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Tgfβ/BMP Signaling Pathway in Cartilage Homeostasis cells Review TGFβ/BMP Signaling Pathway in Cartilage Homeostasis Nathalie G.M. Thielen , Peter M. van der Kraan and Arjan P.M. van Caam * Experimental Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein 28, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +31-24-10513; Fax: +31-24-3540403 Received: 2 July 2019; Accepted: 19 August 2019; Published: 24 August 2019 Abstract: Cartilage homeostasis is governed by articular chondrocytes via their ability to modulate extracellular matrix production and degradation. In turn, chondrocyte activity is regulated by growth factors such as those of the transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) family. Members of this family include the TGFβs, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), and growth and differentiation factors (GDFs). Signaling by this protein family uniquely activates SMAD-dependent signaling and transcription but also activates SMAD-independent signaling via MAPKs such as ERK and TAK1. This review will address the pivotal role of the TGFβ family in cartilage biology by listing several TGFβ family members and describing their signaling and importance for cartilage maintenance. In addition, it is discussed how (pathological) processes such as aging, mechanical stress, and inflammation contribute to altered TGFβ family signaling, leading to disturbed cartilage metabolism and disease. Keywords: transforming growth factor β; bone morphogenetic proteins; osteoarthritis; cartilage; SMADs; aging; joint loading; inflammation; linker modifications 1. Introduction The transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) family of polypeptide growth factors controls development and homeostasis of many tissues, including articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is the connective tissue covering joint surfaces and is a type of hyaline cartilage. This tissue is key in facilitating movement with its smooth lubricated surface, and it functions as a shock absorber to disperse forces acting upon movement with its physical properties. Articular cartilage is of mesodermal origin and, remarkably for a tissue, is neither innervated nor does it contain blood vessels to supply oxygen or nutrients [1,2]. The only cell type present in this tissue is the chondrocyte, which is surrounded by a large amount (up to 98% of cartilage volume) of extracellular matrix (ECM) [1,3]. The ECM is a highly organized network of hyaluronan, proteoglycans, and collagens. These collagens provide (tensile) strength and shape to the tissue [4], and they mainly are (up to 90%) collagen type II (COL2A1) fibrils [5]. Hyaluronan is a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) (i.e., a long, unbranched polysaccharide), which forms spontaneously aggregating networks to which other biomolecules such as proteoglycans can bind [6]. Proteoglycans are proteins glycosylated with sulfated GAGs. The most abundant proteoglycan (in mass) in articular cartilage is aggrecan (ACAN), and this proteoglycan forms large aggregates with hyaluronan. Because ACAN is heavily glycosylated with negatively charged sulfated GAGs, these aggregates generate a (static) charge density. This charge density generates the force required to counteract compressive forces during movement via attraction of solutes, which generate osmotic swelling pressure, and via electrostatic repulsion if aggrecan molecules come in close proximity [7]. Articular cartilage is a highly structured tissue in which form fits function. 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