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Zhao X, Liu W, Wu Z, He X, Tang Y, He Q, Lin C, Chen Y, Luo G, Yu T, Wang X. Hepatocyte growth factor is protective in early stage but bone-destructive in late stage of experimental periodontitis. J Periodontal Res 2024; 59:565-575. [PMID: 38240289 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Clinical studies found high levels of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) expression in patients with periodontitis. Studies suggest that HGF plays an important role in periodontitis, is involved in inflammation, and modulates alveolar bone integrity in periodontitis. This study aims to investigate the effects and mechanisms of HGF in the progression of experimental periodontitis. METHODS We used silk thread ligation to induce periodontitis in HGF-overexpressing transgenic (HGF-Tg) and wild-type C57BL/6J mice. The effects of HGF overexpression on alveolar bone destruction were assessed by microcomputed tomography imaging at baseline and on days 7, 14, 21, and 28. We analyzed the cytokines (IL-6 and TNF-α) and lymphocytes in periodontitis tissues by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and flow cytometry. The effects of HGF on alveolar bone destruction were further tested by quantifying the systemic bone metabolism markers CTXI and PINP and by RNA sequencing for the signaling pathways involved in bone destruction. Western blotting and immunohistochemistry were performed to further elucidate the involved signaling pathways. RESULTS We found that experimental periodontitis increased HGF production in periodontitis tissues; however, the effects of HGF overexpression were inconsistent with disease progression. In the early stage of periodontitis, periodontal inflammation and alveolar bone destruction were significantly lower in HGF-Tg mice than in wild-type mice. In the late stage, HGF-Tg mice showed higher inflammatory responses and progressively aggravated bone destruction with continued stimulation of inflammation. We identified the IL-17/RANKL/TRAF6 pathway as a signaling pathway involved in the HGF effects on the progression of periodontitis. CONCLUSION HGF plays divergent effects in the progression of experimental periodontitis and accelerates osteoclastic activity and bone destruction in the late stage of inflammation.
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- Xiaomin Zhao
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of oral Regenerative Medine & Optional Institutions, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Miyake K, Mikami Y, Asayama T, Toriumi T, Shinozuka K, Tonogi M, Yonehara Y, Tsuda H. Reactive oxygen species generation required for autophagy induction during butyrate- or propionate-induced release of damage-associated molecular patterns from dying gingival epithelial Ca9-22 cells. J Oral Sci 2024; 66:125-129. [PMID: 38494703 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.23-0421] [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] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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PURPOSE Bacterial cells in mature dental plaque produce a high concentration of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate and propionate. SCFA-treatment on human gingival epithelial Ca9-22 cells induced cell death. However, the exact mechanism underlying cell death remains unclear. In this study, the relationship between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and autophagy induction during SCFA-induced cell death was examined. METHODS Human gingival epithelial Ca9-22 cells were treated with butyrate or propionate to induce cell death and the number of dead cells were measured using SYTOX-green dye. A siRNA for ATG5 and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) were used for autophagy reduction and ROS-scavenging, respectively. Release of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) such as Sin3A-associated protein 130 (SAP130) and high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) were detected using western blot. RESULTS Reducing autophagy significantly suppressed SCFA-induced Ca9-22 cell death. ROS generation was observed upon SCFA treatment, and scavenging ROS with NAC decreased cell death. NAC also reduced the SCFA-induced increase in microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3B (LC3B)-I and LC3B-II, and mitigated the release of DAMPs. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that ROS generation is necessary for autophagy, which is required for SCFA-induced cell death and accompanying DAMP release.
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- Kiwa Miyake
- Division of Oral Structural and Functional Biology, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ⅰ, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Division of Microscopic Anatomy, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Division of Oral Structural and Functional Biology, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ⅱ, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Anatomy, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ⅰ, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ⅰ, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ⅱ, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry
- Division of Functional Morphology, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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Uemichi K, Mikami Y, Watanabe T, Shinozuka K, Tonogi M, Tsuda H. Histone-deacetylase-inhibitory effects of periodontopathic-bacterial metabolites induce human gingival epithelial Ca9-22 cell death. Odontology 2022:10.1007/s10266-022-00775-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s10266-022-00775-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Yamaguchi Y, Ohshima M. Local administration of anti-hepatocyte growth factor-neutralizing antibody reverts naturally occurring periodontitis. J Oral Biosci 2021; 63:245-252. [PMID: 34303825 DOI: 10.1016/j.job.2021.07.001] [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: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory process associated with the loss of tooth-supporting tissue. The imbalance of epithelial-mesenchymal signaling is considered to drive disease progression, and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is one of the main mediators of this interaction. The aim of this study was to validate the role of HGF in the pathogenesis of periodontitis and to evaluate the effects of anti-HGF neutralizing antibodies. METHODS Gingival tissues from cynomolgus monkeys, which naturally develop severe periodontitis, were isolated to establish an in vitro periodontitis model. Periodontitis-affected monkeys were treated by gingival injection of anti-HGF neutralizing antibodies. The therapeutic effects were documented by clinical examination (probing depth and bleeding on probing), histological examination of tissue, and reevaluation of gingival fibroblasts in the in vitro model. RESULTS Periodontitis-affected monkeys contain periodontitis-associated fibroblasts (PAFs) with a pro-inflammatory phenotype that induced pronounced collagen degradation in vitro. This degradation was effectively inhibited by anti-HGF-neutralizing antibodies. Locally administered anti-HGF antibody to monkey gingiva clinically improved the severity of periodontitis. This was also reflected in the tissue histology with lower inflammatory cell infiltrates in treated gingiva than in non-treated gingiva. Moreover, fibroblasts isolated from anti-HGF-treated gingiva demonstrated reduced collagen degradation capacity. CONCLUSIONS Our study confirmed the central role of HGF in the pathogenesis of severe periodontitis in relevant in vitro and in vivo models. The positive effect of anti-HGF treatment provides a strong rationale for the use of anti-HGF-neutralizing antibodies for the treatment of human periodontitis.
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- Yoko Yamaguchi
- Department of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan; Division of Functional Morphology, Nihon University Dental Research Center, 1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ohu University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Misumido 31-1, Tomitamachi, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8611, Japan
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Targeting hepatocyte growth factor in epithelial-stromal interactions in an in vitro experimental model of human periodontitis. Odontology 2021; 109:912-920. [PMID: 34128105 PMCID: PMC8387255 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00625-0] [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: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease leading to progressive connective tissue degradation and loss of the tooth-supporting bone. Clinical and experimental studies suggest that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is involved in the dysregulated fibroblast–epithelial cell interactions in periodontitis. The aim of this study was to explore effects of HGF to impact fibroblast-induced collagen degradation. A patient-derived experimental cell culture model of periodontitis was applied. Primary human epithelial cells and fibroblasts isolated from periodontitis-affected gingiva were co-cultured in a three-dimensional collagen gel. The effects of HGF neutralizing antibody on collagen gel degradation were tested and transcriptome analyses were performed. HGF neutralizing antibody attenuated collagen degradation and elicited expression changes of genes related to extracellular matrix (ECM) and cell adhesion, indicating that HGF signaling inhibition leads to extensive impact on cell–cell and cell–ECM interactions. Our study highlights a potential role of HGF in periodontitis. Antagonizing HGF signaling by a neutralizing antibody may represent a novel approach for periodontitis treatment.
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Alreja D, Rao JR, Kataria S, Faterpenkar DA. Effect of Nonsurgical Treatment on Salivary HGF Levels in Population with Periodontal Disease: A Quasi-experimental Study. Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol 2021; 10:51-55. [PMID: 33511065 PMCID: PMC7801889 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Aim To assess the effect of nonsurgical treatment on salivary hepatocyte growth factor (sHGF) levels in a population with periodontal disease: a quasi-experimental study. Methods Eighty-one patients (aged 30–70 years) were divided into three groups based on the gingival index, probing depth, clinical attachment loss, and radiographic evidence of bone loss: healthy (group I), gingivitis (group II), and chronic periodontitis (group III). Saliva samples were collected from these groups at baseline. At 8 weeks, saliva samples were collected again from group II and group III after the patients went through nonsurgical periodontal treatment. The levels of HGF were estimated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The clinical parameters and HGF levels among all groups were analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SPSS 17 version. Results At baseline, the highest mean HGF concentration in saliva was observed for group III (3455.83 ± 1463.44 pg/mL), and the least in group I (469.43 ± 317.13 pg/mL). Following nonsurgical periodontal treatment, the mean HGF concentration decreased significantly in group III and group II (p < 0.05). A significant positive correlation between clinical parameters and HGF levels was also seen (p < 0.05). Conclusion HGF concentration showed a positive correlation with the progression of periodontal disease. Clinical significance Following nonsurgical periodontal therapy, the levels of HGF decreased significantly, suggesting that HGF could be useful for monitoring the response to periodontal therapy. How to cite this article Alreja D, Rao JR, Kataria S, et al. Effect of Nonsurgical Treatment on Salivary HGF Levels in Population with Periodontal Disease: A Quasi-experimental Study. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2020;10(2):51–55.
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- Dalip Alreja
- Department of Periodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Suzuki S, Aoki A, Katagiri S, Maekawa S, Ejiri K, Kong S, Nagata M, Yamaguchi Y, Ohshima M, Izumi Y. Detection of hepatocyte growth factor in oral rinses using water for possible periodontal diagnosis. J Oral Sci 2020; 62:250-255. [PMID: 32418927 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.18-0226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) levels in oral rinses using water and clinical parameters of periodontitis; and furthermore, to evaluate the potential of a prototype HGF immunochromatographic paper test strip (HGF-TS) for screening of periodontitis, in comparison with a commercially-available occult blood (hemoglobin) test strip (Hb-TS). Clinical periodontal parameters were recorded, and oral rinses were collected, from 125 subjects. Then, the presence of HGF, and hemoglobin (Hb), in each sample was detected using a prototype HGF-TS and an Hb-TS. In addition, the concentrations of HGF and Hb were also determined in each sample is necessary HGF concentrations in oral rinses showed significant correlations with clinical parameters of periodontitis. The positive rate and read value on HGF-TS showed significantly high values in cases of severe periodontitis compared to healthy subjects. Hb-TS showed generally higher positive rates than HGF-TS; however, it showed false positive results in healthy subjects. The concentration of HGF in oral rinses showed close association with the severity of periodontitis, suggesting that the prototype HGF-TS has potential for use in the diagnosis of periodontitis, although further refinement of the test strip is required to increase the sensitivity.
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- Shinta Suzuki
- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ohu University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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Periodontal Disease in Patients Receiving Dialysis. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20153805. [PMID: 31382656 PMCID: PMC6695931 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by kidney damage with proteinuria, hematuria, and progressive loss of kidney function. The final stage of CKD is known as end-stage renal disease, which usually indicates that approximately 90% of normal renal function is lost, and necessitates renal replacement therapy for survival. The most widespread renal replacement therapy is dialysis, which includes peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD). However, despite the development of novel medical instruments and agents, both dialysis procedures have complications and disadvantages, such as cardiovascular disease due to excessive blood fluid and infections caused by impaired immunity. Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation induced by various pathogens and its frequency and severity in patients undergoing dialysis are higher compared to those in healthy individuals. Therefore, several investigators have paid special attention to the impact of periodontal disease on inflammation-, nutrient-, and bone metabolism-related markers; the immune system; and complications in patients undergoing dialysis. Furthermore, the influence of diabetes on the prevalence and severity of manifestations of periodontal disease, and the properties of saliva in HD patients with periodontitis have been reported. Conversely, there are few reviews discussing periodontal disease in patients with dialysis. In this review, we discuss the available studies and review the pathological roles and clinical significance of periodontal disease in patients receiving PD or HD. In addition, this review underlines the importance of oral health and adequate periodontal treatment to maintain quality of life and prolong survival in these patients.
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Guru S, Sam SE, Rajan S, Padmanabhan S. Comparative evaluation of salivary hepatocyte growth factor in smokers and non-smokers with chronic periodontitis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 9:e12306. [PMID: 29193859 DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a multifunctional cytokine with a wide range of actions, and plays a role in periodontal disease (PD) progression. Smoking significantly increases the risk for PD progression. Thus, aim of the present study was to estimate salivary HGF levels of non-smokers and smokers with chronic periodontitis (CP) and to compare its levels before and after therapy. METHODS A total of 75 participants were recruited and divided into three groups: group 1 included 25 healthy participants, group 2 included 25 non-smokers with CP, and group 3 included 25 smokers with CP. Salivary HGF levels were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and correlated with clinical parameters before and after treatment. RESULTS Salivary HGF levels of non-smokers and smokers with CP were significantly higher than the control group. There was a significant reduction in salivary HGF in smokers and non-smokers with CP after non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). CONCLUSION Salivary HGF levels positively correlated with PD progression and smoking status. A significant reduction in HGF levels was seen after NSPT. Thus, within limits, it can be suggested that HGF plays a role in PD progression and can be used as a diagnostic biomarker to detect disease activity. Salivary HGF levels could also be useful to monitor response to periodontal therapy.
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- Sanjeela Guru
- Department of Periodontology, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India
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Evans M, Murofushi T, Tsuda H, Mikami Y, Zhao N, Ochiai K, Kurita-Ochiai T, Yamamoto M, Otsuka K, Suzuki N. Combined effects of starvation and butyrate on autophagy-dependent gingival epithelial cell death. J Periodontal Res 2016; 52:522-531. [DOI: 10.1111/jre.12418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- M. Evans
- Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
- Division of Functional Morphology; Dental Research Center; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Division of Microscopic Anatomy; Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences; Niigata Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
- Department of Endodontics; School of Dentistry; Shandong University; Jinan Shandong China
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- Department of Oral Microbiology; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
- Divisions of Immunology and Pathobiology; Dental Research Center; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology; Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology; Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
- Division of Functional Morphology; Dental Research Center; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
- Division of Functional Morphology; Dental Research Center; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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Ohshima M, Yamaguchi Y, Ambe K, Horie M, Saito A, Nagase T, Nakashima K, Ohki H, Kawai T, Abiko Y, Micke P, Kappert K. Fibroblast VEGF-receptor 1 expression as molecular target in periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 2016; 43:128-37. [PMID: 26932322 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIM Degradation of extracellular matrices is an integral part in periodontitis. For antagonizing this pathophysiological mechanism, we aimed at identifying gene expression profiles in disease progression contributing periodontitis-associated fibroblasts (PAFs) versus normal gingival fibroblasts to determine their molecular repertoire, and exploit it for therapeutic intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS Applying an exploratory analysis using a small number of microarrays in combination with a three dimensional (3D) in vitro culture model that incorporates some aspects of periodontitis, PAFs were initially characterized by gene-expression analyses, followed by targeted gene down-regulation and pharmacological intervention in vitro. Further, immunohistochemistry was applied for phosphorylation analyses in tissue specimens. RESULTS PAFs were characterized by 42 genes being commonly up-regulated >1.5-fold, and by five genes that were concordantly down-regulated (<0.7-fold). Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-receptor 1 (Flt-1) was highly enhanced, and was thus further explored in in vitro culture models of periodontal fibroblasts without accounting for the microbiome. Phosphorylation of the VEGF-receptor 1 was enhanced in PAFs. Receptor inhibition by a specific VEGF-receptor inhibitor or intrinsic down-regulation by RNAi of the VEGF-receptor kinase in 3D gel cultures resulted in significant reduction in collagen degradation associated with increased tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase expression, suggesting that Flt-1 may contribute to periodontitis. CONCLUSION Based on the finding that VEGF-receptor kinase inhibition impaired collagen degradation pathways, Flt-1 may represent a candidate for therapeutic approaches in periodontitis.
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- Mitsuhiro Ohshima
- Department of Biochemistry, Ohu University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Morphological Biology, Ohu University School of Dentistry, Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Periodontology, Department of Oral Function, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- First Department of Oral Surgery, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Charité-University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Jaedicke KM, Preshaw PM, Taylor JJ. Salivary cytokines as biomarkers of periodontal diseases. Periodontol 2000 2015; 70:164-83. [DOI: 10.1111/prd.12117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Anil S, Vellappally S, Preethanath RS, Mokeem SA, AlMoharib HS, Patil S, Chalisserry EP, Al Kheraif AA. Hepatocyte growth factor levels in the saliva and gingival crevicular fluid in smokers with periodontitis. DISEASE MARKERS 2014; 2014:146974. [PMID: 25389376 PMCID: PMC4214164 DOI: 10.1155/2014/146974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 09/02/2014] [Accepted: 09/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) production by oral fibroblasts is enhanced by various molecules that are induced during inflammatory conditions including periodontitis. HGF plays an important role in the progression of periodontitis, by stimulating intense growth of epithelial cells and preventing regeneration of connective tissue attachments. Smokers have a greater risk factor in the pathogenesis and progression of periodontal disease. The objective of the study was to estimate the level of HGF in saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in smokers with periodontitis and to compare these levels with that of nonsmokers with periodontitis and healthy controls. The HGF levels were found to be significantly high in the saliva and GCF of smokers with periodontitis compared to both never-smokers with periodontitis and the healthy control group. The elevated levels of HGF in the saliva and GCF in the study population could explain the intrinsic mechanism triggering the severity of the periodontitis in smokers. Further studies are necessary to validate the current observations and to establish a sensitive marker to predict periodontal disease activity.
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- Sukumaran Anil
- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Biomaterials Research Chair, Dental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Biomaterials Research Chair, Dental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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Taylor JJ. Protein biomarkers of periodontitis in saliva. ISRN INFLAMMATION 2014; 2014:593151. [PMID: 24944840 PMCID: PMC4040190 DOI: 10.1155/2014/593151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the tissues that surround and support the teeth and is initiated by inappropriate and excessive immune responses to bacteria in subgingival dental plaque leading to loss of the integrity of the periodontium, compromised tooth function, and eventually tooth loss. Periodontitis is an economically important disease as it is time-consuming and expensive to treat. Periodontitis has a worldwide prevalence of 5-15% and the prevalence of severe disease in western populations has increased in recent decades. Furthermore, periodontitis is more common in smokers, in obesity, in people with diabetes, and in heart disease patients although the pathogenic processes underpinning these links are, as yet, poorly understood. Diagnosis and monitoring of periodontitis rely on traditional clinical examinations which are inadequate to predict patient susceptibility, disease activity, and response to treatment. Studies of the immunopathogenesis of periodontitis and analysis of mediators in saliva have allowed the identification of many potentially useful biomarkers. Convenient measurement of these biomarkers using chairside analytical devices could form the basis for diagnostic tests which will aid the clinician and the patient in periodontitis management; this review will summarise this field and will identify the experimental, technical, and clinical issues that remain to be addressed before such tests can be implemented.
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- John J. Taylor
- Institute of Cellular Medicine & Centre for Oral Health Research, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, UK
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Ohshima M, Yamaguchi Y. [Paradigm shift in pharmacological treatment of periodontitis]. Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi 2013; 141:314-20. [PMID: 23749071 DOI: 10.1254/fpj.141.314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wilczyńska-Borawska M, Borawski J, Bagińska J, Małyszko J, Myśliwiec M. Hepatocyte Growth Factor in Saliva of Patients with Renal Failure and Periodontal Disease. Ren Fail 2012; 34:942-51. [DOI: 10.3109/0886022x.2012.696510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ohshima M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsumoto N, Micke P, Takenouchi Y, Nishida T, Kato M, Komiyama K, Abiko Y, Ito K, Otsuka K, Kappert K. TGF-β Signaling in Gingival Fibroblast-Epithelial Interaction. J Dent Res 2010; 89:1315-21. [DOI: 10.1177/0022034510378423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The underlying mechanism and the therapeutic regimen for the transition of reversible gingivitis to irreversible periodontitis are unclear. Since transforming growth factor (TGF)-β has been implicated in differentially regulated gene expression in gingival fibroblasts, we hypothesized that TGF-β signaling is activated in periodontitis-affected gingiva, along with enhanced collagen degradation, that is reversed by TGF-β inhibition. A novel three-dimensional (3D) gel-culture system consisting of primary human gingival fibroblasts (GF) and gingival epithelial (GE) cells in collagen gels was applied. GF populations from patients with severe periodontitis degraded collagen gels, which was reduced by TGF-β-receptor kinase inhibition. Up-regulation of TGF-β-responsive genes was evident in GF/GE co-cultures. Furthermore, the TGF-β downstream transducer Smad3C was highly phosphorylated in periodontitis-affected gingiva and 3D cultures. These results imply that TGF-β signaling is involved in fibroblast-epithelial cell interaction in periodontitis, and suggest that the 3D culture system is a useful in vitro model for therapeutic drug screening for periodontitis.
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- M. Ohshima
- Department of Biochemistry, Ohu University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Misumido 31–1, Tomitamachi, Koriyama, Fukushima 963–8611, Japan
- Departments of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Departments of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
- Divisions of Functional Morphology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Departments of Pathology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
- Divisions of Bio-defense, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Departments of Periodontology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Departments of Periodontology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
- Divisions of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Science, University of Tsukuba, Japan
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- Departments of Pathology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
- Divisions of Bio-defense, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
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- Departments of Periodontology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
- Divisions of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Departments of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
- Divisions of Functional Morphology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Institute of Pharmacology, Charité-University Medicine Berlin, Germany
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Tsuda H, Ochiai K, Suzuki N, Otsuka K. Butyrate, a bacterial metabolite, induces apoptosis and autophagic cell death in gingival epithelial cells. J Periodontal Res 2010; 45:626-34. [PMID: 20546110 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2010.01277.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Butyrate is produced by some types of anaerobic periodontal bacteria. Millimolar concentrations of butyrate are found in mature dental plaque from periodontitis patients. Although butyrate reportedly has a variety of effects in many mammalian cells, its effect on gingival epithelial cells is not well known. In this study, we investigated the effect of butyrate on gingival epithelial Ca9-22 cell death. MATERIAL AND METHODS Death of Ca9-22 cells was assessed after treating the cells with or without butyrate. A SYTOX Green dye, which exhibits strong green fluorescence once it enters dead cells through ruptured cell membranes, was used for cell death detection. Phosphatidylserine redistribution was measured using fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled annexin V. The activity of caspase-3 was measured as the amount of cleaved substrate peptide. Anti-apoptotic bcl-2 mRNA expression was measured using real-time RT-PCR. Western blotting and fluoromicroscopic analysis with anti-microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) antibodies were performed for detection of autophagy. RESULTS Stimulation with millimolar concentrations of butyrate for 48 h induced Ca9-22 cell death. The stimulation also caused increased caspase-3 activity, phosphatidylserine redistribution and bcl-2 down-regulation, suggesting butyrate-induced apoptosis. However, the pan-caspase inhibitor, Z-VAD-FMK, did not inhibit cell death completely. This implies the existence of other types of cell death. In addition, markers of autophagy, namely, the conversion of LC3-I to LC3-II and increased LC3 accumulation, were observed. Moreover, inhibition of autophagy by 3-methyladenine suppressed the butyrate-induced cell death, suggesting that butyrate could induce cell death through autophagy. CONCLUSION These data suggest that butyrate induces apoptosis and autophagic cell death.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan.
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Suzuki K, Sakiyama Y, Usui M, Obama T, Kato R, Itabe H, Yamamoto M. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein increases interleukin-8 production in human gingival epithelial cell line Ca9-22. J Periodontal Res 2010; 45:488-95. [PMID: 20412422 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2009.01263.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Recent epidemiological studies have shown a correlation between periodontitis and hyperlipidemia. We have found high levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OxLDL) in the gingival crevicular fluid of dental patients. In the present study, we tried to examine the possible role of OxLDL in periodontal inflammation in vitro. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cells of the human gingival epithelial cell line Ca9-22 were cultured in media containing OxLDL, and the amounts of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) produced were measured using ELISAs. RESULTS Production of IL-8 by Ca9-22 cells was significantly increased when the cells were treated with OxLDL, but not with native LDL or acetylated LDL. Production of PGE(2) by Ca9-22 cells was enhanced by co-incubation with OxLDL and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta). Scavenger receptor inhibitors, fucoidan and dextran sulfate, inhibited the OxLDL-induced IL-8 and PGE(2) production in the presence of IL-1 beta. The p(38) MAPK inhibitors SB203580 and SB202190 and the ERK inhibitor PD98059 inhibited the OxLDL-induced IL-8 production. Among oxidized lipids and chemically modified LDL, 7-ketocholesterol enhanced IL-8 production. CONCLUSION This is the first report to show that OxLDL enhances IL-8 production in epithelial cells.
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- K Suzuki
- Department of Periodontology, Showa University School of Dentistry, Showa University Dental Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Saito A, Inagaki S, Kimizuka R, Okuda K, Hosaka Y, Nakagawa T, Ishihara K. Fusobacterium nucleatum enhances invasion of human gingival epithelial and aortic endothelial cells by Porphyromonas gingivalis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 54:349-55. [PMID: 19049647 DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-695x.2008.00481.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Invasion by Porphyromonas gingivalis has been proposed as a possible mechanism of pathogenesis in periodontal and cardiovascular diseases. Porphyromonas gingivalis have direct access to the systemic circulation and endothelium in periodontitis patients by transient bacteremia. Periodontitis can be described as one of the predominant polymicrobial infections of humans. In the present study, P. gingivalis strains were tested for their ability to invade a human gingival epithelial cell line (Ca9-22) and human aortic endothelial cells in coinfection with Fusobacterium nucleatum using antibiotic protection assays. Coinfection with F. nucleatum resulted in 2-20-fold increase in the invasion of host cells by P. gingivalis strains. The invasive abilities of P. gingivalis strains were significantly greater when incubated with a F. nucleatum clinical isolate (which possesses strong biofilm-forming ability), than when incubated with a F. nucleatum-type strain. In inhibition assays with metabolic inhibitors, a difference in inhibition profiles was observed between mono- and polymicrobial infections. Collectively, our results suggest that F. nucleatum facilitates invasion of host cells by P. gingivalis. Investigations of polymicrobial infection of host cells should improve our understanding of the role of P. gingivalis in periodontal infection and proatherogenic mechanisms.
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- Atsushi Saito
- Oral Health Science Center, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba, Japan.
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Hayashi M, Ohshima T, Ohshima M, Yamaguchi Y, Miyata H, Takeichi O, Ogiso B, Ito K, Östman A, Otsuka K. Profiling of Radicular Cyst and Odontogenic Keratocyst Cytokine Production Suggests Common Growth Mechanisms. J Endod 2008; 34:14-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2007] [Revised: 08/20/2007] [Accepted: 08/29/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Takeuchi H, Setoguchi T, Machigashira M, Kanbara K, Izumi Y. Hydrogen sulfide inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell cycle arrest via an elevated p21Cip1 level in Ca9-22 cells. J Periodontal Res 2007; 43:90-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2007.00999.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wilczynska-Borawska M, Borawski J, Kovalchuk O, Chyczewski L, Stokowska W. Hepatocyte growth factor in saliva is a potential marker of symptomatic periodontal disease. J Oral Sci 2007; 48:47-50. [PMID: 16858131 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.48.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Evidence has been emerging that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) - a pluripotential regenerative cytokine - is a key factor in the pathogenesis and progression of periodontal disease, mostly through its over-stimulation of gingival epithelial cell growth and impairment of the regeneration of collagenous structures. We measured the levels of immunoreactive HGF in unstimulated whole mixed saliva from 26 patients referred for treatment of periodontal disease, and from 20 healthy subjects. HGF was detected in all saliva samples from the patients, the concentration ranging from 0.06 to 5.38 ng/ml, with a mean concentration of 1.87 +/- 1.32 ng/ml. In healthy individuals, the median salivary HGF level was 0.68 ng/ml (range: 0 - 7.33 ng/ml), being almost 3-fold lower (P < 0.0001) than that in the patients. Periodontal parameters in the patients were: gingival index (GI) 2.0 (0 - 2.8), papillary bleeding index (PBI) 2.2 (0 - 3.2), plaque index (PI) 2.0 (0 - 3.0), probing depth (PD) 3.0 (1.8 - 5.9) mm, and loss of clinical attachment level (CAL) 4.7 (1.1 - 10.6) mm. We found that the salivary HGF level was positively correlated with GI (P = 0.004), PBI (P = 0.046) and PI (P = 0.001), but not with PD (P = 0.351), CAL loss (P = 0.172), number of teeth (P = 0.279) or patient age (P = 0.362). Our findings suggest that salivary HGF concentration may be a novel marker of symptomatic periodontal disease, and that it warrants further validation.
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Nagaraja C, Pradeep AR. Hepatocyte growth factor levels in gingival crevicular fluid in health, disease, and after treatment. J Periodontol 2007; 78:742-7. [PMID: 17397324 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2007.060249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a broad-spectrum multifunctional cytokine with mitogenic, motogenic, morphogenic, and antiapoptotic functions in various types of cells. It is secreted by mesenchymal cells, including gingival fibroblasts, and its expression is induced by inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, which play a potential role in periodontal destruction. Hence, the present study was carried out to assess HGF's concentration in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and to determine its association with periodontal disease progression. METHODS Sixty subjects (aged 29 to 39 years) were divided into three groups based on gingival index, probing depth, clinical attachment loss, and radiographic evidence of bone loss: healthy (group I), gingivitis (group II), and chronic periodontitis (group III). The fourth group consisted of the 20 subjects in group III, from whom GCF samples were collected 6 to 8 weeks after scaling and root planing (SRP). The levels of HGF were estimated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Further, the correlation between HGF levels and clinical parameters in all groups and before and after treatment in periodontitis patients was analyzed. RESULTS The highest mean HGF concentration was observed for group III (26.28 +/- 14.77 pg/microl), and the lowest mean concentration was observed for group I (13.99 +/- 11.24 pg/microl). Following SRP, the mean HGF concentration decreased from 26.28 +/- 14.77 pg/microl to 14.35 +/- 13.96 pg/microl, which was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS HGF concentration increased proportionally with the progression of periodontal disease, and HGF concentrations showed a positive correlation with the clinical parameters, suggesting that HGF plays a key role in periodontal disease progression. Also, following non-surgical periodontal therapy, the levels of HGF decrease significantly suggesting that HGF could be useful for monitoring the response to periodontal therapy.
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- Chaitra Nagaraja
- Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College, Bangalore, India
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Ohshima M, Yamaguchi Y, Otsuka K, Sato M, Ishikawa M. Laminin expression by human periodontal ligament fibroblasts. Connect Tissue Res 2006; 47:149-56. [PMID: 16753808 DOI: 10.1080/03008200600685475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Our previous study demonstrated that a laminin-like molecule produced by periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PLFs) induces gingival epithelial cell chemotaxis. The aim of this study was to identify the laminin isoforms that are expressed by PLFs. Proteins in PLF-conditioned medium from serum-free cultures were separated by gel filtration followed by gelatin-affinity chromatography to remove fibronectin. Protein expression of laminin isoforms was determined using Western blotting, and mRNA expression was examined by RT-PCR. Partially purified laminin evoked gingival epithelial cell chemotaxis, and this activity was blocked by anti-integrin alpha3, alpha6, and beta1 antibodies. Although RT-PCR analysis showed PLFs expressed laminin alpha1 to alpha5, beta1 to beta3, gamma1, and gamma2 chain mRNAs, the predominant laminin chains detected by Western blotting were alpha4, alpha2, beta1, beta2, and gamma1. These results suggest that PLFs secrete mainly laminin-8/9 (alpha4beta1gamma1/alpha4beta2gamma1) and laminin-2/4 (alpha2beta1gamma1/alpha2beta2gamma1). PLF-derived laminins may be involved in the pathogenesis and progression of periodontitis by inducing apical migration of epithelial cells in certain circumstances.
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- Mitsuhiro Ohshima
- Department of Biochemistry, and Division of Functional Morphology, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan.
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Ohshima M, Tokunaga K, Sato S, Maeno M, Otsuka K. Laminin- and fibronectin-like molecules produced by periodontal ligament fibroblasts under serum-free culture are potent chemoattractants for gingival epithelial cells. J Periodontal Res 2003; 38:175-81. [PMID: 12608912 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0765.2003.01628.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Previously, we revealed that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) or an HGF-like factor secreted by periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PLF) and gingival fibroblasts cultured in the presence of serum was a major chemoattractant for gingival epithelial cells, and suggested that it might play a role in epithelial invasion. However, our recent study showed that serum-free culture of PLF and gingival fibroblasts produced potent chemoattractants other than HGF for gingival epithelial cells. To identify these chemoattractants, PLF-conditioned medium (PLF-CM) from serum-free cultures was obtained, concentrated, and separated by gel filtration column chromatography, and the chemotactic activity for gingival epithelial cells of each eluted fraction was monitored by a modified Boyden chamber assay. The chemoattractant activity was eluted at a molecular mass of around 600 kDa, which would include laminin and fibronectin, but not HGF, determined by ELISA. The chemotactic activity was reduced by treatment with antilaminin and/or antifibronectin polyclonal antibodies. Western blots using both antibodies revealed that the PLF-CM contained laminin- and fibronectin-like molecules. Along with HGF, these large glycoprotein molecules produced by PLF may be involved in the pathogenesis and progression of periodontitis by inducing the apical migration of epithelial cells.
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- Mitsuhiro Ohshima
- Department of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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McKeown STW, Hyland PL, Locke M, Mackenzie IC, Irwin CR. Keratinocyte growth factor and scatter factor expression by regionally defined oral fibroblasts. Eur J Oral Sci 2003; 111:42-50. [PMID: 12558807 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0722.2003.00002.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) and hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor (SF) are two signalling molecules thought to play important roles in regulating epithelial-mesenchymal interactions. Expression of both factors by fibroblasts in subepithelial connective tissue may play a role in maintaining epithelial integrity in health and in the apical migration of junctional epithelium in periodontitis. The aims of this study were (a) to compare expression levels of KGF and SF by periodontal ligament (PDL) and gingival fibroblasts; and (ii) to determine the effects of interleukin (IL)-1 beta, transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta 1, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-BB and epidermal growth factor (EGF) on KGF/SF expression by these cell populations. Three paired PDL and gingival fibroblast strains were developed. The KGF and SF protein levels were analysed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Relative levels of KGF and SF mRNA in cytokine-treated cultures were determined using semiquantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. No differences in the levels of KGF and SF produced by PDL and gingival (SOG) populations were found. In both cell types IL-1 beta stimulated KGF and SF expression, while TGF-beta 1 significantly inhibited expression at both the mRNA and protein levels. Epidermal growth factor and PDGF-BB induced differing effects on expression, stimulating SF protein production but inhibiting KGF output in both fibroblast populations. Differences in response to EGF and PDGF were also seen between paired PDL and gingival fibroblasts.
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Ohshima M, Yokosuka R, Yamazaki Y, Tokunaga T, Maeno M, Otsuka K. Effects of serum on hepatocyte growth factor secretion and activation by periodontal ligament and gingival fibroblasts. J Periodontol 2002; 73:473-8. [PMID: 12027247 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2002.73.5.473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/scatter factor is a paracrine growth factor secreted by mesenchymal cells, which exerts an effect on a variety of epithelial cell types. Our recent study revealed that periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PLF) and gingival fibroblasts (GF) cultured in the presence of serum which contains various stimulants produced HGF or HGF-like factor, a predominant chemoattractant for gingival epithelial cells, and suggested that it could be involved in epithelial down-growth in periodontitis. METHODS To clarify whether serum in medium stimulates PLF and GF to synthesize or activate HGF, the effect of fetal bovine serum (FBS) on HGF production was determined by enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA), and its chemotactic activity for gingival epithelial cells was examined by modified Boyden chamber assay. RESULTS One to 10% FBS in the culture medium stimulated HGF secretion in a dose-dependent manner and the chemotactic activity was decreased by treatment with anti-hHGF neutralizing antibody. Furthermore, fibroblast-conditioned medium incubated with FBS and aprotinin reduced its chemotactic activity. Interestingly, serum-free culture of PLF and GF produced potent chemoattractants for gingival epithelial cells other than HGF. CONCLUSIONS These results show that FBS stimulates both HGF secretion and activation by PLF and GF.
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- Mitsuhiro Ohshima
- Department of Biochemistry, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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