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Sousa JN, Sousa BVDO, Santos EPD, Ribeiro GHM, Pereira APM, Guimarães VHD, Queiroz LDRP, Motta-Santos D, Farias LC, Guimarães ALS, de Paula AMB, Santos SHS. Effects of gallic acid and physical training on liver damage, force, and anxiety in obese mice: Hepatic modulation of Sestrin 2 (SESN2) and PGC-α expression. Gene 2024; 926:148606. [PMID: 38788813 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Obesity and overweight are multifactorial diseases affecting more than one-third of the world's population. Physical inactivity contributes to a positive energy balance and the onset of obesity. Exercise combined with a balanced diet is an effective non-pharmacological strategy to improve obesity-related disorders. Gallic acid (GA), is a natural endogenous polyphenol found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and wines, with beneficial effects on energetic homeostasis. The present study aims to investigate the effects of exercise training on obese mice supplemented with GA. Animal experimentation was performed with male Swiss mice divided into five groups: ST (standard control), HFD (obese control), HFD + GA (GA supplement), HFD + Trained (training), and HFD + GA + Trained (GA and training). The groups are treated for eight weeks with 200 mg/kg/body weight of the feed compound and, if applicable, physical training. The main findings of the present study show that GA supplementation improves liver fat, body weight, adiposity, and plasma insulin levels. In addition, animals treated with the GA and a physical training program demonstrate reduced levels of anxiety. Gene expression analyses show that Sesn2 is activated via PGC-1α independent of the GATOR2 protein, which is activated by GA in the context of physical activity. These data are corroborated by molecular docking analysis, demonstrating the interaction of GA with GATOR2. The present study contributes to understanding the metabolic effects of GA and physical training and demonstrates a new hepatic mechanism of action via Sestrin 2 and PGC-1α.
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- Jaciara Neves Sousa
- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil; Institute of Agricultural Sciences (ICA), Post graduate Program in Food and Health, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil; Institute of Agricultural Sciences (ICA), Post graduate Program in Food and Health, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Sports Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Post graduate Program in Health Science, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Minas Gerais, Brazil; Institute of Agricultural Sciences (ICA), Post graduate Program in Food and Health, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Khoury RD, Minhoto GB, de Barros PP, Junqueira JC, Gagliardi CF, do Prado RF, Valera MC. Systemic administration of propranolol reduces bone resorption and inflammation in apical periodontitis of chronically stressed rats. Int Endod J 2024. [PMID: 39003599 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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AIM To evaluate the effect of systemic administration of propranolol on the severity of apical periodontitis (AP) in chronically stressed rats. METHODOLOGY Twenty-four 70-day-old male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus, albinus) were distributed into three groups (n = 8): rats with AP without stressful conditions (AP-Control), rats with AP and submitted to a chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) protocol (AP + S) and rats with AP and submitted to a CUS protocol treated with propranolol (AP + S + PRO). Stress procedures were applied daily until the end of the experiment. After 3 weeks of CUS, AP was induced in all groups by exposing the pulpal tissue of mandibular and maxillary first molars to the oral environment. Propranolol treatment was administered orally once a day for the entire period of the experiment. Rats were sacrificed at 42 days, and the blood was collected for stress biomarkers serum dosage by multiplex assay. Mandibles were removed and submitted to microtomography and histopathological analyses. Periapical tissue surrounding the upper first molar was homogenized and subjected to RT-PCR analysis to evaluate the mRNA expression of RANKL, TRAP and OPG. Parametric data were assessed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test while the nonparametric data were analysed by the Kruskal-Wallis followed by Dunn's test. Significance level was set at 5% (p < .05) for all assessed parameters. RESULTS Micro-CT revealed statistically significant differences in bone resorption which was greater in the AP + S group (p < .05), but no differences were observed between the Control and AP + S + PRO groups (p > .05). The AP + S + PRO group had a lower intensity and extent of inflammatory infiltrate compared to the AP + S group with smaller areas of bone loss (p < 0.05). The gene expression of RANKL and TRAP was significantly higher in the stressed group AP + S compared to the control group (p < .05), and a significantly higher OPG expression was observed in AP + S + PRO compared to the AP + S group (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Oral administration of propranolol had a significant effect on the AP severity in stressed rats, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect and a protective role on bone resorption of AP in stressed animals. Further research is necessary to fully comprehend the underlying mechanisms.
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- Rayana Duarte Khoury
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Division, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Division, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Division, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Division, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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Bertolini Botelho MC, Cintra LTA, da Silva CC, Mitsuy Kayahara G, Belzunces Pereira R, Oliveira Santos MF, Issamu Miyahara G, Biasoli ÉR, Penha Oliveira SH, Bernabé DG. Early life stress exacerbates bone resorption and inhibits anxiety-like behaviour induced by apical periodontitis in rats. Int Endod J 2023; 56:203-212. [PMID: 36310440 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the influence of the early life stress (ELS) on the severity of the apical periodontitis (AP) in Wistar rats. METHODOLOGY Forty male Wistar rats were divided into four groups (n = 10): Control rats; AP-rats with AP; ELS-rats subject to ELS; AP + ELS-rats exposed to ELS and subject to AP. ELS was induced by maternal separation (MS) for a period of 3 h for 21 consecutive days. AP was induced via pulp exposure of the first and second right maxillary molars to the oral environment for 40 days. Three days before euthanasia, all rats underwent behavioural analysis to measure anxiety levels by elevated zero maze. Then, the rats were euthanized and the maxillas were removed to assess the occurrence and severity of AP. The periapical region was evaluated for the intensity of the inflammatory infiltrate and the extent of bone loss. The Mann-Whitney test was performed for nonparametric data, and the Tukey's or Student's t-test was performed for parametric data (p < .05). RESULTS The intensity of the inflammatory infiltrate was significantly larger in the AP + ELS group when compared with AP group (p < .05). The AP + ELS group exhibited significantly greater alveolar bone loss, with a periapical lesion size of 103.5 ± 29.88, compared with 72.3 ± 22.28 in the AP group (p < .05). Rats with AP displayed higher anxiety-like behaviour in relation to the control group (p < .05). However, exposure to ELS abolished the AP-induced increased anxiety-like 'behaviour' throughout, since that rats from AP + ELS group attended more the open arms than non-stressed rats with AP (p < .05). CONCLUSION Early life stress is predictive of the severity of AP exacerbating the inflammatory process and increasing periapical bone resorption.
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- Maria Clara Bertolini Botelho
- Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Psychosomatic Research Center and Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Psychosomatic Research Center and Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil.,Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Psychosomatic Research Center and Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Psychosomatic Research Center and Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Psychosomatic Research Center and Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil.,Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Psychosomatic Research Center and Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil.,Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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- Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Psychosomatic Research Center and Oral Oncology Center, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil.,Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, Brazil
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Okamoto JN, Martins MLWG, Henna Neto J. A vitamina C na esquizofrenia apresenta benefício? Estudo preliminar com análise comportamental em ratos. JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE PSIQUIATRIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/0047-2085000000373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar em ratos modelos de esquizofrenia, induzidos pela administração de cetamina, a possibilidade dos efeitos benéficos do ácido ascórbico na esquizofrenia, por meio do teste comportamental. Métodos O estudo preliminar foi simples-cego e randomizado. Foi realizado o protocolo de psicose por cetamina em 24 ratos Wistar submetidos posteriormente à análise comportamental. No primeiro grupo, foram administradas: água e cetamina; no segundo: ácido ascórbico e cetamina; no terceiro: antipsicótico, ácido ascórbico e cetamina; e no quarto: antipsicótico, água e cetamina. A análise comportamental foi feita por meio do Open Field Test, considerado o método-padrão para avaliar comportamento em modelos animais de esquizofrenia. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo software IBM-SPSS, por meio dos Modelos Lineares Generalizados. Resultados O tratamento em monoterapia de haloperidol (Média Quadrante: 44,5 ± 15,8; IC: 13,54-75,46/Média Centro: 2,67 ± 0,67; IC: 1,63-4,35) e aquele em conjunto com a vitamina C (Média Quadrante: 38,67 ± 15,8; IC: 7,71-69,52/Média Centro: 2,00 ± 0,58; IC: 1,14-3,52) demonstraram benefícios nos ratos modelos de esquizofrenia induzidos por cetamina (Média Quadrante: 108,5 ± 15,8; IC: 77,54-139,46/Média Centro: 11,33 ± 1,37; IC: 8,94-14,37) (p < 0,001). O tratamento isolado com a vitamina C não apresentou resultado significante (Média Quadrante: 62,00 ± 15,8; IC: 31,04-92,96/Média Centro: 7,00 ± 1,08; IC: 5,17-9,47). Conclusão A associação de antipsicótico e vitamina C e somente o antipsicótico demonstraram efeito terapêutico em relação aos controles. A vitamina C isolada não apresentou benefício.
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Minhoto GB, Khoury RD, Orozco EIF, Prado RF, Valera MC. Effect of chronic unpredictable stress on the progression of experimental apical periodontitis in rats. Int Endod J 2021; 54:1342-1352. [PMID: 33724486 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To establish an experimental model combining chronic stress and apical periodontitis by assessing the development of periapical lesions in rats in three different time points. METHODOLOGY Forty-eight male Wistar rats were randomly assigned into two equal groups: Apical periodontitis (AP) and AP + Stress (AP + S). The animals of the AP group were not exposed to stressful conditions whereas the AP + S group were exposed to a variety of stressors on a daily basis until the end of the experiment. After three weeks of chronic unpredictable stress, apical periodontitis was induced in both groups by exposing the pulpal tissue of the mandibular first molar to the oral environment. Each group was further subdivided into three subgroups according to the euthanasia period: 14, 21 and 28 days after pulp exposure. The animals were weighed, and the blood was collected for corticosterone serum dosage by radioimmunoassay. The mandibles were removed and submitted to histopathological and microtomography analyses to assess the inflammatory response and the progression of periapical lesions. Comparisons between the AP and AP + S groups were performed using Student's t-test and Mann-Whitney U-test for parametric and nonparametric data, respectively. The one-way anova test followed by Tukey's test (parametric data) and Kruskal-Wallis followed by Dunn's test (nonparametric data) were used for comparisons between the three time points within the same group (P < 0.05). RESULTS The AP + S group had a significantly lower average percentage of weight gain at 14 days and 21 days after AP induction (P < 0.05). Significantly higher levels of corticosterone were found in the AP + S group at 21 days (P < 0.05). The AP + S group had a significantly greater intensity and extension of inflammatory infiltrate with larger areas of bone loss compared to the AP groups at 21 days (P < 0.05). The volume of the periapical lesions in the AP + S group was significantly larger than that of the AP group 21 days following pulp exposure (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The chronic unpredictable stress model applied for 6 weeks exacerbated the inflammatory response and increased bone loss associated with AP, especially 21 days after its induction. This model appears to be suitable for investigating the bidirectional relationship between apical periodontitis and chronic stress.
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- G B Minhoto
- Endodontic Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University - UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Endodontic Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University - UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Endodontic Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University - UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Endodontic Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University - UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Endodontic Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University - UNESP, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Menezes ASDS, Sanches GLG, Gomes ESB, Soares RG, Durães CP, Fonseca LL, Filho ADPS, Ribeiro AAADA, Nascimento JE, Santos SHS, de Paula AMB, Farias LC, Guimarães ALS. The combination of traditional and auricular acupuncture to prevent xerostomia and anxiety in irradiated patients with HNSCC: a preventive, parallel, single-blind, 2-arm controlled study. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 131:675-683. [PMID: 33839061 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of acupuncture on xerostomia in irradiated patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). STUDY DESIGN A preventive, 2-arm, parallel, single-blind trial was performed. Patients with HNSCC (N = 296) were checked for eligibility, and 107 patients were enrolled in the study. The study comprised 1 group that did not receive the intervention (n = 55) and the interventional group that received traditional and auricular acupuncture (n = 52). The primary outcome was the reduction of the patients' xerostomia after treatment. In addition, the secondary outcome was the reduction of anxiety. RESULTS The current acupuncture protocol reduced the xerostomia score and increased saliva volume and density without changing salivary pH. Additionally, acupuncture decreased the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) score after radiation therapy. CONCLUSION Combining traditional and auricular acupuncture reduced xerostomia and increased saliva volume without changing the saliva's pH in irradiated patients with HNSCC. Additionally, the combination of traditional and auricular acupuncture reduced BAI scores.
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Dilson Godinho Hospital, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Martínez M, Postolache TT, García-Bueno B, Leza JC, Figuero E, Lowry CA, Malan-Müller S. The Role of the Oral Microbiota Related to Periodontal Diseases in Anxiety, Mood and Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:814177. [PMID: 35153869 PMCID: PMC8833739 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.814177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The prevalence of anxiety, mood and trauma- and stress-related disorders are on the rise; however, efforts to develop new and effective treatment strategies have had limited success. To identify novel therapeutic targets, a comprehensive understanding of the disease etiology is needed, especially in the context of the holobiont, i.e., the superorganism consisting of a human and its microbiotas. Much emphasis has been placed on the role of the gut microbiota in the development, exacerbation, and persistence of psychiatric disorders; however, data for the oral microbiota are limited. The oral cavity houses the second most diverse microbial community in the body, with over 700 bacterial species that colonize the soft and hard tissues. Periodontal diseases encompass a group of infectious and inflammatory diseases that affect the periodontium. Among them, periodontitis is defined as a chronic, multi-bacterial infection that elicits low-grade systemic inflammation via the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, as well as local invasion and long-distance translocation of periodontal pathogens. Periodontitis can also induce or exacerbate other chronic systemic inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis and diabetes and can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Recently, periodontal pathogens have been implicated in the etiology and pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders (such as depression and schizophrenia), especially as dysregulation of the immune system also plays an integral role in the etiology and pathophysiology of these disorders. This review will discuss the role of the oral microbiota associated with periodontal diseases in anxiety, mood and trauma- and stress-related disorders. Epidemiological data of periodontal diseases in individuals with these disorders will be presented, followed by a discussion of the microbiological and immunological links between the oral microbiota and the central nervous system. Pre-clinical and clinical findings on the oral microbiota related to periodontal diseases in anxiety, mood and trauma- and stress-related phenotypes will be reviewed, followed by a discussion on the bi-directionality of the oral-brain axis. Lastly, we will focus on the oral microbiota associated with periodontal diseases as a target for future therapeutic interventions to alleviate symptoms of these debilitating psychiatric disorders.
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- María Martínez
- Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases Research Group, University Complutense Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Military and Veteran Microbiome: Consortium for Research and Education, Aurora, CO, United States.,Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Hospital 12 de Octubre Research Institute (Imas12), Neurochemistry Research Institute, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Center of Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Hospital 12 de Octubre Research Institute (Imas12), Neurochemistry Research Institute, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Center of Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases Research Group, University Complutense Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Military and Veteran Microbiome: Consortium for Research and Education, Aurora, CO, United States.,Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, United States.,Department of Integrative Physiology, Center for Neuroscience, Center for Microbial Exploration, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States.,inVIVO Planetary Health of the Worldwide Universities Network, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Center of Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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de Souza MG, Gomes ESB, Costa LB, Andrade ADS, de Jesus SF, de Paula DPS, Rocha RGD, Santos SHS, de Paula AMB, Farias LC, Guimaraes ALS. Might anxiety disorders promote head and neck cancer development? IBRO Rep 2020; 9:9-13. [PMID: 33336100 PMCID: PMC7733128 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibror.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Conditioned Fear Stress (CFS) reduced the locomotor activity of the animals. CFS showed no influence on the progression of neoplasia. No association between HNSCC staging and BAI scores were observed. There is no relationship between CFS and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Cancer patients present a higher risk of experiencing anxiety disorders (AD). However, it is not clear if AD might be associated with cancer development. Thus, our study aimed to evaluate if AD might be related to head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) development. The combination of an applied animal basic study and a retrospective diagnostic case and control study in patients was performed. As a result, we obtained that stress reduced the locomotor activity of the animals in the group stress and stress + 4NqO (p < 0.0001). The stress showed no influence on the progression of neoplasia in mice. In the same way, the case group did not present differences in anxiety scores in comparison to control. Moreover, no association between HNSCC staging and anxiety scores was observed. In conclusion, our in vivo findings in humans and animals have shown that there is no relationship between AD and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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The influence of adrenergic blockade in rats with apical periodontitis under chronic stress conditions. Arch Oral Biol 2019; 110:104590. [PMID: 31743801 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.104590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of chronic stress and adrenergic blockade in a rat model of apical periodontitis. METHODS Thirty-two Wistar rats were submitted to an animal model of periapical lesion and randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 8): no stress (NS); stress + saline solution (SS); stress + β-adrenergic blocker (Sβ); stress + α-adrenergic blocker (Sα). The SS, Sβ and Sα groups were submitted to an animal model of chronic stress for 28 days and received daily injections of saline solution, propranolol (β adrenergic blocker) and phentolamine (α adrenergic blocker), respectively. After 28 days the animals were euthanized and the following analyses were carried out: a) serum corticosterone levels through Radioimmunoassay; b) measurement of serum levels of IL-1B, IL-6, IL-10 and IL-17 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); c) volume of periapical bone resorption by micro-computed tomography; d) histomorphometric analysis by staining with hematoxylin and eosin; e) expression of β-AR, α-AR, receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) by immunohistochemistry; f) tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining; g) ex-vivo cytokine release followed by the stimulation with LPS in superfusion system, by ELISA. RESULTS SS group displayed significantly higher corticosterone levels than NS group (non-stressed). Higher IL-1β serum level was observed in the NS group (p < .05); compared to all stressed groups. Other cytokines were present in similar amounts in the serum of all groups. All groups presented similar periapical lesions. All groups presented moderate inflammatory infiltrate, without statistically significant differences between them. No differences were observed regarding β-AR, α-AR, Rank-L and OPG expression. The number of TRAP-positive cells was significantly decreased in the groups that received daily injections of adrenergic blockers. The IL-1β release followed LPS stimulation was significantly suppressed when the superfusion media contained propranolol (p < .05). Perfusion containing phentolamine induced a greater release of IL-10. TGF-β was significantly suppressed by phentolamine perfusion in the NS group (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Chronic stress can significantly change the inflammatory cytokines release. Rank-L/OPG system and periapical lesion volume were not affected following the current method applied. The administration of adrenergic blockers was not able to modulate the inflammatory response but presented effectivity in reducing the number of osteoclasts in the periapical region.
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