Changes in gene expression in human skeletal stem cells transduced with constitutively active Gs correlates with hallmark histopathological changes seen in fibrous dysplastic bone

In order to dissect pathways enchained in skeletal stem/progenitors by Fibrous Dysplasia mutations, we engineered human skeletal stem/progenitors with the mutation and performed transcriptomic analysis. FD mutation profoundly alters the properties of skeletal stem/progenitors by pushing hBMSCs towards formation of disorganized bone with a concomitant lack of fat development. In addition, the mutation created an altered in trans environment that pushed the overall system towards neovascularization, inflammation and osteoclastogenesis.

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