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Organ cross-talk controlled by transcription factors, nutrients and cytokines: bone homeostasis and cancer

Subject Area Hematology, Oncology
Term from 2012 to 2018
Project identifier Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 211476438
 
Final Report Year 2017

Final Report Abstract

Our work has demonstrated the important role of the AP-1 transcription factor, specifically, the Fra-2 and Fra-1 proteins, in bone biology and bone metabolism. Using in vitro and in vivo gain- and loss-of-function approaches, we are analysing the role of these proteins in the differentiation of stromal bone cell types and their cross-talk with immune cells in the regulation of inflammation. We are also defining the importance of hypoxia within stromal and immune cell interaction during bone homeostasis or inflammatory bone disease development. Finally, we are defining the role of obesity and inflammation on the bone niche and the cancer cell niches in the bone. Overall, this study provided an important basis knowledge and a better understanding of how AP-1 transcription factor, hypoxia as well as obesity affect osteoporosis, inflammatory bone disease and bone metastases in the perspective of developing new therapeutic strategies. However, further studies would be necessary to continue in order to pursue the development of therapeutic options against inflammatory bone loss.

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