Abstract
An imbalanced system of angiogenesis-osteoblasts-osteoclasts is regarded as the main factor in bone remodeling dysfunction diseases or osseointegration loss. Osteoclast precursors are the key cells that accelerate bone-specific angiogenesis and maintain normal osteoblast and osteoclast function. Graphene oxide is an effective scaffold surface modification agent with broad application prospects in bone tissue engineering. However, the effect of graphene oxide on the interaction between osteoclasts and angiogenesis has not yet been elucidated. In this study, a rat calvarial defect model was established and treated with an electrochemically derived nanographene oxide (ENGO) hydrogel. Higher angiogenesis and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) B in preosteoclasts were observed in the ENGO group compared with that in the control group. Moreover, in vitro experiments demonstrate the efficacy of ENGO in substantially reducing the expression of the receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast-associated markers and inhibiting bone resorption activity. Additionally, ENGO enhances the secretion of the osteoclast-derived coupling factor PDGF-BB and promotes angiogenesis. Our investigation revealed the crucial role of isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) in the ENGO-mediated regulation of osteoclast differentiation and PDGF-BB secretion. The decreased expression of IDH1 reduces the level of histone lysine demethylase 7A (KDM7A) and subsequently increases the H3K9me2 level in the cathepsin K promoter region. In summary, we found that ENGO promotes angiogenesis by inhibiting the maturity of RANKL-induced osteoclasts and enhancing PDGF-BB secretion. These results indicate that ENGO holds promise for the application in fostering osteoclast-endothelial cell crosstalk, providing an effective strategy for treating bone resorption and osteoclast-related bone loss diseases.
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