiber
cross-sectional
area
acetylcholinesterase
(all
P<0.0001).
tissue,
neuron
counts
BDNF
levels,
reduced
percentage
TUNEL-positive
cells
physiology
succinate
dehydrogenase
expression
(P<0.0001),
while
α-glycerophosphate
(P<0.0001)
GDF8
protein
0.0008)
decreased.
Results
indicate
effectively
improves
histopathology
enhancing
function.
This
study
was
conducted
animal
models,
it
offers
insights
treatment,
advancing
understanding
lower
limb
pathology
post-SCI.
Further
needed
clinical
validation
future.
Cell Proliferation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(9)
Published: March 7, 2023
Macrophages
are
multifunctional
immune
system
cells
that
essential
for
the
mechanical
stimulation-induced
control
of
metabolism.
Piezo1
is
a
non-selective
calcium
channel
expressed
in
multifarious
tissues
to
convey
signals.
Here,
cellular
model
tension
was
used
study
effect
stretch
on
phenotypic
transformation
macrophages
and
its
mechanism.
An
indirect
co-culture
explore
macrophage
activation
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
(BMSCs),
treadmill
running
validate
mechanism
vivo
vitro
studies.
p53
acetylated
deacetylated
by
as
result
strain
being
detected
Piezo1.
This
process
able
polarize
towards
M2
secretes
transforming
growth
factor-beta
(TGF-β1),
which
subsequently
stimulates
BMSCs
migration,
proliferation
osteogenic
differentiation.
Knockdown
inhibits
conversion
reparative
phenotype,
thereby
affecting
remodelling.
Blockade
TGF-β
I,
II
receptors
significantly
reduced
exercise-increased
mass
mice.
In
conclusion,
we
showed
causes
influx,
deacetylation,
polarization
TGF-β1
release
through
These
events
support
BMSC
osteogenesis.
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(30)
Published: June 1, 2022
Abstract
Bone
repair
in
real
time
is
a
challenging
medical
issue
for
elderly
patients;
this
mainly
because
aged
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BMSCs)
possess
limited
osteogenesis
potential
and
capacity.
In
study,
triboelectric
stimulation
technology
used
to
achieve
via
mechanosensation
of
Piezo1
by
fabricating
wearable
pulsed
nanogenerator
(WP‐TENG)
driven
human
body
movement.
A
peak
value
30
µA
has
the
optimal
effects
rejuvenate
BMSCs,
enhance
their
osteogenic
differentiation,
promote
umbilical
vein
endothelial
cell
tube
formation.
Further,
previous
studies
demonstrate
that
WP‐TENG
can
reinforce
BMSCs
angiogenesis
(HUVECs).
Mechanistically,
are
rejuvenated
mechanosensitive
ion
channel
Piezo1.
Thus,
enhanced
formation
capacity
HUVECs
improved,
which
further
confirmed
augmented
regeneration
vivo
investigations.
This
study
provides
signal
transduction
mechanism
rejuvenating
theoretical
basis
using
generated
WP‐TENG.
AJP Cell Physiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
324(3), P. C728 - C740
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
PIEZO1
and
PIEZO2
are
mechanosensitive
cation
channels
that
highly
expressed
in
numerous
tissues
throughout
the
body
exhibit
diverse,
cell-specific
functions
multiple
organ
systems.
Within
musculoskeletal
system,
to
maintain
muscle
bone
mass,
sense
tendon
stretch,
regulate
senescence
apoptosis
response
mechanical
stimuli
within
cartilage
intervertebral
disc.
is
essential
for
transducing
pain
touch
sensations
as
well
proprioception
nervous
which
can
affect
health.
have
been
shown
act
both
independently
synergistically
different
cell
types.
Conditions
alter
PIEZO
channel
mechanosensitivity,
such
inflammation
or
genetic
mutations,
drastic
effects
on
these
functions.
For
this
reason,
therapeutic
approaches
PIEZO-related
disease
focus
altering
and/or
activity
a
controlled
manner,
either
through
inhibition
with
small
molecules,
dietary
control
supplementation
healthy
membrane
composition.
Although
many
opportunities
better
understand
remain,
studies
summarized
review
highlight
how
crucial
health
point
promising
possible
avenues
their
modulation
target.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 115400 - 115400
Published: March 1, 2025
Highlights•Piezo1
inhibition
promotes
colon
stem
cell
proliferation•SCD1
is
downstream
of
Piezo1
to
affect
stemness•Impaired
stemness
associated
with
fatty
acid
metabolism
in
crypts•GsMTX4
has
a
protective
effect
on
injured
colitis
colonoidsSummaryPiezo1,
which
maintains
the
integrity
and
function
intestinal
epithelial
barrier,
essential
for
colonic
homeostasis.
However,
whether
how
regulates
fate
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
show
that
proliferation.
Mechanistically,
stearoyl-CoA
9-desaturase
1
(SCD1)
by
acting
Wnt-β-catenin
pathway.
For
mice,
altered
after
knockdown
activation
was
accompanied
reprogrammed
(FA)
crypts.
Notably,
found
GsMTX4
protects
mouse
human
organoids.
Our
results
elucidated
role
regulating
normal
postinjury
fates
through
SCD1-Wnt-β-catenin
SCD1-mediated
FA
desaturation
process.
These
provide
fresh
perspectives
mechanical
factors
therapeutic
strategies
related
diseases.Graphical
abstract
BMB Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(3), P. 145 - 152
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Mechanosensitive
ion
channels
sense
mechanical
stimuli
applied
directly
to
the
cellular
membranes
or
indirectly
through
their
tethered
components,
provoking
mechanoresponses.Among
others,
Piezo1
mechanosensitive
channel
is
a
relatively
novel
Ca
2+
-permeable
that
primarily
present
in
non-sensory
tissues.Recent
studies
have
demonstrated
plays
an
important
role
-dependent
cell
death,
including
apoptosis
and
ferroptosis,
presence
of
stimuli.It
has
also
been
proven
cancer
cells
are
sensitive
stresses
due
higher
expression
levels
compared
normal
cells.In
this
review,
we
discuss
Piezo1-mediated
death
mechanisms
therapeutic
strategies
inhibit
induce
by
modulating
activity
with
pharmacological
drugs
perturbations
induced
stretch
ultrasound.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
90, P. 102026 - 102026
Published: July 31, 2023
Since
the
discovery
of
mechanosensitive
Piezo1
channel
in
2010,
there
has
been
a
significant
amount
research
conducted
to
explore
its
regulatory
role
physiology
and
pathology
various
organ
systems.
Recently,
growing
body
compelling
evidence
emerged
linking
activity
health
disease
central
nervous
system.
However,
exact
mechanisms
underlying
these
associations
remain
inadequately
comprehended.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
current
on
implications
for
system
mechanobiology,
retrospects
results
demonstrating
cell
types
within
system,
including
neural
stem
cells,
neurons,
oligodendrocytes,
microglia,
astrocytes,
brain
endothelial
cells.
Furthermore,
discusses
understanding
involvement
disorders,
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
multiple
sclerosis,
glaucoma,
stroke,
glioma.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 2930 - 2945
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Rationale:
Stem
cells
self-organize
to
form
organoids
that
generate
mini-organs
resemble
the
physiologically-developed
ones.The
mechanism
by
which
stem
acquire
initial
potential
for
generating
remains
elusive.Here
we
used
skin
as
an
example
study
how
mechanical
force
drives
epidermal-dermal
interaction
potentiates
regenerate
hair
follicles.Methods:
Live
imaging
analysis,
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
and
immunofluorescence
were
analyze
contractile
of
dermal
in
organoids.Bulk
calcium
probe
detection,
functional
perturbations
verify
signaling
pathways
respond
cells.In
vitro
loading
experiment
was
prove
stretching
triggers
epidermal
Piezo1
expression
negatively
regulates
cell
attachment.Transplantation
assay
test
regenerative
ability
organoids.Results:
We
found
cell-derived
contraction
movement
surrounding
aggregates
trigger
mesenchymal-epithelial
(MEI).In
response
force,
arrangement
cytoskeleton
regulated
pathway
further
influences
dermal-epidermal
attachment.The
native
generated
from
exerts
a
on
adjacent
cells,
activating
sensor
basal
during
organoid
culture.Epidermal
turn
strong
MEI
regulate
attachment.Proper
mechanical-chemical
coupling
culture
is
required
regeneration
upon
transplantation
into
back
nude
mice.
Conclusion:Our
demonstrated
cascade
event
development,
fundamental
organoid,
developmental,
biology
fields.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
485, P. 149842 - 149842
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Healing
bone
defects
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
has
long
been
a
challenging
issue.
Elevated
blood
sugar
levels
T2DM
lead
to
the
overproduction
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
negatively
affects
mitochondrial
function,
induces
senescence
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BMSCs),
and
diminishes
their
osteoblastic
potential.
In
this
study,
we
developed
polyacrylic
acid
modified
cerium
oxide
nanoparticles
(PCNPs),
biocompatible,
water-soluble,
antioxidant
nanozyme.
Our
vitro
experiments
demonstrated
that
PCNPs
effectively
eliminated
ROS,
restored
significantly
upregulated
AMPK-SIRT1-PGC1α
signaling
pathway,
ultimately
mitigating
BMSCs
senescence.
Considering
clinical
applications,
have
also
investigated
synergistic
effects
material
systems
for
sustained
release
vivo.
This
sustained-release
system
proved
be
more
effective
promoting
defect
healing
rats.
These
findings
introduce
promising
innovative
approach
managing
using
customized
multifunctional
nanozymes.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(12), P. 6616 - 6616
Published: June 14, 2022
Piezo1
channels
are
highly
mechanically-activated
cation
that
can
sense
and
transduce
the
mechanical
stimuli
into
physiological
signals
in
different
tissues
including
skeletal
muscle.
In
this
focused
review,
we
summarize
emerging
evidence
of
channel-mediated
effects
physiology
muscle,
with
a
particular
focus
on
role
controlling
myogenic
precursor
activity
muscle
regeneration
vascularization.
The
disclosed
reported
by
pharmacological
activation
selective
agonist
Yoda1
indicate
potential
impact
channel
regeneration,
which
is
disrupted
various
muscular
pathological
states.
All
findings
so
far
agree
idea
represent
novel,
powerful
molecular
target
to
develop
new
therapeutic
strategies
for
preventing
or
ameliorating
disorders
characterized
an
impairment
tissue
regenerative
potential.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 6513 - 6513
Published: March 30, 2023
Since
the
recent
discovery
of
mechanosensitive
Piezo1
channels,
many
studies
have
addressed
role
channel
in
various
physiological
or
even
pathological
processes
different
organs.
Although
number
on
their
effects
musculoskeletal
system
is
constantly
increasing,
we
are
still
far
from
a
precise
understanding.
In
this
review,
knowledge
available
so
regarding
summarized,
reviewing
results
achieved
field
skeletal
muscles,
bones,
joints
and
cartilage,
tendons
ligaments,
as
well
intervertebral
discs.