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Zhang J, Wang Z, Liang Z, Jin C, Shi Y, Fan M, Hu X, Wan Y. NFIC1 inhibits the migration and invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells through S100A2-mediated inactivation of MEK/ERK pathway. Arch Biochem Biophys 2023; 734:109497. [PMID: 36574914 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2022.109497] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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NFIC is a potent transcriptional factor involved in many physiological and pathological processes, including tumorigenesis. However, the role of NFIC1, the longest isoform of NFIC, in the progression of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains elusive. Our study demonstrates that overexpression of NFIC1 inhibits the migration and invasion of TNBC MDA-MB-231 cells. NFIC1 regulates the expression of S100A2, and knockdown of S100A2 reverses the inhibitive effects of NFIC1 on the migration and invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells. Furthermore, knockdown of S100A2 activates the MEK/ERK signaling transduction pathway that is inhibited by NFIC1 overexperssion. Treatment with MEK/ERK pathway inhibitor, U0126, abolishes the effects of S100A2 knockdown. In addition, overexpression of NFIC1 in MDA-MB-231 cells increases the expression of epithelial markers and decreases the expression of mesenchymal markers, and these effects could also be reversed by knockdown of S100A2. Collectively, these results demonstrate that NFIC1 inhibits the Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating S100A2 expression, which suppress the activation of MEK/ERK pathway. Therefore, our study confirms the role of NFIC1 as a tumor repressor in TNBC, and reveals the molecular mechanism through which NFIC1 inhibits the migration and invasion of MDA-MB-231 cells.
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- Jing Zhang
- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China; School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China; School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China; School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China.
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Xu C, Xie X, Zhao L, Wu Y, Wang J. The critical role of nuclear factor I-C in tooth development. Oral Dis 2021; 28:2093-2099. [PMID: 34637578 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14046] [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: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Nuclear factor I-C (NFIC) plays a critical role in regulating epithelial-mesenchymal crosstalk during tooth development. However, it remains largely unknown about how NFIC functions in dentin and enamel formation. In the present review, we aim to summarize the most recent discoveries in the field and gain a better understanding of the roles NFIC performs during tooth formation. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Nfic-/- mice exhibit human dentin dysplasia type I (DDI)-like phenotypes signified by enlarged pulp chambers, the presence of short-root anomaly, and failure of odontoblast differentiation. Although loss of NFIC has little effect on molar crown morphology, researchers have detected aberrant microstructures of enamel in the incisors. Recently, accumulating evidence has further uncovered the novel function of NFIC in the process of enamel and dentin formation. RESULTS During epithelial-mesenchyme crosstalk, the expression of NFIC is under the control of SHH-PTCH-SMO-GLI1 pathway. NFIC is closely involved in odontoblast lineage cells proliferation and differentiation, and the maintenance of NFIC protein level in cytoplasm is negatively regulated by TGF-β signaling pathway. In addition, NFIC has mild effect on ameloblast differentiation, enamel mineralization and cementum formation. CONCLUSIONS NFIC plays an important role in tooth development and is required for the formation of dentin, enamel as well as cementum.
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- Chunmei Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Periodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Zhang Y, Xiao Q, Wu Z, Xu R, Zou S, Zhou C. AFF4 enhances odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 525:687-692. [PMID: 32139123 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.02.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AFF4 is a component of super elongation complex (SECs) and functions as a scaffold protein to bridge the transcription elongation factors. It is associated with leukemia, HIV transcription, and head neck cancer. However, its role in odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp cells (DPCs) is unclear. Here, we show the expression of AFF4 is increased during odontogenesis. Depletion of AFF4 in human DPCs leads to a decrease of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, calcium mineralization and odontogenic-related genes expression. On the contrary, Lentivirus-mediated overexpression of AFF4 induces the odontogenic potential of DPCs. Mechanistically, we found AFF4 regulates the transcription of NFIC, a key factor for tooth root formation. Overexpression of NFIC successfully rescues the restricted differentiation of AFF4-depleted cells. Our data demonstrate that AFF4 serves as a previously unknown regulator of odontogenesis.
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- Yuning Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China; Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Vijaykumar A, Mina M. Comparison of osteogenic and dentinogenic potentials of mice incisor and molar pulps in vitro. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 111:104647. [PMID: 31958658 PMCID: PMC7050286 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.104647] [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: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In the present study, we compared the in vitro osteogenic and dentinogenic potential of pulp cells from incisors and molars. DESIGN Primary pulp cultures were established from DSPP-Cerulean/DMP1-Cherry and BSP-GFPtpz reporter mouse lines and processed for various assays. RESULTS Our results showed marked differences in dentinogenic and osteogenic potentials of primary cultures from unerupted molars and incisors isolated from 5 to 7 days old pups. While primary cultures from both incisors and molars differentiated into odontoblasts and osteoblasts, cultures from molars differentiated into more DSPP-Cerulean + cells (∼5.5 %) compared to incisor cultures (∼0.7 %) at Day 14 and appear to be more committed to the odontogenic lineage. On the other hand, cultures from incisors show more differentiation into BSP-GFPtpz + cells (∼25 %) compared to molar cultures (∼16 %) and were more committed to the osteogenic lineage. Data were analyzed by Student's t-test and statistical significance was set at P ≤ 0.05. CONCLUSION Since in the dental pulp, MSCs are the primary source of progenitors capable of giving rise to osteoblasts and odontoblasts, our results provide evidence for differences in the commitment of MSCs in molars and incisors to the odontogenic and osteogenic lineages, respectively.
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- A Vijaykumar
- Department of Craniofacial Sciences School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, United States
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- Department of Craniofacial Sciences School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, United States.
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Yu M, Jiang Z, Wang Y, Xi Y, Yang G. Molecular mechanisms for short root anomaly. Oral Dis 2020; 27:142-150. [PMID: 31883171 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Short root anomaly (SRA) is a dental disorder that presents an abnormal root morphology with short and blunt dental roots. In this situation, many dental treatments face a difficult challenge, especially orthodontic and prosthodontic treatments. Therefore, an understanding of how SRA develops is urgently needed. Here we describe that the abnormal expression of nuclear factor I C-type (Nfic), osterix (Osx), hedgehog (Hh), bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), Smad, Wnt, β-catenin, and dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK1) leads to SRA. These factors interact with each other and constitute complicated signaling network in tooth formation. Specifically, BMP signaling inhibits the activity of Wnt/β-catenin directly or by inducing Osx via Runx2-dependent and Runx2-independent pathways. And Osx is a main inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. In return, Wnt/β-catenin signaling has an antagonistic action of BMP pathway and a stimulation of Runx2. We highlight the importance of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in the pathological mechanisms. Either suppression or overactivation of this signaling influences the normal odontogenesis. Finally, we list rescue experiments on animal models, which have been reported to restore the interrupted cell differentiation and impaired tooth formation. We hope to find potential treatments for SRA based on these evidences in the future.
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- Mengjia Yu
- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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NFIC promotes the vitality and osteogenic differentiation of rat dental follicle cells. J Mol Histol 2019; 50:471-482. [PMID: 31432308 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-019-09841-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nuclear factor I-C (NFIC) plays critical roles in the regulation of tooth development by influencing the biological behaviors of stem cells in the dental germ. This study aimed to investigate the effect of NFIC on the vitality and osteogenic/cementogenic differentiation of rat dental follicle cells (DFCs). DFCs were isolated from dental follicles in the first molars of neonatal rats. DFCs expressed mesenchymal stromal cell markers CD29, CD44 and CD90 and had capabilities for self-renewal and multipotent differentiation. Overexpression of NFIC promoted the proliferation of DFCs without markedly influencing the apoptosis of DFCs. Moreover, NFIC increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in DFCs and upregulated the mRNA levels of osteogenic-related markers, namely, collagen type I (Col I), Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and ALP, as well as β-catenin. In contrast, silencing NFIC by siRNA increased the apoptosis of DFCs and downregulated the expression of osteogenic-related markers. In conclusion, these results suggested that upregulation of NFIC may promote the proliferation and osteogenic/cementogenic differentiation of DFCs.
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Zhang X, Shi C, Zhao H, Zhou Y, Hu Y, Yan G, Liu C, Li D, Hao X, Mishina Y, Liu Q, Sun H. Distinctive role of ACVR1 in dentin formation: requirement for dentin thickness in molars and prevention of osteodentin formation in incisors of mice. J Mol Histol 2018; 50:43-61. [PMID: 30519900 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-018-9806-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dentin is a major component of teeth that protects dental pulp and maintains tooth health. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling is required for the formation of dentin. Mice lacking a BMP type I receptor, activin A receptor type 1 (ACVR1), in the neural crest display a deformed mandible. Acvr1 is known to be expressed in the dental mesenchyme. However, little is known about how BMP signaling mediated by ACVR1 regulates dentinogenesis. To explore the role of ACVR1 in dentin formation in molars and incisors in mice, Acvr1 was conditionally disrupted in Osterix-expressing cells (designated as cKO). We found that loss of Acvr1 in the dental mesenchyme led to dentin dysplasia in molars and osteodentin formation in incisors. Specifically, the cKO mice exhibited remarkable tooth phenotypes characterized by thinner dentin and thicker predentin, as well as compromised differentiation of odontoblasts in molars. We also found osteodentin formation in the coronal part of the cKO mandibular incisors, which was associated with a reduction in the expression of odontogenic gene Dsp and an increase in the expression of osteogenic gene Bsp, leading to an alteration of cell fate from odontoblasts to osteoblasts. In addition, the expressions of WNT antagonists, Dkk1 and Sost, were downregulated and B-catenin was up-regulated in the cKO incisors, while the expression levels were not changed in the cKO molars, compared with the corresponding controls. Our results indicate the distinct and critical roles of ACVR1 between incisors and molars, which is associated with alterations in the WNT signaling related molecules. This study demonstrates for the first time the physiological roles of ACVR1 during dentinogenesis.
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- Xue Zhang
- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1078, USA
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China. .,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China. .,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, 130021, China.
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Brun M, Jain S, Monckton EA, Godbout R. Nuclear Factor I Represses the Notch Effector HEY1 in Glioblastoma. Neoplasia 2018; 20:1023-1037. [PMID: 30195713 PMCID: PMC6138789 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2018.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Glioblastomas (GBMs) are highly aggressive brain tumors with a dismal prognosis. Nuclear factor I (NFI) is a family of transcription factors that controls glial cell differentiation in the developing central nervous system. NFIs have previously been shown to regulate the expression of astrocyte markers such as glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in both normal brain and GBM cells. We used chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP)–on-chip to identify additional NFI targets in GBM cells. Analysis of our ChIP data revealed ~400 putative NFI target genes including an effector of the Notch signaling pathway, HEY1, implicated in the maintenance of neural stem cells. All four NFIs (NFIA, NFIB, NFIC, and NFIX) bind to NFI recognition sites located within 1 kb upstream of the HEY1 transcription site. We further showed that NFI negatively regulates HEY1 expression, with knockdown of all four NFIs in GBM cells resulting in increased HEY1 RNA levels. HEY1 knockdown in GBM cells decreased cell proliferation, increased cell migration, and decreased neurosphere formation. Finally, we found a general correlation between elevated levels of HEY1 and expression of the brain neural stem/progenitor cell marker B-FABP in GBM cell lines. Knockdown of HEY1 resulted in an increase in the RNA levels of the GFAP astrocyte differentiation marker. Overall, our data indicate that HEY1 is negatively regulated by NFI family members and is associated with increased proliferation, decreased migration, and increased stem cell properties in GBM cells.
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- Miranda Brun
- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1Z2
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1Z2
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1Z2
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1Z2.
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Lee DS, Roh SY, Park JC. The Nfic-osterix pathway regulates ameloblast differentiation and enamel formation. Cell Tissue Res 2018; 374:531-540. [PMID: 30091046 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-018-2901-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Enamel makes up the outermost layer of the crown and its hardness protects other dental tissues from various stimuli. Enamel cannot be regenerated once damaged because ameloblasts are lost during the tooth eruption. Since the ameloblast differentiation mechanism is still unknown, further research is essential for developing treatments for defective or damaged enamel. Previously, we have reported that osteoblast differentiation and bone formation were regulated through the runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2)-nuclear factor 1-C (Nfic)-osterix (Osx) pathway where Nfic directly controls Osx expression. This pathway regulates odontoblast differentiation and dentin formation as well. The aim of this study was to investigate if the same pathway is applicable for ameloblast differentiation. Structural enamel defects with disorganized ameloblasts and decreased proliferation activity of the cervical loop were observed in Nfic-/- mice incisors. Expression of the ameloblast differentiation markers was also downregulated significantly in Nfic-/- mice. Real-time PCR analyses suggested that Runx2, Nfic, and Osx regulate the expression of ameloblast differentiation markers, where Runx2 is upstream of Nfic, and Nfic controls Osx expression. Therefore, we suggest the Runx2-Nfic-Osx pathway as one of the key factors that regulate ameloblast differentiation.
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- D S Lee
- Laboratory for the Study of Regenerative Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 86 dong-506, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Regenerative Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 86 dong-506, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Laboratory for the Study of Regenerative Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology & Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 86 dong-506, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, South Korea.
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Takahashi A, Ono N, Ono W. The fate of Osterix-expressing mesenchymal cells in dental root formation and maintenance. Orthod Craniofac Res 2018. [PMID: 28643909 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Osterix (Osx)-expressing mesenchymal cells are progenitors for tooth root forming cells. The aim of this study was to reveal the fates of Osx-expressing cells during and after root formation using a lineage tracing experiment. MATERIAL AND METHODS To reveal the fates of Osx-expressing dental mesenchymal progenitors, we took advantage of tamoxifen-inducible Cre reporter system. Osx-creER; R26R-tdTomato mice received tamoxifen (0.1 mg/body) at postnatal day 3 (P3). In this system, Osx-expressing at P3 (Osx-P3) cells undergo recombination, and they and their descendants continue to express Tomato red fluorescence protein permanently. Mandibles were dissected at serial time points ranging from P4 to P116 to investigate how Osx-P3 cells participated in root formation. Tomato+ cells on frozen sections were imaged under fluorescence microscopy. RESULTS Osx-P3 cells and their descendants differentiated into all kinds of cells that contributed to the root and periodontal tissues, such as odontoblasts, cementoblasts, alveolar bone osteoblasts and periodontal ligament (PDL) cells during root formation. Even after root formation was completed, they persisted in dental pulp and PDL to provide progenitor cells for odontoblasts and cementoblasts. CONCLUSION Osx-expressing cells play important roles in the entire processes of tooth root formation; their progeny continue to contribute to maintenance of tooth root even after root formation is complete.
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- A Takahashi
- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Roh SY, Park JC. The role of nuclear factor I-C in tooth and bone development. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 43:63-69. [PMID: 28462188 PMCID: PMC5410429 DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2017.43.2.63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Nuclear factor I-C (NFI-C) plays a pivotal role in various cellular processes such as odontoblast and osteoblast differentiation. Nfic-deficient mice showed abnormal tooth and bone formation. The transplantation of Nfic-expressing mouse bone marrow stromal cells rescued the impaired bone formation in Nfic-/- mice. Studies suggest that NFI-C regulate osteogenesis and dentinogenesis in concert with several factors including transforming growth factor-β1, Krüppel-like factor 4, and β-catenin. This review will focus on the function of NFI-C during tooth and bone formation and on the relevant pathways that involve NFI-C.
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- Song Yi Roh
- Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral Histology-Developmental Biology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Li W, Chen L, Chen Z, Wu L, Feng J, Wang F, Shoff L, Li X, Donly KJ, MacDougall M, Chen S. Dentin sialoprotein facilitates dental mesenchymal cell differentiation and dentin formation. Sci Rep 2017; 7:300. [PMID: 28331230 PMCID: PMC5428264 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-00339-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Dentin sialoprotein (DSP) is a dentin extracellular matrix protein. It is involved in dental mesenchymal cell lineages and dentin formation through regulation of its target gene expression. DSP mutations cause dentin genetic diseases. However, mechanisms of DSP in controlling dental mesenchymal cell differentiation are unknown. Using DSP as bait, we screened a protein library from mouse odontoblastic cells and found that DSP is a ligand and binds to cell surface receptor, occludin. Further study identified that the C-terminal DSP domainaa 363–458 interacts with the occludin extracellular loop 2aa 194–241. The C-terminal DSP domain induced phosphorylation of occludin Ser490 and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) Ser722 and Tyr576. Coexpression of DSP, occludin and FAK was detected in dental mesenchymal cells during tooth development. Occludin physically interacts with FAK, and occludin and FAK phosphorylation can be blocked by DSP and occludin antibodies. This DSP domain facilitates dental mesenchymal cell differentiation and mineralization. Furthermore, transplantation and pulp-capping procedures revealed that this DSP domain induces endogenous dental pulp mesenchymal cell proliferation, differentiation and migration, while stimulating blood vessel proliferation. This study elucidates the mechanism of DSP in dental mesenchymal lineages and implies that DSP may serve as a therapeutic agent for dentin-pulp complex regeneration in dental caries.
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- Wentong Li
- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States.,Department of Pathology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong Province, 261053, China
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- Department of Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States
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- Department of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007, United States
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-3700, United States.
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Xu J, Shao M, Pan H, Wang H, Cheng L, Yang H, Hu T. Novel role of zonula occludens-1: A tight junction protein closely associated with the odontoblast differentiation of human dental pulp cells. Cell Biol Int 2016; 40:787-95. [PMID: 27109589 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.10617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), a tight junction protein, contributes to the maintenance of the polarity of odontoblasts and junctional complex formation in odontoblast layer during tooth development. However, expression and possible role of ZO-1 in human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) during repair process remains unknown. Here, we investigated the expression of ZO-1 in hDPCs and the relationship with odontoblast differentiation. We found the processes of two adjacent cells were fused and formed junction-like structure using scanning electron microscopy. Fluorescence immunoassay and Western blot confirmed ZO-1 expression in hDPCs. Especially, ZO-1 was high expressed at the cell-cell junction sites. More interestingly, ZO-1 accumulated at the leading edge of lamellipodia in migrating cells when a scratch assay was performed. Furthermore, ZO-1 gradual increased during odontoblast differentiation and ZO-1 silencing greatly inhibited the differentiation. ZO-1 binds directly to actin filaments and RhoA/ROCK signaling mainly regulates cell cytoskeleton, thus RhoA/ROCK might play a role in regulating ZO-1. Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and Y-27632 were used to activate and inhibit RhoA/ROCK signaling, respectively, with or without mineralizing medium. In normal cultured hDPCs, RhoA activation increased ZO-1 expression and especially in intercellular contacts, whereas ROCK inhibition attenuated the effects induced by LPA. However, expression of ZO-1 was upregulated by Y-27632 but not significantly affected by LPA after odontoblast differentiation. Hence, ZO-1 highly expresses in cell-cell junctions and is related to odontoblast differentiation, which may contribute to dental pulp repair or even the formation of an odontoblast layer. RhoA/ROCK signaling is involved in the regulation of ZO-1.
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- Jue Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Preventive Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Preventive Dentistry, 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, Department of Preventive Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Liu Y, Feng J, Li J, Zhao H, Ho TV, Chai Y. An Nfic-hedgehog signaling cascade regulates tooth root development. Development 2015; 142:3374-82. [PMID: 26293299 DOI: 10.1242/dev.127068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Coordination between the Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS) and apical papilla (AP) is crucial for proper tooth root development. The hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway and Nfic are both involved in tooth root development; however, their relationship has yet to be elucidated. Here, we establish a timecourse of mouse molar root development by histological staining of sections, and we demonstrate that Hh signaling is active before and during root development in the AP and HERS using Gli1 reporter mice. The proper pattern of Hh signaling activity in the AP is crucial for the proliferation of dental mesenchymal cells, because either inhibition with Hh inhibitors or constitutive activation of Hh signaling activity in transgenic mice leads to decreased proliferation in the AP and shorter roots. Moreover, Hh activity is elevated in Nfic(-/-) mice, a root defect model, whereas RNA sequencing and in situ hybridization show that the Hh attenuator Hhip is downregulated. ChIP and RNAscope analyses suggest that Nfic binds to the promoter region of Hhip. Treatment of Nfic(-/-) mice with Hh inhibitor partially restores cell proliferation, AP growth and root development. Taken together, our results demonstrate that an Nfic-Hhip-Hh signaling pathway is crucial for apical papilla growth and proper root formation. This discovery provides insight into the molecular mechanisms regulating tooth root development.
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- Yang Liu
- Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA Molecular Laboratory for Gene Therapy and Tooth Regeneration, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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Edelmann S, Fahrner R, Malinka T, Song BH, Stroka D, Mermod N. Nuclear Factor I-C acts as a regulator of hepatocyte proliferation at the onset of liver regeneration. Liver Int 2015; 35:1185-94. [PMID: 25293436 DOI: 10.1111/liv.12697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Knockout studies of the murine Nuclear Factor I-C (NFI-C) transcription factor revealed abnormal skin wound healing and growth of its appendages, suggesting a role in controlling cell proliferation in adult regenerative processes. Liver regeneration following partial hepatectomy (PH) is a well-established regenerative model whereby changes elicited in hepatocytes lead to their rapid and phased proliferation. Although NFI-C is highly expressed in the liver, no hepatic function was yet established for this transcription factor. This study aimed to determine whether NFI-C may play a role in hepatocyte proliferation and liver regeneration. METHODS Liver regeneration and cell proliferation pathways following two-thirds PH were investigated in NFI-C knockout (ko) and wild-type (wt) mice. RESULTS We show that the absence of NFI-C impaired hepatocyte proliferation because of plasminogen activator I (PAI-1) overexpression and the subsequent suppression of urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) activity and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) signalling, a potent hepatocyte mitogen. This indicated that NFI-C first acts to promote hepatocyte proliferation at the onset of liver regeneration in wt mice. The subsequent transient down regulation of NFI-C, as can be explained by a self-regulatory feedback loop with transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-ß1), may limit the number of hepatocytes entering the first wave of cell division and/or prevent late initiations of mitosis. CONCLUSION NFI-C acts as a regulator of the phased hepatocyte proliferation during liver regeneration.
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- Simone Edelmann
- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Zhang J, Wang Z, Jiang Y, Niu Z, Fu L, Luo Z, Cooper PR, Smith AJ, He W. Nuclear Factor I-C promotes proliferation and differentiation of apical papilla-derived human stem cells in vitro. Exp Cell Res 2015; 332:259-66. [PMID: 25668322 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2015.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 01/31/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The transcription factor Nuclear Factor I-C (NFIC) has been implicated in the regulation of tooth root development, where it may be anticipated to impact on the behavior of stem cells from the apical papilla (SCAPs) and root odontoblast activity. We hypothesized that NFIC may provide an important target for promoting dentin/root regeneration. In the present study, the effects of NFIC on the proliferation and differentiation of SCAPs were investigated. Over-expression of NFIC increased cell proliferation, mineralization nodule formation and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in SCAPs. Furthermore, NFIC up-regulated the mRNA levels of odontogenic-related markers, ALP, osteocalcin and collagen type I as well as dentin sialoprotein protein levels. In contrast, knockdown of NFIC by si-RNA inhibited the mineralization capacity of SCAPs and down-regulated the expression of odontogenic-related markers. In conclusion, the results indicated that upregulation of NFIC activity in SCAPs may promote osteo/odontoblastic differentiation of SCAPs.
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- Jing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi׳an, China; Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi׳an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi׳an, China
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- Treatment center of oral diseases, The 306th Hospital of People׳s Liberation Army, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi׳an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi׳an, China
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- Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, B4 6NN, UK
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- Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, B4 6NN, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi׳an, China.
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Gao S, Zhao YM, Ge LH. Nuclear factor I-C expression pattern in developing teeth and its important role in odontogenic differentiation of human molar stem cells from the apical papilla. Eur J Oral Sci 2014; 122:382-90. [PMID: 25302926 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nuclear factor I-C (NFIC) has an important role in the development of murine dental roots, but its role in human root formation is unreported. We thus elucidated the regulatory role of NFIC in the differentiation of human stem cells from the apical papilla (hSCAPs). The first step for this was to determine the expression of NFIC in human teeth, and it was found that NFIC expression was restricted to the odontoblasts and preodontoblasts of the developing molars of humans and mice. NFIC was found to be expressed in odontoblast-like cells after the subcutaneous transplantation of hSCAPs. NFIC expression was concomitant with dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) in the mineralization of hSCAPs. NFIC knockdown in hSCAPs significantly inhibited expression of DSPP and promoted that of dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1), meanwhile upregulated the expression of TGF-β1 and downregulated SMAD3 and SMAD4. NFIC expression was significantly upregulated after TGF-β1 treatment in hSCAPs. NFIC knockdown prolonged G1 phase of the cell cycle, but had no effect on cell proliferation and migration. These results suggest that NFIC is involved in the development of human root dentin and the regulation of odontoblastic differentiation of hSCAPs. NFIC may participate in the DMP1-DSPP signaling pathway and comprises a complex signaling cycle with TGF-β1.
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- Shuo Gao
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Chen X, Chen G, Feng L, Jiang Z, Guo W, Yu M, Tian W. Expression of Nfic during root formation in first mandibular molar of rat. J Mol Histol 2014; 45:619-26. [DOI: 10.1007/s10735-014-9588-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 07/23/2014] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Xiong J, Gronthos S, Bartold PM. Role of the epithelial cell rests of Malassez in the development, maintenance and regeneration of periodontal ligament tissues. Periodontol 2000 2013; 63:217-33. [DOI: 10.1111/prd.12023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Wang Y, Cox MK, Coricor G, MacDougall M, Serra R. Inactivation of Tgfbr2 in Osterix-Cre expressing dental mesenchyme disrupts molar root formation. Dev Biol 2013; 382:27-37. [PMID: 23933490 DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2013.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2013] [Accepted: 08/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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It has been difficult to examine the role of TGF-ß in post-natal tooth development due to perinatal lethality in many of the signaling deficient mouse models. To address the role of Tgfbr2 in postnatal tooth development, we generated a mouse in which Tgfbr2 was deleted in odontoblast- and bone-producing mesenchyme. Osx-Cre;Tgfbr2(fl/fl) mice were generated (Tgfbr2(cko)) and post-natal tooth development was compared in Tgfbr2(cko) and control littermates. X-ray and μCT analysis showed that in Tgfbr2(cko) mice radicular dentin matrix density was reduced in the molars. Molar shape was abnormal and molar eruption was delayed in the mutant mice. Most significantly, defects in root formation, including failure of the root to elongate, were observed by postnatal day 10. Immunostaining for Keratin-14 (K14) was used to delineate Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS). The results showed a delay in elongation and disorganization of the HERS in Tgfbr2(cko) mice. In addition, the HERS was maintained and the break up into epithelial rests was attenuated suggesting that Tgfbr2 acts on dental mesenchyme to indirectly regulate the formation and maintenance of the HERS. Altered odontoblast organization and reduced Dspp expression indicated that odontoblast differentiation was disrupted in the mutant mice likely contributing to the defect in root formation. Nevertheless, expression of Nfic, a key mesenchymal regulator of root development, was similar in Tgfbr2(cko) mice and controls. The number of osteoclasts in the bone surrounding the tooth was reduced and osteoblast differentiation was disrupted likely contributing to both root and eruption defects. We conclude that Tgfbr2 in dental mesenchyme and bone is required for tooth development particularly root formation.
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- Ying Wang
- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Institute of Oral Health Research, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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Bone morphogenetic protein-2 gene controls tooth root development in coordination with formation of the periodontium. Int J Oral Sci 2013; 5:75-84. [PMID: 23807640 PMCID: PMC3707077 DOI: 10.1038/ijos.2013.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2012] [Accepted: 05/17/2013] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Formation of the periodontium begins following onset of tooth-root formation in a coordinated manner after birth. Dental follicle progenitor cells are thought to form the cementum, alveolar bone and Sharpey's fibers of the periodontal ligament (PDL). However, little is known about the regulatory morphogens that control differentiation and function of these progenitor cells, as well as the progenitor cells involved in crown and root formation. We investigated the role of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (Bmp2) in these processes by the conditional removal of the Bmp2 gene using the Sp7-Cre-EGFP mouse model. Sp7-Cre-EGFP first becomes active at E18 in the first molar, with robust Cre activity at postnatal day 0 (P0), followed by Cre activity in the second molar, which occurs after P0. There is robust Cre activity in the periodontium and third molars by 2 weeks of age. When the Bmp2 gene is removed from Sp7(+) (Osterix(+)) cells, major defects are noted in root, cellular cementum and periodontium formation. First, there are major cell autonomous defects in root-odontoblast terminal differentiation. Second, there are major alterations in formation of the PDLs and cellular cementum, correlated with decreased nuclear factor IC (Nfic), periostin and α-SMA(+) cells. Third, there is a failure to produce vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) in the periodontium and the pulp leading to decreased formation of the microvascular and associated candidate stem cells in the Bmp2-cKO(Sp7-Cre-EGFP). Fourth, ameloblast function and enamel formation are indirectly altered in the Bmp2-cKO(Sp7-Cre-EGFP). These data demonstrate that the Bmp2 gene has complex roles in postnatal tooth development and periodontium formation.
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Jin H, Park JY, Choi H, Choung PH. HDAC inhibitor trichostatin A promotes proliferation and odontoblast differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2012; 19:613-24. [PMID: 23013422 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2012.0163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Trichostatin A (TSA) is a potent histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor with a broad spectrum of epigenetic activities known to regulate diverse cellular mechanisms, including differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. In this study, we demonstrate that TSA promotes proliferation and odontoblast differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) in vitro and has the ability to enhance dentin formation and odontoblast differentiation in vivo during tooth development. We observed that TSA increased the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen and cyclin D1 in hDPSCs at a certain concentration and the activation of JNK/c-Jun pathway was essential for TSA-dependent hDPSC proliferation. Further, TSA accelerated mineral nodule formation in vitro and increased gene expression of dentin sialophosphoprotein, dentin matrix protein 1, bone sialoprotein, and osteocalcin. In addition, TSA significantly upregulated the levels of phospho-Smad2/3, Smad4, and nuclear factor I-C, while the specific inhibitor of Smad3 inhibits TSA enhancing mineralization differentiation of hDPSCs. HDAC3 is downregulated by TSA treatment, suggesting a possible mediator of TSA-dependent pathways among the members of HDAC family. Moreover, TSA-injected embryos exhibited increased dentin thickness, larger dentin areas, and higher odontoblast numbers in their postnatal molars with stronger dentin sialoprotein expression in immunohistochemical staining. These findings indicate that TSA may serve a key role in proliferation and odontoblast differentiation of hDPSCs in dental developmental stages and can be used as an accelerator in dental hard tissue engineering.
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- Hexiu Jin
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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BACKGROUND As a result of numerous rapid and exciting developments in tissue engineering technology, scientists are able to regenerate a fully functional tooth in animal models, from a bioengineered tooth germ. Advances in technology, together with our understanding of the mechanisms of tooth development and studies dealing with dentally derived stem cells, have led to significant progress in the field of tooth regeneration. AIM AND DESIGN This review focuses on some of the recent advances in tooth bioengineering technology, the signalling pathways in tooth development, and in dental stem cell biology. These factors are highlighted in respect of our current knowledge of tooth regeneration. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION An understanding of these new approaches in tooth regeneration should help to prepare clinicians to use this new and somewhat revolutionary therapy while also enabling them to partake in future clinical trials. Tooth bioengineering promises to be at the forefront of the next generation of dental treatments.
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- Ying Wang
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA
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Sung JM, Lee CK, Wu-Hsieh BA. Intrahepatic infiltrating NK and CD8 T cells cause liver cell death in different phases of dengue virus infection. PLoS One 2012; 7:e46292. [PMID: 23050007 PMCID: PMC3458800 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0046292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2012] [Accepted: 08/29/2012] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Elevated liver enzyme level is an outstanding feature in patients with dengue. However, the pathogenic mechanism of liver injury has not been clearly demonstrated. In this study, employing a mouse model we aimed to investigate the immunopathogenic mechanism of dengue liver injury. Immunocompetent C57BL/6 mice were infected intravenously with dengue virus strain 16681. Infected mice had transient viremia, detectable viral capsid gene and cleaved caspase 3 in the liver. In the mean time, NK cell and T cell infiltrations peaked at days 1 and 5, respectively. Neutralizing CXCL10 or depletion of Asialo GM1+ cells reduced cleaved caspase 3 and TUNEL+ cells in the liver at day 1 after infection. CD8+ T cells infiltrated into the liver at later time point and at which time intrahepatic leukocytes (IHL) exhibited cytotoxicity against DENV-infected targets. Cleaved caspase 3 and TUNEL+ cells were diminished in mice with TCRβ deficiency and in those depleted of CD8+ T cells, respectively, at day 5 after infection. Moreover, intrahepatic CD8+ T cells were like their splenic counterparts recognized DENV NS4B99–107 peptide. Together, these results show that infiltrating NK and CD8+ T cells cause liver cell death. While NK cells were responsible for cell death at early time point of infection, CD8+ T cells were for later. CD8+ T cells that recognize NS4B99–107 constitute at least one of the major intrahepatic cytotoxic CD8+ T cell populations.
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- Jui-Min Sung
- Graduate Institute of Immunology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Graduate Institute of Immunology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Graduate Institute of Immunology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Response to intracanal medication in immature teeth with pulp necrosis: an experimental model in rat molars. J Endod 2011; 37:1069-73. [PMID: 21763896 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2011] [Revised: 04/11/2011] [Accepted: 05/03/2011] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The present study aimed at developing an experimental model in rat molars for evaluating treatment strategies in necrotic immature teeth. METHODS To define the periods to be adopted in the experimental procedures and to confirm induction of periapical lesions and interruption of root embryogenesis, the left lower first molars of 4-weeks-old Wistar rats underwent pulpectomy and were left open to the oral environment. Comparisons with the right lower first molars (vital teeth) were performed in animals with ages of 7, 10, 13, and 16 weeks. In another group of animals the teeth were left open for 3 weeks, and then interventions for disinfection including the use of an antibiotic paste were carried out. Root formation was then assessed after 3 and 6 weeks on the basis of radiographic and histologic evaluation. RESULTS Vital teeth showed increase of root length and hard tissue thickness throughout the experimental periods. On the other hand, induction of necrosis arrested root formation. Teeth subjected to disinfection with sodium hypochlorite associated with the triple antibiotic paste showed significant reduction of periapical lesions, gain in root length, and increased wall thickness compared with the control (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS The root canal disinfection protocol used was able to reduce periapical lesion size and improve root development. The experimental model presented should contribute to studies that aim at improving therapeutic strategies for necrotic immature teeth by using a rat model.
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