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Xu K, Liu Q, Huang W, Chu Y, Fan W, Liu J, He Y, Huang F. Promotive Effect of FBXO32 on the Odontoblastic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097708. [PMID: 37175415 PMCID: PMC10178205 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097708] [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: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) is crucial for the intricate formation and repair processes in dental pulp. Until now, the literature is not able to demonstrate the role of ubiquitination in the odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs. This study investigated the role of F-box-only protein 32 (FBXO32), an E3 ligase, in the odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs. The mRNA expression profile was obtained from ribonucleic acid sequencing (RNA-Seq) data and analyzed. Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining identify the FBXO32 expression in human dental pulp and hDPSCs. Small-hairpin RNA lentivirus was used for FBXO32 knockdown and overexpression. Odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs was determined via alkaline phosphatase activity, Alizarin Red S staining, and mRNA and protein expression levels were detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. Furthermore, subcutaneous transplantation in nude mice was performed to evaluate the role of FBXO32 in mineralization in vivo using histological analysis. FBXO32 expression was upregulated in the odontoblast differentiated hDPSCs as evidenced by RNA-Seq data analysis. FBXO32 was detected in hDPSCs and the odontoblast layer of the dental pulp. Increased FBXO32 expression in hDPSCs during odontoblastic differentiation was confirmed. Through lentivirus infection method, FBXO32 downregulation in hDPSCs attenuated odontoblastic differentiation in vitro and in vivo, whereas FBXO32 upregulation promoted the hDPSCs odontoblastic differentiation, without affecting proliferation and migration. This study demonstrated, for the first time, the promotive role of FBXO32 in regulating the odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs, thereby providing novel insights into the regulatory mechanisms during odontoblastic differentiation in hDPSCs.
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- Ke Xu
- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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Bernal-Cepeda LJ, Velandia-Romero ML, Castellanos JE. Capsazepine antagonizes TRPV1 activation induced by thermal and osmotic stimuli in human odontoblast-like cells. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2022; 13:71-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Navarro-Saiz LM, Bernal-Cepeda LJ, García-Jiménez F, Abril D, Castellanos JE. Reference gene validation for the relative quantification of cannabinoid receptor expression in human odontoblasts via quantitative polymerase chain reaction. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2022; 12:765-770. [PMID: 36133217 PMCID: PMC9483783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective The aim of this study was to identify and validate the reference genes in cultured human odontoblasts to quantify their cannabinoid receptor transcripts. Methods The most stably transcribed genes in cultured human odontoblast cells were identified using the RefGenes tool and were selected for real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification. Human odontoblast cells were differentiated from mesenchymal stem cells using a transforming growth factor-β-supplemented differentiation medium, and total RNA was purified. Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and relative quantification analyses were performed using the Schefe's method. The relative expression dataset was analyzed to select the most stable genes. Results The analysis showed that the transcripts of cholinergic receptor nicotinic beta 2 subunit, LIM homeobox transcription factor 1 beta, and family with sequence similarity 223 member B presented the lowest standard deviation (SD) in expression (SD: 0.2, 0.17, and 0.16, respectively). These genes showed similar expression levels as the target genes (cannabinoid receptors). Significant differences were found in the relative expression levels of cannabinoid receptors using the selected genes compared to those calculated using beta actin transcripts as references (p < 0.05). Conclusions The strategy reported here for searching and verifying new reference genes will aid in the accurate and reliable expression of cannabinoid receptors in human odontoblast cells.
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- Laura M. Navarro-Saiz
- Grupo de Investigación Básica y Aplicada en Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Básica y Aplicada en Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Básica y Aplicada en Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia
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- Bacterial Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, 110121, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Básica y Aplicada en Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia
- Corresponding author. Grupo de Investigación Básica y Aplicada en Odontología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Carrera 30 No. 45 - 03 Edificio 210, Oficina 301, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia.
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Chalazias A, Plemmenos G, Evangeliou E, Piperi C. Pivotal role of Transient Receptor Potential Channels in oral physiology. Curr Med Chem 2021; 29:1408-1425. [PMID: 34365940 DOI: 10.2174/0929867328666210806113132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channels constitute a large family of non-selective permeable ion channels involved in the perception of environmental stimuli with a central and continuously expanding role in oral tissue homeostasis. Recent studies indicate the regulatory role of TRPs in pulp physiology, oral mucosa sensation, dental pain nociception and salivary gland secretion. This review provides an update on the diverse functions of TRP channels in the physiology of oral cavity, with emphasis on their cellular location, the underlying molecular mechanisms and clinical significance. METHODS A structured search of bibliographic databases (PubMed and MEDLINE) was performed for peer reviewed studies on TRP channels function on oral cavity physiology the last ten years. A qualitative content analysis was performed in screened papers and a critical discussion of main findings is provided. RESULTS TRPs expression has been detected in major cell types of the oral cavity, including odontoblasts, periodontal ligament, oral epithelial, salivary gland cells, and chondrocytes of temporomandibular joints, where they mediate signal perception and transduction of mechanical, thermal, and osmotic stimuli. They contribute to pulp physiology through dentin formation, mineralization, and periodontal ligament formation along with alveolar bone remodeling in dental pulp and periodontal ligament cells. TRPs are also involved in oral mucosa sensation, dental pain nociception, saliva secretion, swallowing reflex and temporomandibular joints' development. CONCLUSION Various TRP channels regulate oral cavity homeostasis, playing an important role in the transduction of external stimuli to intracellular signals in a cell type-specific manner and presenting promising drug targets for the development of pharmacological strategies to manage oral diseases.
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- Andreas Chalazias
- School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str, Goudi, 115 27 Athens. Greece
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- School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str, Goudi, 115 27 Athens. Greece
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- School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str, Goudi, 115 27 Athens. Greece
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- School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str, Goudi, 115 27 Athens. Greece
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Lou Y, Liu Y, Zhao J, Tian W, Xu N, Zang C, Que K. Activation of Transient Receptor Potential Ankyrin 1 and Vanilloid 1 Channels Promotes Odontogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells. J Endod 2021; 47:1409-1416. [PMID: 34126160 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.06.007] [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: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) and vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) are thermosensitive channels that play an important role in thermal sensation or tooth pain by regulating intracellular Ca2+ concentration that is essential for pulp tissue repair. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels in the odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). METHODS HDPCs were isolated from healthy human intact third molars and cultured in odontogenic differentiation medium. Gene and protein expression levels of TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels during the odontogenic differentiation of HDPCs were evaluated by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis. HDPCs were then treated with channel agonists or antagonists, and the expression levels of odontogenic markers dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) and osteopontin (OPN) were examined. Alkaline phosphatase activity and alizarin red staining were also conducted to detect mineralization levels. RESULTS Consistent with the mineralization degree and DSPP and OPN expression, messenger RNA and protein expression of TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels was up-regulated during the odontogenic differentiation of HDPCs. The application of TRPA1 or TRPV1 agonists increased the mineralized nodules of alizarin red staining and alkaline phosphatase activity and up-regulated the messenger RNA and protein expression of DSPP and OPN, respectively, with the highest values reached on the seventh day (P < .05). On the contrary, the mineralization level and DSPP and OPN expression could be suppressed by using the antagonists of these 2 channels. CONCLUSIONS TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels not only showed up-regulated expression along with the odontogenic differentiation of HDPCs but also could affect the odontogenic differentiation by regulating intracellular Ca2+ concentration.
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- Yaxin Lou
- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Research Center of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, NanKai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
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Kogo Y, Seto C, Totani Y, Mochizuki M, Nakahara T, Oka K, Yoshioka T, Ito E. Rapid differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells to neuron-like cells by high K + stimulation. Biophys Physicobiol 2020; 17:132-139. [PMID: 33240740 PMCID: PMC7671740 DOI: 10.2142/biophysico.bsj-2020023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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As human-origin cells, human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) are thought to be potentially useful for biological and medical experiments. They are easily obtained from lost primary teeth or extracted wisdom teeth, and they are mesenchymal stem cells that are known to differentiate into osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and adipocytes. Although hDPSCs originate from neural crest cells, it is difficult to induce hDPSCs to differentiate into neuron-like cells. To facilitate their differentiation into neuron-like cells, we evaluated various differentiation conditions. Activation of K+ channels is thought to regulate the intracellular Ca2+ concentration, allowing for manipulation of the cell cycle to induce the differentiation of hDPSCs. Therefore, in addition to a conventional neural cell differentiation protocol, we activated K+ channels in hDPSCs. Immunocyto-chemistry and real-time PCR revealed that applying a combination of 3 stimuli (high K+ solution, epigenetic reprogramming solution, and neural differentiation solution) to hDPSCs increased their expression of neuronal markers, such as β3-tubulin, postsynaptic density protein 95, and nestin within 5 days, which led to their rapid differentiation into neuron-like cells. Our findings indicate that epigenetic reprogramming along with cell cycle regulation by stimulation with high K+ accelerated the differentiation of hDPSCs into neuron-like cells. Therefore, hDPSCs can be used in various ways as neuron-like cells by manipulating their cell cycle.
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- Yuki Kogo
- Department of Biology, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan
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- Department of Biology, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan
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- Department of Biology, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan
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- Department of Life Science Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo 102-8159, Japan
- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, Tokyo 102-8159, Japan
- Department of Bioscience and Informatics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, Yokohama 223-8522, Japan
- Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, Tokyo 102-8159, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience and Informatics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, Yokohama 223-8522, Japan
- Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Biology, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan
- Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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Chen L, Song Z, Wu J, Huang Q, Shen Z, Wei X, Lin Z. LncRNA DANCR sponges miR-216a to inhibit odontoblast differentiation through upregulating c-Cbl. Exp Cell Res 2019; 387:111751. [PMID: 31805275 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2019.111751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Enhanced odontoblast differentiation of human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) is considered a keystone in dentin-pulp complex formation. We have revealed lncRNA DANCR was implicated in this differentiation program, however, its mechanism in odontoblast differentiation of hDPCs remains further explored. In this study, by employing loss-of-function approach, we identified downregulation of DANCR drived odontoblast differentiaion of hDPCs. Bioinformatics analysis was utilized to show that DANCR contained binding site for miR-216a and an inverse correlation between DANCR and miR-216a was obtained. Dual luciferase reporter assay and RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP) were applied to further confirm that DANCR conferred its functions by directly binding to miR-216a. Notably, miR-216a was able to bind to the 3'-UTR of c-Cbl and repressed its expression. In addition, the protein level of c-CBL was significantly downregulated during hDPCs differentiation, while c-Cbl overexpression inhibited odontoblast differentiation of hDPCs. Moreover, downregulation of miR-216a efficiently reversed the suppression of c-Cbl level and odontoblast differentiation induced by knockdown of DANCR. Taken together, these analyses indicated that DANCR positively regulated the expression of c-Cbl, through sponging miR-216a, and inhibited odontoblast differentiation of hDPCs. Our results will extend the field of clinical application for cell-based therapy in regenerative medicine.
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- Lingling Chen
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, Guangdong, China.
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Hossain MZ, Bakri MM, Yahya F, Ando H, Unno S, Kitagawa J. The Role of Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channels in the Transduction of Dental Pain. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20030526. [PMID: 30691193 PMCID: PMC6387147 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20030526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Dental pain is a common health problem that negatively impacts the activities of daily living. Dentine hypersensitivity and pulpitis-associated pain are among the most common types of dental pain. Patients with these conditions feel pain upon exposure of the affected tooth to various external stimuli. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying dental pain, especially the transduction of external stimuli to electrical signals in the nerve, remain unclear. Numerous ion channels and receptors localized in the dental primary afferent neurons (DPAs) and odontoblasts have been implicated in the transduction of dental pain, and functional expression of various polymodal transient receptor potential (TRP) channels has been detected in DPAs and odontoblasts. External stimuli-induced dentinal tubular fluid movement can activate TRP channels on DPAs and odontoblasts. The odontoblasts can in turn activate the DPAs by paracrine signaling through ATP and glutamate release. In pulpitis, inflammatory mediators may sensitize the DPAs. They could also induce post-translational modifications of TRP channels, increase trafficking of these channels to nerve terminals, and increase the sensitivity of these channels to stimuli. Additionally, in caries-induced pulpitis, bacterial products can directly activate TRP channels on DPAs. In this review, we provide an overview of the TRP channels expressed in the various tooth structures, and we discuss their involvement in the development of dental pain.
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- Mohammad Zakir Hossain
- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University, 1780 Gobara Hirooka, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-0781, Japan.
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biology, School of Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University, 1780 Gobara, Hirooka, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-0781, Japan.
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University, 1780 Gobara Hirooka, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-0781, Japan.
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University, 1780 Gobara Hirooka, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-0781, Japan.
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Kimura M, Nishi K, Higashikawa A, Ohyama S, Sakurai K, Tazaki M, Shibukawa Y. High pH-Sensitive Store-Operated Ca 2+ Entry Mediated by Ca 2+ Release-Activated Ca 2+ Channels in Rat Odontoblasts. Front Physiol 2018; 9:443. [PMID: 29765331 PMCID: PMC5938338 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Odontoblasts play a crucial role in dentin formation and sensory transduction following the application of stimuli to the dentin surface. Various exogenous and endogenous stimuli elicit an increase in the intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) in odontoblasts, which is mediated by Ca2+ release from intracellular Ca2+ stores and/or Ca2+ influx from the extracellular medium. In a previous study, we demonstrated that the depletion of Ca2+ stores in odontoblasts activated store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE), a Ca2+ influx pathway. However, the precise biophysical and pharmacological properties of SOCE in odontoblasts have remained unclear. In the present study, we examined the functional expression and pharmacological properties of Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ (CRAC) channels that mediate SOCE and evaluated the alkali sensitivity of SOCE in rat odontoblasts. In the absence of extracellular Ca2+, treatment with thapsigargin (TG), a sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase inhibitor, induced an increase in [Ca2+]i. After [Ca2+]i returned to near-resting levels, the subsequent application of 2.5 mM extracellular Ca2+ resulted in an increase in [Ca2+]i which is a typical of SOCE activation. Additionally, application of 2-methylthioadenosine diphosphate trisodium salt (2-MeSADP), a P2Y1,12,13 receptor agonist, or carbachol (CCh), a muscarinic cholinergic receptor agonist, in the absence of extracellular Ca2+, induced a transient increase in [Ca2+]i. The subsequent addition of extracellular Ca2+ resulted in significantly higher [Ca2+]i in 2-MeSADP- or CCh-treated odontoblasts than in untreated cells. SOCE, that is activated by addition of extracellular Ca2+ in the TG pretreated odontoblasts was then suppressed by Synta66, BTP2, or lanthanum, which are CRAC channel inhibitors. Treatment with an alkaline solution enhanced SOCE, while treatment with HC030031, a TRPA1 channel antagonist, inhibited it. The amplitude of SOCE at pH 9 in the presence of HC030031 was higher than that at pH 7.4 in the absence of HC030031. These findings indicate that CRAC channel-mediated alkali-sensitive SOCE occurs in odontoblasts. SOCE is mediated by P2Y and muscarinic-cholinergic receptors, which are activated by endogenous ligands in odontoblasts.
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- Maki Kimura
- Department of Physiology, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics and Gerodontology, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physiology, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Oral Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics and Gerodontology, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physiology, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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