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Development of enthesopathy in the mouse model of X-linked hypophosphatemia

Award Number: R01AR076973
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS & MUSCULOSKELETAL & SKIN DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/01/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2026

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Development of enthesopathy in the mouse model of X-linked hypophosphatemia - X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common form of inheritable rickets characterized by mutations in PHEX. These mutations result in elevated serum levels of FGF23, which leads to hypophosphatemia, rickets, and osteomalacia. FGF23 also inhibits vitamin D 1-a-hydroxylase (Cyp27b1), thus blocking 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25D) production. Pathologic mineralization of the enthesis (tendon-bone attachment site), referred to as enthesopathy, is a debilitating complication of XLH that causes significant pain and impaired mobility in affected individuals. Common sites affected include the patellar and Achilles entheses. The pathogenesis of XLH enthesopathy is poorly understood. We previously demonstrated that Achilles entheses from mice with XLH (Hyp) have an expansion of hypertrophic appearing cells (HECs) that exhibit an aberrant chondrogenic phenotype with enhanced BMP/IHH signaling by P14. Treatment of Hyp mice with 1,25D or a FGF23 blocking antibody (FGF23Ab) early in development (P2) similarly prevented enthesopathy despite the dramatic increase in FGF23 expression in bone, suggesting impaired 1,25D action underlies the enhanced BMP/IHH signaling observed in Hyp enthesopathy. In both mice and humans with XLH, 1,25D therapy cannot reverse enthesopathy, supporting the hypothesis that early restoration of 1,25D is needed to prevent enthesopathy. The increase in serum 1,25D levels wane post-initiation of FGF23Ab in both mice and humans with XLH, suggesting FGF23Ab may not be effective in preventing enthesopathy in XLH patients. There is no data on the effects of optimized 1,25D monotherapy or FGF23Ab on enthesopathy in XLH patients. Therefore, given the similar responses of mice and humans to 1,25D and FGF23Ab, studies on the hormonal regulation of XLH enthesopathy are essential to guiding future clinical studies on enthesopathy prevention. Preliminary data show that XLH enthesopathy results from impaired 1,25D action, not actions specific to FGF23 or consequences of the Hyp mutation. Studies in Aim I will examine mice with global deletions of Cyp27b1, FGF23, or both with or without the Hyp mutation to address the hypothesis that impaired 1,25D action leads to enhanced BMP/IHH signaling and enthesopathy. Studies will also elucidate if decreased local 1,25D action leads to enthesopathy. Since our data demonstrates increased BMP signaling is accompanied by enhanced GDF5 expression in Hyp entheses, studies in Aim II will identify a pathogenic role for GDF5/BMP signaling in Hyp enthesopathy development. Studies will determine the time course of GDF5 expression in WT and Hyp entheses. Ablation of GDF5 in Hyp entheses will define the role of GDF5 in the activation of BMP/IHH signaling in XLH enthesopathy. Inhibition of BMP signaling in Hyp mice will show that IHH signaling is activated by BMP signaling in entheses and enhanced BMP/IHH signaling directly leads to enthesopathy. Taken together, these studies will identify novel hormonal and molecular regulators of XLH enthesopathy and normal enthesis development. They will also identify targets for the design of new therapies to prevent enthesopathy.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $364,900 )
2025	2025	BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL INC	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	001	5	6/2/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$26,333
2025	2025	BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL INC	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	5	2/14/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$338,567
														Subtotal = $364,900

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $364,900 )
2024	2024	BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL INC	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	001	4	6/3/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$26,333
2024	2024	BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL INC	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	4	1/5/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$338,567
														Subtotal = $364,900

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $376,185 )
2023	2023	BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL INC	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	001	3	4/24/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$37,618
2023	2023	BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL INC	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	3	1/26/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$338,567
														Subtotal = $376,185

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $372,424 )
2022	2022	BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., THE	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	001	2	5/30/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$33,858
2022	2022	BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., THE	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	2	1/10/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$338,566
														Subtotal = $372,424

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $393,565 )
2021	2021	BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., THE	75 FRANCIS ST	BOSTON	MA	02115	SUFFOLK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	1	1/15/2021	NEW	$393,565
														Subtotal = $393,565

Grand Total All Awards = $1,871,974

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Development of enthesopathy in the mouse model of X-linked hypophosphatemia

Award Number: R01AR076973

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS & MUSCULOSKELETAL & SKIN DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/01/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2026

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