DBC1 maintains skeletal muscle integrity by enhancing myogenesis and preventing myofibre wasting

作者：Na Liang, Jia He, Jiaqi Yan, Xueying Han, Xiaoqian Zhang, Yamei Niu, Wuga Sha, Jun Li · 发表于：Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.1002/jcsm.13398 · 被引用次数：11 · 研究领域：Muscle Physiology and Disorders、FOXO transcription factor regulation、Nutrition and Health in Aging

Abstract Background Skeletal muscle atrophy, particularly ageing‐related muscular atrophy such as sarcopenia, is a significant health concern. Despite its prevalence, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, and specific approved medications are currently unavailable. Deleted in breast cancer 1 (DBC1) is a well‐known regulator of senescence, metabolism or apoptosis. Recent reports suggest that DBC1 may also potentially regulate muscle function, as mice lacking DBC1 exhibit weakness and limpness. However, the function of DBC1 in skeletal muscle and its associated molecular mechanisms remain unknown, thus prompting the focus of this study. Methods Tibialis anterior (TA) muscle‐specific DBC1 knockdown C57BL/6J male mice were generated through a single injection of 2.00 E + 11 vg of adeno‐associated virus 9 delivering single‐guide RNA for DBC1. Grip strength and endurance were assessed 2 months later, followed by skeletal muscle harvest. Muscle atrophy model was generated by cast immobilization of the mouse hindlimb for 2 weeks. Molecular markers of atrophy were probed in muscles upon termination. Cardiotoxin (CTX) was injected in TA muscles of DBC1 knockdown mice, and muscle regeneration was assessed by immunohistochemistry, quantitative PCR and western blotting. DBC1 knockdown C2C12 cells and myotubes were investigated using immunofluorescence staining, Seahorse, immunohistology, fluorescence‐activated cell sorting and RNA‐sequencing analyses. Results DBC1 knockdown ...