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Machla F, Monou PK, Bekiari C, Andreadis D, Kofidou E, Panteris E, Katsamenis OL, Kokoti M, Koidis P, About I, Fatouros D, Bakopoulou A. Tissue-engineered oral epithelium for dental material testing: towards in vitro biomimetic models. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2024. [PMID: 39302070 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2024.0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Tissue-engineered oral epithelium (ΤΕΟΕ) was developed after comparing various culture conditions, including submerged- and air-liquid interface (ALI) human cell expansion options. Barrier formation was evaluated via transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) and calcein permeation via spectrofluorometry. TEOE was further assessed for long-term viability via live/dead staining and development of intercellular connections via transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Tissue architecture was evaluated via histochemistry and the expression of pancytokeratin (pCK) via immunohistochemistry (IHC). The effect of two commonly used dental resinous monomers on TEOE was evaluated for alterations in cell viability and barrier permeability. ALI/keratinocyte growth factor-supplemented (ALI-KGS) culture conditions led to the formation of an 8-20-layer thick, intercellularly-connected epithelial barrier. TEER values of ALI-KGS-developed TEOE decreased compared to all other tested conditions, and the established epithelium intensively expressed pCK. Exposure to dental monomers affected the integrity and architecture of TEOE, and induced cellular vacuolation, implicating hydropic degeneration. Despite structural modifications, the permeability of TEOE was not substantially affected after exposure to the monomers. In conclusion, the biological properties of the TEOE mimicking the physiological functional conditions and its value as biocompatibility assessment tool for dental materials were characterized.
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- Foteini Machla
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Sciences, School of Biology, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece;
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- University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Biomedical Imaging and X-ray Histology, Southampton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- University of Southampton Institute for Life Sciences, Southampton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece;
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- Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azu, France;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Dentistry, University Campus, Thessaloniki, Greece, 54124;
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Rahimnejad M, Makkar H, Dal-Fabbro R, Malda J, Sriram G, Bottino MC. Biofabrication Strategies for Oral Soft Tissue Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304537. [PMID: 38529835 PMCID: PMC11254569 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Gingival recession, a prevalent condition affecting the gum tissues, is characterized by the exposure of tooth root surfaces due to the displacement of the gingival margin. This review explores conventional treatments, highlighting their limitations and the quest for innovative alternatives. Importantly, it emphasizes the critical considerations in gingival tissue engineering leveraging on cells, biomaterials, and signaling factors. Successful tissue-engineered gingival constructs hinge on strategic choices such as cell sources, scaffold design, mechanical properties, and growth factor delivery. Unveiling advancements in recent biofabrication technologies like 3D bioprinting, electrospinning, and microfluidic organ-on-chip systems, this review elucidates their precise control over cell arrangement, biomaterials, and signaling cues. These technologies empower the recapitulation of microphysiological features, enabling the development of gingival constructs that closely emulate the anatomical, physiological, and functional characteristics of native gingival tissues. The review explores diverse engineering strategies aiming at the biofabrication of realistic tissue-engineered gingival grafts. Further, the parallels between the skin and gingival tissues are highlighted, exploring the potential transfer of biofabrication approaches from skin tissue regeneration to gingival tissue engineering. To conclude, the exploration of innovative biofabrication technologies for gingival tissues and inspiration drawn from skin tissue engineering look forward to a transformative era in regenerative dentistry with improved clinical outcomes.
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- Maedeh Rahimnejad
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS), National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Aellos F, Grauer JA, Harder KG, Dworan JS, Fabbri G, Cuevas PL, Yuan X, Liu B, Brunski JB, Helms JA. Dynamic analyses of a soft tissue-implant interface: Biological responses to immediate versus delayed dental implants. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:806-817. [PMID: 38708491 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13980] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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AIM To qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the formation and maturation of peri-implant soft tissues around 'immediate' and 'delayed' implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Miniaturized titanium implants were placed in either maxillary first molar (mxM1) fresh extraction sockets or healed mxM1 sites in mice. Peri-implant soft tissues were evaluated at multiple timepoints to assess the molecular mechanisms of attachment and the efficacy of the soft tissue as a barrier. A healthy junctional epithelium (JE) served as positive control. RESULTS No differences were observed in the rate of soft-tissue integration of immediate versus delayed implants; however, overall, mucosal integration took at least twice as long as osseointegration in this model. Qualitative assessment of Vimentin expression over the time course of soft-tissue integration indicated an initially disorganized peri-implant connective tissue envelope that gradually matured with time. Quantitative analyses showed significantly less total collagen in peri-implant connective tissues compared to connective tissue around teeth around implants. Quantitative analyses also showed a gradual increase in expression of hemidesmosomal attachment proteins in the peri-implant epithelium (PIE), which was accompanied by a significant inflammatory marker reduction. CONCLUSIONS Within the timeframe examined, quantitative analyses showed that connective tissue maturation never reached that observed around teeth. Hemidesmosomal attachment protein expression levels were also significantly reduced compared to those in an intact JE, although quantitative analyses indicated that macrophage density in the peri-implant environment was reduced over time, suggesting an improvement in PIE barrier functions. Perhaps most unexpectedly, maturation of the peri-implant soft tissues was a significantly slower process than osseointegration.
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- Fabiana Aellos
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Department of Anatomy, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Private Practice, Ban Mancini Fabbri Dental Clinic, Cattolica, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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Suzumura T, Matsuura T, Komatsu K, Sugita Y, Maeda H, Ogawa T. Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) Light Photofunctionalization to Induce Human Oral Fibroblast Transmigration on Zirconia. Cells 2023; 12:2542. [PMID: 37947620 PMCID: PMC10647316 DOI: 10.3390/cells12212542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Soft tissue adhesion and sealing around dental and maxillofacial implants, related prosthetic components, and crowns are a clinical imperative to prevent adverse outcomes of periodontitis and periimplantitis. Zirconia is often used to fabricate implant components and crowns. Here, we hypothesized that UV treatment of zirconia would induce unique behaviors in fibroblasts that favor the establishment of a soft tissue seal. Human oral fibroblasts were cultured on zirconia specimens to confluency before placing a second zirconia specimen (either untreated or treated with one minute of 172 nm vacuum UV (VUV) light) next to the first specimen separated by a gap of 150 µm. After seven days of culture, fibroblasts only transmigrated onto VUV-treated zirconia, forming a 2.36 mm volume zone and 5.30 mm leading edge. Cells migrating on VUV-treated zirconia were enlarged, with robust formation of multidirectional cytoplastic projections, even on day seven. Fibroblasts were also cultured on horizontally placed and 45° and 60° tilted zirconia specimens, with the latter configurations compromising initial attachment and proliferation. However, VUV treatment of zirconia mitigated the negative impact of tilting, with higher tilt angles increasing the difference in cellular behavior between control and VUV-treated specimens. Fibroblast size, perimeter, and diameter on day seven were greater than on day one exclusively on VUV-treated zirconia. VUV treatment reduced surface elemental carbon and induced superhydrophilicity, confirming the removal of the hydrocarbon pellicle. Similar effects of VUV treatment were observed on glazed zirconia specimens with silica surfaces. One-minute VUV photofunctionalization of zirconia and silica therefore promotes human oral fibroblast attachment and proliferation, especially under challenging culture conditions, and induces specimen-to-specimen transmigration and sustainable photofunctionalization for at least seven days.
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- Toshikatsu Suzumura
- Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
- Department of Oral Pathology/Forensic Odontology, School of Dentistry, Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya 464-8650, Japan
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- Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
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- Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
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- Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
- Department of Oral Pathology/Forensic Odontology, School of Dentistry, Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya 464-8650, Japan
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- Department of Oral Pathology/Forensic Odontology, School of Dentistry, Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya 464-8650, Japan
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- Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
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Ardila CM, Jiménez-Arbeláez GA, Vivares-Builes AM. Potential Clinical Application of Organs-on-a-Chip in Periodontal Diseases: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:158. [PMID: 37504224 PMCID: PMC10378380 DOI: 10.3390/dj11070158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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The periodontium is a unique organ from the standpoint of building an organ-on-a-chip (OoC) since it is a system that is continually threatened by microorganisms, their noxious compounds, and antigenic components. At the same time, periodontal health depends on a balanced connection between the host and the bacteria in the oral cavity, which is a complex micro-ecological environment. The objective of this systematic review of in vitro studies is to revise the potential clinical application of OoC in periodontal diseases. PRISMA was used to guide this analysis. The review framework made use of several databases, including SCOPUS, PubMed/MEDLINE, SCIELO, and LILACS as well as the gray literature. This systematic review comprised seven studies. The clinical efficacy of OoC in periodontal diseases was observed in models of the gingival crevice for the research of periodontitis, periodontal medication analysis, the interaction of multiple microbial species, pH measurements in in situ-grown biofilm, testing antimicrobial reagents, evaluation of mucosal interactions with microorganisms, and a device for quantitative exploration of microorganisms. OoC has the potential to advance our understanding of periodontal diseases by providing a more accurate representation of the oral microenvironment and enabling the development of new treatments.
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- Carlos M Ardila
- Basic Studies Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia
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Chang YT, Lai CC, Lin DJ. Collagen Scaffolds Laden with Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts Promote Periodontal Regeneration in SD Rat Model. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2649. [PMID: 37376295 DOI: 10.3390/polym15122649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease caused by microbial communities carrying pathogens, leads to the loss of tooth-supporting tissues and is a significant contributor to tooth loss. This study aims to develop a novel injectable cell-laden hydrogel consisted of collagen (COL), riboflavin, and a dental light-emitting diode (LED) photo-cross-linking process for periodontal regeneration. Utilizing α-SMA and ALP immunofluorescence markers, we confirmed the differentiation of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPLFs) into myofibroblasts and preosteoblasts within collagen scaffolds in vitro. Twenty-four rats with three-wall artificial periodontal defects were divided into four groups, Blank, COL_LED, COL_HPLF, and COL_HPLF_LED, and histomorphometrically assessed after 6 weeks. Notably, the COL_HPLF_LED group showed less relative epithelial downgrowth (p < 0.01 for Blank, p < 0.05 for COL_LED and COL_HPLF), and the relative residual bone defect was significantly reduced in the COL_HPLF_LED group compared to the Blank and the COL_LED group (p < 0.05). The results indicated that LED photo-cross-linking collagen scaffolds possess sufficient strength to withstand the forces of surgical process and biting, providing support for HPLF cells embedded within them. The secretion of cells is suggested to promote the repair of adjacent tissues, including well-oriented periodontal ligament and alveolar bone regeneration. The approach developed in this study demonstrates clinical feasibility and holds promise for achieving both functional and structural regeneration of periodontal defects.
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- Yi-Tao Chang
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Veterinary Medicine, Asia University, Taichung 413, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Therapy, Asia University, Taichung 413, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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Darling M, Li K, Burnside K, Smith N, Jackson-Boeters L, Hamilton D. Immunohistochemical Characterization of Gingival Fibromas. Head Neck Pathol 2023; 17:355-363. [PMID: 36472794 PMCID: PMC10293518 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-022-01493-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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Gingival fibromas (GFs) are fibrous lesions of the gingiva that are not well defined in the literature. They are histologically similar to peripheral ossifying fibromas (POFs), both being characterized as cellular proliferations of dense fibrous tissue, with POFs differing in that they demonstrate foci of calcification. This study aims to expand upon the immunohistochemical characterization of GFs, and to confirm their osteoblastic phenotype. METHODS Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded GFs, POFs and fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) of the gingiva were examined. Immunohistochemical staining was performed for special AT-rich sequence binding protein 2 (SATB2), runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteocalcin and alpha-smooth muscle actin (αSMA). Sections were evaluated by light microscopy and the immunohistochemical staining patterns were assigned immunoreactive scores (IRS) based on percentage of stained cells and intensity of staining. RESULTS GFs, POFs, and FEPs of the gingiva expressed osteoblastic markers SATB2, RUNX2 and osteocalcin. GFs and POFs expressed αSMA while FEPs of the gingiva did not. GFs and POFs had similar staining patterns of SATB2, RUNX2 and αSMA. DISCUSSION These findings demonstrate that GFs and POFs exhibit a similar immunohistochemical profile, and supports a theory that GFs are osteoblastic lesions possibly related to POFs.
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- Mark Darling
- University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada.
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, N6A 5C1, London, ON, Canada.
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- University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Janjić K, Nemec M, Maaser JL, Sagl B, Jonke E, Andrukhov O. Differential gene expression and protein-protein interaction networks of human periodontal ligament stromal cells under mechanical tension. Eur J Cell Biol 2023; 102:151319. [PMID: 37119575 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcb.2023.151319] [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: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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Orthodontic treatment is based on complex strategies and takes up to years until a desired therapeutic outcome is accomplished, implying long periods of high costs and discomfort for the patient. Choosing the optimal settings for force intensities in the initial phase of orthodontic tooth movement is the key to successful orthodontic treatment. It is known that orthodontic tooth movement is mainly mediated by tensile and compressive forces that are communicated to the alveolar bone via the periodontal ligament. While the revelation of the complex molecular network was already approached by transcriptomic analysis of compressed periodontal ligament cells, the entity of molecular key players activated by tensile forces remains elusive. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of mechanical tensile forces on the gene expression profile of human primary periodontal ligament stromal cells, mimicking the initial phase of orthodontic tooth movement. A transcriptomic analysis of tension-treated and untreated periodontal ligament stromal cells yielded 543 upregulated and 793 downregulated differentially expressed genes. Finally, six highly significant genes were found in the transcriptome that are related to biological processes with relevance to orthodontic tooth movement, including apelin, fibroblast growth factor receptor 2, noggin, sulfatase 1, secreted frizzled-related protein 4 and stanniocalcin 1. Additionally, differences of gene expression profiles between individual cell donors showed a high effect size. Closer understanding of the roles of the identified candidates in the initial phase of orthodontic tooth movement could help to clarify the underlying mechanisms, which will be essential for the development of personalized treatment strategies in orthodontics.
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- Klara Janjić
- Competence Center Periodontal Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria; Center of Clinical Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Division of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Center of Clinical Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Center of Clinical Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Division of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Competence Center Periodontal Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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Makkar H, Zhou Y, Tan KS, Lim CT, Sriram G. Modeling Crevicular Fluid Flow and Host-Oral Microbiome Interactions in a Gingival Crevice-on-Chip. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202376. [PMID: 36398428 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gingival crevice and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) flow play a crucial role at the gingiva-oral microbiome interface which contributes toward maintaining the balance between gingival health and periodontal disease. Interstitial flow of GCF strongly impacts the host-microbiome interactions and tissue responses. However, currently available in vitro preclinical models largely disregard the dynamic nature of gingival crevicular microenvironment, thus limiting the progress in the development of periodontal therapeutics. Here, a proof-of-principle "gingival crevice-on-chip" microfluidic platform to culture gingival connective tissue equivalent (CTE) under dynamic interstitial fluid flow mimicking the GCF is described. On-chip co-culture using oral symbiont (Streptococcus oralis) shows the potential to recapitulate microbial colonization, formation of biofilm-like structures at the tissue-microbiome interface, long-term co-culture, and bacterial clearance secondary to simulated GCF (s-GCF) flow. Further, on-chip exposure of the gingival CTEs to the toll-like receptor-2 (TLR-2) agonist or periodontal pathogen Fusobacterium nucleatum demonstrates the potential to mimic early gingival inflammation. In contrast to direct exposure, the induction of s-GCF flow toward the bacterial front attenuates the secretion of inflammatory mediators demonstrating the protective effect of GCF flow. This proposed in vitro platform offers the potential to study complex host-microbe interactions in periodontal disease and the development of periodontal therapeutics under near-microphysiological conditions.
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- Hardik Makkar
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119085, Singapore
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- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119085, Singapore.,ORCHIDS: Oral Care Health Innovations and Designs Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119085, Singapore
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- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore.,Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117411, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119085, Singapore.,ORCHIDS: Oral Care Health Innovations and Designs Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119085, Singapore
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Garna DF, Hughes FJ, Ghuman MS. Regulation of gingival fibroblast phenotype by periodontal ligament cells in vitro. J Periodontal Res 2022; 57:402-411. [PMID: 35037259 PMCID: PMC9302626 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Objectives Stem cell transplantation has shown modest effects on periodontal tissue regeneration, and it is still unclear how regenerative effects utilizing this modality are mediated. A greater understanding of the basic interactions between implanted and host cells is needed to improve future strategies. The aims of this study were to investigate the effects of periodontal ligament (PDL) cells on expression of periodontal markers and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of gingival fibroblasts (GF). Materials and Methods Primary human PDL cells were co‐cultured with primary GF cultures either by direct co‐culture with subsequent FACS sorting or indirect co‐culture using transwell cultures and PDL cell conditioned medium. Expression of periodontal markers, asporin, nestin, and periostin, was assessed by qPCR and immunofluorescence staining. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression was assessed by qPCR, histochemical staining, and activity assessed by para‐nitrophenol enzymatic assay. Single cultures of PDL cells and GF were used as controls. The role of Wnt signaling on ALP activity was assessed via Dkk1‐mediated inhibition. Results PDL cells significantly upregulated expression of PDL markers in GF with both direct and indirect co‐culture methods when compared to controls (6.05 vs. 0.73 and 59.48 vs. 17.55 fold change of asporin expression). PDL/GF cell co‐cultures significantly increased ALP activity in GF when compared with single GF cultures. Similar results were obtained when using conditioned medium isolated from PDL cell cultures. Dkk1 caused dose‐dependent reduction in ALP activity of GF cultured in PDL cell conditioned medium. Conclusions PDL cells stimulate expression of periodontal markers and osteogenic capacity of gingival fibroblasts via paracrine signaling which can be partially inhibited with addition of the Wnt antagonist, Dkk1.Further studies are required to identify specific secreted factors responsible for this activity.
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- Devy F Garna
- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Makkar H, Atkuru S, Tang YL, Sethi T, Lim CT, Tan KS, Sriram G. Differential immune responses of 3D gingival and periodontal connective tissue equivalents to microbial colonization. J Tissue Eng 2022; 13:20417314221111650. [PMID: 35923175 PMCID: PMC9340411 DOI: 10.1177/20417314221111650] [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: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts are functionally distinct cell
types within the dento-gingival unit that participate in host immune response.
Their microenvironment influences the behavior and immune response to microbial
challenge. We developed three-dimensional gingival and periodontal connective
tissue equivalents (CTEs) using human fibrin-based matrix. The CTEs were
characterized, and the heterogeneity in their innate immune response was
investigated. The CTEs demonstrated no to minimal response to planktonic
Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus
oralis, while their biofilms elicited a moderate increase in IL-6
and IL-8 production. In contrast, Fusobacterium nucleatum
provoked a substantial increase in IL-6 and IL-8 production. Interestingly, the
gingival CTEs secreted significantly higher IL-6, while periodontal counterparts
produced higher IL-8. In conclusion, the gingival and periodontal CTEs exhibited
differential responses to various bacterial challenges. This gives insights into
the contribution of tissue topography and fibroblast heterogeneity in rendering
protective and specific immune responses toward early biofilm colonizers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hardik Makkar
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Zhang Z, Pan X, Chen M, Bai M. Wnt signalling in oral and maxillofacial diseases. Cell Biol Int 2021; 46:34-45. [PMID: 34643311 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Wnts include more than 19 types of secreted glycoproteins that are involved in a wide range of pathological processes in oral and maxillofacial diseases. The transmission of Wnt signalling from the extracellular matrix into the nucleus includes canonical pathways and noncanonical pathways, which play an important role in tooth development, alveolar bone regeneration, and related diseases. In recent years, with the in-depth study of Wnt signalling in oral and maxillofacial-related diseases, many new conclusions and perspectives have been reached, and there are also some controversies. This article aims to summarise the roles of Wnt signalling in various oral diseases, including periodontitis, dental pulp disease, jaw disease, cleft palate, and abnormal tooth development, to provide researchers with a better and more comprehensive understanding of Wnts in oral and maxillofacial diseases.
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- Zhaowei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Wang X, Steinberg T, Dieterle MP, Ramminger I, Husari A, Tomakidi P. FAK Shutdown: Consequences on Epithelial Morphogenesis and Biomarker Expression Involving an Innovative Biomaterial for Tissue Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22189774. [PMID: 34575938 PMCID: PMC8470904 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
By employing an innovative biohybrid membrane, the present study aimed at elucidating the mechanistic role of the focal adhesion kinase (FAK) in epithelial morphogenesis in vitro over 4, 7, and 10 days. The consequences of siRNA-mediated FAK knockdown on epithelial morphogenesis were monitored by quantifying cell layers and detecting the expression of biomarkers of epithelial differentiation and homeostasis. Histologic examination of FAK-depleted samples showed a significant increase in cell layers resembling epithelial hyperplasia. Semiquantitative fluorescence imaging (SQFI) revealed tissue homeostatic disturbances by significantly increased involucrin expression over time, persistence of yes-associated protein (YAP) and an increase of keratin (K) 1 at day 4. The dysbalanced involucrin pattern was underscored by ROCK-IISer1366 activity at day 7 and 10. SQFI data were confirmed by quantitative PCR and Western blot analysis, thereby corroborating the FAK shutdown-related expression changes. The artificial FAK shutdown was also associated with a significantly higher expression of filaggrin at day 10, sustained keratinocyte proliferation, and the dysregulated expression of K19 and vimentin. These siRNA-induced consequences indicate the mechanistic role of FAK in epithelial morphogenesis by simultaneously considering prospective biomaterial-based epithelial regenerative approaches.
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- Xiaoling Wang
- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (X.W.); (M.P.D.); (I.R.); (P.T.)
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (X.W.); (M.P.D.); (I.R.); (P.T.)
- Correspondence:
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (X.W.); (M.P.D.); (I.R.); (P.T.)
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (X.W.); (M.P.D.); (I.R.); (P.T.)
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Schaenzlestr. 1, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany;
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- Center for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (X.W.); (M.P.D.); (I.R.); (P.T.)
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Responses of canine periodontal ligament cells to bubaline blood derived platelet rich fibrin in vitro. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11409. [PMID: 34075114 PMCID: PMC8169705 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90906-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) promotes wound healing by providing the release of growth factors. Here, the influence of Thai and Murrah bubaline blood derived PRF on canine periodontal ligament cells (cPDLs) was investigated. PRF was prepared from Thai and Murrah buffaloes with single centrifugation. Results demonstrated that Thai bubaline blood derived PRF exhibited fiber-mesh like morphology and contained more platelet entrapment than Murrah bubaline blood derived PRF. Both bubaline PRFs were able to degrade in vitro under condition with trypsin. Thai but not Murrah bubaline blood derived PRF promoted cPDLs proliferation in serum free and 2% serum culture conditions. Correspondingly, the significant upregulation of KI67 mRNA expression was observed in those cells treated with Thai bubaline blood derived PRF. However, both Thai and Murrah bubaline blood derived PRF accelerated cell migration in an in vitro wound healing assay and facilitated cell spreading. Further, cPDLs cultured in osteogenic induction medium supplemented with Thai bubaline blood derived PRF exhibited the increased mineral deposition in vitro. Frozen Thai bubaline blood derived PRF also promoted cell proliferation, KI67 mRNA expression, cell migration, and cell spreading in cPDLs. Taken these evidence together, bubaline blood derived PRF could provide potential benefits for canine periodontal tissue healing.
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Lu EMC, Hobbs C, Ghuman M, Hughes FJ. Development of an in vitro model of the dentogingival junction using 3D organotypic constructs. J Periodontal Res 2020; 56:147-153. [PMID: 33010184 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12804] [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: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The overall aim was to propose a plausible model of the dentogingival junction (DGJ) to deepen our understanding of the extrinsic influences responsible for the development of the junctional epithelial phenotype. The specific objective was to test the hypothesis that epithelial migration and proliferation would be inhibited by periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts in an in vitro model of the DGJ consisting of 3D organotypic cultures. BACKGROUND Previously, we showed that 3D organotypic cultures containing human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) supported the development of a multi-layered epithelium, while constructs containing human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPDLF) resulted in epithelial atrophy (Lu EMC, Hobbs C, Dyer CJ, Ghuman M, Hughes FJ. J Perio Res., 2020). However, changes in epithelial phenotype have not been studied within an in vitro model of the DGJ. METHODS The in vitro model of the DGJ comprised of a donor HGF construct (H400 epithelium overlying HGF-collagen matrix) supported by a dimensionally larger recipient collagen bed enriched with HPDLF. Samples were harvested, fixed and processed for immunohistochemistry. The changes in epithelial migration and proliferation following contact with HPDLF were assessed by measuring the horizontal extension of the epithelial outgrowth on the recipient collagen matrix. RESULTS Within our in vitro model of the DGJ, epithelial migration and proliferation were inhibited following contact with the recipient HPDLF. By contrast, the control set-up showed a relative increase in epithelial growth, where the epithelium came into contact with the recipient HGF. Overall, there were limited changes in the molecular expression of keratin markers. CONCLUSION This study has proposed a plausible in vitro model of the DGJ to illustrate the role of different fibroblasts in the regulation of dentogingival epithelia. Furthermore, it suggests that the anatomical positional stability of the JE and its apparent resistance to apical migration could be associated with its interaction with the PDL.
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- Emily Ming-Chieh Lu
- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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