Dkk1 KO Mice Treated with Sclerostin Antibody Have Additional Increases in Bone Volume

Calcified Tissue International
A MorseDavid G Little

Abstract

Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) and sclerostin are antagonists of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and decreased expression of either results in increased bone formation and mass. As both affect the same signaling pathway, we aimed to elucidate the redundancy and/or compensation of sclerostin and DKK1. Weekly sclerostin antibody (Scl-Ab) was used to treat 9-week-old female Dkk1 KO (Dkk1-/-:Wnt3+/-) mice and compared to Scl-Ab-treated wild-type mice as well as vehicle-treated Dkk1 KO and wild-type animals. While Wnt3 heterozygote (Wnt3+/-) mice show no bone phenotype, Scl-Ab and vehicle-treated control groups of this genotype were included. Specimens were harvested after 3 weeks for microCT, bone histomorphometry, anti-sclerostin immunohistochemistry, and biomechanical testing. Scl-Ab enhanced bone anabolism in all treatment groups, but with synergistic enhancement seen in the cancellous compartment of Dkk1 KO mice (bone volume + 55% Dkk1 KO p < 0.01; + 22% wild type p < 0.05). Scl-Ab treatment produced less marked increases in cortical bone of the tibiae, with anabolic effects similar across genotypes. Mechanical testing confirmed that Scl-Ab improved strength across all genotypes; however, no enhancement was seen within Dkk1 KO mice. Dynamic bone ...Continue Reading

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