Objective To observe the changing pattern of proliferative and differentiatial
indexes of mouse MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts in the culture with excess iron, and to investigate
the effect of iron on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. Methods Mouse
MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts were cultured at 37oC in vitro. Under the induction of 10mmol/l β-
glycerophosphate and 50μg/ml L-ascorbic acid, MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts differentiated into
osteoblasts. Meanwhile, different concentrations (50, 100, and 200 μmol/l) of FAC were
additioned into the medium for intervention. Proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells was detected
using MTT method. The mRNA expressions of Runx2, Osterix, bone sialoprotein (BSP), and
osteocalcin (OC) were detected using RT-PCR. ALP activity was measured using ALP viability
kit. Results The proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells, the mRNA expressions of Runx2, Osterix,
BSP, and OC, and ALP activity decreased along with the increase of FAC concentration,
showing a dose-dependent manner (p<0.05). Conclusion Excess iron culturing can significantly
inhibit the proliferation and differentiation of mouse MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts. |