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Obulkasim H, Aji G, Abudoula A, Liu Y, Duan S. Parthenolide induces gallbladder cancer cell apoptosis via MAPK signalling. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:1956-1966. [PMID: 38576937 PMCID: PMC10990370 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001828] [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: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Objective Parthenolide (PTL) has a wide range of clinical applications owing to its anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects. To date, the antitumor effect of PTL on gallbladder cancer (GBC) remains largely unknown. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the biological effects of PTL on GBC. Methods The cellular viability and proliferation of GBC-SD and NOZ cell lines after treatment with different concentrations of PTL were analyzed using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8)assay and colony formation assay. Apoptosis analysis was performed using flow cytometry. Hoechst staining was performed. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was performed to identify PTL-related genes and signalling pathways. Furthermore, we confirmed the involvement of these signalling pathways by qRT-PCR and western blotting. For the in-vivo experiments, a xenograft model was used to evaluate the effects of PTL on the proliferation of NOZ cells. Results PTL significantly inhibited GBC cell growth in vitro and induced apoptosis in the GBC-SD and NOZ cell lines in a dose-dependent manner. RNA sequencing data showed that the immune response and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signalling pathways are closely associated with PTL-induced gallbladder cancer cell apoptosis. PTL upregulated BAX, cleaved PARP-1, cleaved caspase-3, cleaved caspase-9, P53 and decreased the expression of BCL-2, phosphorylated ERK, and phosphorylated MEK in vitro. Tumour volume and weight were also suppressed by PTL in vivo. Moreover, the effects of PTL on GBC cells might be mediated by the MAPK pathway. Conclusion PTL significantly inhibits gallbladder cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis through the MAPK pathway, which is a potential molecular reagent for treating GBC. However, further exploration is needed to verify the antitumor effects of PTL and its intracellular signalling mechanism.
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- Halmurat Obulkasim
- Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
- Postdoctoral Workstation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Saybagh District
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinshi District, Urumqi, China
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- Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
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- Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
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- Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
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Hashim N, Babiker R, Mohammed R, Rehman MM, Chaitanya NC, Gobara B. NLRP3 Inflammasome in Autoinflammatory Diseases and Periodontitis Advance in the Management. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S1110-S1119. [PMID: 38882867 PMCID: PMC11174327 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1118_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Inflammatory chemicals are released by the immune system in response to any perceived danger, including irritants and pathogenic organisms. The caspase activation and the response of inflammation are governed by inflammasomes, which are sensors and transmitters of the innate immune system. They have always been linked to swelling and pain. Research has mainly concentrated on the NOD-like protein transmitter 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. Interleukin (IL)-1 and IL-18 are pro-inflammatory cytokines that are activated by the NOD-like antibody protein receptor 3 (NLRP3), which controls innate immune responses. The NLRP3 inflammasome has been associated with gum disease and other autoimmune inflammatory diseases in several studies. Scientists' discovery of IL-1's central role in the pathophysiology of numerous autoimmune disorders has increased public awareness of these conditions. The first disease to be connected with aberrant inflammasome activation was the autoinflammatory cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS). Targeted therapeutics against IL-1 have been delayed in development because their underlying reasons are poorly understood. The NLRP3 inflammasome has recently been related to higher production and activation in periodontitis. Multiple periodontal cell types are controlled by the NLRP3 inflammasome. To promote osteoclast genesis, the NLRP3 inflammasome either increases receptor-activator of nuclear factor kappa beta ligand (RANKL) synthesis or decreases osteoclast-promoting gene (OPG) levels. By boosting cytokines that promote inflammation in the periodontal ligament fibroblasts and triggering apoptosis in osteoblasts, the NLRP3 inflammasome regulates immune cell activity. These findings support further investigation into the NLRP3 inflammasome as a therapeutic target for the medical treatment of periodontitis. This article provides a short overview of the NLRP3 inflammatory proteins and discusses their role in the onset of autoinflammatory disorders (AIDs) and periodontitis.
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- Nada Hashim
- RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
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- RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras-al-Khaimah, UAE
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- RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
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- RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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Luo B, Luo Y, He L, Cao Y, Jiang Q. Residual periodontal ligament in the extraction socket promotes the dentin regeneration potential of DPSCs in the rabbit jaw. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:47. [PMID: 36941706 PMCID: PMC10029302 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03283-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Because of the low regeneration efficiency and unclear underlying molecular mechanism, tooth regeneration applications are limited. In this study, we explored the influence of residual periodontal ligament on the dentin regeneration potential of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) in the jaw. METHODS To establish a tooth regeneration model, the incisors of New Zealand white rabbits were extracted while preserving residual periodontal ligament, followed by the implantation of DPSCs. After 3 months, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), stereomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to observe the volume, morphology and microstructure of regenerated tissue. Histological staining and immunostaining analyses were used to observe the morphological characteristics and expression of the dentin-specific proteins DMP1 and DSPP. To explore the mechanism, DPSCs and periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) were cocultured in vitro, and RNA was collected from the DPSCs for RNA-seq and bioinformatic analysis. RESULTS The results of micro-CT and stereomicroscopy showed that the number of sites with regeneration and the volume of regenerated tissue in the DPSCs/PDL group (6/8, 1.07 ± 0.93 cm3) were larger than those in the DPSCs group (3/8, 0.23 ± 0.41 cm3). The results of SEM showed that the regenerated dentin-like tissue in the DPSCs and DPSCs/PDL groups contained dentin tubules. Haematoxylin and eosin staining and immunohistochemical staining indicated that compared with the DPSCs group, the DPSCs/PDL group showed more regular regenerated tissue and higher expression levels of the dentin-specific proteins DMP1 and DSPP (DMP1: P = 0.02, DSPP: P = 0.01). RNA-seq showed that the coculture of DPSCs with PDLSCs resulted in the DPSCs differentially expressing 427 mRNAs (285 upregulated and 142 downregulated), 41 lncRNAs (26 upregulated and 15 downregulated), 411 circRNAs (224 upregulated and 187 downregulated), and 19 miRNAs (13 upregulated and 5 downregulated). Bioinformatic analysis revealed related Gene Ontology function and signalling pathways, including extracellular matrix (ECM), tumour necrosis factor (TNF) signalling and chemokine signalling pathways. CONCLUSIONS Residual periodontal ligament in the extraction socket promotes the dentin regeneration potential of DPSCs in the jaw. RNA-seq and bioinformatic analysis revealed that ECM, TNF signalling and chemokine signalling pathways may represent the key factors and signalling pathways.
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- Bin Luo
- Department of Prosthodontics, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Zhu S, Sun P, Bennett S, Charlesworth O, Tan R, Peng X, Gu Q, Kujan O, Xu J. The therapeutic effect and mechanism of parthenolide in skeletal disease, cancers, and cytokine storm. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1111218. [PMID: 37033622 PMCID: PMC10080395 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1111218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Parthenolide (PTL or PAR) was first isolated from Magnolia grandiflora and identified as a small molecule cancer inhibitor. PTL has the chemical structure of C15H20O3 with characteristics of sesquiterpene lactones and exhibits the biological property of inhibiting DNA biosynthesis of cancer cells. In this review, we summarise the recent research progress of medicinal PTL, including the therapeutic effects on skeletal diseases, cancers, and inflammation-induced cytokine storm. Mechanistic investigations reveal that PTL predominantly inhibits NF-κB activation and other signalling pathways, such as reactive oxygen species. As an inhibitor of NF-κB, PTL appears to inhibit several cytokines, including RANKL, TNF-α, IL-1β, together with LPS induced activation of NF-κB and NF-κB -mediated specific gene expression such as IL-1β, TNF-α, COX-2, iNOS, IL-8, MCP-1, RANTES, ICAM-1, VCAM-1. It is also proposed that PTL could inhibit cytokine storms or hypercytokinemia triggered by COVID-19 via blocking the activation of NF-κB signalling. Understanding the pharmacologic properties of PTL will assist us in developing its therapeutic application for medical conditions, including arthritis, osteolysis, periodontal disease, cancers, and COVID-19-related disease.
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- Sipin Zhu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- *Correspondence: Sipin Zhu, ; Jiake Xu,
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- The State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute of Functional Biomolecules, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Research Center for Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Center for Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- *Correspondence: Sipin Zhu, ; Jiake Xu,
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Nano-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Periodontal Tissue Regeneration. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102250. [PMID: 36297683 PMCID: PMC9612159 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a dysbiotic biofilm-induced and host-mediated inflammatory disease of tooth supporting tissues that leads to progressive destruction of periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, thereby resulting in gingival recession, deep periodontal pockets, tooth mobility and exfoliation, and aesthetically and functionally compromised dentition. Due to the improved biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic properties and targeted and controlled drug release, nano-based drug delivery systems have emerged as a promising strategy for the treatment of periodontal defects, allowing for increased efficacy and safety in controlling local inflammation, establishing a regenerative microenvironment, and regaining bone and attachments. This review provides an overview of nano-based drug delivery systems and illustrates their practical applications, future prospects, and limitations in the field of periodontal tissue regeneration.
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Xu W, Li Y, Feng R, He P, Zhang Y. γ-Tocotrienol induced the proliferation and differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells through the stimulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Food Funct 2022; 13:398-410. [PMID: 34908071 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02583j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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γ-Tocotrienol (γ-T3), an isoprenoid phytochemical, has shown the promotion of osteoblast proliferation and differentiation in our previous study. In this study, its underlying mechanism was investigated through regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in MC3T3-E1 cells. Comparative experiment results showed that γ-T3, not α-tocopherol (α-TOC) increased more significantly the viability and differentiation in MC3T3-E1 cells. After that, the cells were incubated with 10 mM LiCl, or 4 μM γ-T3 with or without 1 μM XAV-939. γ-T3 at 4 μM stimulated the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by increasing the expression and nuclear accumulation of β-catenin, and the expressions of their downstream factors, such as cyclin-D1, c-Myc, BMP2 and BMP-4 in MC3T3-E1 cells. γ-T3 not only upregulated the viability, induced G0/G1 to the S phase, and promoted the expressions of PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen) and Ki-67, but also increased ALP activity and the expressions of ON, OPN and OCN. Moreover, the effects of γ-T3 on the MC3T3-E1 cells resembled the actions of LiCl, an activator of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Notably, all these effects of γ-T3 on the MC3T3-E1 cells were completely blocked by the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway inhibitor XAV-939. Our data demonstrated that γ-T3 can target β-catenin to enhance the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which led to increased expressions of the downstream cell proliferation and cell cycle-associated (cyclin D1 and c-myc), and cell differentiation-associated (BMP-2 and BMP-4) target genes, and ultimately promoted MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation and differentiation. Therefore, γ-T3 may be a potential agent to prevent and reverse osteoporosis due to its safety and powerful abilities of osteogenesis.
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- Weili Xu
- Innovation Research Center for Special Food-Medicine and Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 92 Xidazhi Street, Nangang District, Harbin, China.
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- Innovation Research Center for Special Food-Medicine and Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 92 Xidazhi Street, Nangang District, Harbin, China.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, Nangang District, Harbin, China
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- Innovation Research Center for Special Food-Medicine and Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 92 Xidazhi Street, Nangang District, Harbin, China.
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- Innovation Research Center for Special Food-Medicine and Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 92 Xidazhi Street, Nangang District, Harbin, China.
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Zhang Z, Pan X, Chen M, Bai M. Wnt signalling in oral and maxillofacial diseases. Cell Biol Int 2021; 46:34-45. [PMID: 34643311 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11708] [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: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Wnts include more than 19 types of secreted glycoproteins that are involved in a wide range of pathological processes in oral and maxillofacial diseases. The transmission of Wnt signalling from the extracellular matrix into the nucleus includes canonical pathways and noncanonical pathways, which play an important role in tooth development, alveolar bone regeneration, and related diseases. In recent years, with the in-depth study of Wnt signalling in oral and maxillofacial-related diseases, many new conclusions and perspectives have been reached, and there are also some controversies. This article aims to summarise the roles of Wnt signalling in various oral diseases, including periodontitis, dental pulp disease, jaw disease, cleft palate, and abnormal tooth development, to provide researchers with a better and more comprehensive understanding of Wnts in oral and maxillofacial diseases.
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- Zhaowei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Wnt signaling: An attractive target for periodontitis treatment. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 133:110935. [PMID: 33227711 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Periodontitis is the most common chronic inflammatory disease, and a leading cause of tooth loss. Characterized by resorption of alveolar process and destruction of periodontal ligaments, periodontitis can impact not only periodontal tissues but also systemic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory infections. Currently, it is a hotspot to manage destruction and gain regeneration of periodontal tissues. Increasing evidence indicates that the Wnt signaling plays an important role in homeostasis of periodontal tissues, functions of periodontal derived cells, and progression of periodontitis. Its molecule expressions were abnormal in periodontitis. As such, modulators targeting the Wnt signaling may be an adjuvant therapy for periodontitis treatment. This review elucidates the role of Wnt signaling and its molecules, with a view to develop a potential application of drugs targeting the Wnt signaling for periodontitis treatment.
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Huang L, Li Q. Notoginsenoside R1 promotes differentiation of human alveolar osteoblasts in inflammatory microenvironment through inhibiting NF‑κB pathway and activating Wnt/β‑catenin pathway. Mol Med Rep 2020; 22:4754-4762. [PMID: 33174026 PMCID: PMC7646889 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Alveolar bone is vital for dental implantation and periodontal treatment. Notoginsenoside R1 (NTR1) may promote the differentiation of human alveolar osteoblasts (HAOBs), but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. The present study investigated the pro-differentiation function of NTR1 on HAOBs in order to find new methods of dental treatment. HAOBs were surgically obtained from dental patients and the cells were isolated, cultured and identified under an inverted phase contrast microscope. The cells were treated with different concentrations of NTR1 alone or further stimulated by TNF-α. An alkaline phosphate (ALP) activity assay and alizarin red staining were performed to detect ALP activity and mineralization of the cells, respectively. Cell viability was assayed using an MTT assay. The expressions of osteogenic-related factors and the factors associated with the NF-κB and Wnt/β-catenin pathways were examined by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR or western blot analysis. Successfully passaged HAOBs presented blue granules and red calcium deposits after staining. The viability of HAOBs was unchanged following treatment with NTR1 at ≤20 µmol/l and/or TNF-α, but slightly reduced by 40 µmol/l NTR1. TNF-α-induced decreases of calcium nodules and ALP activity were decreased by NTR1 in HAOBs. TNF-α also regulated the expressions of runt-related transcription factor 2, osteopontin (OPN), osteocalcin (OCN), p50, phosphorylated p65, AXIN2, Dickkopf-related protein 1 and β-catenin, while the regulatory effect was reversed by NTR1. NTR1 promoted the differentiation of HAOBs in the TNF-α-induced inflammatory microenvironment through inhibiting the NF-κB pathway and activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
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- Lei Huang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jingmen Number 1 People's Hospital, Jingmen, Hubei 448000, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jingmen Number 1 People's Hospital, Jingmen, Hubei 448000, P.R. China
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Zeng HB, Dong LQ, Xu C, Zhao XH, Wu LG. Artesunate promotes osteoblast differentiation through miR-34a/DKK1 axis. Acta Histochem 2020; 122:151601. [PMID: 33066846 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2020.151601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is characterised by impairment of microarchitecture and bone mass. Therapeutic strategy promoting osteoblast differentiation is considered as a promising direction for the treatment of osteoporosis. Artesunate (ART) is related to osteoporosis, but the relationship between ART and osteogenic differentiation is still unknown. METHODS Cells proliferation were measured by MTT, ALP activity assay and Alizarin Red S staining were used to assess osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs. Western blotting and qRT-PCR were applied for measuring expression of protein and mRNA, respectively. The relationship between miR-34a and Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) was detected by dual luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS The expression of osteoblasts differentiation related proteins (Runx2, OCN, and OPN) were significantly increased by ART. And ART accelerates the osteoblasts differentiation of hBMSCs through promoting Wnt signaling pathway by DKK1 inhibition. Significant higher expression of miR-34a and lower expression of DKK1 could be induced by ART. We firstly proved that miR-34a could bind DKK1 specifically. CONCLUSION ART could promote osteoblast differentiation through miR-34a/DKK1/Wnt pathway. Therefore, our findings may provide a new thought for the treatment of osteoporosis by ART through osteoblast differentiation promotion.
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- Han-Bing Zeng
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310005, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310005, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310005, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310005, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310005, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
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Local Wnt3a treatment restores bone regeneration in large osseous defects after surgical debridement of osteomyelitis. J Mol Med (Berl) 2020; 98:897-906. [PMID: 32424558 PMCID: PMC8526481 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-020-01924-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Impaired bone homeostasis caused by osteomyelitis provokes serious variations in the bone remodeling process, thereby involving multiple inflammatory cytokines to activate bone healing. We have previously established a mouse model for post-traumatic osteomyelitis and studied bone regeneration after sufficient debridement. Moreover, we could further characterize the postinfectious inflammatory state of bony defects after debridement with elevated osteoclasts and decreased bone formation despite the absence of bacteria. In this study, we investigated the positive effects of Wnt-pathway modulation on bone regeneration in our previous established mouse model. This was achieved by local application of Wnt3a, a recombinant activator of the canonical Wnt-pathway. Application of Wnt3a could enhance new bone formation, which was verified by histological and μ-CT analysis. Moreover, histology and western blots revealed enhanced osteoblastogenesis and downregulated osteoclasts in a RANKL-dependent manner. Further analysis of Wnt-pathway showed downregulation after bone infections were reconstituted by application of Wnt3a. Interestingly, Wnt-inhibitory proteins Dickkopf 1 (DKK1), sclerostin, and secreted frizzled protein 1 (sFRP1) were upregulated simultaneously to Wnt-pathway activation, indicating a negative feedback for active form of Beta-catenin. In this study, we could demonstrate enhanced bone formation in defects caused by post-traumatic osteomyelitis after Wnt3a application. KEY MESSAGES: Osteomyelitis decreases bone regeneration Wnt3a restores bone healing after infection Canonical Wnt-pathway activation with negative feedback.
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Hong W, Zhang W. Hesperidin promotes differentiation of alveolar osteoblasts via Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2020; 40:442-448. [PMID: 32308087 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2020.1752718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Wei Hong
- Department of Stomatology, Jingmen No.1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Jingmen No.1 People’s Hospital, Jingmen, China
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Liu LM, Lin P, Yang H, Dang YW, Chen G. Gene profiling of HepG2 cells following nitidine chloride treatment: An investigation with microarray and Connectivity Mapping. Oncol Rep 2019; 41:3244-3256. [PMID: 30942464 PMCID: PMC6489000 DOI: 10.3892/or.2019.7091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nitidine chloride (NC), an inartificial bioactive alkaloid present in the root of Zanthoxylum nitidum (Roxb.) DC, is known for its versatile anti‑inflammation and anticancer capabilities. The molecular mechanisms underlying its anticancer properties, however, remain obscure. The authors of the present study demonstrated the tumor suppressive effects of NC in a human liver cancer cell line using an MTT assay. The tumor suppressive capacity of NC was also analysed in a tumor xenograft nude mouse model. Changes in tumor cell gene expression profiles following NC treatment were detected by microarray; bioinformatics analysis demonstrated that differentially expressed genes were enriched in several cancer‑associated pathways, including those initiated by transforming growth factor‑β and phosphatidylinositol 4,5‑bisphosphate 3‑kinase/RAC‑α serine/threonine‑protein kinase signaling. A Connectivity Map revealed that parthenolide, which has been identified previously as possessing anti‑inflammatory and anticancer functions, was potentially extremely similar in molecular function to NC. By screening the data from The Cancer Genome Atlas project, eight genes that were upregulated in liver cancer and significantly suppressed by NC treatment were identified. Overexpression of these genes was closely associated with advanced tumor stage and poor differentiation status. This combination of upregulated genes enabled successful identification and prediction of prognosis for liver cancer. The findings of the present study suggest that NC could inhibit the growth of liver cancer cells through several potential molecular targets and signaling pathways.
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- Li-Min Liu
- Department of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- The Ultrasonics Division of Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- The Ultrasonics Division of Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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Berdan CA, Ho R, Lehtola HS, To M, Hu X, Huffman TR, Petri Y, Altobelli CR, Demeulenaere SG, Olzmann JA, Maimone TJ, Nomura DK. Parthenolide Covalently Targets and Inhibits Focal Adhesion Kinase in Breast Cancer Cells. Cell Chem Biol 2019; 26:1027-1035.e22. [PMID: 31080076 DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Parthenolide, a natural product from the feverfew plant and member of the large family of sesquiterpene lactones, exerts multiple biological and therapeutic activities including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Here, we further study the parthenolide mechanism of action using activity-based protein profiling-based chemoproteomic platforms to map additional covalent targets engaged by parthenolide in human breast cancer cells. We find that parthenolide, as well as other related exocyclic methylene lactone-containing sesquiterpenes, covalently modify cysteine 427 of focal adhesion kinase 1 (FAK1), leading to impairment of FAK1-dependent signaling pathways and breast cancer cell proliferation, survival, and motility. These studies reveal a functional target exploited by members of a large family of anti-cancer natural products.
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- Charles A Berdan
- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; Novartis-Berkeley Center for Proteomics and Chemistry Technologies, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; Novartis-Berkeley Center for Proteomics and Chemistry Technologies, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; Novartis-Berkeley Center for Proteomics and Chemistry Technologies, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; Novartis-Berkeley Center for Proteomics and Chemistry Technologies, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
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Huang HL, Tang GD, Liang ZH, Qin MB, Wang XM, Chang RJ, Qin HP. Role of Wnt/β-catenin pathway agonist SKL2001 in Caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 97:15-22. [PMID: 30326193 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2018-0226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
The goal of this study was to clarify the protective role of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway agonist SKL2001 in a rat model of Caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis. AR42J cells and rats were divided into 4 groups: control, Caerulein, SKL2001 + Caerulein, and SKL2001 + control. Cell apoptosis was examined using flow cytometry. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to observe pathological changes in pancreatic and small intestinal tissues. Inflammatory cytokines were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), while genes related to the Wnt/β-catenin pathway were quantified using quantitative real-time PCR. In vitro results showed that Caerulein promoted cell necrosis, inhibited the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, and increased the level of inflammatory cytokines. However, SKL2001 reduced cell necrosis and inflammatory cytokines and activated the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Additionally, in vivo results demonstrated the accumulation of fluid (i.e., edema), hemorrhage, inflammation and necrosis of the pancreatic acini occurred 6 h after the final Caerulein induction, with the damage reaching a maximal level 12 h after the final Caerulein induction; meanwhile, the Wnt/β-catenin pathway was evidently inhibited with an enhanced level of inflammatory cytokines. The aforementioned damage was further aggravated 12 h later. Nevertheless, the pancreatic and small intestinal tissue damages were alleviated in Caerulein-induced rats treated with SKL2001. In conclusion, activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could inhibit Caerulein-induced cell apoptosis and inflammatory cytokine release, thus improving pancreatic and intestinal damage in rats with acute pancreatitis.
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- Hua-Li Huang
- a Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- a Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- a Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- b Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- c Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First People's Hospital of Jingzhou City, Jingzhou, Jingzhou 434000, Hubei, China
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- a Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- a Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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Liu X, Zhang Z, Pan S, Shang S, Li C. Interaction between the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and the EMMPRIN/MMP-2, 9 route in periodontitis. J Periodontal Res 2018; 53:842-852. [PMID: 29900539 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- X. Liu
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST); Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education; School and Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST); Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education; School and Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST); Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education; School and Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST); Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education; School and Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
- Department of Periodontology; School and Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST); Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education; School and Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
- Department of Periodontology; School and Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
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