Introduction:Basic information about CAS 53678-77-6|Ac-muramyl-Ala-D-Glu-NH2, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Muramyl dipeptide (MDP) is a synthetic immunoreactive peptide, consisting of N-acetyl muramic acid attached to a short amino acid chain of L-Ala-D-isoGln. Muramyl dipeptide is an inducer of bone formation through induction of Runx2. Muramyl dipeptide directly enhances osteoblast differentiation by up-regulating Runx2 gene expression through MAPK pathways. Muramyl dipeptide indirectly attenuates osteoclast differentiation through a decreased RANKL/OPG ratio[1].
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Research Areas >>OthersSignaling Pathways >>MAPK/ERK Pathway >>p38 MAPKSignaling Pathways >>MAPK/ERK Pathway >>ERKSignaling Pathways >>MAPK/ERK Pathway >>JNKSignaling Pathways >>Stem Cell/Wnt >>ERK
In Vitro
Muramyl dipeptide (0.1-10 µg/mL; 24 hours) increases protein expression of Runx2 in a dose-dependent manner[1]. Muramyl dipeptide (0.1-10 µg/mL; 6 hours) increases mRNA levels of Runx2 in a dose-dependent manner[1]. Western Blot Analysis[1] Cell Line: MC3T3-E1 cells Concentration: 0.1, 1, 10 µg/mL Incubation Time: 24 hours Result: Increased protein expression of Runx2 in a dose-dependent manner. RT-PCR[1] Cell Line: MC3T3-E1 cells Concentration: 0.1, 1, 10 µg/mL Incubation Time: 6 hours Result: Increases mRNA levels of Runx2 in a dose-dependent manner.
In Vivo
Muramyl dipeptide (1.25 mg/kg; i.p.; twice) alleviates bone loss induced by osteoporosis[1]. Animal Model: RANKL-induced osteoporosis model (Five-week-old C57BL/6 mice)[1] Dosage: 1.25 mg/kg Administration: i.p.; twice (RANKL-induced osteoporosis for 3 weeks and euthanized at 4 weeks) Result: Significantly enhanced the trabecular bone volume (BV/TV) and trabecular number (Tb.N).
References
[1]. Park OJ, et al. Muramyl Dipeptide, a Shared Structural Motif of Peptidoglycans, Is a Novel Inducer of Bone Formation through Induction of Runx2. J Bone Miner Res. 2017 Jul;32(7):1455-1468.
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