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Chen J, Ou L, Liu W, Gao F. Exploring the molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis-related genes in periodontitis: a multi-dataset analysis. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:611. [PMID: 38802844 PMCID: PMC11129485 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04342-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to elucidate the biological functions of ferroptosis-related genes in periodontitis, along with their correlation to tumor microenvironment (TME) features such as immune infiltration. It aims to provide potential diagnostic markers of ferroptosis for clinical management of periodontitis. METHODS Utilizing the periodontitis-related microarray dataset GSE16134 from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and a set of 528 ferroptosis-related genes identified in prior studies, this research unveils differentially expressed ferroptosis-related genes in periodontitis. Subsequently, a protein-protein interaction network was constructed. Subtyping of periodontitis was explored, followed by validation through immune cell infiltration and gene set enrichment analyses. Two algorithms, randomForest and SVM(Support Vector Machine), were employed to reveal potential ferroptosis diagnostic markers for periodontitis. The diagnostic efficacy, immune correlation, and potential transcriptional regulatory networks of these markers were further assessed. Finally, potential targeted drugs for differentially expressed ferroptosis markers in periodontitis were predicted. RESULTS A total of 36 ferroptosis-related genes (30 upregulated, 6 downregulated) were identified from 829 differentially expressed genes between 9 periodontitis samples and the control group. Subsequent machine learning algorithm screening highlighted 4 key genes: SLC1A5(Solute Carrier Family 1 Member 5), SLC2A14(Solute Carrier Family 1 Member 14), LURAP1L(Leucine Rich Adaptor Protein 1 Like), and HERPUD1(Homocysteine Inducible ER Protein With Ubiquitin Like Domain 1). Exploration of these 4 key genes, supported by time-correlated ROC analysis, demonstrated reliability, while immune infiltration results indicated a strong correlation between key genes and immune factors. Furthermore, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was conducted for the four key genes, revealing enrichment in GO/KEGG pathways that have a significant impact on periodontitis. Finally, the study predicted potential transcriptional regulatory networks and targeted drugs associated with these key genes in periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS The ferroptosis-related genes identified in this study, including SLC1A5, SLC2A14, LURAP1L, and HERPUD1, may serve as novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for periodontitis. They are likely involved in the occurrence and development of periodontitis through mechanisms such as immune infiltration, cellular metabolism, and inflammatory chemotaxis, potentially linking the ferroptosis pathway to the progression of periodontitis. Targeted drugs such as flurofamide, L-733060, memantine, tetrabenazine, and WAY-213613 hold promise for potential therapeutic interventions in periodontitis associated with these ferroptosis-related genes.
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- Jili Chen
- Department of Periodontics, Panyu Branch, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, No.366 Jiangnan Dadao Nan, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510220, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, No. 172 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, China
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- Department of Periodontics, Panyu Branch, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, No.366 Jiangnan Dadao Nan, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510220, China
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- Department of Periodontics, Panyu Branch, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, No.366 Jiangnan Dadao Nan, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510220, China.
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Torres A, Michea MA, Végvári Á, Arce M, Pérez V, Alcota M, Morales A, Vernal R, Budini M, Zubarev RA, González FE. A multi-platform analysis of human gingival crevicular fluid reveals ferroptosis as a relevant regulated cell death mechanism during the clinical progression of periodontitis. Int J Oral Sci 2024; 16:43. [PMID: 38802345 PMCID: PMC11130186 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-024-00306-y] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis is implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous chronic-inflammatory diseases, yet its association with progressive periodontitis remains unexplored. To investigate the involvement and significance of ferroptosis in periodontitis progression, we assessed sixteen periodontitis-diagnosed patients. Disease progression was clinically monitored over twelve weeks via weekly clinical evaluations and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) collection was performed for further analyses. Clinical metrics, proteomic data, in silico methods, and bioinformatics tools were combined to identify protein profiles linked to periodontitis progression and to explore their potential connection with ferroptosis. Subsequent western blot analyses validated key findings. Finally, a single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) dataset (GSE164241) for gingival tissues was analyzed to elucidate cellular dynamics during periodontitis progression. Periodontitis progression was identified as occurring at a faster rate than traditionally thought. GCF samples from progressing and non-progressing periodontal sites showed quantitative and qualitatively distinct proteomic profiles. In addition, specific biological processes and molecular functions during progressive periodontitis were revealed and a set of hub proteins, including SNCA, CA1, HBB, SLC4A1, and ANK1 was strongly associated with the clinical progression status of periodontitis. Moreover, we found specific proteins - drivers or suppressors - associated with ferroptosis (SNCA, FTH1, HSPB1, CD44, and GCLC), revealing the co-occurrence of this specific type of regulated cell death during the clinical progression of periodontitis. Additionally, the integration of quantitative proteomic data with scRNA-seq analysis suggested the susceptibility of fibroblasts to ferroptosis. Our analyses reveal proteins and processes linked to ferroptosis for the first time in periodontal patients, which offer new insights into the molecular mechanisms of progressive periodontal disease. These findings may lead to novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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- Alfredo Torres
- Laboratory of Experimental Immunology & Cancer, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Chemistry I, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Experimental Immunology & Cancer, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Chemistry I, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Experimental Immunology & Cancer, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Chen K, Ma S, Deng J, Jiang X, Ma F, Li Z. Ferroptosis: A New Development Trend in Periodontitis. Cells 2022; 11:3349. [PMID: 36359745 PMCID: PMC9654795 DOI: 10.3390/cells11213349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with bacterial biofilm. It is characterized by loss of periodontal support tissue and has long been considered as a "silent disease". Because it is difficult to prevent and has a health impact that can not be ignored, researchers have been focusing on a mechanism-based treatment model. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent regulatory form of cell death, that directly or indirectly affects glutathione peroxidase through different signaling pathways, resulting in a decrease in cell antioxidant capacity, accumulation of reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation, which cause oxidative cell death and tissue damage. Recently, some studies have proven that iron overload, oxidative stress, and lipid peroxidation exist in the process of periodontitis. Based on this, this article reviews the relationship between periodontitis and ferroptosis, in order to provide a theoretical reference for future research on the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.
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- Kexiao Chen
- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
- Chaoshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Chaozhou 515600, China
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Subbaiah SK, Subbaiah VK, Sharanappa M, Chatterjjee A, Maddipati S. Free haem levels in gingival crevicular fluid and their relationship to periodontal clinical parameters, smoking and subgingival microbial composition. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2022; 26:13-18. [PMID: 35136311 PMCID: PMC8796784 DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_477_20] [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: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Periodontitis caused by multifactorial polymicrobial infection results in a destructive inflammatory process and loss of tooth supporting tissues. Many putative bacterial virulence factors that cause host destruction are regulated by iron and haem. Therefore, this study investigated the free haem levels in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) at periodontitis sites in smokers and nonsmokers and their relationship to subgingival microbial composition. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 78 patients with a split-mouth design who were divided into Group I A – periodontally healthy sites and Group I B – periodontally diseased sites in nonsmokers with chronic periodontitis and Group II A – periodontally healthy sites and Group II B – periodontally diseased sites in smokers. Clinical parameters recorded included a plaque and gingival index, papillary bleeding index, pocket probing depth, and clinical attachment level. The collected GCF samples were subjected to Biovision™ Hemin Colorimetric Assay Kit and subgingival plaque samples to BANA™ test. Results: Increased GCF free haem concentration and positive BANA sites were seen at periodontitis sites compared to healthy sites, in both smokers and nonsmokers group. However, no difference was found in GCF free haem levels between smokers and nonsmokers, but it was statistically significant with respect to BANA-positive sites. Conclusion: Thus, this study concludes that the higher concentration of GCF free haem at diseased sites indicates that it could be used as a potential biomarker to determine active periodontal sites, also smoking and BANA results did not influence the biomarker levels.
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- Department of Periodontics, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontics, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Baek DH, Lee SH. Characteristics of Treponema denticola lipooligosaccharide in presence of hemin and quorum-sensing molecule. Arch Oral Biol 2021; 124:105062. [PMID: 33524879 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2021.105062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to examine the diverse bioactivity of lipooligosaccharide extracted from T. denticola cultured in the presence of hemin and quorum-sensing inhibitor. DESIGN T. denticola was cultured in the presence or absence hemin or 2(5 H)-furanone, and lipooligosaccharide from T. denticola cultured in various conditions was extracted using an extraction kit. To investigate bioactivity of the lipooligosaccharide, human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) were treated with the extracted lipooligosaccharide in the presence or absence of Tannerella forsythia lipopolysaccharide. The induction of cytokine expressions was investigated by real-time RT-PCR and ELISA, and the signaling pathway was examined by immunoblotting. To investigate antagonistic mechanisms of the lipooligosaccharide, HGFs were cotreated with fluorescence-labeled T. forsythia lipopolysaccharide and the extracted lipooligosaccharide. Binding of T. forsythia lipopolysaccharide to the cell was analyzed by a flow cytometer. RESULTS Lipooligosaccharide induced a low level of cytokine expression at high concentration of hemin or 2(5 H)-furanone. Lipooligosaccharide extracted from T. denticola cultured in higher concentration of hemin and 2(5 H)-furanone had a greater inhibitory effect on induction of cytokine expression by T. forsythia lipopolysaccharide. Further, lipooligosaccharide inhibited the activation of NF-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways by T. forsythia lipopolysaccharide. Lipooligosaccharide inhibited the binding of T. forsythia lipopolysaccharide to HGFs in the presence of CD14 and LBP. CONCLUSIONS The characteristics of T. denticola lipooligosaccharide may be altered by bacterial communication and host factors.
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- Dong-Heon Baek
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.
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Gaur S, Agnihotri R. Trace Mineral Micronutrients and Chronic Periodontitis-a Review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2017; 176:225-238. [PMID: 27580897 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-016-0832-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Trace mineral micronutrients are imperative for optimum host response. Populations worldwide are prone to their insufficiency owing to lifestyle changes or poor nutritional intake. Balanced levels of trace minerals like iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se) and copper (Cu) are essential to prevent progression of chronic conditions like periodontitis. Their excess as well as deficiency is detrimental to periodontal health. This is specifically true in relation to Fe. Furthermore, some trace elements, e.g. Se, Zn and Cu are integral components of antioxidant enzymes and prevent reactive oxygen species induced destruction of tissues. Their deficiency can worsen periodontitis associated with systemic conditions like diabetes mellitus. With this background, the present review first focusses on the role of four trace minerals, namely, Fe, Zn, Se and Cu in periodontal health followed by an appraisal of the data from case control studies related to their association with chronic periodontitis.
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- Sumit Gaur
- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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