SUN1 inhibits osteogenesis and promotes adipogenesis of human adipose-derived stem cells by regulating α-tubulin and CD36 expression.

ABSTRACT: Sad and UNC84 domain 1 (SUN1) is a kind of nuclear envelope protein with established involvement in cellular processes, including nuclear motility and meiosis. SUN1 plays an intriguing role in human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) differentiation; however, this role remains largely undefined. This study was undertaken to investigate the role of SUN1 in hASCs differentiation, as well as its underlying mechanisms. Employing siRNAs, we selectively downregulated SUN1 and CD36 expression. Microtubules were depolymerized using nocodazole, and PPARγ was activated using rosiglitazone. Western blotting was performed to quantify SUN1, PPARγ, α-tubulin, CD36, OPN, and adiponectin protein expression levels. Alkaline phosphatase and Oil red O staining were used to assess osteogenesis and adipogenesi

SUBMITTER: Fan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11463318 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature