Effect of FK506 on osteoinduction by recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 |
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Authors: | Kaihara Shinji Bessho Kazuhisa Okubo Yasunori Sonobe Junya Kusumoto Kenji Ogawa Yutaka Iizuka Tadahiko |
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Institution: | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Japan. |
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Abstract: | FK506 is an immunosuppressant that is used widely in organ transplantation, and it has recently been recognized as effective for promoting the growth of bone grafts J. Bone Miner. Res. 15 (2000) 1147]. In this study, we evaluated the influence of FK506 on osteoinduction by recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) using atelopeptide type I collagen as a carrier. We administered FK506 (1 mg/kg/day intramuscularly) on days -2 to 0, -2 to 7, and -2 to sacrifice. rhBMP-2 was implanted into the calf muscle of Wistar rats (thirty per group) and the implant was sampled on days 7, 14, and 21. Radiographic evaluation, histological examination, and biochemical analysis were performed. It was found that FK506 promoted the early stage of osteoinduction after short-term administration. However, long-term administration of this agent accelerated both bone formation and bone resorption. In order to use FK506 effectively for promoting bone growth, we must further examine the appropriate dose, method, and period of administration. |
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Keywords: | FK506 Immunosuppression Osteoinduction Recombinant human BMP Collagen |
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