Abstract:Abstract: Objective To investigate the biological function and differentiation mechanism of osteoblast under fluid shear force (FSS). Methods Four groups of OB were subjected to FSS stimulation for 0, 30, 60 and 120 min, respectively. The cytoskeleton changes of OB after FSS stimulation for different time were observed by using immunofluorescence staining. The fractal dimension of the cells was calculated by Image J software to compare the intracellular complexity. Ca2+ response was detected by related kit and changes of cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry. ALP activity was detected by Alkalin phosphatase (AKP/ALP) test kits. The expressions of BMP2, Runx2 and Osterix (Osx) were determined by reverse transcription-PCR, real time PCR and Western blot after different time of FSS stimulation. Quantity one was applied for optical density analysis. Results Osteoblasts stimulated by 12 dyn/cm2 FSS can induce changes in cytoskeleton morphology, microfilament richness and cell complexity, the most obvious at 60 min. Compared with the 0 min group, the cellular Ca2+ concentration increased significantly after 30 min of FSS stimulation, and continued to reach the peak plateau stage at 60 min (P<0.05), and the Ca2+ concentration decreased after 120 min. The expression levels of BMP2, Runx2 and Osx genes and proteins in 60 min group were significantly up-regulated (P<0.01). The activity of ALP was increased and the most obvious at 60 min of stimulation (P<0.05). Conclusions FSS stimulation with 12 dyn/cm2 can improve the cellular biological functions of OB, promote the expressions of BMP2, Runx2 and Osx in mRNA and protein levels. FSS stimulation promotes the increase of Ca2+ concentration by changing the OB skeleton, and then activates the BMP2-Runx2-Osx signaling pathway, which is highly related to differentiation, improve the activity of ALP, a marker of OB differentiation.