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. 2020 Dec 26;22(1):180. doi: 10.3390/ijms22010180

Finely-Tuned Calcium Oscillations in Osteoclast Differentiation and Bone Resorption

Hiroyuki Okada 1,2, Koji Okabe 3, Sakae Tanaka 1,*
PMCID: PMC7794828  PMID: 33375370

Abstract

Calcium (Ca2+) plays an important role in regulating the differentiation and function of osteoclasts. Calcium oscillations (Ca oscillations) are well-known phenomena in receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption via calcineurin. Many modifiers are involved in the fine-tuning of Ca oscillations in osteoclasts. In addition to macrophage colony-stimulating factors (M-CSF; CSF-1) and RANKL, costimulatory signaling by immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif-harboring adaptors is important for Ca oscillation generation and osteoclast differentiation. DNAX-activating protein of 12 kD is always necessary for osteoclastogenesis. In contrast, Fc receptor gamma (FcRγ) works as a key controller of osteoclastogenesis especially in inflammatory situation. FcRγ has a cofactor in fine-tuning of Ca oscillations. Some calcium channels and transporters are also necessary for Ca oscillations. Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are well-known environmental sensors, and TRP vanilloid channels play an important role in osteoclastogenesis. Lysosomes, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are typical organelles for intracellular Ca2+ storage. Ryanodine receptor, inositol trisphosphate receptor, and sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase on the ER modulate Ca oscillations. Research on Ca oscillations in osteoclasts has still many problems. Surprisingly, there is no objective definition of Ca oscillations. Causality between Ca oscillations and osteoclast differentiation and/or function remains to be examined.

Keywords: calcium oscillation, osteoclast, receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL), transient receptor potential (TRP) channel, costimulatory signal, immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM)

1. Introduction

Calcium (Ca2+) is a simple molecule, but has various cellular functions [1]. It acts as a common second messenger in many biological process [2,3]. For example, small changes in Ca2+ can induce dynamic cellular functions, including synapse transduction in neural cells [4], muscle contraction [5], and fertilization in oocytes [6].

Hematopoietic stem cell-derived osteoclasts are electrically stable cells, and the Ca2+ concentrations in bone marrow macrophages (BMMs) and osteoclasts are maintained at almost constant levels. However, subtle changes in the Ca2+ levels with and without extracellular stimuli, so-called calcium oscillations (Ca oscillations), play important roles in the cellular differentiation, function, and death of osteoclasts.

The effect of Ca oscillations on the differentiation process of osteoclasts remains under debate. Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL) is an essential inducer of osteoclast differentiation [7]. Nuclear factor of activated T-cells 1 (NFATc1) is a master regulator gene for osteoclastogenesis [8]. In addition to these essential factors for osteoclastogenesis, appropriate Ca oscillations are necessary depending on the situation for RANKL-induced NFATc1 auto-amplification.

In osteoclast differentiation, calcineurin is an important activator of NFATc1 converting Ca oscillations signals under RANKL transduction pathway [9]. Recent study clarified PICK1 is a positive regulator of calcineurin B [10]. Another group showed that mTORC1 impedes NFATc1 activation by calcineurin [11]. Cyclosporine A, which is an inhibitor of calcineurin, inhibited bone resorption by osteoclast in vitro [12,13], however, another group reported cyclosporine A did not affect bone resorption significantly [14]. The role of calcineurin in bone resorption might be controversial.

In this review, we will explain comprehensively important parts for inducing intracellular Ca oscillations (Figure 1). Initially, we will focus on costimulatory signals of osteoclastogenesis in the upstream of Ca oscillations. Next, we will discuss Ca2+ channels, especially transient receptor potential (TRP) channels. Intracellular storage also plays an important role in fine-tuning of Ca oscillations. Furthermore, environmental factors around osteoclasts affect intracellular Ca2+ concentration. Finally, we will present research perspectives on Ca oscillations in osteoclasts.

Figure 1.

Figure 1

Schematic representation of the main modifiers of calcium oscillations in osteoclasts. Some calcium channels, pumps, ITAM receptors, and intracellular organelles coordinate intracellular calcium oscillations in a proper manner. [Ca2+]i: intracellular calcium ion concentration; RANK: receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B; RANKL: RANK ligand; ITAM: immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif; FcRγ: Fc receptor gamma; DAP12: DNAX-activating protein of 12 kD; TRP: transient receptor potential; IP3: inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate; RyR: ryanodine receptor; SERCA: sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase.

2. Costimulatory Signals during Osteoclast Development

Appropriate Ca oscillations are necessary for NFATc1 auto-amplification in osteoclastogenesis [8]. Koga et al. reported that immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM)-harboring adaptors transduced costimulatory signals during osteoclastogenesis. ITAM receptor-adaptor complexes acted as key modulators of Ca oscillations in BMMs [15]. Phosphorylated ITAM adaptor proteins recruit Syk tyrosine kinase and induce Ca oscillations through activation of PLCγ [16]. Syk, c-Src, and αvβ3 integrin cooperate under costimulatory signaling [17]. Protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors disrupt actin organization and osteoclast activity [18].

Monocytes and BMMs have two different types of ITAM adapter proteins, DNAX activating protein of 12 kD (DAP12) and Fc receptor gamma (FcRγ). These two types of ITAM proteins have different roles in osteoclastogenesis.

Measurement methods of Ca oscillations in Section 2 were summarized on Table 1 in order of description.

Table 1.

Ca oscillations studies related to costimulatory signals in osteoclast differentiation.

Focused Molecules or Organs Main Effect on Ca Oscillations Animal or
Cell Line
Pretreatment Condition or Cell Type Reagents for
Ca2+ Measurement
Measurement Interval (s) Assessment of Ca Oscillations First Author Year
NFATc1, RANKL, IL-1 IL-1, suppressive Mouse 24–72 h RAKNL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 5 by appearance Takayanagi 2002 [8]
ITAM, costimulatory signals Dap12 KO, suppressive Mouse 24 h RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 5 by appearance Koga 2004 [15]
protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) PTK inhibitors, [Ca2+]i level↑ Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 2 to 3 by appearance Kajiya 2000 [18]
IL-10 IL-10, suppressive Human 24 h RANKL ratiometry, Fura-2 15 by appearance Park-Min 2009 [19]
immune complex, FcRγ Fcgr3 KO, promotive Mouse BMM ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 5 by appearance Negishi-Koga 2015 [20]
CTLA4, FcRγ CTLA4-Ig, suppressive Mouse BMM ratiometry, Fura-2 2 to 3 difference, wavelet method Okada 2019 [21]

ITAM: immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif; FcRγ: Fc receptor gamma; CTLA4: cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4; KO: knock out; BMM: bone marrow macrophage.

2.1. DAP12

DAP12 was reported as a disease gene for Nasu–Hakola disease, and DAP12 KO mice show increased bone mass (osteopetrosis) [22]. Under DAP12 depletion, Ca oscillations are deactivated in osteoclast precursor cells [15]. The homolog DAP10 regulates osteoclastogenesis by cooperating with myeloid DAP12-associating lectin-1 (MDL-1) [23].

TREM-2 is a receptor associated with DAP12 on myeloid cells [24]. TREM-2 regulates osteoclast differentiation and function. In clinical settings, TREM-2-deficient patients exhibit increased immature osteoclasts and impaired bone resorption [25]. Interestingly, TREM-2 gene expression is not regulated by NFATc1 [26], and the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 inhibits TREM-2 expression and costimulatory signals in osteoclasts [19].

Siglec proteins are plasmalemmal receptors that recognize sialylated glycans. Siglec-15, a receptor associated with DAP12, regulates osteoclast differentiation [27], and Siglec-15-deficient mice show osteopetrosis [28]. As DAP12-associated receptors, TREM-2 and Siglec-15 have important roles in osteoclastogenesis. However, the different roles for Ca oscillations among the receptors and DAP12 remain unclear.

2.2. FcRγ

In contrast to DAP12 and its coupling receptors, the role of FcRγ in osteoclastogenesis is ambiguous and environmentally dependent. Grevers et al. reported that Fcγ receptor activation by immune complexes inhibited osteoclastogenesis [29]. Meanwhile, Seeling et al. reported that IgG autoantibody binding to Fcγ receptors promoted osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption [30]. Moreover, Negishi-Koga et al. reported that osteoclastogenesis is regulated in accordance with the environmental inflammatory state. In the physiological state, FcRγ couples with PIR-A or OSCAR and promotes osteoclastogenesis. While, in the pathological inflammatory situation with an abundance with immune complex, FcRγ binds to several types of Fcγ receptors. FcγR I/III/IV strengthen FcRγ signaling, in contrast, FcγRIIB weaken FcRγ signaling. The coupling patterns of Fcγ receptors with FcRγ modify the strength of FcRγ signaling and affect osteoclastogenesis [20].

Our group showed that a rheumatic drug, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA4)-Ig, inhibits osteoclastogenesis by interfering with Ca2+ signaling via FcRγ, representing the first report of a cofactor that affects costimulatory signals during osteoclast differentiation [21]. Osteoclastogenesis may be finely-tuned via FcRγ with immunoglobulins and related cofactors according to immunological situations.

DAP12 delivers costimulatory signals in a direct and straightforward manner during osteoclast differentiation. In contrast, the costimulatory signals through FcRγ are complicated and environment-dependent. It remains to be solved why the downstream mechanisms including Ca oscillations differ according to ITAM types.

3. Calcium Channels and Transporters in Osteoclast

Ca oscillations under costimulatory signal are necessary for osteoclastogenesis [31]. However, receptors of costimulatory signals themselves do not affect directly intracellular Ca concentration like Ca channels or transporters. Ca oscillations are evoked by membranous and intracellular organs in a coordinated manner. In this section, plasmalemmal components inducing Ca oscillations are discussed.

Measurement methods of Ca oscillations in Section 3 were summarized on Table 2.

Table 2.

Ca oscillations studies related to Ca2+ channels and transporters.

Focused Molecules or Organs Main Effect on Ca Oscillations Animal or
Cell Line
Pretreatment Condition or Cell Type Reagents for
Ca2+ Measurement
Measurement
Interval (s)
Assessment of Ca Oscillations First Author Year
TRPV2, Stim1, Orai1 Trpv2 KD, suppressive;
Stim1 KD, suppressive; Orai1 KD, suppressive
RAW cell 18, 48 h RANKL ratiometry, Fura-2 2 to 3 oscillation frequency Kajiya 2010 [32]
TRPV2, multiple myeloma (MM) Trpv2 overexpression, Ca2+ influx faster RAW,
MM cell
response to outcellular Ca normalized intensity, Fluo-4 5 response curve Bai 2018 [33]
TRPV4, Stim1 Trpv4 KD, oscillation peak↓;
Stim1 KD, oscillation peak↓
RAW cell 4, 8 day RANKL & M-CSF normalized intensity, Fluo-4 1.5 peak number, time to peak Li 2018 [34]
TRPV4 TRPV4 activation, Ca2+ influx↑ Mouse 5 day RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fura-2 2 to 3 %oscillations, peak frequency,
amplitude
Masuyama 2008 [35]
TRPV4 TRPV4 activation, Ca2+ influx↑ Mouse Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 2 to 3 by appearance Masuyama 2012 [36]
TRPV5 TRPV5 KD, no RANKL-induced [Ca2+]i elevation Human acute RANKL stimulation
to Osteoclast
ratiometry, Fura-2 2 intracellular Ca concentration change Chamoux 2010 [37]
TRPV6 Trpv6 KO, no change Mouse 72 h M-CSF ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 5 by appearance Chen 2014 [38]
TRPC6, TRPC3 Trpc6 KD, [Ca2+]i level↑;
TRPC3 inhibition [Ca2+]i level↓
RAW cell 1 day RANKL ratiometry, Fura-2 <2 intracellular Ca concentration change Klein 2020 [39]
cation sensitive receptors Ni2+, [Ca2+]i level↑; K+ ionophore, [Ca2+]i level↓ Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 1 by appearance Pazianas 1993 [40]
T-type Ca2+ channel Cav3.2 Cav3.2 inhibition, suppressive Mouse 3 day RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 10 by appearance Koide 2009 [41]
voltage-gated Ca2+ channel voltage-gated Ca2+ channel activation, [Ca2+]i level↑ Chicken Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 <2 by appearance Miyauchi 1990 [42]
RGS12 Rgs12 KD, suppressive Mouse, RAW cell 24, 48, 72 h RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 5 by appearance Yang 2007 [43]
RGS12 Rgs12 KO, suppressive Mouse 24 h RANKL & M-CSF intensity, Fluo-4 5 by appearance Yuan 2015 [44]
RGS10 Rgs10 KO, suppressive Mouse 72 h RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 5 by appearance Yang 2007 [45]
Ca2+-activated K+ channel KCa3.1 KCa3.1 inhibition, RANKL-induced [Ca2+]i change↓ Mouse acute RANKL stimulation to BMM normalized intensity, Fluo-4 1 %response cells, amplitude Grossinger 2018 [46]
K+ channel subfamily K member 1 (KCNK1) KCNK1 overexpression, suppressive;
high [K+]o, suppressive
Mouse 48 h RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fura-2 2 to 3 by appearance Yeon 2015 [47]
membrane potential change via K+ channels high [K+]o & [Ca2+]i high -> [Ca2+]i level↓,
high [K+]o & [Ca2+]i low -> [Ca2+]i level↑
Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 2 to 3 by appearance Kajiya 2003 [48]
plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase (PMCA) PMCA KD, promotive Mouse 2 day RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fura-2 0.5 by appearance Kim 2012 [49]
Na+-Ca2+ exchanger (NCX) NCX inhibitors, [Na+]o-free-induced [Ca2+]i increase↓ Mouse Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 <5 relative change of ratio,
rate of change
Li 2007 [50]

TRPV: TRP vanilloid; TRPC: TRP canonical; RGS: regulator of G protein signaling; KO: knock out; KD: knock down; BMM: bone marrow macrophage.

3.1. TRP Family

Some ionic channels on osteoclasts are activated by Ca2+, voltage, and even cellular stretching [51]. In addition, outside fluid flow induces different Ca2+ alterations according to the osteoclast differentiation stage [52].

TRP channels are well-known to work as environmental sensors for factors such as environmental pressure, acid, taste, and temperature [53]. The TRP family members highly contribute to osteoclast differentiation and function.

TRP vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) was identified as a capsaicin receptor [54] and is sensitive to heat [55]. In TRPV1 knockout (KO) mice, osteoclast differentiation is attenuated by decreasing Ca oscillations. Osteoblast differentiation is also disrupted and fracture healing is delayed [56]. Pharmacological blockade of TRPV1 channels inhibits osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, and alleviates bone loss induced by ovariectomy [57] and tail suspension [58].

TRPV2 is a 50% homolog of TRPV1 that mediates high-threshold noxious heat sensation [59]. RANKL induces TRPV2 expression, activates Ca oscillations, and induces osteoclastogenesis through Ca2+-NFAT pathway [32]. In multiple myeloma, TRPV2 enhanced Ca2+-calcineurin-NFAT signaling [33].

TRPV4, an approximate 40% homolog of TRPV1, transduces warm stimuli [60]. TRPV4 cooperates with STIM1 and mediates fluid flow-induced Ca oscillations in osteoclast differentiation [34]. TRPV4 induces Ca2+ influx, activates calmodulin signaling, and regulates late differentiation of osteoclasts [35,36]. TRPV4 depletion suppresses osteoclastogenesis through the Ca2+-calcineurin-NFAT pathway [61].

TRPV5 and TRPV6 are homomeric and heteromeric epithelial channels that exhibit the highest Ca2+ selectivity among the TRP channels [62]. TRPV5 mediates RANKL-induced intracellular Ca2+ increases and reduces bone resorption due to a negative feedback mechanism to reduce the bone resorptive activity of mature osteoclasts [37]. Estrogen increases TRPV5 expression and inhibits osteoclast differentiation [38]. Although TRPV6 is abundant in bone cells, it is not crucial for mineralization [63]. Meanwhile, TRPV6 depletion promotes osteoclastic differentiation and function, and results in osteopenia [64].

Within the TRP family, TRPV channels are highly involved in osteoclast differentiation and function. Focusing on TRP family members other than TRPV, TRP canonical 1 (TRPC1) [65], TRPC3, and TRPC6 [39] regulate Ca2+ storage in osteoclasts.

3.2. Voltage-Gated Ca2+ Channels

The plasmalemmal voltage altered the activities of some ionic channels, including Ca2+ channels, in electrophysiological experiments in osteoclasts [40,51]. For example, the T-type Ca2+ channel Cav3.2, a target of the anticonvulsant drug diphenylhydantoin, positively regulates Ca signaling, NFATc1 activation, and osteoclastogenesis [41].

Voltage-gated Ca2+ channels also control osteoclast podosome formation and bone resorption [42]. Electrical Ca2+ entry and store refilling also define osteoclast survival [66].

Some Ca2+ channel modulators alter osteoclast function. Ca2+ channel agonists open Ca2+ channels on osteoclasts and decrease bone resorption [67]. Intracellular elevation of cytosolic Ca2+ induces osteoclast migration [68].

Ca2+ channels are modulated by certain plasmalemmal proteins. For example, regulator of G protein signaling 12 (RGS12) is involved in late differentiation of osteoclasts by Ca oscillations via N-type Ca2+ channels [43]. RGS12 promotes osteoclastogenesis and results in pathological bone loss [44]. RGS12 also controls osteoblast differentiation via Ca oscillations and the Gαi-ERK pathway [69]. RGS10 is necessary for Ca oscillations, NFATc1 signaling, and osteoclastogenesis [45].

3.3. K+ Channels

High extracellular Ca2+ and H+ induce voltage-gated outward efflux of potassium (K+) [70]. The Ca2+-dependent K+ current activates osteoclast spreading kinetics [71]. In a recent paper, the Ca2+-activated K+ channel KCa3.1 is shown to regulate Ca2+-dependent NFATc1 expression in the inflammatory situation [46].

Meanwhile, K+ channels can restrict osteoclast differentiation. K+ channel subfamily K member 1 (KCNK1) inhibits osteoclastogenesis by blocking Ca oscillations [47]. High-K+ solution depolarizes the osteoclast membrane potential through K+ channels. As a result, the driving force for Ca2+ influx into the cells is diminished, and the intracellular Ca2+ concentration decreases [48].

3.4. Ca2+-ATPase and Na+-Ca2+ Exchanger

Ca2+-ATPase is a calcium transporter associated with ATP hydrolysis. Ca2+-ATPase regulates bone mass in vivo through osteoclast differentiation and survival. Ca2+-ATPase inhibitors increase intracellular Ca2+ and induce osteoclast formation in a coculture system [72]. Plasmalemmal Ca2+-ATPase maintains bone mass by reducing Ca oscillations and limiting osteoclast differentiation and survival [49]. Meanwhile, Na+-Ca2+ exchanger (NCX) is an active transporter that excretes Ca2+ extracellularly in exchange for Na+ uptake. NCX1 and NCX3 are expressed in mature osteoclasts and significantly increase the intracellular Ca2+ concentration by removing extracellular Na+ [50].

4. Intracellular Calcium Storage in Osteoclast

In addition to Ca2+ exchange with the extracellular domain, intracellular organelles that store Ca2+ are involved in cytoplasmic alterations to the intracellular Ca2+ concentration [66]. Ca2+ store refilling is closely related to osteoclast function. On electrochemical microscopy, bone-resorbing osteoclasts show intracellular functional Ca2+ compartments [73]. In this section, we will focus on the internal storehouse of Ca.

Measurement methods of Ca oscillations in Section 4 are summarized in Table 3.

Table 3.

Ca oscillations studies related to intracellular calcium storage.

Focused Molecules or Organs Main Effect on Ca Oscillations Animal or Cell Line Pretreatment Condition or Cell Type Reagents for
Ca2+ Measurement
Measurement Interval (s) Assessment of Ca Oscillations First Author Year
Ryanodine, Ruthenium Red Ryanodine, [Ca2+]i level↑;
Ruthenium Red, [Ca2+]i level↓
Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 ~10 by appearance Ritchie 1995 [74]
inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) IP3R type 2,3 KO, suppressive Mouse 48–72 h RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fura-2 <5 by appearance Kuroda 2008 [75]
Sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) SERCA2 +/−,
BMM: initial peak↓& preOC: spikes↓
Mouse BMM, 48 h RANKL ratiometry, Fura-2 2 peak ratio, spike frequency Yang 2009 [76]
Transmembrane(Tmem)178 Tmem 178 KO, [Ca2+]i level↑ Mouse BMM, pre osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 2 by appearance Decker 2015 [77]
Tmem64, SERCA Tmem64 KO, suppressive Mouse 48 h RANKL & M-CSF ratiometry, Fluo-4 & Fura Red 5 by appearance Kim 2013 [78]
Stim1 Stim1 mutations, Store-operated Ca2+ entry↓&
M-CSF+RANKL-induced [Ca2+]i elevation↓
Human BMM ratiometry, Fura-2 <2 by appearance Huang 2020 [79]
CRAC channel RANKL stimulation, Ca2+ influx longer Human 0, 1, 3, 7, 11 day
RANKL & M-CSF
ratiometry, Fura-2 1.5 %oscillation cells,
average Ca entry
Zhou 2011 [80]
Orai1 Orai1 KD, [Ca2+]o↑→[Ca2+]i elevation↓ RAW cell RAW cell ratiometry, Fura-2 <10 peak value, initial rate of rise Hwang 2012 [81]
Orai1 Orai1 KO, [Ca2+]o↑→[Ca2+]i elevation↓ Mouse BM-derived stromal cells ratiometry, Fura-2 <10 by appearance Hwang 2012 [82]
TRPML1, Lysosome TRPML1 KO, spike number & amplitude↓ Mouse 48 h RANKL ratiometry, Fura-2 <10 spike frequency,
by appearance
Erkhembaatar 2017 [83]
Nuclear, Cytosolic ATP, [Ca2+]i level↑,
Integrin-binding peptide, [Ca2+]i level↑,
Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 <2 by appearance Parkinson 1998 [84]
Nuclear, integrin receptor integrin ligands, [Ca2+]i level↑ Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 <3 by appearance Shankar 1993 [85]

KO: knock out; KD: knock down; BMM: bone marrow macrophage; BM: bone marrow.

4.1. Endoplasmic Reticulum

The largest intracellular Ca2+ storage organelle is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Several calcium receptors on the ER membrane modulate the cytosolic Ca2+ concentration. Ryanodine receptor is localized on not only excitable cells such as muscle and nerve cells, but also non-excitable cells such as BMMs [86]. Ryanodine has an inhibitory effect on osteoclast function [74].

Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) produced by phospholipase C (PLC) binds to IP3 receptors and releases Ca2+ from the ER to the cytoplasm. Although Ca oscillations do not occur in IP3 receptor type 2 KO mice, osteoclasts are generated. There is a complementary differentiation pathway that is independent of the Ca2+-NFATc1 axis [75].

Sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) is a calcium uptake pump on the ER. In SERCA2 heterozygote mice, RANKL-induced Ca oscillations do not occur and osteoclastogenesis is diminished [76].

Transmembrane (Tmem) proteins on the ER membrane are novel therapeutic targets for bone loss. For example, Tmem178, which is down-regulated by PLCγ2, is a negative regulator of Ca oscillations and osteoclastogenesis through modulation of the NFATc1 axis [77]. Meanwhile, Tmem64 is a positive regulator of osteoclastogenesis via SERCA2-dependent Ca2+ signaling [78].

Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ (CRAC) channels are composed of plasmalemmal Orai1 and Stim1 on the ER membrane. Direct influx from extracellular domain into ER through CRAC channels occurs after RANKL stimulation [32,79,87]. CRAC channels are necessary in the late phase for cell fusion to produce multinucleated osteoclasts [80]. Another group showed CRAC channels are necessary for NFATc1 activation in the early phase of osteoclast differentiation [81]. Orai1-depleted mice exhibit skeletal impairments through inhibition of osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation [82,88]. Stim1 mutations are associated with immunodeficiency and dentition defects [89].

4.2. Lysosome and Mitochondria, and Nucleus

Lysosomes and mitochondria are typical Ca2+ storage organelles. Lysosomal Ca2+ release mediated by TRP family member TRPML1 is necessary for osteoclastogenesis [83]. Mitochondrial granules in bone-resorbing osteoclasts contain abundant Ca2+ [90].

The nucleus is another Ca2+ storage organelle. In stimulated osteoclasts, nuclear Ca2+ increases in a similar manner to cytosolic Ca2+ [84], and integrin receptors mediate the intranuclear Ca2+ concentration [85].

5. Environmental Factors Affecting Intracellular Calcium of Osteoclast

Ca channels, transporters, and intracellular organs are major components inducing Ca oscillations. However, we cannot miss environmental factors when explaining Ca oscillations. In this section, we will discuss on important outsiders affecting intracellular Ca concentration.

Measurement methods of Ca oscillations in Section 5 are summarized in Table 4.

Table 4.

Ca oscillations studies related to environmental factors.

Focused Molecules or Organs Main Effect on Ca Oscillations Animal or Cell Line Pretreatment Condition or Cell Type Reagents for
Ca2+ Measurement
Measurement Interval (s) Assessment of Ca Oscillations First Author Year
extracellular Ca2+ [Ca2+]o↑, [Ca2+]i level↑ Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, indo-1 <5 by appearance Zaidi 1989 [91]
extracellular Ca2+ [Ca2+]o↑, [Ca2+]i level↑ RAW cell Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 <10 by appearance Xu 2005 [92]
Acid-sensing ion channel (ASIC) 1a acid, [Ca2+]i level↑,
acid & ASIC1a inhibition, [Ca2+]i level↑diminished
Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 <5 amplitude, by appearance Li 2013 [93]
extracellular proton (pH) acid, [Ca2+]i level↑ Rat Osteoclast ratiometry, Fura-2 <5 by appearance Teti 1989 [94]
oxidative stress,
asperpyrone A (antioxidant)
asperpyrone A, suppressive Mouse 24 h RANKL intensity, Fluo-4 2 intensity change Chen 2019 [95]
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) peroxiredoxin(Prx) II KO (ROS↑), promotive Mouse BMM, 48 h RANKL ratiometry, Fura-2 <10 spike frequency Kim 2010 [87]

KO: knock out; KD: knock down; BMM: bone marrow macrophage; BM: bone marrow.

5.1. Extracellular Calcium and Calcium-Sensing Receptor

The extracellular free Ca2+ concentration is much higher than the intracellular concentration, especially in the bone microenvironment. Although there is a large difference between the Ca2+ concentrations inside and outside cells, intracellular Ca2+ is maintained within a narrow range, and subtle intracellular Ca2+ changes are commonly used for second messenger signaling. In osteoclasts, intracellular Ca oscillations are known to affect their differentiation and function according to the surrounding environment.

The extracellular Ca2+ concentration also affects osteoclast differentiation and function. Zaidi et al. reported that the high Ca2+ concentration at bone resorption sites led to a high Ca2+ concentration in osteoclasts and directly limited osteoclast function [91]. In contrast, other reports described that a high Ca2+ concentration stimulated osteoclast differentiation and bone-resorption function in a coculture system with osteoblasts [96,97,98]. The extracellular Ca2+ concentration also affects osteoclast migration [99]. Interestingly, Xiang et al. showed osteoclasts became attached to the bone surface when the Ca2+ concentration was low [100]. Furthermore, the external Ca2+ concentration has effects on osteoclast survival [101] and apoptosis [102].

Calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is a major transducer of information on the extracellular Ca2+ concentration to osteoclast precursors and mature osteoclasts. A high Ca2+ concentration directly promotes osteoclastogenesis via CaSR [103]. CaSR is also present in mature osteoclasts [104]. In bone growth plate maturation, CaSR is necessary for 25-hydroxyvitamin D-1α-hydroxylase, which modulates systemic Ca2+ concentration, to evoke calcium-stimulated bone erosion [105]. In addition, CaSR is involved in osteoclast apoptosis [106,107]. The downstream of CaSR contains the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/Akt pathway [108] and RANKL signaling pathway [92].

The systemic serum Ca2+ level is maintained by hormonal regulation, including parathyroid hormone and vitamin D. Calcitonin secreted by the thyroid gland also regulates systemic Ca2+. Calcitonin inhibits bone resorption and Ca2+ release from bone through calcitonin receptors on osteoclasts [109]. In addition, calcitonin-induced Ca2+ decreases affect osteoclast shape and bone resorption [110,111]. In a recent paper, calcitonin was shown to induce bone formation by interrupting sphingosine 1-phosphate release from osteoclasts [112].

5.2. Protons and Reactive Oxygen Species

The extracellular proton level measured by pH is the simplest factor involved in the intracellular Ca2+ concentration. Acid-sensing ion channel 1a promotes acid-induced osteoclastogenesis [93]. Kato and Matsushita showed that protons contributed to osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation independently of bicarbonate ions [113].

In the acidified situation, osteoclasts decrease their cytosolic Ca2+, synthesize extracellular matrix [94], and promote bone resorption [114]. In addition, accumulation of acids and Ca2+ acts as negative feedback for vacuolar-type H+-ATPase [115].

Another environmental factor involved in the fine-tuning of Ca oscillations is oxidative stress. Reactive oxygen species promotes osteoclast differentiation via NF-κB activation and Ca2+ efflux from endoplasmic reticulum [116]. RANKL induced reactive oxygen species production and enduring Ca oscillations [87]. Osteoclast differentiation decreased with the disruption of oxidative stress and Ca2+ signaling by asperpyrone A [95].

6. Perspectives for Research on Ca Oscillations in Osteoclast

In this review, we have described the key players that influence intracellular Ca oscillations. In the last section, we will focus on unsolved questions around Ca oscillations in osteoclast differentiation, function, and apoptosis.

6.1. No Consensus for the Definition of Ca Oscillations or Spikes

There is no common definition of Ca oscillations. This is the most critical problem associated with discussing Ca oscillations in osteoclasts. Many papers have shown line graphs for fluorescence ratios of Ca2+ indicators, Fura-2, or Fluo-4 and Fura Red. Qualitative assessment of Ca oscillations by appearance has been separately performed by the authors and their readers. Although some papers tried quantitative assessment with frequency and amplitude of spike or peak, these methods are in a minority (tables).

A lack of intracellular Ca2+ changes is not a physiological condition for viable cells. However, Ca oscillations were often binarized and regarded as all-or-none phenomena. Knockout of specific molecules often abolished Ca oscillations. Ca oscillations tended to be underestimated, and subtle changes in oscillations were omitted.

Our group proposed a new analytical method for Ca oscillations in a recent paper [21]. Concretely speaking, time-series Ca oscillations can be transformed into a frequency domain and evaluated in terms of speed. Fast Fourier transformation and wavelet analysis may be useful for detecting quick responses to environmental stimuli. A gold standard for Ca oscillation analysis should be established with modern computer technology and physio-mathematical methods.

6.2. Ca oscillation Alterations According to the Differentiation Time Course

Another problem is the variation in focused timing of osteoclastogenesis in different research. Experimental setting differs by each research (tables). In addition, Ca oscillations have not been well examined in the early phase of osteoclast differentiation, because Ca2+ signaling is considered weak in the immature phase. However, even in BMMs or osteoclast precursor cells, spontaneous Ca oscillations can be observed [21]. The Ca oscillation changes during the time course of osteoclast differentiation from BMMs to mature osteoclasts should be discussed in detail.

6.3. Whether Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factors (M-CSF) or RANKL Can Evoke Ca Oscillations?

Surprisingly, it remains unclear whether RANKL can evoke Ca oscillations in electrically stable cells such as BMMs. Though some papers showed Ca2+ spike by acute RANKL stimulation, some research did not.

In our experiments, RANKL did not induce rapid responses to intracellular Ca oscillations [21]. It is difficult to separate the effect of RANKL on Ca oscillations from those of other environmental factors including extracellular Ca2+ itself, pH, temperature, and macrophage colony-stimulating factors (M-CSF; CSF-1), as other stimuli required for osteoclastogenesis. Accumulation of well-controlled observations would solve the simple but profound question of the contribution ratio of each component.

6.4. Direct Relationships between ITAM Receptors and Ca2+ Channels, Transporters, and Storage Organelles?

Immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs (ITAMs) are regarded as necessary costimulatory signals during osteoclastogenesis [15]. However, it remains unclear how costimulatory signals including downstream phosphorylation of Syk and PLC are directly linked to quick Ca oscillations and calcineurin activity changes. The frequency conversion mechanism for costimulatory signals should be examined with modern technology. For example, a visualization technique for the phosphorylation status of single molecules would provide clues. Appropriate usage of calcium indicators and imaging techniques is considerably important.

6.5. Identification of the Conductor of Finely-Tuned Ca Oscillations and Clarification of the True Causal Relationship between Ca Oscillations and Osteoclast Differentiation

Previous papers have shown that many molecules are involved in fine-tuning of Ca oscillations in a cooperative manner. Ca oscillations in osteoclastogenesis appear to act in a coordinated and orchestrated manner through proper regulation of calcium channels, pumps, and intracellular organelles. However, we do not have evidence on the mechanism for the integrated coordination of the components and their contributions to the harmony of the process. This is partly because Ca oscillations in osteoclastogenesis have mainly been examined in deteriorating, rather than physiological, situations in some KO mice. To reveal the underlying mechanism for the orchestration, novel approaches other than the use of single inhibitors or knockdown may be necessary.

Furthermore, we cannot reach a conclusion on whether Ca oscillations are a cause or a result of osteoclastogenesis. If we can create proper Ca2+ changes and accomplish the induction of osteoclasts without M-CSF and RANKL stimuli, Ca oscillations may be proven as a cause of osteoclast differentiation. However, we cannot realize such artificial osteoclast induction with the currently available technology.

7. Conclusions

In osteoclast differentiation, many actors play to maintain Ca oscillations (Figure 1). Recent studies showed that the balance and the strength of costimulatory signals producing optimal Ca oscillations are important. Ca2+ channels and transporters work in harmony to alter intracellular Ca2+ concentration. Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels on cell membrane are key tuners of Ca oscillations in adaptation to the environment.

Osteoclast differentiation has not yet been resolved, because the fundamental mechanism underlying the well-known phenomena of Ca oscillations remains unclear. There may be hidden therapeutic target points in the electrophysiological regulation of osteoclast differentiation and function. Further investigations on Ca oscillations will lead to comprehensive understanding of osteoclasts.

Abbreviations

Ca Calcium
BMM Bone marrow macrophage
M-CSF Macrophage-colony stimulating factor
CSF-1 Colony stimulating factor-1
RANKL Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand
NFATc1 Nuclear factor of activated T-cells 1
TRP Transient receptor potential
IP3 Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate
RyR Ryanodine receptor
SERCA Sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase
ITAM Immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif
FcRγ Fc receptor gamma
DAP12 DNAX-activating protein of 12 kD
CTLA4 Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4
KO Knock out
TRPV Transient receptor potential vanilloid
TRPC Transient receptor potential canonical
RGS Regulator of G protein signaling
KD Knock down
KCNK K+ channel subfamily K member
NCX Na+-Ca2+ exchanger
BM Bone marrow
ER Endoplasmic reticulum
PLC Phospholipase C
Tmem Transmembrane
CRAC Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+
CaSR Calcium-sensing receptor

Author Contributions

Writing—original draft preparation, H.O.; art-work, H.O. and K.O.; review, editing, H.O., K.O., and S.T.; conceptualization, H.O. and K.O.; supervision K.O. and S.T.; All authors made direct and intellectual contributions to this paper. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This work was partially supported by JSPS KAKENHI (grant number: JP 18K09017).

Institutional Review Board Statement

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Informed Consent Statement

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Data Availability Statement

Data sharing not applicable.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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