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Thammasitboon K, Teanpaisan R, Pahumunto N. Prevalence and virulence factors of haemolytic Enterococcus faecalis isolated from root filled teeth associated with periradicular lesions: A laboratory investigation in Thailand. Int Endod J 2024; 57:769-783. [PMID: 38483342 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14059] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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AIM Previous endodontic research has provided limited understanding of the prevalence and roles of haemolytic and non-haemolytic Enterococcus faecalis strains in root filled teeth. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of these strains in root filled teeth with periradicular lesions and investigate their associated virulence factors. METHODOLOGY A total of 36 root canal samples were collected from 36 subjects. The prevalence of E. faecalis was determined using culture and PCR methods. Antibiotic susceptibility of haemolytic and non-haemolytic E. faecalis strains was assessed using the broth dilution assay. The cytokine stimulation in periodontal ligament (PDL) cells and neutrophil migration were evaluated using real-time PCR and migration assay, respectively. Cell invasion ability of the strains was assessed using a cell culture model. Additionally, the virulence gene expression of the haemolytic and non-haemolytic strains was investigated using real-time PCR. The Mann-Whitney U and Spearman's ρ tests were used to examine the significant difference between the two strains and to analyse the correlation between phenotype and gene expression, respectively. RESULTS Enterococcus faecalis was detected in 33.3% and 88.9% of samples by culture and real-time PCR, respectively. Haemolytic strains were found in 36.4% of subjects. Non-haemolytic strains exhibited susceptibility to erythromycin and varying susceptibility to tetracycline, while all haemolytic strains were resistant to both antibiotics. Haemolytic strains significantly upregulated the expression of IL-8, OPG and RANKL in PDL cells (p < .05). Notably, the fold increases in these genes were higher: IL-8 (556.1 ± 82.9 vs. 249.6 ± 81.8), OPG (2.2 ± 0.5 vs. 1.3 ± 0.2) and RANKL (1.8 ± 0.3 vs. 1.2 ± 0.1). Furthermore, haemolytic strains had a greater effect on neutrophil migration (68.7 ± 15.2% vs. 46.9 ± 11.4%) and demonstrated a higher level of internalization into oral keratinocyte cells (68.6 ± 0.4% vs. 33.8 ± 0.5%) (p < .05). They also showed enhanced expression of virulence genes associated with haemolysin, surface proteins, collagen-binding and aggregation substances. Gelatinase activity was only detectable in non-haemolytic strains. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that haemolytic strains E. faecalis possessed enhanced abilities in host invasion and a higher abundance of virulence factors, suggesting their potential contribution to more severe disease manifestations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kewalin Thammasitboon
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
- Research Center of Excellence for Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Research Center of Excellence for Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Research Center of Excellence for Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
- Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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Innate Immune Sensing of Nucleic Acid in Endodontic Infection. Int Endod J 2022; 55:1335-1346. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.13831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zancan RF, Ponce JB, Dionisio TJ, Oliveira RCD, Silva RAD, Duque JA, Duarte MAH. Profile of host cell responses to exposure to stressed bacteria in planktonic; dislodged, and intact biofilm mode. Braz Dent J 2021; 32:10-20. [PMID: 34755784 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202104503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The host defense response to microbial challenge emerging from the root canal system leads to apical periodontitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of inflammatory cytokines and Nitric Oxide (NO) by macrophages after interaction with Enterococcus faecalis in the: plankton and dislodged biofilm mode; intact biofilm mode stimulated by calcium hydroxide (CH), CH and chlorhexidine (CHX) or Triple Antibiotic Paste (TAP). For this purpose, culture of macrophages from monocytes in human peripheral blood (N=8) were exposed to the different modes of bacteria for 24 hours. Subsequently, the cytokines, such as, Tumor Necrotic Factor- alfa (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-10; and NO were quantified by Luminex xMAP and Greiss reaction, respectively. In addition to the potential therapeutic effects of the intracanal medication, their antimicrobial activity against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm were also tested in vitro by confocal microscopy. The experiments` data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis test with the Dunn post hoc test (α < 0.05). Bacteria in dislodged biofilm mode were shown to be more aggressive to the immune system than bacteria in plankton mode and negative control, inducing greater expression of NO and TNF-α. Relative to bacteria in intact biofilm mode, the weakest antimicrobial activity occurred in Group CH. In Groups CH/CHX and TAP the percentage of dead bacteria was significantly increased to the same extent. Interestingly, the biofilm itself did not induce the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines - except for NO - while the biofilm treated with TAP and CH based pastes enhanced the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α; and IL-1 β, respectively. In contrast, the levels of a potent anti-inflammatory (IL-10) were increased in Group TAP.
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- Rafaela Fernandes Zancan
- Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials and Endodontics
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- Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil - Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology and Radiology
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- Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil - Department of Biological Sciences
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- Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health
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- Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health
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- Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials and Endodontics
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- Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials and Endodontics
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Toia CC, Khoury RD, Corazza BJM, Orozco EIF, Valera MC. Effectiveness of 1-Visit and 2-Visit Endodontic Retreatment of Teeth with Persistent/Secondary Endodontic Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial with 18 Months of Follow-up. J Endod 2021; 48:4-14. [PMID: 34555421 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of endodontic retreatment of teeth with posttreatment apical periodontitis (PTAP) performed in 1 visit versus 2 visits on the reduction of cultivable bacteria (colony-forming units [CFUs]), lipopolysaccharides (LPSs), lipoteichoic acid (LTA), and the periapical lesion volume (mm3) after 18 months of follow-up. METHODS Forty patients diagnosed with PTAP were selected and randomly divided into the following 2 groups: 1-visit retreatment and 2-visit retreatment with the placement of calcium hydroxide medication for 14 days. Cone-beam computed tomographic scans were performed at 2 stages: preoperatively and after 18 months of follow-up. Samples were collected before and after root canal procedures. A chromogenic limulus amebocyte lysate assay test was used to quantify endotoxins (EU/mL). LTA levels were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (pg/mL). Culture techniques were used to determine cultivable bacteria by counting the CFU (CFU/mL). The volume of the periapical lesions at the onset of the trial and at the 18-month posttreatment follow-up was obtained by the ITK-SNAP program (Cognitica, Philadelphia, PA). RESULTS All samples showed baseline values greater than those collected after the retreatment protocol for all investigated parameters. A higher bacterial load and lower LTA level were found in the 2-visit group after the retreatment protocol (P < .05), with no statistical differences between the groups regarding endotoxin levels and periapical lesion volume (mm³) at the 18-month follow-up analyzed by cone-beam computed tomographic imaging (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Endodontic retreatment in 1 or 2 visits exhibited equally favorable periapical healing at 18 months, with no statistically significant differences between groups.
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- Cassia Cestari Toia
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics Division, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics Division, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics Division, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics Division, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics Division, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Gomes BP, Francisco PA, Godoi Jr EP, Endo MS, Barbosa-Ribeiro M, Delboni MG, Pecorari VG. Identification of Culturable and Nonculturable Microorganisms, Lipopolysaccharides, and Lipoteichoic Acids From Root Canals of Teeth With Endodontic Failure. J Endod 2021; 47:1075-1086. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gram Positive Bacterial Lipoteichoic Acid Role in a Root Canal Infection – A Literature Review. JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.22207/jpam.15.2.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Bacteria and its by-products are found to be the main cause of pulpal and periapical infection of tooth. Infected root canals of tooth harbours a wide variation of microbial flora that includes both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. Bacterial components such as Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of gram negative bacteria and Lipoteichoic Acid (LTA) of gram positive bacteria have the potential to enter the peri-apical tissue of tooth and initiate the inflammatory process. After microbial death that occurs either due to body’s defence cells or by antibiotic action, bacterial cell wall components such as LTA are released which can persist inside macrophages for prolonged periods causing chronic inflammation. Once these cell-wall components are recognized by the body immune surveillance cells, numerous inflammatory mediators are released leading to inflammation and subsequent pathological consequences. The purpose of this review is intend to summarize the role of gram positive bacterial component LTA in causing endodontic infection and use of potential therapeutic agents against LTA.
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Wang L, Jin H, Ao X, Dong M, Liu S, Lu Y, Niu W. JAK2‐STAT3 signaling pathway is involved in rat periapical lesions induced by
Enterococcus faecalis. Oral Dis 2019; 25:1769-1779. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.13169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Lina Wang
- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology Dalian Medical University Dalian China
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- Department of Oral Basic science, College of Stomatology Dalian Medical University Dalian China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology Dalian Medical University Dalian China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology Dalian Medical University Dalian China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology Dalian Medical University Dalian China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology Dalian Medical University Dalian China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology Dalian Medical University Dalian China
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Effectiveness of calcium hydroxide-based intracanal medication on infectious/inflammatory contents in teeth with post-treatment apical periodontitis. Clin Oral Investig 2018; 23:2759-2766. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2719-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gomes BPFDA, Herrera DR. Etiologic role of root canal infection in apical periodontitis and its relationship with clinical symptomatology. Braz Oral Res 2018; 32:e69. [PMID: 30365610 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2018.vol32.0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Evidence shows the polymicrobial etiology of endodontic infections, in which bacteria and their products are the main agents for the development, progression, and dissemination of apical periodontitis. Microbial factors in necrotic root canals (e.g., endotoxin) may spread into apical tissue, evoking and supporting a chronic inflammatory load. Thus, apical periodontitis is the result of the complex interplay between microbial factors and host defense against invasion of periradicular tissues. This review of the literature aims to discuss the complex network between endodontic infectious content and host immune response in apical periodontitis. A better understanding of the relationship of microbial factors with clinical symptomatology is important to establish appropriate therapeutic procedures for a more predictable outcome of endodontic treatment.
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas -Unicamp, Piracicaba Dental School, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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Enterococcus faecalis lipoteichoic acid regulates macrophages autophagy via PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2018; 498:1028-1036. [PMID: 29551680 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.03.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) infection is considered an important etiological factor for the development of persistent apical periodontitis (PAP), but the exact mechanisms of autophagy between E. faecalis and immune cells remain unknown. In this study, we elucidated how E. faecalis lipoteichoic acid (LTA) is associated with macrophages autophagy. We found that E. faecalis LTA apparently activated macrophage autophagy with significant increase of autophagosomes and autophagy relative protein. Meanwhile, we noticed significantly decreasing expression of p-Akt and p-mTOR. However, these effect were absent in macrophages knockdown of Beclin1. In summary, these findings suggested E. faecalis LTA may increased macrophages autophagy via inhibiting PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway and this process was Beclin1 dependent.
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Huang MH, Shen YF, Hsu TT, Huang TH, Shie MY. Physical characteristics, antimicrobial and odontogenesis potentials of calcium silicate cement containing hinokitiol. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 65:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Revised: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Zhang L, Ding Y, Rao GZ, Miao D. Effects of IL-10 and glucose on expression of OPG and RANKL in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts. Braz J Med Biol Res 2016; 49:e4324. [PMID: 27074164 PMCID: PMC4828925 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20154324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Accepted: 09/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The effects of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and glucose on mRNA and protein expression of
osteoprotegerin (OPG), and its ligand, receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand
(RANKL), were investigated in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPDLFs).
Primary HPDLFs were treated with different concentrations of IL-10 (0, 1, 10, 25, 50,
and 100 ng/mL) or glucose (0, 5.5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 mmol/L). Changes in mRNA and
protein expression were examined using the reverse-transcription polymerase chain
reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot analysis, respectively. After IL-10 treatment,
mRNA and protein levels of OPG were increased, while mRNA and protein levels of RANKL
were decreased (P<0.05), both in a concentration-dependent manner. Glucose
stimulation had the opposite concentration-dependent effect to that of IL-10 on OPG
and RANKL expression. IL-10 upregulated OPG expression and downregulated RANKL
expression, whereas high glucose upregulated RANKL and downregulated OPG in HDPLFs.
Abnormal levels of IL-10 and glucose may contribute to the pathogenesis of
periodontal disease.
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- L Zhang
- Stomatology Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Wuxi Mental Health Center of, Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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Quantification of Lipoteichoic Acid Contents and Cultivable Bacteria at the Different Phases of the Endodontic Retreatment. J Endod 2016; 42:552-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2015] [Revised: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Estrela C, Decurcio DDA, Silva JA, Batista AC, de Souza Lima NC, de Freitas Silva BS, de Souza JAC, Souza Costa CA. Immune-Inflammatory Cell Profile and Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa B Ligand/Osteoprotegerin Expression in Persistent Apical Periodontitis after Root Canal Retreatment Failure. J Endod 2016; 42:439-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2015.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2015] [Revised: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Yu X, Lin J, Yu Q, Kawai T, Taubman MA, Han X. Activation of Toll‐like receptor 9 inhibits lipopolysaccharide‐induced receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa‐ B ligand expression in rat B lymphocytes. Microbiol Immunol 2014; 58:51-60. [PMID: 24661200 DOI: 10.1111/1348-0421.12129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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B lymphocytes express multiple TLRs that regulate their cytokine production.We investigated the effect of TLR4 and TLR9 activation on receptor activator of NF‐kB ligand (RANKL) expression by rat spleen B cells. Splenocytes or purified spleen B cells from Rowett rats were cultured with TLR4 ligand Escherichia coli LPS and/or TLR9 ligand CpG‐oligodeoxynucleotide (CpG‐ODN) for 2 days. RANKL mRNA expression and the percentage of RANKL‐positive B cells were increased in rat splenocytes challenged by E. coli LPS alone. The increases were less pronounced when cells were treated with both CpG‐ODN and E. coli LPS. Microarray analysis showed that expressions of multiple cyclin‐dependent kinase (CDK) pathway‐related genes were up‐regulated only in cells treated with both E. coli LPS and CpG-ODN. This study suggests that CpG‐ODN inhibits LPS‐induced RANKL expression in rat B cells via regulation of the CDK pathway.
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