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ReviewBiomolecules2025

Regulatory Roles of E3 Ubiquitin Ligases and Deubiquitinases in Bone.

Haotian He, Lifei Wang, Bao Xian, Yayi Xia

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Review in Biomolecules, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Haotian HeDepartment of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China.
Lifei WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China.
Bao XianDepartment of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China.
Yayi XiaDepartment of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China.

Funding

Cuiying Scientific and Technological Innovation Program of Lanzhou University Second Hospital CY2021-MS-A07 (B.G.)Lanzhou Science and Technology Plan Program 2021-RC-102 (Y.X.)National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 82060405, 82360436 (Y.X.), 81960403 (B.G.)Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province 22JR5RA943, 23JRRA1500 (B.G.), 22JR5RA956 (Y.X.)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

E3 ubiquitin ligases and deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs) are pivotal regulators of bone homeostasis, orchestrating osteoblast differentiation, proliferation, and osteoclast activity by controlling protein degradation and stability. This review delineates the roles of key E3 ligases (e.g., Smurf1, Smurf2, TRIM family) and DUBs (e.g., USP family) in bone formation and resorption. E3 ligases such as Smurf1/2 inhibit osteogenesis by degrading BMP/Smad signaling components, while TRIM proteins and HERC ligases promote osteoblast differentiation. Conversely, DUBs like USP2 and USP34 stabilize β-catenin and Smad1/RUNX2, enhancing osteogenic pathways, whereas USP10 and USP12 suppress differentiation. Dysregulation of these enzymes contributes to osteoporosis, fracture non-union, and other bone disorders. The interplay between ubiquitination and deubiquitination, alongside the regulatory role of miRNA and environmental factors, underscores their therapeutic potential. Future research should focus on developing therapies targeting E3 ubiquitin ligases, deubiquitinases, miRNA regulators, and small-molecule inhibitors to restore bone homeostasis in osteoporosis and fracture healing disorders.

Indexed as

Bone and BonesDeubiquitinating EnzymesUbiquitin-Protein LigasesAnimalsCell DifferentiationHumansOsteoblastsOsteogenesisOsteoporosisSignal TransductionUbiquitinationDeubiquitinating EnzymesUbiquitin-Protein Ligasesbone homeostasisDUBsE3 ubiquitin ligasesosteoblast differentiationubiquitination

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PMID40427572
PMCPMC12108743

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