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Chen X, Li G, Zhang J, Hu L, Zhao G, Wu B, Wei F, Xiong F. The temporal protein signature analyses of developing human deciduous molar tooth germ. Proteomics 2024:e2300396. [PMID: 38522031 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202300396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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The tooth serves as an exemplary model for developmental studies, encompassing epithelial-mesenchymal transition and cell differentiation. The essential factors and pathways identified in tooth development will help understand the natural development process and the malformations of mineralized tissues such as skeleton. The time-dependent proteomic changes were investigated through the proteomics of healthy human molars during embryonic stages, ranging from the cap-to-early bell stage. A comprehensive analysis revealed 713 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) exhibiting five distinct temporal expression patterns. Through the application of weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), 24 potential driver proteins of tooth development were screened, including CHID1, RAP1GDS1, HAPLN3, AKAP12, WLS, GSS, DDAH1, CLSTN1, AFM, RBP1, AGO1, SET, HMGB2, HMGB1, ANP32A, SPON1, FREM1, C8B, PRPS2, FCHO2, PPP1R12A, GPALPP1, U2AF2, and RCC2. Then, the proteomics and transcriptomics expression patterns of these proteins were further compared, complemented by single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq). In summary, this study not only offers a wealth of information regarding the molecular intricacies of human embryonic epithelial and mesenchymal cell differentiation but also serves as an invaluable resource for future mechanistic inquiries into tooth development.
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- Xiaohang Chen
- Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital (Pingshan), Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
- Genetics Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China
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- Genetics Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Genetics Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China
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- Genetics Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital (Pingshan), Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Genetics Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Kadkhoda Z, Motie P, Rad MR, Mohaghegh S, Kouhestani F, Motamedian SR. Comparison of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells with Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Other Sources: A Scoping Systematic Review of In vitro and In vivo Studies. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 19:497-522. [PMID: 36397622 DOI: 10.2174/1574888x17666220429123319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The application of stem cells in regenerative medicine depends on their biological properties. This scoping review aimed to compare the features of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSSCs) with stem cells derived from other sources. DESIGN An electronic search in PubMed/Medline, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar and Science Direct was conducted to identify in vitro and in vivo studies limited to English language. RESULTS Overall, 65 articles were included. Most comparisons were made between bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) and PDLSCs. BMSCs were found to have lower proliferation and higher osteogenesis potential in vitro and in vivo than PDLSCs; on the contrary, dental follicle stem cells and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) had a higher proliferative ability and lower osteogenesis than PDLSCs. Moreover, UCMSCs exhibited a higher apoptotic rate, hTERT expression, and relative telomerase length. The immunomodulatory function of adipose-derived stem cells and BMSCs was comparable to PDLSCs. Gingival mesenchymal stem cells showed less sensitivity to long-term culture. Both pure and mixed gingival cells had lower osteogenic ability compared to PDLSCs. Comparison of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) with PDLSCs regarding proliferation rate, osteo/adipogenesis, and immunomodulatory properties was contradictory; however, in vivo bone formation of DPSCs seemed to be lower than PDLSCs. CONCLUSION In light of the performed comparative studies, PDLSCs showed comparable results to stem cells derived from other sources; however, further in vivo studies are needed to determine the actual pros and cons of stem cells in comparison to each other.
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- Zeinab Kadkhoda
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dentofacial Deformities Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Applications of Biotechnology to the Craniofacial Complex: A Critical Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9110640. [DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9110640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Biotechnology shows a promising future in bridging the gap between biomedical basic sciences and clinical craniofacial practice. The purpose of the present review is to investigate the applications of biotechnology in the craniofacial complex. Methods: This critical review was conducted by using the following keywords in the search strategy: “biotechnology”, “bioengineering”, “craniofacial”, “stem cells”, “scaffolds”, “biomarkers”, and ”tissue regeneration”. The databases used for the electronic search were the Cochrane Library, Medline (PubMed), and Scopus. The search was conducted for studies published before June 2022. Results: The applications of biotechnology are numerous and provide clinicians with the great benefit of understanding the etiology of dentofacial deformities, as well as treating the defected areas. Research has been focused on craniofacial tissue regeneration with the use of stem cells and scaffolds, as well as in bioinformatics with the investigation of growth factors and biomarkers capable of providing evidence for craniofacial growth and development. This review presents the biotechnological opportunities in the fields related to the craniofacial complex and attempts to answer a series of questions that may be of interest to the reader. Conclusions: Biotechnology seems to offer a bright future ahead, improving and modernizing the clinical management of cranio-dento-facial diseases. Extensive research is needed as human studies on this subject are few and have controversial results.
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Phenytoin Is Promoting the Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells into the Direction of Odontogenesis/Osteogenesis by Activating BMP4/Smad Pathway. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:7286645. [PMID: 35493301 PMCID: PMC9050280 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7286645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background The purpose of this study was the evaluation of the potential and mechanism of phenytoin to promote differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSC) into odontoblasts/osteoblasts. Methods Fourth-generation human hDPSC originating from healthy pulp of third molars was cultured in control as well as phenytoin-containing media (PHT) for 14 days. qPCR was applied to detect the expression of DSPP, DMP1, and ALP genes. Western blot analysis was used to confirm the findings. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for statistical analysis (p < 0.05). Information about phenytoin was assessed from PubChem database, while targets of phenytoin were assessed from six databases. Drug targets were extracted based on the differentially expressed genes (‖logFC‖ ≥ 1, p < 0.05) in the experimental group (50 mg/L PHT, 14 days). GO BP and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis on the obtained drug targets was performed and the target protein functional network diagram was constructed. Results A concentration below 200 mg/L PHT had no obvious toxicity to hDPSC. The expression of DSPP, DMP1, and ALP genes in the 50 mg/L PHT concentration group increased significantly. The WB experiment showed that the protein content of BMP4, Smad1/5/9, and p-Smad1/5 was significantly increased in 50 mg/L PHT in comparison with the NC group (the group without treatment of PHT) at 14 days. Conclusion Phenytoin has the ability of promoting the differentiation of hDPSC into odontoblasts and osteoblasts. BMP4/Smad pathway, inducing odontogenic/osteogenic differentiation of hDPSC, appears a main process in this context.
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Lei T, Liu Y, Deng S, Xiao Z, Yang Y, Zhang X, Bi W, Du H. Hydrogel supplemented with human platelet lysate enhances multi-lineage differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:176. [PMID: 35366889 PMCID: PMC8976277 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01387-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) can be used as a potential clinical material. But the use of xenogeneic ingredients will increase the risk of zoonotic disease transmission. Human platelet lysate (HPL) is a potential surrogate and used in human cell expansion with reliability in clinical applications. In this study, we synthesized chitosan/gelatin/gellan gum hydrogel supplemented with HPL and investigated the effect of 3D culture for SHED. TMT-tagged proteomics was used to decipher the secretome protein profiles of SHEDs and a total of 3209 proteins were identified, of which 23 were up-regulated and 192 were down-regulated. The results showed that hydrogel supplemented with HPL promoted SHED proliferation. After induction, the hydrogel coating contributed to osteogenic differentiation, adipogenic differentiation and differentiation into neural-like cells of SHED. SHED encapsulated in a hydrogel promotes migration and angiogenesis of HUVEC. In conclusion, our research found that hydrogel supplemented with HPL can be used as a method for SHED in standardized production and can contribute to the clinical application of SHED in cell therapy.
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Lei T, Wang J, Liu Y, Zhang X, Du H. Comparative proteomics analysis of human stem cells from dental gingival and periodontal ligament. Proteomics 2022; 22:e2200027. [PMID: 35297194 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202200027] [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: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Dental stem cells isolated from oral tissues have been shown to provide with high proliferation ability and multilineage differentiation potential. Gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs) and periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), kinds of dental stem cells, can be used as substitutes for tissue repair materials because of their similar regenerative functions. In this study, we aim to explore the similarities and differences between the protein profiles of GMSCs and PDLSCs through quantitative proteomics. A total of 2821 proteins were identified and retrieved, of which 271 were up-regulated and 57 were down-regulated in GMSCs compared to PDLSCs. GO analysis demonstrated that the 328 differentially abundant proteins (DAPs) were involved in the regulation of gene expression, metabolism and signal transduction in biological process, mainly distributed in organelles related to vesicle transport, and involved in the molecular function of binding protein. And KEGG analysis showed that the DAPs were committed to regulating the synthesis of proteasome and spliceosome. RT-qPCR results showed that ARPC1B, PDAP1 and SEC61B can be used as special markers to distinguish GMSCs from PDLSCs. This research contributes to explaining the molecular mechanism and promoting the clinical application of tissue regeneration of GMSCs and PDLSCs. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Tong Lei
- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.,Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.,Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Kangyanbao Stem Cell (Beijing) Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.,Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.,Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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The Evolution and Expression Profiles of EC1 Gene Family during Development in Cotton. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12122001. [PMID: 34946950 PMCID: PMC8702097 DOI: 10.3390/genes12122001] [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: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Fertilization is essential to sexual reproduction of flowering plants. EC1 (EGG CELL 1) proteins have a conserved cysteine spacer characteristic and play a crucial role in double fertilization process in many plant species. However, to date, the role of EC1 gene family in cotton is fully unknown. Hence, detailed bioinformatics analysis was explored to elucidate the biological mechanisms of EC1 gene family in cotton. In this study, we identified 66 genes in 10 plant species in which a total of 39 EC1 genes were detected from cotton genome. Phylogenetic analysis clustered the identified EC1 genes into three families (I-III) and all of them contain Prolamin-like domains. A good collinearity was observed in the synteny analysis of the orthologs from cotton genomes. Whole-genome duplication was determined to be one of the major impetuses for the expansion of the EC1 gene family during the process of evolution. qRT-PCR analysis showed that EC1 genes were highly expressed in reproductive tissues under multiple stresses, signifying their potential role in enhancing stress tolerance or responses. Additionally, gene interaction networks showed that EC1 genes may be involved in cell stress and response transcriptional regulator in the synergid cells and activate the expression of genes required for pollen tube guidance. Our results provide novel functional insights into the evolution and functional elucidation of EC1 gene family in cotton.
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Elevated Expression Levels of Lung Complement Anaphylatoxin, Neutrophil Chemoattractant Chemokine IL-8, and RANTES in MERS-CoV-Infected Patients: Predictive Biomarkers for Disease Severity and Mortality. J Clin Immunol 2021; 41:1607-1620. [PMID: 34232441 PMCID: PMC8260346 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-021-01061-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The complement system, a network of highly-regulated proteins, represents a vital part of the innate immune response. Over-activation of the complement system plays an important role in inflammation, tissue damage, and infectious disease severity. The prevalence of MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia remains significant and cases are still being reported. The role of complement in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) pathogenesis and complement-modulating treatment strategies has received limited attention, and studies involving MERS-CoV-infected patients have not been reported. This study offers the first insight into the pulmonary expression profile including seven complement proteins, complement regulatory factors, IL-8, and RANTES in MERS-CoV infected patients without underlying chronic medical conditions. Our results significantly indicate high expression levels of complement anaphylatoxins (C3a and C5a), IL-8, and RANTES in the lungs of MERS-CoV-infected patients. The upregulation of lung complement anaphylatoxins, C5a, and C3a was positively correlated with IL-8, RANTES, and the fatality rate. Our results also showed upregulation of the positive regulatory complement factor P, suggesting positive regulation of the complement during MERS-CoV infection. High levels of lung C5a, C3a, factor P, IL-8, and RANTES may contribute to the immunopathology, disease severity, ARDS development, and a higher fatality rate in MERS-CoV-infected patients. These findings highlight the potential prognostic utility of C5a, C3a, IL-8, and RANTES as biomarkers for MERS-CoV disease severity and mortality. To further explore the prediction of functional partners (proteins) of highly expressed proteins (C5a, C3a, factor P, IL-8, and RANTES), the computational protein–protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed, and six proteins (hub nodes) were identified.
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Lei T, Wang J, Liu Y, Chen P, Zhang Z, Zhang X, Guo W, Wang X, Li Q, Du H. Proteomic profile of human stem cells from dental pulp and periodontal ligament. J Proteomics 2021; 245:104280. [PMID: 34089896 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2021.104280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background The study of molecular profiling of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) and periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) contributes to understanding the high proliferation ability and multi-lineage differentiation potential. Objectives The aim of the study was to compare the protein abundance and specific markers of DPSCs and PDLSCs by protein profiles. Material and methods The DPSCs and PDLSCs extracted from the same tooth were lysed with 3 biological replicates and the protein was collected. Two-dimensional electrophoresis technology and TMT proteomics were used to separate and identify proteins. The data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD021997. The RT-qPCR detection of mRNA expression revealed a special marker for distinguishing two kinds of dental stem cells. Results Compared with PDLSCs, 962 differential proteins (DAPs) were up-regulated, and 127 were down-regulated in DPSCs. In the up-regulated DAPs, two high-scoring sub-networks were detected for neural-related molecules, which encode cell vesicle transport and mitochondrial energy transfer to regulate cell proliferation and secretion factors. A large number of cell adhesion molecules were distinguished among the highly expressed molecules of PDLSCs, supporting that stem cells provide cell attachment functions. It was interpreted ENPL, HS90A and HS90B were highly expressed in DPSCs, while CKB was highly abundant in PDLSCs. Another cell group confirmed that these molecules can be used as special biomarkers to identify and distinguish between DPSCs and PDLSCs. Conclusions This study can promote the basic research and clinical application of dental stem cells. Significance The high-throughput protein profiles were tested by combining two-dimensional gel proteomics and TMT-based proteomics. The proteomics of DPSCs and PDLSCs without individual difference demonstrated an accurate and comprehensive molecular expression profiles and interpretation of neural application potential, this study promotes the basic research of dental stem cells and clinical application.
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- Tong Lei
- Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Basic Research on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100700, China
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- Stomatology Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Stomatology Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Cell Therapy Laboratory, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050031, China; Department of Immunology, Basic Medical College, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China.
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- Daxing Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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Characteristics, Classification, and Application of Stem Cells Derived from Human Teeth. Stem Cells Int 2021; 2021:8886854. [PMID: 34194509 PMCID: PMC8184333 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8886854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Since mesenchymal stem cells derived from human teeth are characterized as having the properties of excellent proliferation, multilineage differentiation, and immune regulation. Dental stem cells exhibit fibroblast-like microscopic appearance and express mesenchymal markers, embryonic markers, and vascular markers but do not express hematopoietic markers. Dental stem cells are a mixed population with different sensitive markers, characteristics, and therapeutic effects. Single or combined surface markers are not only helpful for understanding the subpopulation of mixed stem cell populations according to cell function but also for improving the stable treatment effect of dental stem cells. Focusing on the discovery and characterization of stem cells isolated from human teeth over the past 20 years, this review outlines the effect of marker sorting on cell proliferation and differentiation ability and the assessment of the clinical application potential. Classified dental stem cells from markers and functional molecules can solve the problem of heterogeneity and ensure the efficacy of cell therapy strategies including dentistry, neurologic diseases, bone repair, and tissue engineering.
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Lei T, Wang J, Liu Y, Chen P, Zhang Z, Zhang X, Wang X, Li Q, Du H. Calreticulin as a special marker to distinguish dental pulp stem cells from gingival mesenchymal stem cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 178:229-239. [PMID: 33647340 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The construction of protein abundance profiles helps to interpret the clinical applications of stem cells. Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) and gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs) can be isolated from teeth and used as a highly convenient clinical potential material. Here, we aimed to explore commonalities and differences of DPSCs and GMSCs at the protein level. TMT-based quantitative proteomics and two-dimensional gel electrophoresis technology were used in combination to describe the protein profile of DPSCs and GMSCs extracted from the same donor. A total of 2821 proteins were identified by LC-MS/MS, of which 248 differentially abundant proteins (DAPs) were highly expressed in GMSCs while 782 proteins were highly expressed in DPSCs. The biological functions and molecular pathways of DAPs were annotated with GO enrichment and KEGG analysis. The relationship between molecular abundance and cell characteristics including source, proliferation, angiogenesis and inflammation were connected by WGCNA. Special markers, including Calreticulin (CALR), Annexin A5 (ANXA5) and Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor alpha (GDIR1), were proposed to distinguish DPSCs from GMSCs. Our results provide a molecular basis for in-depth understanding of the protein composition and special functions of dental stem cells, and promote the potential clinical application.
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- Tong Lei
- 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Basic Research on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100700, China
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- Stomatology Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Stomatology Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Cell Therapy Laboratory, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050031, China; Department of Immunology, Basic Medical College, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China.
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- 112 Lab, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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Characterization of Odontogenic Differentiation from Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Using TMT-Based Proteomic Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:3871496. [PMID: 33490242 PMCID: PMC7789479 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3871496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Background The repair of dental pulp injury relies on the odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). To better understand the odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs and identify proteins involved in this process, tandem mass tags (TMTs) coupled with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) were applied to compare the proteomic profiles of induced and control DPSCs. Methods The proteins expressed during osteogenic differentiation of human DPSCs were profiled using the TMT method combined with LC-MS/MS analysis. The identified proteins were subjected to Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses. Then, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed. Two selected proteins were confirmed by western blotting (WB) analysis. Results A total of 223 proteins that were differentially expressed were identified. Among them, 152 proteins were significantly upregulated and 71 were downregulated in the odontogenic differentiation group compared with the control group. On the basis of biological processes in GO, the identified proteins were mainly involved in cellular processes, metabolic processes, and biological regulation, which are connected with the signaling pathways highlighted by KEGG pathway analysis. PPI networks showed that most of the differentially expressed proteins were implicated in physical or functional interaction. The protein expression levels of FBN1 and TGF-β2 validated by WB were consistent with the proteomic analysis. Conclusions This is the first proteomic analysis of human DPSC odontogenesis using a TMT method. We identified many new differentially expressed proteins that are potential targets for pulp-dentin complex regeneration and repair.
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Wang L, Wang X, Ji N, Li HM, Cai SX. [Mechanisms of the mechanically activated ion channel Piezo1 protein in mediating osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells via the Notch signaling pathway]. HUA XI KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = HUAXI KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = WEST CHINA JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2020; 38:628-636. [PMID: 33377338 DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanism of Piezo1 protein in mediating the osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) via the Notch signaling pathway. METHODS In this study, young permanent teeth extracted from impacted teeth of 8-14-year-
old children from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2018 in the Department of Orthodontic, Beijing Children's Hospital were selected as cell sources. hPDLSCs were extracted by enzymatic digestion. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of keratin and vimentin, and flow cytometry was used to identify the markers (CD146 and STRO-1) of hPDLSCs. The construction and screening of Piezo1 siRNA gene interference vector and Piezo1 gene overexpression plasmid were completed. Flexcell 4000T mechanical distraction stress instrument was used to construct hPDLSC cell model in vitro. According to the preliminary results, the experiment was divided into five groups: siRNA interference group, overexpression group, blank control group, stretch stress group, and negative control group. Real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the expression of Piezo1, Notch1, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), osteocalcin (OCN), and bone sialoprotein (BSP). Western blot was used to detect the expression of ALP and Runx2. Fluo-3 AM probe was used to detect intracellular calcium content. RESULTS Vimentin staining of hPDLSCs was positive, and keratin staining was negative. Flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of STRO-1 and CD146, markers of hPDLSC. Empty viral vectors, siRNA-Piezo1 interference sequence, and Piezo1 overexpression vector sequence could be transfected into hPDLSC by lentivirus, and the transfection efficiency was high (approximately 90%). The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) results showed that there were significant differences in Piezo1 gene levels among the siRNA interference group, overexpression group, blank control group, stretch stress group, and negative control group (F=9.573, P<0.05). The level of Piezo1 in the overexpression group was significantly higher than that in the siRNA interference group (q=3.893, P<0.05). The level of Piezo1 in the stretch stress group was significantly higher than that in the blank control group (q=2.006, P<0.05). The expression of Notch1 and osteogenic genes ALP, Runx2, OCN, and BSP had the same trend. Western blot results showed that there were significant differences in the expression of ALP in the siRNA interference group, overexpression group, blank control group, stretch stress group, and negative control group (F=11.207, P<0.001). The expression level of ALP in the overexpression group was significantly higher than that in the siRNA interference group (q=2.991, P<0.05). The expression of ALP in the stretch stress group was significantly higher than that in the blank control group (q=3.007, P<0.05). The expression of Runx2 protein showed the same trend. The intracellular calcium fluorescence intensity of the overexpression group was significantly higher than that of the siRNA interference group, and the intracellular calcium fluorescence intensity of the stretch stress group was significantly higher than that of the siRNA interference group. CONCLUSIONS Mechanical stretch stress can promote the expression of Piezo1 protein. Ca2+ is the second messenger, activates the Notch1 signaling pathway and the expression of ALP, Runx2, OCN, and BSP; and promotes the osteogenic differentiation of hPDLSC. The siRNA-Piezo1 interfering plasmid can block this process. On the contrary, the overexpression plasmid of Piezo1 can promote the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lin Wang
- Dept. of Orthodontics and Prosthetics, Hengshui People's Hospital, Hengshui 053000, China
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- Stomatology Teaching and Research Section, Chengde Nursing Vocational College, Chengde 067000, China
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- Dept. of Orthodontics and Prosthetics, Hengshui People's Hospital, Hengshui 053000, China
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- Dept. of Orthodontics and Prosthetics, Hengshui People's Hospital, Hengshui 053000, China
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- Dept. of Orthodontics and Prosthetics, Hengshui People's Hospital, Hengshui 053000, China
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Hosmani J, Assiri K, Almubarak HM, Mannakandath ML, Al-Hakami A, Patil S, Babji D, Sarode S, Devaraj A, Chandramoorthy HC. Proteomic profiling of various human dental stem cells - a systematic review. World J Stem Cells 2020; 12:1214-1236. [PMID: 33178402 PMCID: PMC7596439 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v12.i10.1214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The proteomic signature or profile best describes the functional component of a cell during its routine metabolic and survival activities. Additional complexity in differentiation and maturation is observed in stem/progenitor cells. The role of functional proteins at the cellular level has long been attributed to anatomical niches, and stem cells do not deflect from this attribution. Human dental stem cells (hDSCs), on the whole, are a combination of mesenchymal and epithelial coordinates observed throughout craniofacial bones to pulp.
AIM To specify the proteomic profile and compare each type of hDSC with other mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) of various niches. Furthermore, we analyzed the characteristics of the microenvironment and preconditioning changes associated with the proteomic profile of hDSCs and their influence on committed lineage differentiation.
METHODS Literature searches were performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, from January 1990 to December 2018. An extra inquiry of the grey literature was completed on Google Scholar, ProQuest, and OpenGrey. Relevant MeSH terms (PubMed) and keywords related to dental stem cells were used independently and in combination.
RESULTS The initial search resulted in 134 articles. Of the 134 full-texts assessed, 96 articles were excluded and 38 articles that met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. The overall assessment of hDSCs and other MSCs suggests that differences in the proteomic profile can be due to stem cellular complexity acquired from varied tissue sources during embryonic development. However, our comparison of the proteomic profile suffered inconsistencies due to the heterogeneity of various hDSCs. We believe that the existence of a heterogeneous population of stem cells at a given niche determines the modalities of regeneration or tissue repair. Added prominences to the differences present between various hDSCs have been reasoned out.
CONCLUSION Systematic review on proteomic studies of various hDSCs are promising as an eye-opener for revisiting the proteomic profile and in-depth analysis to elucidate more refined mechanisms of hDSC functionalities.
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- Jagadish Hosmani
- Diagnostic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61471, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Diagnostic Dental Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61471, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Stem Cell Research and Department of Microbiology and Clinical Parasitology, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of oral Pathology, Jazan 45142, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maratha Mandal's NG Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Belgaun 590 010, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India
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- Center for Stem Cell Research and Department of Microbiology and Clinical Parasitology, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Stem Cell Research and Department of Microbiology and Clinical Parasitology, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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