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. 2021 Jul 27;36(10):1979–1998. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.4389

Anabolic actions of PTH in murine models: two decades of insights

Laura E Zweifler 1, Amy J Koh 1, Stephanie Daignault‐Newton 2, Laurie K McCauley 1,3,
PMCID: PMC8596798  NIHMSID: NIHMS1754242  PMID: 34101904

ABSTRACT

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced by the parathyroid glands in response to low serum calcium concentrations where it targets bones, kidneys, and indirectly, intestines. The N‐terminus of PTH has been investigated for decades for its ability to stimulate bone formation when administered intermittently (iPTH) and is used clinically as an effective anabolic agent for the treatment of osteoporosis. Despite great interest in iPTH and its clinical use, the mechanisms of PTH action remain complicated and not fully defined. More than 70 gene targets in more than 90 murine models have been utilized to better understand PTH anabolic actions. Because murine studies utilized wild‐type mice as positive controls, a variety of variables were analyzed to better understand the optimal conditions under which iPTH functions. The greatest responses to iPTH were in male mice, with treatment starting later than 12 weeks of age, a treatment duration lasting 5–6 weeks, and a PTH dose of 30–60 μg/kg/day. This comprehensive study also evaluated these genetic models relative to the bone formative actions with a primary focus on the trabecular compartment revealing trends in critical genes and gene families relevant for PTH anabolic actions. The summation of these data revealed the gene deletions with the greatest increase in trabecular bone volume in response to iPTH. These included PTH and 1‐α‐hydroxylase (Pth;1α(OH)ase, 62‐fold), amphiregulin (Areg, 15.8‐fold), and PTH related protein (Pthrp, 10.2‐fold). The deletions with the greatest inhibition of the anabolic response include deletions of: proteoglycan 4 (Prg4, −9.7‐fold), low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐related protein 6 (Lrp6, 1.3‐fold), and low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐related protein 5 (Lrp5, −1.0‐fold). Anabolic actions of iPTH were broadly affected via multiple and diverse genes. This data provides critical insight for future research and development, as well as application to human therapeutics. © 2021 The Authors. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).

Keywords: ANABOLIC, BONE ANABOLISM, GENETIC ANIMAL MODELS, PARATHYROID‐RELATED DISORDERS, PTH

INTRODUCTION

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2002, when teriparatide, a 34–amino acid analog of PTH, was accepted for the treatment of osteoporosis. More recently a PTH related protein (PTHrP) analog was also approved for the treatment of osteoporosis under the name abaloparatide.( 1 ) It is well accepted that intermittent PTH (iPTH) therapy is anabolic for bone, whereas continuous PTH exposure is catabolic. The anabolic actions of iPTH in bone have been observed in animal models since 1929 using cats and rats.( 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) These results were recapitulated in human patients,( 6 , 7 ) which led to the approval of this anabolic agent for therapeutic purposes. However, the anabolic mechanism of iPTH is not fully understood, and this study aimed to reveal trends in critical genes and gene families relevant for iPTH anabolic actions.

As an endogenous endocrine mediator, PTH is released when the parathyroid gland detects a decrease in serum calcium concentration. Circulating PTH then targets the kidney and bone to increase serum calcium levels.( 5 ) The effects of PTH and PTHrP in bone are achieved by binding to its type 1 receptor (PTH1R, a G‐protein coupled receptor with seven transmembrane domains) on osteoblasts.( 8 , 9 ) This stimulates the production of receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL) in osteoblasts and subsequent osteoclastogenesis.( 10 ) Indirectly, there is an increase in osteoblast numbers and bone formation.( 11 )

PTH is essential for fetal development, with newborn PTH‐deficient mice exhibiting reduced cartilage matrix mineralization and trabecular bone, due to fewer metaphyseal osteoblasts.( 12 ) Adult PTH‐null mice exhibit decreased serum calcium, decreased 1,25‐dihydroxyvitamin D3, and increased serum phosphate.( 13 ) Trabecular bone volume is increased in the femurs, tibias, and vertebrae of mutant mice, and the number and size of tibial osteoclasts are reduced. Furthermore, there is a decreased mineral apposition rate.

PTHrP‐null mice exhibit an osteoporotic phenotype that can be recapitulated in mice with targeted deletion in osteoblasts (Pthrp f/f ;cre colI ).( 14 ) This model is more specific to the local bone environment, in which iPTH treatment increased mineral apposition rate, bone volume, trabecular number, trabecular thickness, trabecular connectivity, and cortical thickness in long bones. This could be attributed to increased receptor availability without endogenous PTHrP or changes in receptor desensitization (i.e., increased number of receptors because there is not desensitization from PTHrP). In either case, it is likely that PTHrP can modulate the response to PTH via the PTH1R receptor.( 14 )

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Data for this study was collected from publications that have administered anabolic doses of iPTH from 2001 to 2020 (Figure 1). Papers were accessed by searching scholarly search engines, such as PubMed, through December 2020. A highly relevant and consistent outcome of trabecular bone volume per total volume was used as a key and focused measure to compare the anabolic response in experimental gene targeted mice to wild‐type controls in published studies. The PTH‐induced bone volume response was derived for both gene targeted and wild‐type mice (Table 1) separately [(PTH – Vehicle)/PTH]. Then, the relative response was calculated as a fold change by dividing the gene targeted response by the wild‐type response. A fold change of 1.0 indicates that there was no change in the anabolic response between wild‐type and gene‐targeted mice. If the fold change was greater than 1.0, the mutant mice had a greater anabolic response than wild‐type mice, whereas between 0 and 1.0 the mutant mice had a less anabolic response. A negative fold change indicates that the mutant response to iPTH was not anabolic. In some studies, actual numerical data was provided, whereas in others, data was derived from graphic representation. When bone volume was only depicted graphically, values were estimated by measurement with a ruler to derive the gene‐targeted response relative to wild type. Studies that showed an anabolic response to PTH in wild‐type controls were included whereas those that did not demonstrate an anabolic response in controls were excluded (there were very few studies that did not display an anabolic response).

FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 1

Timeline of gene targeted mouse models of PTH anabolic actions in bone. Abbreviation: PTH, parathyroid hormone.

TABLE 1.

Statistical analysis of the trabecular bone response in wild‐type mice

Pearson's correlation Linear regression of the slope
Category r 2 p Slope 95% CI
Gender
Female (n = 44) 0.8990 <0.0001 1.031 0.8746 to 1.1870
Male (n = 40) 0.7698 <0.0001 1.808 1.3160 to 2.3010
Both (n = 11) 0.3470 0.2957 0.748 −0.7763 to 2.2720
Bone site
Tibia (n = 15) 0.8631 <0.0001 1.194 0.9090 to 1.4790
Femur (n = 63) 0.5204 <0.0001 1.690 1.2750 to 2.1050
Vertebrae (n = 21) 0.1462 0.0872 0.620 −0.0996 to 1.3400
Age at start of treatment
0–2 weeks (n = 12) 0.4261 0.0214 0.988 0.1802 to 1.7970
4–8 weeks (n = 22) 0.3150 0.0066 0.752 0.2348 to 1.2690
9–10 weeks (n = 23) 0.6942 <0.0001 0.950 0.6640 to 1.2360
11–12 weeks (n = 25) 0.7071 <0.0001 1.530 1.1050 to 1.9540
>12 weeks (n = 22) 0.6239 <0.0001 2.031 1.2950 to 2.7670
Days per week of treatment
5–5.5 (n = 35) 0.8758 <0.0001 1.250 1.0060 to 1.4940
7 (n = 66) 0.6487 <0.0001 1.3178 0.9320 to 1.7010
Treatment duration
<4 weeks (n = 23) 0.6880 <0.0001 1.347 0.9357 to 1.7590
4 weeks (n = 48) 0.3858 <0.0001 0.885 0.5335 to 1.2016
5–6 weeks (n = 22) 0.6749 <0.0001 2.459 1.6630 to 3.2550
7–12 weeks (n = 12) 0.6503 0.0015 0.790 0.3814 to 1.1970
Treatment dose (μg/kg/day)
≦30 (n = 19) 0.6201 <0.0001 2.176 1.3050 to 3.0480
40 (n = 19) 0.6799 <0.0001 1.565 1.0150 to 2.1140
50–60 (n = 13) 0.3717 0.0269 1.135 0.1559 to 2.1150
80 (n = 44) 0.4488 <0.0001 0.919 0.6021 to 1.2370
90–160 (n = 10) 0.9454 <0.0001 1.001 0.8050 to 1.1970

Notes: Data was pooled to analyze Pearson's correlation of the trabecular response of wild‐type mice to vehicle or iPTH. The r 2 and p value are reported from this analysis. The slope and 95% CI of the linear regression of the slope is also reported.

Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; iPTH, intermittent parathyroid hormone.

Most commonly, human PTH(1‐34) (hPTH(1‐34)) was administered, although there were a few studies as indicated when the PTH differed (i.e., hPTH(1‐84) or derived from a different source). Doses ranged from 20 to 160 μg/kg/day, but was typically between 40 and 100 μg/kg/day, as specified in Table 2. PTH was administered by injection daily, 7 days/week, unless noted differently. Treatment time was typically 2 to 6 weeks of iPTH. The models are grouped under categories largely according to functional analyses in the Supplemental Material, alphabetically in Table 2. By assimilating the literature that has used anabolic PTH in genetic mouse models, we gain a better understanding of key genetic pathways as well as the overall complexity of PTH actions in bone.

TABLE 2.

Genetic models treated with iPTH

Target gene Genotype Gender PTH regimen Age of mice during treatment Bone site FC in trabecular BV/TV N.Ob/BS N.Oc/BS Strain Year Reference
1α(OH)ase 1α(OH)ase −/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Tibia ~1.101 No change No change C57BL/6J; BALB/c 2008 ( 15 )
Ampkα1 Ampkα1 −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Tibia ~4.250 ND ND C57BL/6129/Sv 2012 ( 16 )
Areg Areg −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Femur ~15.75 ND Decreased 129/C57BL/6 2015 ( 17 )
Atf4 Atf4 −/− NI 60 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–33 days Femur ~0.468 ND ND Swiss Black 2009 ( 18 )
Atf4 Atf4 −/− NI 60 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–33 days Vertebrae ~0.353 ND ND Swiss Black 2009 ( 18 )
Bcl2 Bcl2 −/− NI 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 4–13 days Tibia 1.054 ND ND 129/C57BL/6 2009 ( 19 )
Bcl2 Bcl2 −/− Bim +/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–20 weeks Tibia ND ND No change C57BL/6 (10th generation) 2010 ( 20 )
β‐arr2 β‐arr2 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Femur ND Increased Increased C57Bl/6 2005 ( 21 )
β‐arr2 β‐arr2 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Vertebrae ~0.000 ND ND C57Bl/6 2005 ( 21 )
β‐arr2 β‐arr2 −/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 9–17 weeks Vertebrae ~0.428 Decreased Decreased C57Bl/6 2009 ( 22 )
β‐arr2 β‐arr2 −/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 9–17 weeks Tibia ~0.179 ND ND C57Bl/6 2009 ( 22 )
β‐cat Dmp1‐CreERt2;β‐cat f/f 30 μg/kg/day rhPTH(1‐34) 12.5–17.5 weeks Femur ~2.115 ND ND C57Bl/6 129 2016 ( 23 )
β‐cat Dmp1‐CreERt2;β‐cat f/f 30 μg/kg/day rhPTH(1‐34) 12.5–17.5 weeks Vertebrae ~2.571 ND ND C57Bl/6 129 2016 ( 23 )
β‐cat Osx‐Cre;β‐cat f/f 80 μg/kg/day rhPTH(1‐34) 7–11 weeks Femur ~1.120 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2018 ( 24 )
β‐cat Osx‐Cre;β‐cat f/f 80 μg/kg/day rhPTH(1‐34) 7–11 weeks Vertebrae ~3.350 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2018 ( 24 )
β2AR Adbr −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 10–14 weeks Femur ~ −0.081 ND Decreased C57Bl/6 2012 ( 25 )
β2AR Adbr −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34)(5 days/week) 10–14 weeks Vertebrae ~ −0.131 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 25 )
β2AR Adbr −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 54–58 weeks Femur ~ −0.113 ND No change C57Bl/6 2012 ( 25 )
BMI1 Bmi1 −/− ♀♂ 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 1–4 weeks Femur Cannot determine (missing necessary controls) Cannot determine (missing necessary controls) ND 129Ola FVB/N hybrid 2014 ( 26 )
Bmp2, Bmp4 R26CreER/R26CreER and Bmp2 C/C . Bmp2 C/C ; Bmp4 C/C ; R26Cre ER/+ (Bmp2/4 DCKO); OVX 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 10–12 to 16–18 weeks Femur Cannot determine (missing necessary controls) ND ND NI 2016 ( 27 )
BSP Bsp −/− 0.8 μg/μl PTH 1‐84 (local injection) 12–14 weeks Calvaria ~0.985 (BV reported) ND ND 129/CD‐1 2015 ( 28 )
C‐FMS MAFIA 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–22 weeks Tibia ~0.127 ND Decreased C57Bl/6J 2014 ( 29 )
C‐FOS c‐fos −/− NI 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 4–21 days Vertebrae ~0.316 ND ND C57Bl/6 (5th generation) 2002 ( 30 )
CaSR Col‐Bone CaSR Δflox/Δflox NI 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 4–17 days Tibia ~0.893 ND ND C57Bl/6 CD‐1 2015 ( 31 )
CD40L CD40L −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Femur 0.135 ND Decreased C57Bl/6 2014 ( 32 )
Cdh2 Osx‐Cre::Cdh2 f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 4 weeks of iPTH starting 12–16 weeks Tibia 3.815 No change Decreased C57Bl/6 2014 ( 33 )
Cdh2 Dmp1‐cre;Cdh2 f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks Femur 3.393 Increased Increased C57Bl/6 2016 ( 34 )
Cdk1 Osx‐Cre;Cdk1 f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Vertebrae ~2.018 Increased No change C57Bl/6129S6/SvEvTac 2018 ( 35 )
Cox2 Cox2 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 20–23 weeks Femur 1.669 Increased No change CD‐1 (9th generation) 2010 ( 36 )
Cox2 Cox2 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 20–23 weeks Vertebrae 5.688 ND ND CD‐1 (9th generation) 2010 ( 36 )
Crem Crem −/− 160 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10 days of iPTH from 11–12 weeks Femur ~0.312 No change Increased 129Sv; C57BL/6 2007 ( 37 )
Cx43 Cx43 ΔCT/fl ;DMP1‐8kb‐Cre 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–18 weeks Femur 1.154 ND ND C57Bl/6 2015 ( 38 )
Dkk1 Dkk1 TG; 2.3‐kb rat collagen type Ia promoter NI 95 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 34 days of iPTH from 12–14 weeks Tibia ND Decreased Decreased C57Bl/6 CD‐1 2011 ( 39 )
Egdr Egfr Wa5 (impaired EGFR signaling) 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Femur ~0.704** ND Decreased C57Bl/6 2012 ( 40 )
Fgf2 Fgf2 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 8–12 weeks Femur 0.647 Decreased No change Black Swiss 129Sv 2006 ( 41 )
Fgf2 Fgf2 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 60–64 weeks Femur 0.139 ND ND Black Swiss 129Sv 2006 ( 41 )
Fgf2 3.6Col1GFPsaph tg/tg ;Fgf2 −/− 20 μg/kg/day PTH(1‐34) 12 weeks (8 h) Tibia ND ND ND Black Swiss 129Sv; FVB/N 2018 ( 42 )
Fgf23 Fgf23 −/− NI 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 8–22 days Femur ~1.077 No change ND C57Bl/6 129Sv 2011 ( 43 )
Fgfr3 Fgfr3 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–20 weeks Femur ~2.533 Decreased Increased C3H 2016 ( 44 )
Fgfr3 FGFR3 G369C/+ NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 8–12 weeks Femur ~2.814 ND ND C57Bl/6 2017 ( 45 )
Ghr DMP1‐Cre;GHR f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 4–8 weeks Femur 0.234 Decreased No change C57Bl/6 2015 ( 46 )
GPR126 Osx‐cre;Gpr126 f/f ♀♂ 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–30 days Femur ~1.975 ND ND C57Bl/6 2020 ( 47 )
GRK2 GRK1 TG ;1.3kb fragment of OG2 promoter ♀♂ 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 36–40 weeks Vertebrae Cannot determine (missing necessary controls) Increased No change B6SJLF1/J 2009 ( 48 )
s s Osx‐KO ♀♂ 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks Femur 0.223 Increased Increased C57Bl/6 CD1 2016 ( 49 )
HDAC4 HDAC4 fl/fl ; DMP1‐cre 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks NI ~0.971 ND ND C57Bl/6 2016 ( 50 )
HDAC4; HDAC5 HDAC5 −/− ; HDAC4 fl/fl ; DMP1‐cre 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks NI ~2.111 ND ND C57Bl/6 2016 ( 50 )
HDAC5 HDAC5 −/− 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks NI ~2.111 ND ND C57Bl/6 2016 ( 50 )
Hif‐1α Ocn‐Cre;Hif‐1αf/f 20 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–16 weeks Femur ~1.511 ND ND C57Bl/6 2014 ( 51 )
Hif‐1α Ocn‐Cre;Hif‐1αf/f 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–16 weeks Femur ~1.223 ND ND C57Bl/6 2014 ( 51 )
Igf‐1 Igf‐1 −/− NI 160 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–6.5 weeks Femur ND ND ND NI 2001 ( 52 )
Igf‐1 B6.C3H‐6T 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–20 weeks Femur 0.704 ND ND C57Bl/6 (10th generation) 2005 ( 53 )
Igf‐1 Igf1 fl/fl ; Albumin‐Cre 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Vertebrae ~2.150 ND ND FVB/N, C57BL, and 129Sv 2006 ( 54 )
Igf‐1 ALS −/− 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Vertebrae ~ −0.300 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2006 ( 54 )
Igf‐1 Igf1 fl/fl ; Albumin‐Cre; ALS −/− 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Vertebrae ~ −0.350 ND ND FVB/N; C57BL 129Sv 2006 ( 54 )
Igf‐1 HIT (hepatic IGF‐1 transgene) 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Femur ~1.622 ND ND FVB/N 2010 ( 55 )
Igf‐1 HIT KO 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Femur ~2.069 ND ND FVB/N 2010 ( 55 )
IGF‐IR Ocn‐Cre;Igf‐IR f/f NI 80 μg/kg/day rat PTH(1‐34) 12–14 weeks Tibia and femur ND ND ND FVB/N 2014 ( 56 )
IL18 IL18 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 4 weeks of iPTH starting at 7–8 weeks Tibia and femur ND ND ND DBA/1 2008 ( 57 )
IL6 IL6 −/− ♀♂ 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 3–24 days Femur ~0.596 ND Decreased C57Bl/6 2013 ( 58 )
IL6 IL6 −/− ♀♂ 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–22 weeks Femur ~3.333 ND ND C57Bl/6 2013 ( 58 )
Irs‐1 Irs‐1 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–14 weeks Tibia and femur 0.090 No change Decreased C57Bl6 CBA 2005 ( 59 )
Irs‐2 Irs‐2 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–14 weeks Tibia and femur 2.499 Decreased Decreased C57Bl6 CBA 2005 ( 59 )
Kl Kl −/− NI 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 8–22 days Femur ~1.077 No change ND C57Bl/6 129Sv 2010 ( 43 )
Ldlr Ldlr −/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 20–25 weeks Femur 0.624 Increased Increased C57Bl/6 2009 ( 60 )
Ldlr Ldlr −/− ; pOBCol3.6GFPtpz and pOBCol2.3GFPCyan 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 5 weeks of iPTH starting at 8–12 weeks Calvaria ND Decreased ND C57Bl/6 2013 ( 61 )
Ldlr Ldlr −/− ; pOBCol3.6GFPtpz and pOBCol2.3GFPCyan 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 5 weeks of iPTH starting at 8–12 weeks Femur ND Decreased ND C57Bl/6 2013 ( 61 )
Lrp5 Lrp5 −/− ♀♂ 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Hindlimb ND ND ND 129S/J 2006 ( 62 )
Lrp5 Lrp5 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (every other day) 20–26 weeks Femur ~0.435 ND ND C57Bl/6 2009 ( 63 )
Lrp5 Lrp5 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (every other day) 20–26 weeks Femur ~ −1.294 ND ND C57Bl/6 2009 ( 63 )
Lrp5 Lrp5 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (every other day) 20–26 weeks Vertebrae ~10.000 No change No change C57Bl/6 2009 ( 63 )
Lrp5 Lrp5 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (every other day) 20–26 weeks Vertebrae ~ −1.028 No change No change C57Bl/6 2009 ( 63 )
Lrp6 Ocn‐cre;Lrp6 f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks Femur ~ −1.255 Decreased No change C57Bl/6J; 129 FVB/N 2013 ( 64 )
Lrp6 Ocn‐Cre;Lrp6 f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks Femur ND ND ND C57Bl/6J; 129 FVB/N 2015 ( 65 )
MCP‐1 Mcp‐1 −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 16–22 weeks Tibia ~0.084 ND Decreased C57Bl/6 2013 ( 66 )
MCP‐1 Mcp‐1 −/− ♀♂ 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 20–26 weeks ND ND ND ND C57Bl/6 2013 ( 66 )
Mdx C57BL/10ScSn/DMD‐mdx 30 μg/kg/day black bear PTH(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87) (5 days/week) 4–10 weeks Femur ~5.833 No change Decreased C57BL/610ScSn 2012 ( 88 )
Mfge8 Mfge8 −/− ♀♂ 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–22 weeks Tibia ~2.000 (reported as FC) ND Decreased C57Bl/6 2018 ( 89 )
MHC I MHC I −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–9 weeks Femur ~0.173 ND ND C57Bl/6 2009 ( 72 )
MHC I; MHC II MHC I −/− ; MHC II −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–9 weeks Femur ~0.058 ND ND C57Bl/6 2009 ( 72 )
MHC II MHC II −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–9 weeks Femur ~1.038 ND ND C57Bl/6 2009 ( 72 )
miR‐29‐3p miR‐29‐3p decoy 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–16 weeks Femur ~8.858 Increased No change C57Bl/6 2020 ( 90 )
Mkp1 Mkp1 −/− 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5–6 days/week) 3–24 days Femur ~1.250 (reported as FC) ND ND C57Bl/6 129 2011 ( 91 )
Nf1 Nf1 +/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 28 days of iPTH starting 8–12 weeks Tibia ~0.963 ND Increased C57Bl/6 2006 ( 92 )
Nmp4 Nmp4 −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–17 weeks Femur ~2.906 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2009 ( 93 )
Nmp4 Nmp4 −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–12 weeks Tibia ~1.500 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2011 ( 94 )
Nmp4 Nmp4 −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–17 weeks Tibia ~0.800 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2011 ( 94 )
Nmp4 Nmp4 −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–12 weeks Vertebrae ~1.467 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2011 ( 94 )
Nmp4 Nmp4 −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–17 weeks Vertebrae ~4.206 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th generation) 2011 ( 94 )
Nmp4 Nmp4 −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–13 weeks Femur ~2.523 ND ND C57Bl/6 (6th‐7th generation) 2012 ( 95 )
Ocn Ocn −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 10–14 weeks Vertebrae 1.266 ND ND C57Bl/6 2008 ( 96 )
Ocn Ocn −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 10–14 weeks Femur 1.174 No change Increased C57Bl/6 2008 ( 96 )
Opn Opn −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 7–11 weeks Tibia and femur ~1.362** ND Decreased 129 2003 ( 97 )
OSMR Osmr −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 6–9 weeks Tibia ~ −0.518 Decreased Increased C57Bl/6 2011 ( 98 )
p38α Ocn‐Cre;p38α f/f 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Femur ~0.415 Decreased Decreased C57Bl/6 2015 ( 99 )
Pappa Pappa −/− 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–18 weeks Femur ~0.277** ND ND C57Bl/6; 129 2015 ( 100 )
PLS3 Pls3 −/0 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–12 weeks Vertebrae ND No change ND C57Bl/6 2020 ( 101 )
Postn Postn−/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–17 weeks Femur 1.106 ND Increased C57Bl/6 2012 ( 102 )
Postn Postn −/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–17 weeks Vertebrae 1.762 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 102 )
Prg4 Prg4 −/− ♀♂ 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 4–21 days Femur 1.239 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 71 )
Prg4 Prg4 −/− ♀♂ 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 16–22 weeks Femur −9.692 No change Decreased C57Bl/6 2012 ( 71 )
PTH and 1α(OH)ase PTH −/− ;1α(OH)ase −/− NI 0.2 μg/kg/day rat PTH(1‐34)/day 4–14 days Femur ~62.000 Cannot determine (no reported WT+PTH) Cannot determine (no reported WT+PTH) C57BL/6J and BALB/c 2005 ( 103 )
PTH1R Lck‐Cre;PTH1R f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 2–6 weeks Femur 0.409 Decreased No change C57Bl/6 2012 ( 104 )
PTH1R Lck‐Cre;PTH1R f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 13–17 weeks Femur −0.314 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 104 )
PTH1R pdPTH1R 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–22 weeks Vertebrae ~0.837 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 105 )
PTH1R pdPTH1R 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–22 weeks Vertebrae ~0.890 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 105 )
PTH1R pdPTH1R 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–22 weeks Femur ~0.822 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 105 )
PTH1R pdPTH1R 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–22 weeks Femur ~1.000 ND ND C57Bl/6 2012 ( 105 )
PTH1R DMP1‐Cre;PTH1R f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 4 weeks of iPTH (start age NI) Femur ND ND ND C57Bl/6 dominant (mixed background) 2013 ( 106 )
PTH1R DMP1‐Cre;PTH1R f/f 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 4 weeks of iPTH (start age NI) Vertebrae 0.339 ND ND C57Bl/6 dominant (mixed background) 2013 ( 106 )
PTH1R Dmp1‐Cre;PTH1R f/f 100 ng/g/day PTH(1‐34) 16–20 weeks Femur ~0.739 ND ND C57BL/6Nhsd 2016 ( 107 )
PTH1R Dmp1‐Cre;PTH1R f/f 100 ng/g/day PTH(1‐34) 16–20 weeks Femur ~ −0.081 ND ND C57BL/6Nhsd 2016 ( 107 )
PTHRP Pthrp +/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–24 weeks Femur ~10.230 ND ND FVB/N CD‐1 2005 ( 14 )
Rac1 Osx‐Cre;Rac1 −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 4–8 weeks Femur ND NI NI NI 2020 ( 108 )
Rac2 Rac2 −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Tibia ND Increased Increased C57Bl/6 (used as control) 2008 ( 109 )
Rag2 Rag2 −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–9 weeks Femur ~0.406 ND ND C57Bl6/J 2009 ( 72 )
RAGE RAGE −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–12 weeks Femur ~0.00 ND ND C57Bl/6 2010 ( 110 )
RAGE RAGE −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–17 weeks Femur ~0.495 ND ND C57Bl/6 2010 ( 110 )
RAGE RAGE −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–12 weeks Vertebrae ~1.857 ND ND C57Bl/6 2010 ( 110 )
Runx2 Runx2 Tg 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 4–10 weeks Femur ~0.637 ND Increased C57Bl/6 2007 ( 111 )
sFRP1 sFRP −/− 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 8–12 weeks Femur ~0.711 (reported as FC) ND ND C57BL/6 (albino)‐129SvEv (LEX‐1) 2006 ( 112 )
sFRP1 sFRP −/− 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 24–28 weeks Femur ~0.627 (reported as FC) ND ND C57BL/6 (albino)‐129SvEv (LEX‐1) 2006 ( 112 )
sFRP1 sFRP −/− 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 36–40 weeks Femur ~0.332 (reported as FC) ND ND C57BL/6 (albino)‐129SvEv (LEX‐1) 2006 ( 112 )
sFRP1 sFRP1 Tg 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–14 weeks Femur 0.103 ND No change FVB/N‐Swiss Webster hybrid 2010 ( 113 )
sFRP1 sFRP1 Tg 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–14 weeks Femur 0.120 ND No change FVB/N‐Swiss Webster hybrid 2010 ( 113 )
sFRP1 sFRP1 Tg 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–14 weeks Vertebrae 0.099 ND ND FVB/N‐Swiss Webster hybrid 2010 ( 113 )
sFRP1 sFRP1 Tg 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 12–14 weeks Vertebrae 0.402 ND ND FVB/N‐Swiss Webster hybrid 2010 ( 113 )
Sost Sost TG 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5–6 days/week) 24–33 weeks Femur 0.391 ND No change FVB, C57BL/6 2010 ( 114 )
Sost Sost −/− 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–16 weeks Femur ~0.779 ND ND 129/SvJ and Black Swiss 2011 ( 115 )
Sost Sost −/− 90 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–16 weeks Femur ~0.877 ND ND 129/SvJ and Black Swiss 2011 ( 115 )
TCRβ TCRβ −/− NI 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 5–9 weeks Femur 0.503 Decreased Increased C57Bl/6 2009 ( 72 )
TGFβ1 TGFβ1 −/− ,Rag2 −/− 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks Tibia ~ −0.388 Decreased No change C57Bl/6 2011 ( 116 )
TGIF1 Tgif1 fl/fl ; DMP1‐cre 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks Tibia ~0.103 Decreased No change C57Bl/6 2019 ( 117 )
TGIF1 Tgif1 −/− 100 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 8–12 weeks Tibia ~ −0.126 Decreased Decreased C57Bl/6 2019 ( 117 )
Timp1 Timp1 TG by type‐I collagen promoter 40 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 10–16 weeks Femur 1.964 ND Decreased C57BL/6 CBA 2006 ( 118 )
Ts65Dn Mosel for trisomy 21 30 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Tibia ~1.450 No change No change C57BL/6; C3H/HeJ 2012 ( 119 )
Ts65Dn Mosel for trisomy 21 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 12–16 weeks Tibia ~1.450 No change No change C57BL/6; C3H/HeJ 2012 ( 119 )
Vps35 Ocn‐Cre;Vps35 f/f 50 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) (5 days/week) 7–12 weeks Femur ~7.690 ND ND C57Bl/6 2016 ( 120 )
Wnt1 Wnt1 +/R235W 80 μg/kg/day hPTH(1‐34) 52–56 weeks Femur ND ND ND C57Bl/6 129 2020 ( 121 )

Notes: A summary of each publication using iPTH in a genetic model is alphabetized by target gene. The genotype, gender, PTH regimen, age of mice during treatment, bone site, fold change in BV/TV comparing targeted gene versus WT (target gene/WT), N.Ob/BS, N.Oc/BS, strain, and year are listed.

Abbreviations: ♂, male; ♀, female; ~, values estimated from a graph; **, bone area reported; BV/TV, trabecular bone volume per total volume; FC, fold change; hPTH, human parathyroid hormone; iPTH, intermittent parathyroid hormone; ND, not determined; NI, not indicated; N.Ob/BS, number of osteoblasts per bone surface; N.Oc/BS, number of osteoclasts per bone surface; PTH, parathyroid hormone; WT, wild type.

RESULTS

Actions of iPTH in wild‐type mice

Because gene‐targeted murine studies utilized wild‐type mice as positive controls, a variety of variables were analyzed to better understand the optimal conditions under which iPTH functions. Trabecular bone volume was compiled and organized by different categories (Figure 2, Table 1). The groups were stratified by: sex, bone site, days per week of treatment, age at start of treatment, duration of treatment, and dose of iPTH. Strain was also considered and is listed in Table 2; however, the only strain that had a large enough sample size for consideration was C57BL/6. Because the interest of this section is in comparing different categories, we did not include strain in the analysis. Most of these groups had a significant, positive correlation between the control trabecular bone volume and the iPTH‐treated bone volume (Table 1). Using both sexes was an exception. Although this does not suggest that those indices should not be used in future studies, caution should be taken if drawing conclusions based only on trabecular bone volume.

FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 2

Trabecular bone response in WT mice. (AF) Trabecular bone volume is graphed for vehicle‐treated (x axis) and PTH‐treated (y axis) WT mice. Each plot stratifies a different variable, including (A) sex, (B) bone site analyzed, (C) duration (days per week of treatment), (D) age at the start of treatment, (E) duration (weeks of treatment), or (F) dose of treatment. Linear regression of the slope was analyzed for each group and compared within a variable. The p values are reported in the charts under each graph, and correspond to the analysis between the column and row headers (i.e., in (A), the slope of the line for male and female has a p‐value of 0.0011). (G) Control trabecular bone volume in WT mice and the FC of trabecular bone volume in response to PTH in WT mice is plotted. The AIC is a statistical predictor of error between two models, and was used to confirm an inverse exponential relationship between control bone volume and the FC in bone volume with PTH in WT mice. Abbreviations: AIC, Akaike Information Criterion; PTH, parathyroid hormone; WT, wild‐type; FC, fold change.

Correlation graphs of the reported trabecular bone volume in control versus iPTH mice are shown in Figure 2 and are separated by the categories mentioned. In order to understand how the variables relate within a category, the data was modeled with a linear regression and the slopes and corresponding 95% confidence interval were compared. Groups that had a significant correlation are discussed in the Supplemental Material, but all of the data is presented. This data can be used to inform future study design and interpretation.

We hypothesized that if a mouse has a high baseline bone volume, there is less capacity to mount an anabolic response to iPTH. Similarly, if an animal has a low baseline bone volume, they would show a greater response to iPTH. Analysis of the graph in Figure 2G supports this, with the control bone volume plotted against the fold change response to PTH. Although biases exist because only studies that showed an anabolic response in wild‐type mice were included, statistics support an inverse exponential relationship between these variables. To confirm that the data had an exponential relationship, and not a linear one, we calculated the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), a statistical predictor of error between two models. The AIC for the exponential model is 36.44 lower than the linear model, indicating that the exponential equation more precisely describes the relationship between the two variables.

Analysis of PTH anabolic actions in bone using gene‐targeted mice

The mechanism of anabolic iPTH and its effect on the bone microenvironment has been studied for decades, and numerous mechanisms have been proposed based on in vitro and in vivo models.( 67 , 68 , 69 ) A wide variety of genetic mouse models have been employed to elucidate the actions of PTH in bone over the past 20 years (Figures 1,  3, Table 2). With modern technology facilitating unprecedented genetic manipulation, this comprehensive study compiles the evidence of iPTH actions in gene‐targeted murine models. Of note, an important limitation is that although some mutations are global, many are focused on a subset of cells, and dependent on effective cre drivers and appropriate promoter selection. Hence the anabolic actions of PTH may reflect the effectiveness of the model as well as the targeted gene. Specific genotypes are indicated in Table 2, and are discussed in detail in the Supplemental Materials.

FIGURE 3.

FIGURE 3

FC of PTH‐/control‐treated trabecular bone volume per total volume per targeted gene model. The response to PTH treatment in gene targeted murine models was calculated using the bone volume FC in mutant mice relative to the FC of control treated mice. The x axis lists the targeted gene. Some genes are listed multiple times, each of which represents a different study or cohort of animals listed in Table 2. If there was no change between control and genetically modified treated animals, the FC is 1, indicated by the marked line. Abbreviations: FC, fold change; PTH, parathyroid hormone.

The Supplemental Materials include detailed text descriptions of the literature using iPTH in gene‐targeted mice, which are summarized alphabetically by gene in Table 2. The models studied can be stratified by the function of the gene, including receptor activation and signaling pathways; downstream mediators in the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family, wingless‐related integration site (Wnt) family, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family, insulin‐like growth factor (IGF), and growth hormone (GH), epidermal growth factor (EGF) family; and cell regulatory factors including apoptotic, immunity, extracellular matrix (ECM), cytoskeletal, and calcium regulation. The summation of these data demonstrated the gene deletions with the greatest increase in response to iPTH. These included PTH and 1‐α‐hydroxylase (Pth;1α(OH)ase, 62‐fold)( 70 ), amphiregulin (Areg, 15.8‐fold),( 17 ) and PTH‐related protein (Pthrp, 10.2‐fold).( 14 ) (Table 2). The deletions with the greatest inhibition of the anabolic response include deletions of: proteoglycan 4 (Prg4, −9.7‐fold),( 71 ) low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐related protein 6 (Lrp6, 1.3‐fold),( 64 ) and low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐related protein 5 (Lrp5, −1.0‐fold)( 63 ) (Table 2). Several notable genes demonstrated no alteration of the anabolic action of PTH, including major histocompatibility complex II knockout mice (Mhc II),( 72 ) bone sialoprotein (Bsp),( 28 ) and histone deacetylase 4 (Hdac4).( 50 ) The models with the most study were insulin‐like growth factor‐1 (Igf‐1).( 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 )

By detailing comparisons between reported iPTH studies, we are able to assimilate the role of different genes in the anabolic response. For example, Table 2 shows that mice with mutations in Igf‐1 can range in their response to iPTH, with bone volume fold changes relative to control mice from −0.3 ‐fold to 2.1‐fold.( 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 ) There has been long‐standing interest in this gene; it was the first genetic model to be studied with iPTH in 2001 because of the increase in IGF‐1 production from osteoblasts in response to PTH.( 52 ) A detailed analysis in the Supplemental Material compares the study design, mouse genetics, and conclusions of each report. These studies support a necessary role of IGF‐1 in the anabolic response, as well as downstream targets, such as insulin receptor substrate‐1 (IRS‐1).( 59 )

DISCUSSION

When mice are administered anabolic doses of PTH, signaling cascades affect proliferation and development of osteoblasts. There are many protein interactions and regulatory factors involved in this process, and it is unsurprising that when they are disrupted, the anabolic response does not achieve its full potential. The purpose of this study was to further elucidate PTH mechanisms by collectively analyzing the extensive work performed using mouse models.

The anabolic response in wild‐type mice was analyzed to understand baseline differences and influences. Of the variables analyzed, the greatest responses to iPTH were in male mice, with treatment starting later than 12 weeks of age, a treatment duration lasting 5 to 6 weeks, and a PTH dose of 30 to 60 μg/kg/day. This data should be used to inform future study design for efficient use of resources. For example, based on the correlation data, male and female mice should be analyzed separately when treated with iPTH.

Collectively, the data suggests that starting treatment at greater than 12 weeks of age yields the highest response to iPTH. Mice are considered mature adults at this stage, but peak bone mass is closer to 16 to 18 weeks. The murine skeleton continues to grow past sexual maturity (about 7 weeks), whereas the human skeleton does not. PTH is commonly prescribed in postmenopausal women, and this population would be more comparative to mice that are at least 12 months old. Of the more than 130 cohorts of mice studied, only one was in this age range.( 25 )

Administering PTH for at least 5 days per week is sufficient to yield an anabolic response. Although it is well documented that whereas continuous PTH is catabolic, iPTH is anabolic,( 73 ) this analysis has focused on the anabolic studies. Frolik et al.( 74 ) used a rat model to determine that the pharmacokinetics of PTH(1‐34) varies with differing treatment regimens. They found giving the same 80 μg/kg of PTH in a single injection or via six injections over 1 h resulted in an anabolic response. However, administering the same 80 μg/kg of PTH over 6 or 8 h produced a catabolic response. They associated the anabolic iPTH in a temporal manner with the rapid increase in serum calcium, followed by tapering.

Analyses for this examination focused on the tibias, femurs, and vertebrae. Although studies analyzing calvariae are reported in Table 2, there were not enough to include in the correlation analysis. In humans, bone mineral density in postmenopausal women that were randomly assigned to PTH or placebo showed a larger percent change in the lumbar spine than femoral neck.( 7 ) Of note, this is comparing different outcomes (bone volume for murine studies and bone mineral density for human), measured by different variables, and in a quadrupedal versus a bipedal species.

Relative to specific genetic aberrations that may inform PTH mechanisms, several trends are apparent from this analysis of more than 90 gene‐targeted studies. Bone health and energy metabolism are linked formulating a vital area of research interest. Many clinical conditions are also linked to altered energy expenditure, as reviewed by Motyl et al.( 75 ) Among these targeted murine models with the largest increases in anabolic response to iPTH were AMP‐activated protein kinase α1 (Ampkα1), hypoxia‐inducible factor 1‐alpha (Hif‐1α), and cyclooxygenase‐2 (Cox2). Ampkα1 regulates energy consumption in the cell, working to promote adenosine triphosphate (ATP) conservation or expenditure depending on current conditions.( 76 ) Mice lacking Ampkα1 have a low bone mass with an increased anabolic response to iPTH.( 16 ) Hif‐1α is referred to as the master regulator of hypoxia because it is an oxygen‐sensitive subunit of the Hif‐1 complex (with Hif‐1β). When oxygen is not present, Hif‐1α is stabilized and translocated to the nucleus to bind to hypoxia‐response elements.( 77 ) Cox2 has been identified as a hypoxia responsive gene in colorectal cancer.( 78 ) Authors of the work with Cox2 and iPTH were interested in its role regulating prostaglandin production, but it is possible that part of the effect of deleting this gene is affected by changes in energy metabolism. When these genes are deleted, the responsiveness to iPTH in bone is enhanced. Because these genes are activated when the cell is under metabolic stress and their actions limit the PTH response, it is conceivable that they allow the cell to work at the capacity allowed by current energy conditions, limited by oxygen concentrations.

Ampkα1 and Hif‐1α both regulate autophagy.( 79 , 80 ) PTH prevents osteoblast apoptosis, prolonging the life of these cells.( 81 ) It is also possible that in the absence of these genes, cell survival is further enhanced, leading to an increased response to iPTH. A presentation at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting in 2019 further connected autophagy and PTH mechanisms.( 82 ) Using mice that had autophagy‐deficient osteoblasts (Fip200 flox/flox; Osterix–cyclic recombinase [Osx‐cre]), Qi et al.( 82 ) showed a blunted anabolic response. Taken together, the evidence supports a relationship between autophagy and iPTH.

Canonical Wnt signaling promotes osteoblast expansion and function. Soluble ligands bind to the receptors (including LRPs) that induce stabilization of β catenin (β‐cat), allowing it to translocate to the nucleus and alter gene expression.( 83 ) In mice with mutations in Lrp6 and β‐cat, there were similar anabolic responses to PTH (vertebrae and femur when β‐cat deletion was under control of dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein 1 [DMP1], and in the vertebrae when under control of Osx). Other Wnt family member proteins have been studied with iPTH, and it is clear that this pathway is critical for its anabolic effects in bone. N‐cadherin restrains Wnt signaling and bone formation in osteoblasts.( 84 ) Interestingly, when the gene for N‐cadherin, Cdh2, is disrupted, the anabolic response to iPTH is increased. When both positive and negative regulators of Wnts are affected, the response to iPTH increases, suggesting anabolic PTH is sensitive to slight changes in Wnts.

N‐cadherin may affect PTH responsiveness through other mechanisms as well. Expression of Cdh2 is increased with maturity of osteoblasts and decreased expression is associated with osteosarcoma.( 85 , 86 ) N‐cadherin mediates cell‐to‐cell adhesion, highlighting the effect of interaction with the microenvironment on osteoblasts. Mdx mice have a mutation in dystrophin, a protein that also helps osteoblasts interact with their environment by connecting the cytoplasm to the extracellular matrix in a complex. Disruption in dystrophin function increases the anabolic response to iPTH. Both N‐cadherin and dystrophin are affected by calcium. N‐cadherin is a calcium dependent glycoprotein, whereas Mdx mice exhibit increased intracellular calcium levels.( 87 ) It is possible that these changes in calcium regulation alter responsiveness to iPTH.

This work summarizes decades of work aimed to outline the mechanisms of anabolic iPTH, with more studies surely forthcoming. The reports described highlight the importance of many cell types in the bone microenvironment. Signaling starts in the osteoblast, depends on intracellular second messengers, and is then affected by/affects microenvironmental cues and other organ systems, formulating a complex and dynamic process that results in bone formation and bone accrual. The insights from the analysis of the pooled data provide better direction for future experiments and appropriate interpretation.

DISCLOSURES

Laura E. Zweifler, Amy J. Koh, and Stephanie Daignault‐Newton have no disclosures. Laurie K. McCauley owns Amgen Stock.

AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Study design: Laura E. Zweifler and Laurie K. McCauley. Data collection: Laura E. Zweifler and Amy J. Koh. Data analysis: Laura E. Zweifler, Amy J. Koh, and Stephanie Daignault‐Newton. Data interpretation: Laura E. Zweifler, Stephanie Daignault‐Newton, Laurie K. McCauley. Drafting manuscript: Laura E. Zweifler. Revising manuscript content: Laura E. Zweifler and Laurie K. McCauley. Approving final version of manuscript: Laura E. Zweifler, Amy J. Koh, Stephanie Daignault‐Newton, and Laurie K. McCauley. Laurie K. McCauley takes responsibility for the integrity of the data analysis.

PEER REVIEW

The peer review history for this article is available at https://publons.com/publon/10.1002/jbmr.4389.

Supporting information

Appendix S1 Supplemental Material

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We acknowledge the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR, DE028455 to Laura E. Zweifler, DE022327 to Laurie K. McCauley), the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK, DK053904 to Laurie K. McCauley), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI, CA093900 to Stephanie Daignault‐Newton), of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for funding support. We thank the Consulting for Statistics, Computing, and Analytics Research (CSCAR) team at the University of Michigan for their advice.

DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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