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Cellular communication network factor 1 (CCN1), induced by the combination of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound and bone morphogenetic protein 2, plays a pivotal role in the early osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells by regulating Runx2 expression. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To determine whether combining low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) with bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) enhances mesenchymal stem cell osteogenesis and to identify the mediator of this response.

August 28, 2026Journal of Cell Communication and SignalingOpen Access

Critical role of cellular communication network factor 1 in early osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells primed by low‐intensity pulsed ultrasound and bone morphogenetic protein 2

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HPHsu Myat Paing SKSatoshi Kubota MTMasaharu Takigawa

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In vitro study demonstrates that combining ultrasound and BMP-2 promotes osteogenesis via CCN1 induction in mesenchymal stem cells, highlighting a critical mechanical-biochemical signaling axis.

Key Points

To determine whether combining low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) with bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) enhances mesenchymal stem cell osteogenesis and to identify the mediator of this response.
Treated murine C3H10T1/2 mesenchymal stem cells with LIPUS mechanical stimulation in combination with osteoinductive BMP-2.
Assessed mRNA and protein expression of BMP receptors, early osteogenic factor RUNX2, and cellular communication network factor 1 (CCN1).
Generated Ccn1-knockout cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9 and performed rescue experiments with recombinant CCN1 protein and Ccn1 expression plasmids.
Combining LIPUS with BMP-2 significantly upregulated the expression of BMP receptors, RUNX2, and CCN1 at both mRNA and protein levels.
Recombinant CCN1 increased Runx2 expression, whereas CRISPR-Cas9 knockout of Ccn1 markedly suppressed Runx2 expression following combination treatment.
Transfecting a Ccn1 expression plasmid into knockout cells rescued Runx2 expression, establishing CCN1 as an essential regulator downstream of dual physical and osteoinductive stimulation.

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Paing et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a91465ad15324a1df3a9ed2 https://doi.org/10.1002/ccs3.70101

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August 28, 2026Journal of Cell Communication and SignalingOpen Access

Critical role of cellular communication network factor 1 in early osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells primed by low‐intensity pulsed ultrasound and bone morphogenetic protein 2

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Authors

HPHsu Myat Paing SKSatoshi Kubota MTMasaharu Takigawa

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Overview

In vitro study demonstrates that combining ultrasound and BMP-2 promotes osteogenesis via CCN1 induction in mesenchymal stem cells, highlighting a critical mechanical-biochemical signaling axis.

Key Points

To determine whether combining low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) with bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) enhances mesenchymal stem cell osteogenesis and to identify the mediator of this response.
Treated murine C3H10T1/2 mesenchymal stem cells with LIPUS mechanical stimulation in combination with osteoinductive BMP-2.
Assessed mRNA and protein expression of BMP receptors, early osteogenic factor RUNX2, and cellular communication network factor 1 (CCN1).
Generated Ccn1-knockout cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9 and performed rescue experiments with recombinant CCN1 protein and Ccn1 expression plasmids.
Combining LIPUS with BMP-2 significantly upregulated the expression of BMP receptors, RUNX2, and CCN1 at both mRNA and protein levels.
Recombinant CCN1 increased Runx2 expression, whereas CRISPR-Cas9 knockout of Ccn1 markedly suppressed Runx2 expression following combination treatment.
Transfecting a Ccn1 expression plasmid into knockout cells rescued Runx2 expression, establishing CCN1 as an essential regulator downstream of dual physical and osteoinductive stimulation.

Cite This Study

Paing et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a91465ad15324a1df3a9ed2 https://doi.org/10.1002/ccs3.70101

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