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Calabrese TC, Rothermund K, Gabe CM, Beniash E, Davidson LA, Syed-Picard FN. Self-Assembly of Tooth Root Organoid from Postnatal Human Dental Stem Cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2024; 30:404-414. [PMID: 38126312 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0219] [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] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Challenges remain in simultaneously regenerating the multiple diverse tissues of the tooth root in a spatially organized manner. Previously, our research group has established that scaffold-free tissue engineering approaches enable dental pulp stem/progenitor cells (DPSCs) and periodontal ligament (PDL) stem/progenitor cells (PDLSCs) to self-assemble into dentin-pulp and PDL-cementum organoids, respectively. In this study, we leveraged the innate self-organizing capacity of DPSCs and PDLSCs to now engineer organoids that resemble the full tooth root. Scaffold-free engineered tissues were generated using a heterogeneous mixture of human DPSCs and PDLSCs. Within 2 days of construct formation, PDLSCs and DPSCs became spatially restricted to the periphery and center of the constructs, respectively, emulating their anatomical positions in the tooth root. Histological and microcomputed tomography analyses showed that organoids exhibited a striated mineral pattern with a central unmineralized core, surrounded by a mineralized tissue structure, enclosed within a second peripheral unmineralized tissue, similar to the natural tooth root. Interestingly, DPSCs gave rise to the central unmineralized tissue and the inner portion of the mineralized tissue, and PDLSCs generated the outer portion of the mineralized tissue and the peripheral soft tissue. Quantitative image analysis of immunofluorescent staining revealed increased dentin sialophosphoprotein expression in the region of mineralized tissue associated with DPSCs and increased cementum protein-1 expression in the portion formed by PDLSCs, demonstrating that tooth root organoids comprise two biochemically distinct mineralized tissues characteristic of dentin-like and cementum-like structures, respectively. In addition, PDL-associated protein-1 expression was localized to the peripheral soft tissue, suggesting the formation of a rudimentary PDL-like structure. This study demonstrates that DPSCs and PDLSCs have an inherent ability to orchestrate the formation of a full tooth root-like structure. These organoids present a biomimetic model system to study cellular dynamics driving dental tissue repair or could be utilized therapeutically as biological dental implants.
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- Tia C Calabrese
- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Morita T, Matsumoto S, Baba O. Expression of secretory calcium-binding phosphoprotein (scpp) genes in medaka during the formation and replacement of pharyngeal teeth. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:744. [PMID: 37821862 PMCID: PMC10568847 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03498-7] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Analyses of tooth families and tooth-forming units in medaka with regard to tooth replacement cycles and the localization of odontogenic stem cell niches in the pharyngeal dentition clearly indicate that continuous tooth replacement is maintained. The secretory calcium-binding phosphoprotein (scpp) gene cluster is involved in the formation of mineralized tissues, such as dental and bone tissues, and the genes encoding multiple SCPPs are conserved in fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. In the present study, we examined the expression patterns of several scpp genes in the pharyngeal teeth of medaka to elucidate their roles during tooth formation and replacement. METHODS Himedaka (Japanese medaka, Oryzias latipes) of both sexes (body length: 28 to 33 mm) were used in this study. Real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (qPCR) data were evaluated using one-way analysis of variance for multi-group comparisons, and the significance of differences was determined by Tukey's comparison test. The expression of scpp genes was examined using in situ hybridization (ISH) with a digoxigenin-labeled, single-stranded antisense probe. RESULTS qPCR results showed that several scpp genes were strongly expressed in pharyngeal tissues. ISH analysis revealed specific expression of scpp1, scpp5, and sparc in tooth germ, and scpp5 was continually expressed in the odontoblasts of teeth attached to pedicles, but not in the osteoblasts of pedicles. In addition, many scpp genes were expressed in inner dental epithelium (ide), but not in odontoblasts, and scpp2 consistently showed epithelial-specific expression in the functional teeth. Taken together, these data indicate that specific expression of scpp2 and scpp5 may play a critical role in pharyngeal tooth formation in medaka. CONCLUSION We characterized changes in the expression patterns of scpp genes in medaka during the formation and replacement of pharyngeal teeth.
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- Tsuyoshi Morita
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15, Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, 770-8504, Japan.
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- Oral Surgery Department, St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1, Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15, Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, 770-8504, Japan
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Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Differentiate into Cementoid-Like-Secreting Cells on Decellularized Teeth Scaffolds. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232415588. [PMID: 36555228 PMCID: PMC9779305 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232415588] [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: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease that in some cases can cause tooth loss. Cementum is a mineralized tissue that forms part of the insertion periodontium and serves to fix the teeth to the alveolar bone. In addition, it acts as a reservoir of different growth and differentiation factors, which regulate the biology of the teeth. Cementogenesis is a complex process that is still under investigation and involves different factors, including dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP). In this work we studied the role of surface microtopography in the differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) into cementoid-like secreting cells. We cultured hDPSCs on decellularized dental scaffolds on either dentin or cementum surfaces. Cell morphology was evaluated by light and electron microscopy. We also evaluated the DSPP expression by immunohistochemistry. The hDPSCs that was cultured on surfaces with accessible dentinal tubules acquired an odontoblastic phenotype and emitted characteristic processes within the dentinal tubules. These cells synthesized the matrix components of a characteristic reticular connective tissue, with fine collagen fibers and DSPP deposits. The hDPSCs that was cultured on cementum surfaces generated a well-organized tissue consisting of layers of secretory cells and dense fibrous connective tissue with thick bundles of collagen fibers perpendicular to the scaffold surface. Intra- and intercellular deposits of DSPP were also observed. The results presented here reinforce the potential for hDPSCs to differentiate in vitro into cells that secrete a cementoid-like matrix in response to the physical stimuli related to the microtopography of contact surfaces. We also highlight the role of DSPP as a component of the newly formed matrix.
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Andras NL, Mohamed FF, Chu EY, Foster BL. Between a rock and a hard place: Regulation of mineralization in the periodontium. Genesis 2022; 60:e23474. [PMID: 35460154 PMCID: PMC9492628 DOI: 10.1002/dvg.23474] [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: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The periodontium supports and attaches teeth via mineralized and nonmineralized tissues. It consists of two, unique mineralized tissues, cementum and alveolar bone. In between these tissues, lies an unmineralized, fibrous periodontal ligament (PDL), which distributes occlusal forces, nourishes and invests teeth, and harbors progenitor cells for dentoalveolar repair. Many unanswered questions remain regarding periodontal biology. This review will focus on recent research providing insights into one enduring mystery: the precise regulation of the hard-soft tissue borders in the periodontium which define the interfaces of the cementum-PDL-alveolar bone structure. We will focus on advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms that maintain the unmineralized PDL "between a rock and a hard place" by regulating the mineralization of cementum and alveolar bone.
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- Natalie L. Andras
- Biosciences Division, College of DentistryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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- Biosciences Division, College of DentistryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, School of DentistryUniversity of MarylandBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Biosciences Division, College of DentistryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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Figueredo CA, Abdelhay N, Ganatra S, Gibson MP. The role of Dentin Sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) in craniofacial development. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2022; 12:673-678. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Characterization of SIBLING Proteins in the Mineralized Tissues. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10080144. [PMID: 36005242 PMCID: PMC9406783 DOI: 10.3390/dj10080144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The SIBLING proteins are a family of non-collagenous proteins (NCPs) previously thought to be expressed only in dentin but have been demonstrated in other mineralized and non-mineralized tissues. They are believed to play vital roles in both osteogenesis and dentinogenesis. Since they are tightly regulated lifelong processes and involve a peak of mineralization, three different age groups were investigated. Fifteen wild-type (WT) mice were euthanized at ages 1, 3, and 6 months. Hematoxylin and eosin staining (H&E) was performed to localize various microscopic structures in the mice mandibles and tibias. The immunostaining pattern was compared using antibodies for dentin sialoprotein (DSP), dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1), bone sialoprotein (BSP), and osteopontin (OPN). Immunostaining of DSP in tibia showed its most noticeable staining in the 3-month age group. DSP was expressed in alveolar bone, cellular cementum, and PDL. A similar expression of DMP1 was seen in the tibia and dentin. BSP was most noticeably detected in the tibia and acellular cementum. OPN was mainly expressed in the bone. A lower level of OPN was observed at all age groups in the teeth. The immunostaining intensity was the least detected for all proteins in the 6-month tibia sample. The expression patterns of the four SIBLING proteins showed variations in their staining intensity and temporospatial patterning concordant with skeletal and dental maturity. These findings suggest some role in this tightly regulated mineralization process.
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Figueredo CA, Abdelhay N, Gibson MP. The Roles of SIBLING Proteins in Dental, Periodontal and Craniofacial Development. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2022.898802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The majority of dental, periodontal, and craniofacial tissues are derived from the neural crest cells and ectoderm. Neural crest stem cells are pluripotent, capable of differentiating into a variety of cells. These cells can include osteoblasts, odontoblasts, cementoblasts, chondroblasts, and fibroblasts which are responsible for forming some of the tissues of the oral and craniofacial complex. The hard tissue forming cells deposit a matrix composed of collagen and non-collagenous proteins (NCPs) that later undergoes mineralization. The NCPs play a role in the mineralization of collagen. One such category of NCPs is the small integrin-binding ligand, N-linked glycoprotein (SIBLING) family of proteins. This family is composed of dentin sialophosphosprotein (DSPP), osteopontin (OPN), dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1), bone sialoprotein (BSP), and matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein (MEPE). The SIBLING family is known to have regulatory effects in the mineralization process of collagen fibers and the maturation of hydroxyapatite crystals. It is well established that SIBLING proteins have critical roles in tooth development. Recent literature has described the expression and role of SIBLING proteins in other areas of the oral and craniofacial complex as well. The objective of the present literature review is to summarize and discuss the different roles the SIBLING proteins play in the development of dental, periodontal, and craniofacial tissues.
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Duncan HF, Kobayashi Y, Yamauchi Y, Quispe-Salcedo A, Chao Feng Z, Huang J, Partridge NC, Nakatani T, D’Armiento J, Shimizu E. The Critical Role of MMP13 in Regulating Tooth Development and Reactionary Dentinogenesis Repair Through the Wnt Signaling Pathway. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:883266. [PMID: 35531096 PMCID: PMC9068941 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.883266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Matrix-metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13) is important for bone formation and remodeling; however, its role in tooth development remains unknown. To investigate this, MMP13-knockout (Mmp13−/−) mice were used to analyze phenotypic changes in the dentin–pulp complex, mineralization-associated marker-expression, and mechanistic interactions. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated high MMP13-expression in pulp-tissue, ameloblasts, odontoblasts, and dentin in developing WT-molars, which reduced in adults, with human-DPC cultures demonstrating a >2000-fold increase in Mmp13-expression during mineralization. Morphologically, Mmp13−/− molars displayed critical alterations in the dentin-phenotype, affecting dentin-tubule regularity, the odontoblast-palisade and predentin-definition with significantly reduced dentin volume (∼30% incisor; 13% molar), and enamel and dentin mineral-density. Reactionary-tertiary-dentin in response to injury was reduced at Mmp13−/− molar cusp-tips but with significantly more dystrophic pulpal mineralization in MMP13-null samples. Odontoblast differentiation-markers, nestin and DSP, reduced in expression after MMP13-loss in vivo, with reduced calcium deposition in MMP13-null DPC cultures. RNA-sequencing analysis of WT and Mmp13−/− pulp highlighted 5,020 transcripts to have significantly >2.0-fold change, with pathway-analysis indicating downregulation of the Wnt-signaling pathway, supported by reduced in vivo expression of the Wnt-responsive gene Axin2. Mmp13 interaction with Axin2 could be partly responsible for the loss of odontoblastic activity and alteration to the tooth phenotype and volume which is evident in this study. Overall, our novel findings indicate MMP13 as critical for tooth development and mineralization processes, highlighting mechanistic interaction with the Wnt-signaling pathway.
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- Henry F. Duncan
- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- *Correspondence: Henry F. Duncan, ; Emi Shimizu,
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, New York University Dentistry, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, New York University Dentistry, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Columbia University Medical Centre, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States
- *Correspondence: Henry F. Duncan, ; Emi Shimizu,
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Du Q, Cao L, Liu Y, Pang C, Wu S, Zheng L, Jiang W, Na X, Yu J, Wang S, Zhu X, Yang J. Phenotype and molecular characterizations of a family with dentinogenesis imperfecta shields type II with a novel DSPP mutation. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 9:1672. [PMID: 34988181 PMCID: PMC8667123 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-5369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI), Shields type-II is an autosomal dominant genetic disease which severely affects the function of the patients’ teeth. The dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) gene is considered to be the pathogenic gene of DGI-II. In this study, a DGI-II family with a novel DSPP mutation were collected, functional characteristics of DGI cells and clinical features were analyzed to better understand the genotype-phenotype relationship of this disease. Methods Clinical data were collected, whole exome sequencing (WES) was conducted, and Sanger sequencing was used to verify the mutation sites. Physical characteristics of the patient’s teeth were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The localization of green fluorescent protein (GFP)-fused wild-type (WT) dentin sialoprotein (DSP) and its variant were evaluated via an immunocytochemistry (ICC) assay. The behaviors of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) were investigated by flow cytometry, osteogenic differentiation, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Results A novel heterozygous mutation c.53T > G (p. Val18Gly) in DSPP was found in this family. The SEM results showed that the participants’ teeth had reduced and irregular dentinal tubes. The EDS results showed that the Ca/P ratio of the patients’ teeth was significantly higher than that of the control group. The ICC assay showed that the mutant DSP was entrapped in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), while the WT DSP located mainly in the Golgi apparatus. In comparison with normal cells, the patient’s cells exhibited significantly decreased mineralization ability and lower expression levels of DSPP and RUNX2. Conclusions The c.53T > G (p. Val18Gly) DSPP variant was shown to present with rare hypoplastic enamel defects. Functional analysis revealed that this novel variant disturbs dentinal characteristics and pulp cell behavior.
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- Qin Du
- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,The Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study of Sichuan Province and Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study of Sichuan Province and Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The State Key Lab of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The State Key Lab of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study of Sichuan Province and Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study of Sichuan Province and Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study of Sichuan Province and Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study of Sichuan Province and Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study of Sichuan Province and Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Adiwirya MK, Widayati R, Soedarsono N, Anggani H. Concentration of dentin sialoprotein at the initial stage of orthodontic treatment using self-ligating and conventional preadjusted brackets: A pilot study. J Orthod Sci 2022; 11:32. [PMID: 36188204 PMCID: PMC9515556 DOI: 10.4103/jos.jos_172_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated differences in concentration of dentin sialoprotein (DSP) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) relating to orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) at the initial stage of orthodontic treatment using self-ligating and conventional preadjusted brackets. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen patients were assigned to three groups of equal size. Two experimental groups received non-extraction orthodontic treatment using passive self-ligating or conventional preadjusted bracket. The control group included patients without orthodontic treatment. GCF was collected from five proximal sites of maxillary anterior teeth at subsequent intervals: immediately prior to orthodontic treatment (T0), and at three and 12 weeks after initiation of treatment (T1 and T2). DSP concentration was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay and the differences in DSP levels were analyzed between and within groups. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in DSP levels within both experimental groups and the control group during T0-T1-T2 (P ≥ 0.05). A significant difference of DSP concentration was found between the conventional preadjusted bracket and the control group at T2 (P = 0.038). However, it was thought to be clinically insignificant. CONCLUSION: The study showed no significant difference in DSP concentration at the initial stage of orthodontic treatment with either self-ligating or conventional preadjusted bracket.
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Effects of rice fermented extracts, "Sake Lees", on the functional activity of odontoblast-like cells (KN-3 cells). Odontology 2021; 110:254-261. [PMID: 34498157 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00654-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This study was designed to investigate the effects of Sake Lees extracts (SLE, Sake Kasu) on the functional activity of odontoblastic cells and tooth pulp of the rats. For in vitro studies, a rat clonal odontoblast-like cell line, KN-3 cells were cultured. SLE significantly decreased KN-3 cell proliferation, but showed no significant cytotoxicity. SLE effects on several protein productions of KN-3 cells were compared with PBS. SLE and PBS increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP), dentin sialoprotein (DSP), and osterix in a day-course dependent manner, while SLE increased the induction of ALP on day 9-21 and DSP on day 15-21. SLE also increased Runx2 expression on day 3 and 9 compared to PBS. Alizarin Red stainings revealed that SLE showed a subtle increase in mineralization of KN-3 cells on day 15 and 21. A histological investigation was conducted to assess if SLE induced reparative dentin formation after direct capping at the exposed tooth pulp in rats, suggesting that SLE could increase the reparative dentin formation more than PBS. These findings suggest that Sake Lees could have functional roles in the alterations of odontoblastic activity, which might influence the physiology of the tooth pulp.
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Jing Z, Chen Z, Jiang Y. Effects of DSPP Gene Mutations on Periodontal Tissues. Glob Med Genet 2021; 8:90-94. [PMID: 34430959 PMCID: PMC8378919 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Dentin sialophosphoprotein ( DSPP ) gene mutations cause autosomal dominantly inherited diseases. DSPP gene mutations lead to abnormal expression of DSPP, resulting in a series of histological, morphological, and clinical abnormalities. A large number of previous studies demonstrated that DSPP is a dentinal-specific protein, and DSPP gene mutations lead to dentin dysplasia and dentinogenesis imperfecta. Recent studies have found that DSPP is also expressed in bone, periodontal tissues, and salivary glands. DSPP is involved in the formation of the periodontium as well as tooth structures. DSPP deficient mice present furcation involvement, cementum, and alveolar bone defect. We speculate that similar periodontal damage may occur in patients with DSPP mutations. This article reviewed the effects of DSPP gene mutations on periodontal status. However, almost all of the research is about animal study, there is no evidence that DSPP mutations cause periodontium defects in patients yet. We need to conduct systematic clinical studies on DSPP mutation families in the future to elucidate the effect of DSPP gene on human periodontium.
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- Zhaojun Jing
- Department of General Dentistry II, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Dentistry II, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Nikoloudaki G. Functions of Matricellular Proteins in Dental Tissues and Their Emerging Roles in Orofacial Tissue Development, Maintenance, and Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22126626. [PMID: 34205668 PMCID: PMC8235165 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22126626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Matricellular proteins (MCPs) are defined as extracellular matrix (ECM) associated proteins that are important regulators and integrators of microenvironmental signals, contributing to the dynamic nature of ECM signalling. There is a growing understanding of the role of matricellular proteins in cellular processes governing tissue development as well as in disease pathogenesis. In this review, the expression and functions of different MP family members (periostin, CCNs, TSPs, SIBLINGs and others) are presented, specifically in relation to craniofacial development and the maintenance of orofacial tissues, including bone, gingiva, oral mucosa, palate and the dental pulp. As will be discussed, each MP family member has been shown to have non-redundant roles in development, tissue homeostasis, wound healing, pathology and tumorigenesis of orofacial and dental tissues.
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- Georgia Nikoloudaki
- Schulich Dentistry Department, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 5C1, Canada; ; Tel.: +1-519-661-2111 (ext. 81102)
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 5C1, Canada
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Ye J, Wang Y, Zhu Q, Shi H, Xiang D, Wu C, Song L, Ma N, Liu Q, Zhang W. Primary observation of the role of posttranslational modification of dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) on postnatal development of mandibular condyle in mice. Arch Oral Biol 2021; 125:105086. [PMID: 33639479 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2021.105086] [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: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to observe the posttranslational role of dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) on postnatal development of mandibular condyle in mice. METHODS To explore the function of full-length DSPP, four groups of mice were employed: (1) wild type (WT) mice; (2)Dspp knockout (Dspp KO) mice; (3) mice expressing the normal DSPP transgene in the Dspp KO background (Dspp KO/normal Tg); (4) mice expressing the uncleavable full-length DSPP in the Dspp KO background (Dspp KO/D452A Tg). Firstly, Plain X-ray Radiography and Micro-computed Tomography were used to observe the condylar morphology changes of Dspp KO/D452A Tg mice in comparison with the other three groups. Then, Hematoxylin & eosin and toluidine blue staining were applied to uncover the histological changes of mandibular condylar cartilage (MCC) of Dspp KO/D452A Tg mice. To explore the function of the NH2-terminal fragments (i.e. DSP/DSP-PG), three groups of mice were employed: (1) WT mice; (2) Dspp KO mice; (3) mice expressing the NH2-terminal fragments of DSPP in the Dspp-null background (Dspp KO/DSP Tg). The former strategies were utilized to examine the differences of condylar morphology and histological structures changes within three groups of mice. RESULTS Transgenic full-length DSPP partially maintained mandibular condylar morphology and MCC thickness of Dspp KO mice. Transgenic DSP failed to do so, but led to smaller mandibular condyle and disordered cartilage structure. CONCLUSIONS Our observations provide insight into the role of posttranslational modification of DSPP in the postnatal development of healthy MCC and maintenance of condylar morphology.
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- Jiapeng Ye
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Shi C, Ma N, Zhang W, Ye J, Shi H, Xiang D, Wu C, Song L, Zhang N, Liu Q. Haploinsufficiency of Dspp Gene Causes Dentin Dysplasia Type II in Mice. Front Physiol 2020; 11:593626. [PMID: 33240110 PMCID: PMC7680915 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.593626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Dentin dysplasia (DD) and dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI) patients have abnormal structure, morphology, and function of dentin. DD-II, DGI-II, and DGI-III are caused by heterozygous mutations in the dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) gene in humans. Evidences have shown that loss of function of DSPP in Dspp knockout mice leads to phenotypes similar to DGI-III, and that the abnormal dentinogenesis is associated with decreased levels of DSPP, indicating that DSPP haploinsufficiency may play a role in dentinogenesis. Thus, to testify the haploinsufficiency of Dspp, we used a Dspp heterozygous mouse model to observe the phenotypes in the teeth and the surrounding tissues. We found that Dspp heterozygous mice displayed dentin phenotypes similar to DD-II at the ages of 12 and 18 months, which was characterized by excessive attrition of the enamel at the occlusal surfaces, thicker floor dentin of the pulp chamber, decreased pulp volume, and compromised mineralization of the dentin. In addition, the periodontium was also affected, exhibiting apical proliferation of the junctional epithelium, decreased height and width of the alveolar bone, and infiltration of the inflammatory cells, leading to the destruction of the periodontium. Both the dental and periodontal phenotypes were age-dependent, which were more severe at 18 months old than those at 12 months old. Our report is the first to claim the haploinsufficiency of Dspp gene and a DD-II mouse model, which can be further used to study the molecular mechanisms of DD-II.
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- Ce Shi
- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Turkkahraman H, Galindo F, Tulu US, Helms JA. A novel hypothesis based on clinical, radiological, and histological data to explain the dentinogenesis imperfecta type II phenotype. Connect Tissue Res 2020; 61:526-536. [PMID: 31284784 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2019.1631296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Purpose/Aim: The aim of this study was to explore whether dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI)-related aberrations are detectable in odontogenic tissues. Materials and Methods: Morphological and histological analyses were carried out on 3 teeth (two maxillary 1st molars, one maxillary central incisor) extracted from a patient with DGI Type II. A maxillary 2nd molar teeth extracted from a healthy patient was used as control. A micro-computed tomographic (μCT) data-acquisition system was used to scan and reconstruct samples. Pentachrome and picrosirius red histologic stains were used to analyze odontogenic tissues and their collagenous matrices. Results: Our findings corroborate DGI effects on molar and incisor root elongation, and the hypo-mineralized state of DGI dentin. In addition to these findings, we discovered changes to the DGI pulp cavity: Reactionary dentin formation, which we theorize is exacerbated by the early loss of enamel, nearly obliterated an acellular but still-vascularized DGI pulp cavity. We also discovered an accumulation of lamellated cellular cementum at the root apices, which we hypothesize compensates for the severe and rapid attrition of the DGI tooth. Conclusions: Based on imaging and histological data, we propose a novel hypothesis to explain the complex dental phenotypes observed in patients with DGI Type II.
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- Hakan Turkkahraman
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine , Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, School of Dentistry, Indiana University , Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- School of Dentistry, Javeriana University , Bogotá, Colombia.,Fundación Santa Fé de Bogotá Hospital , Bogotá, Colombia
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine , Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine , Stanford, CA, USA
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Liu Q, Ma N, Zhu Q, Duan X, Shi H, Xiang D, Kong H, Sun H. Dentin Sialophosphoprotein Deletion Leads to Femoral Head Cartilage Attenuation and Subchondral Bone Ill-mineralization. J Histochem Cytochem 2020; 68:703-718. [PMID: 32921220 DOI: 10.1369/0022155420960403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP), which expresses and synthesizes in odontoblasts of dental pulp, is a critical protein for normal teeth mineralization. Originally, DSPP was identified as a dentin-specific protein. In 2010, DSPP was also found in femoral head cartilage, and it is still unclear what roles DSPP play in femoral head cartilage formation, growth, and maintenance. To reveal biological functions of DSPP in the femoral head cartilage, we examined Dspp null mice compared with wild-type (WT) mice to observe DSPP expression as well as localization in WT mice and to uncover differences of femoral head cartilage, bone morphology, and structure between these two kinds of mice. Expression data demonstrated that DSPP had heterogeneous fragments, expressed in each layer of femoral head cartilage and subchondral bone of WT mice. Dspp null mice exhibited a significant reduction in the thickness of femoral head cartilage, with decreases in the amount of proliferating cartilage cells and increases in apoptotic cells. In addition, the subchondral bone mineralization decreased, and the expressions of vessel markers (vascular endothelial growth factor [VEGF] and CD31), osteoblast markers (Osterix and dentin matrix protein 1 [DMP1]), osteocyte marker (sclerostin [SOST]), and osteoclast marker (tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase [TRAP]) were remarkably altered. These indicate that DSPP deletion can affect the proliferation of cartilage cells in the femoral head cartilage and endochondral ossification in subchondral bone. Our data clearly demonstrate that DSPP plays essential roles in the femoral head cartilage growth and maintenance and subchondral biomineralization.
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- Qilin Liu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Hospital (NM), Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Gou X, Xue Y, Zheng H, Yang G, Chen S, Chen Z, Yuan G. Gelatinases Cleave Dentin Sialoprotein Intracellularly. Front Physiol 2020; 11:686. [PMID: 32670089 PMCID: PMC7330055 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00686] [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: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Dentin sialoprotein (DSP), the NH2-terminal fragment of dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP), is essential for dentin formation and further processed into small fragments inside the odontoblasts. Gelatinases, including matrix metalloproteinases 9 (MMP9) and MMP2, were able to cleave DSP(P) in tooth structures. We hypothesized that gelatinases may also cleave DSP intracellularly in the odontoblasts. In this study, the co-expression and physical interaction between DSP and gelatinases were proved by double immunofluorescence and in situ proximity ligation assay (PLA). Intracellular enzymatic activity of gelatinases was verified by gelatin zymography and in situ zymography. To confirm whether DSP was cleaved by active gelatinases intracellularly, lysates of wild-type (WT) odontoblastic cells treated with a MMP2 inhibitor or a MMP9 inhibitor or a MMP general inhibitor and of Mmp9-/- odontoblastic cells were analyzed by western blotting. Compared with the WT odontoblastic cells without inhibitor treatment, all these groups exhibited significantly higher ratios of high molecular weight to low molecular weight band density. FURIN was verified to be co-localized and physically interacted with MMP9 by double immunofluorescence and in situ PLA. The ratio of proMMP9 to activated MMP9 inside the odontoblastic cells were increased when function of endogenous FURIN was inhibited. And overexpressed proMMP9 was intracellularly cleaved by FURIN in the HEK293E cells, which was completely blocked by the mutation of proMMP9 with R96TPR99 substituted by A96AAA99. Taken together, these results indicate that DSP is intracellularly processed by gelatinases, and FURIN is involved in the intracellular activation of proMMP9 through cleavage of its R96TPR99 motif.
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- Xiaohui Gou
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine of Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine of Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine of Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine of Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine of Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine of Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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An Immunofluorescence Study to Analyze Wound Healing Outcomes of Regenerative Endodontics in an Immature Premolar with Chronic Apical Abscess. J Endod 2020; 46:627-640. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The functional significance of dentin sialoprotein-phosphophoryn and dentin sialoprotein. Int J Oral Sci 2018; 10:31. [PMID: 30393383 PMCID: PMC6215839 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-018-0035-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 07/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Phosphophoryn (PP) and dentin sialoprotein (DSP) are the most dominant non-collagenous proteins in dentin. PP is an extremely acidic protein that can function as a mineral nucleator for dentin mineralization. DSP was first identified in 1981, yet its functional significance is still controversial. Historically, these two proteins were considered to be independently synthesized and secreted by dental pulp cells into the developing dentin matrix. However, with the identification of the DSP coding sequence in 1994, followed 2 years later by the finding that the PP coding sequence was located immediately downstream from the DSP sequence, it became immediately clear that DSP and PP proteins were derived from a single DSP-PP (i.e., dentin sialophosphoprotein, DSPP) transcript. Since DSPP cDNA became available, tremendous progress has been made in studying DSP-PP mRNA distribution and DSP generation from the DSP-PP precursor protein at specific cleavage sites by protease tolloid-related-1 (TLR1) or bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1). The functions of DSP-PP and DSP were investigated via DSP-PP knockout (KO) and DSP knockin in DSP-PP KO mice. In addition, a number of in vitro studies aimed to elucidate DSPP and DSP function in dental pulp cells. Along with phosphophoryn (PP), dental sialoprotein (DSP) is the dominant non-collagen protein in dentin, and in vitro studies have demonstrated that DSP is involved in inducing the differentiation of dental pulp cells into odontoblast-like cells, which form dentin. PP is known to be involved in the mineralization of dentin, but the functional significance of DSP had been controversial. Helena Ritchie of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry conducted a review of studies investigating the derivation, function and distribution of PP and DSP. It was originally thought that PP and DSP were synthesized independently; later, it became evident that they derive from a single DSP-PP gene. Wider DSP-PP distribution in various tissues, including kidney and salivary glands, and DSP or PP expression in non-mineralized tissues suggest that the proteins may have functions other than mineralization.
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Twist1 Suppresses Cementoblast Differentiation. Dent J (Basel) 2018; 6:dj6040057. [PMID: 30336637 PMCID: PMC6313437 DOI: 10.3390/dj6040057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The transcription factor Twist1 is known to be closely associated with the formation of bone by mesenchymal stem cells and osteoblasts; however, the role of Twist1 in cementogenesis has not yet been determined. This study was undertaken to elucidate the roles of Twist1 in cementoblast differentiation by means of the gain- or loss-of-function method. We used alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and alizarin red S staining and quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to determine whether the forced transient expression or knock-down of Twist1 in a mouse cementoblast cell line, OCCM-30, could affect cementogenic differentiation. Silencing Twist1 with small interference RNA (siRNA) enhanced the formation of mineralized tissue. The expression of several cementogenesis markers, such as bone sialoprotein (BSP), osteopontin (OPN), dentin matrix protein1 (DMP1), and dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) mRNA, were upregulated. Transient Twist1 overexpression in OCCM-30 consistently suppressed mineralization capacity and downregulated the differentiation markers. These results suggest that the Twist1 transcription factor may play a role in regulating cementoblast differentiation.
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Gulseren G, Tansik G, Garifullin R, Tekinay AB, Guler MO. Dentin Phosphoprotein Mimetic Peptide Nanofibers Promote Biomineralization. Macromol Biosci 2018; 19:e1800080. [PMID: 29745025 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Dentin phosphoprotein (DPP) is a major component of the dentin matrix playing crucial role in hydroxyapatite deposition during bone mineralization, making it a prime candidate for the design of novel materials for bone and tooth regeneration. The bioactivity of DPP-derived proteins is controlled by the phosphorylation and dephosphorylation of the serine residues. Here an enzyme-responsive peptide nanofiber system inducing biomineralization is demonstrated. It closely emulates the structural and functional properties of DPP and facilitates apatite-like mineral deposition. The DPP-mimetic peptide molecules self-assemble through dephosphorylation by alkaline phosphatase (ALP), an enzyme participating in tooth and bone matrix mineralization. Nanofiber network formation is also induced through addition of calcium ions. The gelation process following nanofiber formation produces a mineralized extracellular matrix like material, where scaffold properties and phosphate groups promote mineralization. It is demonstrated that the DPP-mimetic peptide nanofiber networks can be used for apatite-like mineral deposition for bone regeneration.
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- Gulcihan Gulseren
- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pathology, DJTMF Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33136, USA
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- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey.,Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420021, Russia
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- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Bilkent University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Qin W, Gao X, Ma T, Weir MD, Zou J, Song B, Lin Z, Schneider A, Xu HHK. Metformin Enhances the Differentiation of Dental Pulp Cells into Odontoblasts by Activating AMPK Signaling. J Endod 2018; 44:576-584. [PMID: 29306537 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2017.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Revised: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Metformin is a first-line drug for treating type 2 diabetes that regulates the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Its effects on human dental pulp cells (DPCs) remain unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effects of metformin on the proliferation and differentiation of DPCs. METHODS A live/dead viability assay kit was used to examine the effects of metformin on the cell viability of DPCs. Cell proliferation was analyzed using a cell counting kit (CCK-8; Dojindo, Tokyo, Japan). Levels of phosphorylated and unphosphorylated adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) were quantified by Western blot analysis in response to metformin and the AMPK signaling inhibitor Compound C (EMD Chemicals, San Diego, CA). The effects of Compound C on the metformin-induced odontoblast differentiation of DPCs were determined by alkaline phosphatase activity assay and von Kossa staining, and the expression of odontoblastic markers was evaluated by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis. RESULTS DPCs exhibited mesenchymal stem cell characteristics using flow cytometry. Different doses of metformin were shown to be cytocompatible with DPCs, yielding >90% cell viability. None of the concentrations of metformin up to 50 μmol/L affected cell proliferation. The Western blot assay showed that DPCs express functional organic cation transporter 1, a transmembrane protein that mediates the intracellular uptake of metformin. Metformin significantly activated the AMPK pathway in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, it stimulated alkaline phosphatase activity; enhanced mineralized nodule formation; and increased the expression of odontoblastic markers including dentin sialophosphoprotein, dentin matrix protein 1, runt-related transcription factor 2, and osteocalcin. Moreover, pretreatment with Compound C, a specific AMPK inhibitor, markedly reversed metformin-induced odontoblastic differentiation and cell mineralization. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that metformin can induce DPC differentiation and mineralization in an AMPK-dependent manner and that this well-tolerated antidiabetic drug has potential in regenerative endodontics as well as in other regenerative applications.
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- Wei Qin
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China; Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China; Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland; Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore County, Maryland.
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Park SJ, Lee HK, Seo YM, Son C, Bae HS, Park JC. Dentin sialophosphoprotein expression in enamel is regulated by Copine-7, a preameloblast-derived factor. Arch Oral Biol 2017; 86:131-137. [PMID: 29223640 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Dentin sialophosphoprotein (Dspp) is expressed in odontoblasts and transiently expressed in early ameloblasts. However, the origin of Dspp in ameloblasts remains unclear. Our previous studies demonstrated that copine-7 (CPNE7), a molecule that is secreted by the dental epithelium, is expressed in early ameloblasts and is then translocated to differentiating odontoblasts; its expression levels correlate with odontoblast differentiation under the control of Dspp expression. The objective of this study is to figure out the relationship between CPNE7 and Dspp during amelogenesis. DESIGN The gene expression patterns of CPNE7 and dentin sialoprotein (DSP) were examined by immunohistochemistry, western blot analysis, and real-time polymerase chain reaction. The effects of CPNE7 on Dspp regulation were investigated using luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays in ameloblastic HAT-7 cells. RESULTS The gene expression pattern of Cpne7 was similar to that of Dspp during ameloblast differentiation. Moreover, Gene expression omnibus profiles indicated that there is a close correlation between Cpne7 and Dspp expression in various normal human tissues. We also confirmed the effects of CPNE7 on the induction of Dspp in ameloblastic HAT-7 cells. Cpne7 overexpression promoted Dspp expression, whereas Dspp expression was down-regulated by Cpne7 inactivation. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the expression of Dspp in early amelogenesis is linked to CPNE7, a preameloblast-derived factor.
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- Su-Jin Park
- Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, Namseoul University, Cheonan, 31020, Korea
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- Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea.
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Mucuk G, Sepet E, Erguven M, Ekmekcı O, Bılır A. 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D 3 stimulates odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp-stem cells in vitro. Connect Tissue Res 2017; 58:531-541. [PMID: 27905856 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2016.1264395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25-OH D3) plays an important role in mineralized tissue metabolism, including teeth. However, few studies have addressed its role in odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp-stem cells (hDPSCs). AIM This study aimed to understand the influence of various concentrations of 1,25-OH D3 on the proliferation capacity and early dentinogenesis responses of hDPSCs. MATERIALS AND METHODS hDPSCs were obtained from the impacted third molar teeth. Monolayer cultured cells were incubated with a differentiation medium containing different concentrations of 1,25-OH D3 (0.001, 0.01, and 0.1 µM). All groups were evaluated by S-phase rate [immunohistochemical (IHC) bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) staining], STRO-1 and dentin sialoprotein (DSP)+ levels (IHC), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)) levels. RESULTS The number of cells that entered the S-phase was determined to be the highest and lowest in the control and 0.001 µM 1,25-OH D3 groups, respectively. The 0.1 µM vitamin D3 group had the highest increase in DSP+ levels. The highest Stro-1 levels were detected in the control and 0.1 µM 1,25-OH D3 groups, respectively. The 0.1 µM 1,25-OH D3 induced a mild increase in ALP activity. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that 1,25-OH D3 stimulated odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs in vitro in a dose-dependent manner. The high DSP + cell number and a mild increase in ALP activity suggest that DPSCs treated with 0.1 μM 1,25-OH D3 are in the later stage of odontoblastic differentiation. The results confirm that 1,25-OH D3-added cocktail medium provides a sufficient microenvironment for the odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs in vitro.
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- Goksen Mucuk
- a Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry , Istanbul University , Istanbul , Turkey
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- a Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry , Istanbul University , Istanbul , Turkey
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- b Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine , Istanbul Aydın University , Istanbul , Turkey
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- c Biochemistry Department, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine , Istanbul University , Istanbul , Turkey
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- d Histology and Embryology Department, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine , Istanbul Aydın University , Istanbul , Turkey
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Liu C, Zhang H, Jani P, Wang X, Lu Y, Li N, Xiao J, Qin C. FAM20C regulates osteoblast behaviors and intracellular signaling pathways in a cell-autonomous manner. J Cell Physiol 2017; 233:3476-3486. [PMID: 28926103 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.26200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Recent studies indicate that Family with sequence similarity 20 member C (FAM20C) catalyzes the phosphorylation of secreted proteins, and participates in a variety of biological processes, including cell proliferation, migration, mineralization, and phosphate homeostasis. To explore the local influences of FAM20C on osteoblast, Fam20c-deficient osteoblasts were generated by treating the immortalized Fam20cf/f osteoblasts with CMV-Cre-IRES-EGFP lentivirus. Compared with the normal Fam20cf/f osteoblasts, the expression of Bone sialoprotein (Bsp), Osteocalcin (Ocn), Fibroblast growth factor 23 (Fgf23), and transcription factors that promote osteoblast maturation were up-regulated in the Fam20c-deficient osteoblasts. In contrast, the expression of Dental matrix protein 1 (Dmp1), Dentin sialophosphoprotein (Dspp), Osteopontin (Opn), type I Collagen a 1 (Col1a1), and Alkine phosphatase (Alp) were down-regulated in the Fam20c-deficient cells. These alterations disclosed the primary regulation of Fam20c on gene expression. The Fam20c-deficient osteoblasts showed a remarkable reduction in the ability of forming mineralized nodules. However, supplements of extracellular matrix proteins extracted from the normal bone failed to rescue the reduced mineralization, suggesting that FAM20C may affect the biomineralization by the means more than local phosphorylation of extracellular matrix proteins and systemic phosphorus homeostasis. Moreover, although Fam20c deficiency had little impact on cell proliferation, it significantly reduced cell migration and lowered the levels of p-Smad1/5/8, p-Erk and p-p38, suggesting that the kinase activity of FAM20C might be essential to cell mobility and the activity of BMP ligands. In summary, these findings provide evidences that FAM20C may regulate osteoblast maturation, migration, mineralization, and BMP signaling pathways in a cell-autonomous manner.
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- Chao Liu
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Oral Biology, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Oral Biology, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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Yang B, Sun H, Song F, Wu Y, Wang J. Yes-associated protein 1 promotes the differentiation and mineralization of cementoblast. J Cell Physiol 2017; 233:2213-2224. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.26089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Beining Yang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education; School & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Hospital of Stomatology; Wuhan University; Wuhan Hubei China
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Alcohol Inhibits Odontogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells by Activating mTOR Signaling. Stem Cells Int 2017; 2017:8717454. [PMID: 29062364 PMCID: PMC5618757 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8717454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Long-term heavy alcohol consumption could result in a range of health, social, and behavioral problems. People who abuse alcohol are at high risks of seriously having osteopenia, periodontal disease, and compromised oral health. However, the role of ethanol (EtOH) in the biological functions of human dental pulp cells (DPCs) is unknown. Whether EtOH affects the odontoblastic differentiation of DPCs through the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) remains unexplored. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of EtOH on DPC differentiation and mineralization. DPCs were isolated and purified from human dental pulps. The proliferation and odontoblastic differentiation of DPCs treated with EtOH were subsequently investigated. Different doses of EtOH were shown to be cytocompatible with DPCs. EtOH significantly activated the mTOR pathway in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, EtOH downregulated the alkaline phosphatase activity, attenuated the mineralized nodule formation, and suppressed the expression of odontoblastic markers including ALP, DSPP, DMP-1, Runx2, and OCN. Moreover, the pretreatment with rapamycin, a specific mTOR inhibitor, markedly reversed the EtOH-induced odontoblastic differentiation and cell mineralization. Our findings show for the first time that EtOH can suppress DPC differentiation and mineralization in a mTOR-dependent manner, indicating that EtOH may be involved in negatively regulating the dental pulp repair.
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Pan M, Weng Y, Sun Y. Overexpression of Dentin matrix protein 1 in Nestin+ cells causes bone loss in mouse long bone. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.06.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Couoh LR. Differences between biological and chronological age-at-death in human skeletal remains: A change of perspective. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2017; 163:671-695. [DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.23236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Lourdes R. Couoh
- Postgraduate Division, Faculty of Philosophy and Literature, Institute of Anthropological Research; The National Autonomous University of Mexico [UNAM]; Coyoacán, Mexico city 04510 Mexico
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Experimental studies have shown a great potential for periodontal regeneration. The limitations of periodontal regeneration largely depend on the regenerative potential at the root surface. Cellular intrinsic fiber cementum (CIFC), so-called bone-like tissue, may form instead of the desired acellular extrinsic fiber cementum (AEFC), and the interfacial tissue bonding may be weak. The periodontal ligament harbors progenitor cells that can differentiate into periodontal ligament fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and cementoblasts, but their precise location is unknown. It is also not known whether osteoblasts and cementoblasts arise from a common precursor cell line, or whether distinct precursor cell lines exist. Thus, there is limited knowledge about how cell diversity evolves in the space between the developing root and the alveolar bone. This review supports the hypothesis that AEFC is a unique tissue, while CIFC and bone share some similarities. Morphologically, functionally, and biochemically, however, CIFC is distinctly different from any bone type. There are several lines of evidence to propose that cementoblasts that produce both AEFC and CIFC are unique phenotypes that are unrelated to osteoblasts. Cementum attachment protein appears to be cementum-specific, and the expression of two proteoglycans, fibromodulin and lumican, appears to be stronger in CIFC than in bone. A theory is presented that may help explain how cell diversity evolves in the periodontal ligament. It proposes that Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath and cells derived from it play an essential role in the development and maintenance of the periodontium. The role of enamel matrix proteins in cementoblast and osteoblast differentiation and their potential use for tissue engineering are discussed.
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- D D Bosshardt
- Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Berne, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010 Berne, Switzerland.
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Chaussain-Miller C, Fioretti F, Goldberg M, Menashi S. The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) in Human Caries. J Dent Res 2016; 85:22-32. [PMID: 16373676 DOI: 10.1177/154405910608500104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 265] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The objective of this review is to summarize our understanding of the role of host matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the caries process and to discuss new therapeutic avenues. MMPs hydrolyze components of the extracellular matrix and play a central role in many biological and pathological processes. MMPs have been suggested to play an important role in the destruction of dentin organic matrix following demineralization by bacterial acids and, therefore, in the control or progression of carious decay. Host-derived MMPs can originate both from saliva and from dentin. They may be activated by an acidic pH brought about by lactate release from cariogenic bacteria. Once activated, they are able to digest demineralized dentin matrix after pH neutralization by salivary buffers. Furthermore, the degradation of SIBLINGs (Small Integrin-binding Ligand N-linked Glycoproteins) by the caries process may potentially enhance the release of MMPs and their activation. This review also explores the different available MMP inhibitors, natural or synthetic, and suggests that MMP inhibition by several inhibitors, particularly by natural substances, could provide a potential therapeutic pathway to limit caries progression in dentin.
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- C Chaussain-Miller
- Groupe Matrice Extracellulaire et Biominéralisation, Université Paris 5, France.
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Qin C, D’Souza R, Feng J. Dentin Matrix Protein 1 (DMP1): New and Important Roles for Biomineralization and Phosphate Homeostasis. J Dent Res 2016; 86:1134-41. [DOI: 10.1177/154405910708601202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Previously, non-collagenous matrix proteins, such as DMP1, were viewed with little biological interest. The last decade of research has increased our understanding of DMP1, as it is now widely recognized that this protein is expressed in non-mineralized tissues, as well as in cancerous lesions. Protein chemistry studies have shown that the full length of DMP1, as a precursor, is cleaved into two distinct forms: the C-terminal and N-terminal fragments. Functional studies have demonstrated that DMP1 is essential in the maturation of odontoblasts and osteoblasts, as well as in mineralization via local and systemic mechanisms. The identification of DMP1 mutations in humans has led to the discovery of a novel disease: autosomal-recessive hypophosphatemic rickets. Furthermore, the regulation of phosphate homeostasis by DMP1 through FGF23, a newly identified hormone that is released from bone and targeted in the kidneys, sets a new direction for research that associates biomineralization with phosphate regulation.
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- C. Qin
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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Lombardo L, Carinci F, Martini M, Gemmati D, Nardone M, Siciliani G. Quantitive evaluation of dentin sialoprotein (DSP) using microbeads - a potential early marker of root resorption. ORAL & IMPLANTOLOGY 2016; 9:132-142. [PMID: 28042441 DOI: 10.11138/orl/2016.9.3.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE This study had the aim of comparing two different methods of analysing dentin sialoprotein (DSP) in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF): the conventional eLISA approach and a new method involving the use of magnetic micro-beads coated with an antibody specific for DSP prior to eLISA analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS GCF was taken from six patients following twelve weeks of orthodontic treatment using paper strips inserted into the mesial and distal sulci of the upper incisors, and analysed using both methods. RESULTS Statistical analysis of the results using the Mann-Whitney non-parametric test showed that the micro-bead approach conferred more reliability and less variability on the conventional eLISA approach. Furthermore, this method, for the first time, enables the quantification of the DSP in the sample in ng/μl. CONCLUSIONS The innovative micro-bead/eLISA approach proposed provides a reliable means of quantifying the DSP in the GCF.
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- L Lombardo
- Postgraduate School of Orthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Orthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Specialty Surgical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Ministry of Public Health, Rome, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Orthodontics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Jaha H, Husein D, Ohyama Y, Xu D, Suzuki S, Huang GTJ, Mochida Y. N-terminal Dentin Sialoprotein fragment induces type I collagen production and upregulates dentinogenesis marker expression in osteoblasts. Biochem Biophys Rep 2016; 6:190-196. [PMID: 27158678 PMCID: PMC4857711 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2016.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Bone and dentin are mineralized extracellular matrices produced by osteoblasts and odontoblasts, respectively, and their major organic portion is type I collagen. Dentinogenesis Imperfecta (DGI) is one of the most common clinically- and genetically-based disturbances of dentin formation, causing irreversible dentin defects. Among several types of DGI, patients with DGI type II exhibit opalescent dentin with partial or complete pulp obliteration. It has been previously reported that the non-sense mutation (c.133C>T) in Dentin Sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) was identified in DGI type II patients at glutamine residue 45, resulting in the premature stop codon (p.Q45X). DSPP is known to be synthesized as a single gene product and further processed at Gly462-Asp463, resulting in the production of Dentin Sialoprotein (DSP) and Dentin Phosphoprotein (DPP). We hypothesized that the shorter form (Q45X) of N-terminal Dentin Sialoprotein (N-DSP) may cause over-production of type I collagen protein as obliterated pulp is occupied by dentin. To test this hypothesis, we generated mouse recombinant Glutathione-S-Transferase (GST)-N-DSP fusion protein, and the effect of GST-N-DSP was investigated in calvarial bone explant culture and MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic culture systems. Here we show that a significant increase in calvarial bone formation is observed by GST-N-DSP. GST-N-DSP accelerates MC3T3-E1 osteoblast cell growth and proliferation and subsequent osteoblast differentiation by inducing the expression of certain osteogenic markers such as type I collagen, Runx2, Osterix and ATF4. Interestingly, GST-N-DSP significantly enhances dentinogenesis marker gene expression including Dspp and Dmp1 gene expression in non-odontogenic MC3T3-E1 cells. To rule out any artificial effect of GST-tag, we also used the synthetic peptide of N-DSP and confirmed the results of N-DSP peptide were essentially similar to those of GST-N-DSP. Taken together, our data suggest that N-DSP promotes bone formation by accelerating osteoblast cell proliferation and subsequent osteoblast differentiation accompanied by marked up-regulation of the dentin matrix markers, such as Dspp and Dmp1 genes. Recombinant N-terminal DSP (N-DSP) protein was generated. N-DSP mimics the non-sense mutation form of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta type II. N-DSP enhances bone formation in clavarial ex vivo cultures. N-DSP accelerates osteoblast proliferation. N-DSP upregulates type I collagen and Dspp expression in non-odontogenic osteoblasts.
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- Haytham Jaha
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA; Henan Province People 's Hospital, 7 Weiwu Rd, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Department of Biological Endodontics, Integrated Health Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience Research, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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Zhang H, Liu P, Wang S, Liu C, Jani P, Lu Y, Qin C. Transgenic expression of dentin phosphoprotein inhibits skeletal development. Eur J Histochem 2016; 60:2587. [PMID: 26972716 PMCID: PMC4800252 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2016.2587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) is proteolytically processed into an NH2-terminal fragment called dentin sialoprotein (DSP) and a COOH-terminal fragment known as dentin phosphoprotein (DPP). These two fragments are believed to perform distinct roles in formation of bone and dentin. To investigate the functions of DPP in skeletal development, we generated transgenic mice to overexpress hemagglutinin (HA)-tagged DPP under the control of a 3.6 kb type I collagen (Col1a1) promoter (designated as Col1a1-HA-DPP). The Col1a1-HA-DPP transgenic mice were significantly smaller by weight, had smaller skeletons and shorter long bones than their wild type littermates, as demonstrated by X-ray radiography. They displayed reduced trabecular bone formation and narrower zones of proliferative and hypertrophic chondrocytes in the growth plates of the long bones. Histological analyses showed that the transgenic mice had reduced cell proliferation in the proliferating zone, but lacked obvious defects in the chondrocyte differentiation. In addition, the transgenic mice with a high level of transgene expression developed spontaneous long bone fractures. In conclusion, overexpressing DPP inhibited skeletal development, suggesting that the balanced actions between the NH2- and COOH-terminal fragments of DSPP may be required for normal skeletal development.
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- H Zhang
- Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Dentistry.
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Zhao N, Nociti FH, Duan P, Prideaux M, Zhao H, Foster BL, Somerman MJ, Bonewald LF. Isolation and Functional Analysis of an Immortalized Murine Cementocyte Cell Line, IDG-CM6. J Bone Miner Res 2016; 31:430-442. [PMID: 26274352 PMCID: PMC4827449 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.2690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2015] [Revised: 08/08/2015] [Accepted: 08/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The dental cementum covering the tooth root is similar to bone in several respects but remains poorly understood in terms of development and differentiation of cementoblasts, as well as the potential function(s) of cementocytes residing in the cellular cementum. It is not known if the cementocyte is a dynamic actor in cementum metabolism, comparable to the osteocyte in the bone. Cementocytes exhibit irregular spacing and lacunar shape, with fewer canalicular connections compared with osteocytes. Immunohistochemistry and quantitative PCR (qPCR) revealed that the in vivo expression profile of cementocytes paralleled that of osteocytes, including expression of dentin matrix protein 1 (Dmp1/DMP1), Sost/sclerostin, E11/gp38/podoplanin, Tnfrsf11b (osteoprotegerin [OPG]), and Tnfsf11 (receptor activator of NF-κB ligand [RANKL]). We used the Immortomouse(+/-); Dmp1-GFP(+/-) mice to isolate cementocytes as Dmp1-expressing cells followed by immortalization using the interferon (IFN)-γ-inducible promoter driving expression of a thermolabile large T antigen to create the first immortalized line of cementocytes, IDG-CM6. This cell line reproduced the expression profile of cementocytes observed in vivo, including alkaline phosphatase activity and mineralization. IDG-CM6 cells expressed higher levels of Tnfrsf11b and lower levels of Tnfsf11 compared with IDG-SW3 osteocytes, and under fluid flow shear stress, IDG-CM6 cells significantly increased OPG while decreasing RANKL, leading to a significantly increased OPG/RANKL ratio, which would inhibit osteoclast activation. These studies indicate similarities yet potentially important differences in the function of cementocytes compared with osteocytes and support cementocytes as mechanically responsive cells.
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- Ning Zhao
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.,Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai No. 9 Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory of Oral Connective Tissue Biology, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA.,Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry at Piracicaba, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.,Department of Orthodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.,Bone Cell Biology Group, Centre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Laboratory of Oral Connective Tissue Biology, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA.,Division of Biosciences, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Laboratory of Oral Connective Tissue Biology, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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Accelerated enamel mineralization in Dspp mutant mice. Matrix Biol 2016; 52-54:246-259. [PMID: 26780724 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2016.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2015] [Revised: 01/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) is one of the major non-collagenous proteins present in dentin, cementum and alveolar bone; it is also transiently expressed by ameloblasts. In humans many mutations have been found in DSPP and are associated with two autosomal-dominant genetic diseases - dentinogenesis imperfecta II (DGI-II) and dentin dysplasia (DD). Both disorders result in the development of hypomineralized and mechanically compromised teeth. The erupted mature molars of Dspp(-/-) mice have a severe hypomineralized dentin phenotype. Since dentin and enamel formations are interdependent, we decided to investigate the process of enamel onset mineralization in young Dspp(-/-) animals. We focused our analysis on the constantly erupting mouse incisor, to capture all of the stages of odontogenesis in one tooth, and the unerupted first molars. Using high-resolution microCT, we revealed that the onset of enamel matrix deposition occurs closer to the cervical loop and both secretion and maturation of enamel are accelerated in Dspp(-/-) incisors compared to the Dspp(+/-) control. Importantly, these differences did not translate into major phenotypic differences in mature enamel in terms of the structural organization, mineral density or hardness. The only observable difference was the reduction in thickness of the outer enamel layer, while the total enamel thickness remained unchanged. We also observed a compromised dentin-enamel junction, leading to delamination between the dentin and enamel layers. The odontoblast processes were widened and lacked branching near the DEJ. Finally, for the first time we demonstrate expression of Dspp mRNA in secretory ameloblasts. In summary, our data show that DSPP is important for normal mineralization of both dentin and enamel.
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Jani PH, Gibson MP, Liu C, Zhang H, Wang X, Lu Y, Qin C. Transgenic expression of Dspp partially rescued the long bone defects of Dmp1-null mice. Matrix Biol 2015; 52-54:95-112. [PMID: 26686820 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Revised: 12/06/2015] [Accepted: 12/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1) and dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) belong to the Small Integrin-Binding Ligand N-linked Glycoprotein (SIBLING) family. In addition to the features common to all SIBLING members, DMP1 and DSPP share several unique similarities in chemical structure, proteolytic activation and tissue localization. Mutations in, or deletion of DMP1, cause autosomal recessive hypophosphatemic rickets along with dental defects; DSPP mutations or its ablation are associated with dentinogenesis imperfecta. While the roles and functional mechanisms of DMP1 in osteogenesis have been extensively studied, those of DSPP in long bones have been studied only to a limited extent. Previous studies by our group revealed that transgenic expression of Dspp completely rescued the dentin defects of Dmp1-null (Dmp1(-/-)) mice. In this investigation, we assessed the effects of transgenic Dspp on osteogenesis by analyzing the formation and mineralization of the long bones in Dmp1(-/-) mice that expresses a transgene encoding full-length DSPP driven by a 3.6-kb rat Col1a1 promoter (referred as "Dmp1(-/-);Dspp-Tg mice"). We characterized the long bones of the Dmp1(-/-);Dspp-Tg mice at different ages and compared them with those from Dmp1(-/-) and Dmp1(+/-) (normal control) mice. Our analyses showed that the long bones of Dmp1(-/-);Dspp-Tg mice had a significant increase in cortical bone thickness, bone volume and mineral density along with a remarkable restoration of trabecular thickness compared to those of the Dmp1(-/-) mice. The long bones of Dmp1(-/-);Dspp-Tg mice underwent a dramatic reduction in the amount of osteoid, significant improvement of the collagen fibrillar network, and better organization of the lacunocanalicular system, compared to the Dmp1(-/-) mice. The elevated levels of biglycan, bone sialoprotein and osteopontin in Dmp1(-/-) mice were also noticeably corrected by the transgenic expression of Dspp. These findings suggest that DSPP and DMP1 may function synergistically within the complex milieus of bone matrices.
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- Priyam H Jani
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
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Zhang J, Liu X, Yu W, Zhang Y, Shi C, Ni S, Liu Q, Li X, Sun Y, Zheng C, Sun H. Effects of human vascular endothelial growth factor on reparative dentin formation. Mol Med Rep 2015; 13:705-12. [PMID: 26647730 PMCID: PMC4686068 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2015.4608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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It is a challenge for dentists to save dental pulp in patients with pulp disease without resorting to root canal therapy. Formation of tertiary dentin to maintain pulp vitality is a key odontoblast response to dental pulp injury. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the most potent angiogenic and vasculogenic factor involved in tertiary dentin formation. It was hypothesized that VEGF may be used to treat pulp diseases such as pulpitis. To explore this hypothesis, the first step was to assess whether VEGF affects dental pulp cells to promote reparative dentin formation. In the current study, an AdCMV-hVEGF vector was constructed to deliver hVEGF into dental pulp cells of exfoliated deciduous teeth (hDPCs) in vitro and dental pulp cells in a rat model in vivo. The collected data clearly demonstrated that hVEGF increased alkaline phosphatase and mineralization by enzymatic activity. RT-qPCR data demonstrated that hVEGF significantly increased the expression levels of genes commonly involved in osteogenesis/odontogenesis. Data from the in vivo assays indicated that hVEGF enhanced pulp cell proliferation and neovascularization, and markedly increased formation of reparative dentin in dental pulp. The in vitro and in vivo data suggest that hVEGF may have potential clinical applications, thus may aid in the development of novel treatment strategies for dental pulpitis.
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- Juan Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- The Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Jilin Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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Liu C, Wang X, Zhang H, Xie X, Liu P, Liu Y, Jani PH, Lu Y, Chen S, Qin C. Immortalized Mouse Floxed Fam20c Dental Papillar Mesenchymal and Osteoblast Cell Lines Retain Their Primary Characteristics. J Cell Physiol 2015; 230:2581-7. [PMID: 25833681 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.25008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Fam20c is essential for the normal mineralization of dentin and bone. The generation of odontoblast and osteoblast cell lines carrying floxed Fam20c allele can offer valuable tools for the study of the roles of Fam20c in the mineralization of dentin and bone. The limited capability of the primary odontoblasts and osteoblasts to proliferate necessitates the development of odontoblast and osteoblast cell lines serving as substitutes for the study of differentiation and mineralization of the odontoblasts and osteoblasts. In this study, we established and characterized immortalized mouse floxed Fam20c dental papilla mesenchymal and osteoblast cell lines. The isolated primary mouse floxed Fam20c dental papilla mesenchymal cells and osteoblasts were immortalized by the infection of lentivirus containing Simian Virus 40 T-antigen (SV40 T-Ag). The immortalization of floxed Fam20c dental papilla mesenchymal cells and osteoblasts was verified by the long-term passages and genomic integration of SV40 T-Ag. The immortalized floxed Fam20c dental papilla mesenchymal and osteoblast cell lines not only proliferated at a high rate and retained the morphology of their primary counterparts, but also preserved the dentin and bone specific gene expression as the primary dental papilla mesenchymal cells and osteoblasts did. Consistently, the capability of the primary floxed Fam20c dental papilla mesenchymal cells and osteoblasts to mineralize was also inherited by the immortalized dental papilla mesenchymal and osteoblast cell lines. Thus, we have successfully generated the immortalized mouse floxed Fam20c dental papilla mesenchymal and osteoblast cell lines.
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- Chao Liu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.,Department of Endodontics, The Institute of Hard Tissue Development and Regeneration, the 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.,Department of Periodontics, Harbin Medical University School of Stomatology, Harbin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
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Dentin Matrix Proteins in Bone Tissue Engineering. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2015; 881:129-42. [PMID: 26545748 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22345-2_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Dentin and bone are mineralized tissue matrices comprised of collagen fibrils and reinforced with oriented crystalline hydroxyapatite. Although both tissues perform different functionalities, they are assembled and orchestrated by mesenchymal cells that synthesize both collagenous and noncollagenous proteins albeit in different proportions. The dentin matrix proteins (DMPs) have been studied in great detail in recent years due to its inherent calcium binding properties in the extracellular matrix resulting in tissue calcification. Recent studies have shown that these proteins can serve both as intracellular signaling proteins leading to induction of stem cell differentiation and also function as nucleating proteins in the extracellular matrix. These properties make the DMPs attractive candidates for bone and dentin tissue regeneration. This chapter will provide an overview of the DMPs, their functionality and their proven and possible applications with respect to bone tissue engineering.
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Liu P, Zhang H, Liu C, Wang X, Chen L, Qin C. Inactivation of Fam20C in cells expressing type I collagen causes periodontal disease in mice. PLoS One 2014; 9:e114396. [PMID: 25479552 PMCID: PMC4257665 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 11/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND FAM20C is a kinase that phosphorylates secretory proteins. Previous studies have shown that FAM20C plays an essential role in the formation and mineralization of bone, dentin and enamel. The present study analyzed the loss-of-function effects of FAM20C on the health of mouse periodontal tissues. METHODS By crossbreeding 2.3 kb Col 1a1-Cre mice with Fam20Cfl/fl mice, we created 2.3 kb Col 1a1-Cre;Fam20Cfl/fl (cKO) mice, in which Fam20C was inactivated in the cells that express Type I collagen. We analyzed the periodontal tissues in the cKO mice using X-ray radiography, histology, scanning electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry approaches. RESULTS The cKO mice underwent a remarkable loss of alveolar bone and cementum, along with inflammation of the periodontal ligament and formation of periodontal pockets. The osteocytes and lacuno-canalicular networks in the alveolar bone of the cKO mice showed dramatic abnormalities. The levels of bone sialoprotein, osteopontin, dentin matrix protein 1 and dentin sialoprotein were reduced in the Fam20C-deficient alveolar bone and/or cementum, while periostin and fibrillin-1 were decreased in the periodontal ligament of the cKO mice. CONCLUSION Loss of Fam20C function leads to periodontal disease in mice. The reduced levels of bone sialoprotein, osteopontin, dentin matrix protein 1, dentin sialoprotein, periostin and fibrillin-1 may contribute to the periodontal defects in the Fam20C-deficient mice.
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- Peihong Liu
- Department of Periodontics, Harbin Medical University School of Stomatology, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, China
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States of America
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- Longjiang Scholar Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, China
- * E-mail: (LC); (CQ)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States of America
- * E-mail: (LC); (CQ)
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Gibson MP, Jani P, Wang X, Lu Y, Qin C. Overexpressing the NH 2-terminal fragment of dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) aggravates the periodontal defects in Dspp knockout mice. J Oral Biosci 2014; 56:143-148. [PMID: 25386098 DOI: 10.1016/j.job.2014.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Previous studies have shown that dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) is not only essential to the formation and mineralization of dentin but also plays an important role in forming and maintaining a healthy periodontium. Under physiological conditions, DSPP is proteolytically processed into the NH2-terminal and COOH-terminal fragments, and these fragments are believed to perform different functions in the mineralized tissues. Previous studies in our group have demonstrated that the NH2-terminal fragment of DSPP inhibits the formation and mineralization of dentin, while the role of this fragment in periodontium is unclear. METHODS We analyzed the periodontal tissues of the transgenic mice overexpressing the NH2-terminal fragment of DSPP in the Dspp knockout background (referred to as "Dspp KO/DSP Tg" mice), in comparison with wild type mice and Dspp knockout mice. The approaches used in this study included histology, micro-computed tomography, back scattered scanning electron microscopy and resin-casted scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS Dspp KO/DSP Tg mice exhibited a greater reduction of the alveolar bone, more remarkably altered canalicular systems around the osteocytes, less cementum, more radical migration of the epithelial attachment towards the apical direction, and more severe inflammation in molar furcation region, than in the Dspp knockout mice. CONCLUSION Overexpressing the NH2-terminal fragment of DSPP worsened the periodontal defects in Dspp knockout mice, indicating that the NH2-terminal fragment of DSPP may exert an inhibitory role in the formation and mineralization of hard tissues in the periodontium.
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- Monica Prasad Gibson
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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de La Dure-Molla M, Philippe Fournier B, Berdal A. Isolated dentinogenesis imperfecta and dentin dysplasia: revision of the classification. Eur J Hum Genet 2014; 23:445-51. [PMID: 25118030 DOI: 10.1038/ejhg.2014.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2014] [Revised: 07/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Dentinogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by severe hypomineralization of dentin and altered dentin structure. Dentin extra cellular matrix is composed of 90% of collagen type I and 10% of non-collagenous proteins among which dentin sialoprotein (DSP), dentin glycoprotein (DGP) and dentin phosphoprotein (DPP) are crucial in dentinogenesis. These proteins are encoded by a single gene: dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) and undergo several post-translational modifications such as glycosylation and phosphorylation to contribute and to control mineralization. Human mutations of this DSPP gene are responsible for three isolated dentinal diseases classified by Shield in 1973: type II and III dentinogenesis imperfecta and type II dentin dysplasia. Shield classification was based on clinical phenotypes observed in patient. Genetics results show now that these three diseases are a severity variation of the same pathology. So this review aims to revise and to propose a new classification of the isolated forms of DI to simplify diagnosis for practitioners.
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- Muriel de La Dure-Molla
- 1] Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, INSERM UMRS 872, Laboratory of Molecular Oral Pathophysiology, Paris, France [2] Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France [3] The Pierre-and-Marie-Curie University, Paris, France [4] Paris-Diderot, School of Dentistry, Paris, France [5] Reference Center for Dental Rare Disease, MAFACE Rothschild Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- 1] Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, INSERM UMRS 872, Laboratory of Molecular Oral Pathophysiology, Paris, France [2] Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France [3] The Pierre-and-Marie-Curie University, Paris, France [4] Paris-Diderot, School of Dentistry, Paris, France [5] Reference Center for Dental Rare Disease, MAFACE Rothschild Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- 1] Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, INSERM UMRS 872, Laboratory of Molecular Oral Pathophysiology, Paris, France [2] Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France [3] The Pierre-and-Marie-Curie University, Paris, France [4] Paris-Diderot, School of Dentistry, Paris, France [5] Reference Center for Dental Rare Disease, MAFACE Rothschild Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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Zhu X, Wang Y, Liu Y, Huang GTJ, Zhang C. Immunohistochemical and histochemical analysis of newly formed tissues in root canal space transplanted with dental pulp stem cells plus platelet-rich plasma. J Endod 2014; 40:1573-8. [PMID: 25260728 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2014.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2013] [Revised: 05/19/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tissue regeneration in root canals after pulpectomy can be achieved by transplantation of autologous dental pulp stem cells and/or platelet-rich plasma. However, the identity of the newly formed tissue in the pulp space has been only examined by histologic analysis. This study aimed to apply immunohistochemistry and histochemistry to detect specific markers in the newly generated tissues after root canal regenerative treatment. METHODS In our previous study, 32 root canals in 4 mature dogs were treated with a pulp regeneration procedure after pulpectomy using either blood clot, transplantation of dental pulp stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, or a combination of cells and plasma. In the present study, the tissues were examined for the expression of periostin to detect periodontal ligament tissue, nestin and dentin sialoprotein for odontoblasts, and bone sialoprotein and osteocalcin for bone tissues. Samples were also stained for tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) as a marker for osteoclastic lineages. RESULTS Continuous periostin-positive tissue was observed extending from the periodontal ligament into the inner canal surface in which the mineral islands were surrounded by weak periostin staining. There was also positive staining for TRAP, bone sialoprotein, and osteocalcin in the canal space, suggesting the presence of bone tissue. A layer of mineralized tissue along the inner surface of the root canal was negative for TRAP, suggesting the tissue likely to be cementum. In all samples, no nestin-positive reaction was observed, whereas dentin sialoprotein was detected in PDL, dentinal tubules, and intracanal fibrous tissues. There was no difference between any of the 4 groups. CONCLUSIONS The tissues formed in the dog mature root canals after regenerative endodontic procedures are not pulp tissues but mainly periodontal tissues.
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- Xiaofei Zhu
- VIP Dental Service, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University, Beijing, China; The University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, Hong Kong, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- The University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, Hong Kong, China; Comprehensive Dental Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tennessee
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- The University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, Hong Kong, China; Comprehensive Dental Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Al-Sharabi N, Xue Y, Fujio M, Ueda M, Gjerde C, Mustafa K, Fristad I. Bone marrow stromal cell paracrine factors direct osteo/odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2014; 20:3063-72. [PMID: 24813721 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2013.0718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Growth factors play an important role in osteo/odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells (hDPCs). The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the biological effects of recombinant human growth differentiation factor 5 (rhGDF-5) alone and a cocktail of soluble growth factors (conditioned medium) released from human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMMSCs) on the morphology, proliferation and osteo/odontogenic differentiation potential of hDPCs. Passage 4 hDPCs were harvested for culture in four different media: (a) DMEM with 10% FBS, (b) odontogenic induction medium (OM), (c) OM plus 500 ng/mL rhGDF-5, and (d) OM plus conditioned medium (CM). Morphological changes at 48 and 120 h were determined by crystal violet staining. The proliferation rates at 3, 24, 48, and 120 h were assayed by MTT. Using real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), the mRNA levels of dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP), dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1), collagen type I (Col 1), Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Cbfa1/Runx2), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin (OC), β3 tubulin (TUBB3), glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), angiopoietin-1 (Ang1), and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), were determined at 2, 5, and 9 days. Protein expression of dental sialoprotein (DSP), DMP1, OC, and TUBB3 was recorded at 5 days, using western blot and immunocytochemistry. The effect of the different culture media on mineralization was determined by ALP staining at day 5 and Alizarin red S staining at days 7 and 14. In response to the different culture media, the shape of the hDPCs varied from spindled to polygonal and cuboidal. CM inhibited the cellular proliferation rate, while rhGDF-5 had no effect at early time points, but promoted cellular proliferation at 120 h of culture. In the CM group, the mRNA levels of Cbfa1/Runx2, Col 1, ALP, VEGFA, Ang1, and TUBB3 decreased and the levels of GDNF and OC increased. The mRNA levels of DSPP and DMP1 were inconsistent at the time points evaluated. The staining assays also demonstrated that compared with the other groups, the CM group exhibited lower expression of ALP and higher mineralization levels. Protein expression of DSP, DMP1, OC, and TUBB3 was pronounced by the CM-treated cells. It is concluded that under these in vitro conditions, CM released from hBMMSCs have a greater osteo/odontogenic inductive effect on hDPCs than rhGDF-5.
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- Niyaz Al-Sharabi
- 1 Department of Clinical Dentistry, Center for Clinical Dental Research, University of Bergen , Bergen, Norway
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Qin W, Liu P, Zhang R, Huang S, Gao X, Song Z, Wang R, Chen L, Guo B, Lin Z. JNK MAPK is involved in BMP-2-induced odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp cells. Connect Tissue Res 2014; 55:217-24. [PMID: 24409810 DOI: 10.3109/03008207.2014.882331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) is a multi-functional growth factor belonging to the transforming growth factor β superfamily that has a broad range of activities that affect many different cell types. BMP-2 induces odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp cells (DPCs), but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the potential role of the JNK mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) pathway in BMP-2-induced odontoblastic differentiation of DPCs. The levels of phosphorylated and unphosphorylated JNK MAPK were quantified by Western blot analysis following treatment with BMP-2 and the JNK inhibitor SP600125. The role of JNK MAPK in the BMP-2-induced odontoblastic differentiation of DPCs was determined by measuring alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and by examining the expression of odontoblastic markers using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis. The effect of JNK MAPK silencing on odontoblastic differentiation was also investigated. BMP-2 upregulated the phosphorylation of JNK in DPCs in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Early markers of odontoblastic differentiation, including ALP activity, osteopontin and dentin matrix protein-1, were not inhibited by the JNK inhibitor. However, the JNK inhibitor, SP600125, significantly inhibited late-stage differentiation of odontoblasts, including the gene expression of osteocalcin, dentin sialophosphoprotein and bone sialoprotein, and also reduced the formation of mineralized nodules in BMP-2-treated DPCs. Consistent with this observation, silencing of JNK MAPK also decreased late-stage odontoblastic differentiation. Taken together, these findings suggest that JNK activity is required for late-stage odontoblastic differentiation induced by BMP-2.
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- Wei Qin
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , China
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Ito K, Matsuoka K, Matsuzaka K, Morinaga K, Inoue T. Hypoxic condition promotes differentiation and mineralization of dental pulp cells in vivo. Int Endod J 2014; 48:115-23. [PMID: 24661255 DOI: 10.1111/iej.12288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2013] [Accepted: 03/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM To investigate the behaviour of dental pulp cells under hypoxic conditions in vivo using an experimental animal model. METHODOLOGY A mini-screw was inserted into the inferior dental nerve canal of rats to arrest the blood supply, which resulted in a reduced oxygen level in the dental pulps of molar teeth used for the experimental group. The decrease in blood supply was evaluated by injected India ink in transparent specimens. The hypoxia marker hypoxyprobe-1 was investigated by immunohistochemical staining. The mRNA expressions of ATP-binding cassette transporter (ABC) G2 (ABCG2) which is a marker for the capacity to excrete metabolites and for stem-like cells as well as dentine sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) and osteocalcin (OCN) which are markers for mineralization were evaluated by RT-PCR. Protein was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining using ABCG2, dentine sialoprotein (DSP) and OCN. RESULTS The evaluation of India ink indicated a decreased blood supply in the transparent specimens, and hypoxyprobe-1 immunohistochemical staining showed positive expression. ABCG2, DSPP and OCN mRNA expressions increased at 7 and 14 days. Immunohistochemically, ABCG2, DSP and OCN-positive cells were localized in the odontoblastic layer. CONCLUSIONS Hypoxic conditions promoted mineralization and differentiation of dental pulp cells of the odontoblastic layer.
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- K Ito
- Department of Endodontics and Clinical Cariology, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba, Japan
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Xie X, Ma S, Li C, Liu P, Wang H, Chen L, Qin C. Expression of Small Integrin-Binding LIgand N-linked Glycoproteins (SIBLINGs) in the reparative dentin of rat molars. Dent Traumatol 2014; 30:285-95. [PMID: 24502800 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIM To analyze the expression and distribution of Small Integrin-Binding LIgand N-linked Glycoproteins (SIBLINGs) in reparative dentin (RepD). METHODOLOGY Cavities on the mesial surfaces of rat molars were prepared to expose the pulp, and a calcium hydroxide agent was applied to cap the exposed pulp. The molars with pulp capping were extracted at postoperative 1, 2, and 4 weeks. The immunolocalization of four SIBLINGs, dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1), dentin sialoprotein (DSP), bone sialoprotein (BSP), and osteopontin (OPN) in RepD, was analyzed in comparison with reactionary dentin (ReaD) and primary dentin (PD). RESULTS At two weeks after operation, the region of the exposed pulp formed a layer of reparative dentin bridge sealing the communication between the cavity and pulp chamber. Dentinal tubules in RepD were more irregular in shape and fewer in number than PD. At postoperative 2 and 4 weeks, RepD had lower levels of DMP1 and DSP than PD. BSP and OPN were present in RepD, but not in PD. RepD showed certain similarities to ReaD in the expression of SIBLINGs. CONCLUSIONS The reduced levels of DMP1 and DSP may be associated with the decreased number of dentinal tubules in RepD. The expression of BSP and OPN in RepD indicates that the odontoblast-like cells were attempting to produce a hard tissue at a very rapid pace. These findings suggest that in response to the surgical injury, the newly differentiated odontoblast-like cells altered their synthesis of the dentinogenesis-related proteins and produced a hard tissue that is an intermediate between dentin and bone.
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- Xiaohua Xie
- Longjiang Scholar Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Department of Endodontics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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