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Ordinola-Zapata R, Costalonga M, Dietz M, Lima BP, Staley C. The root canal microbiome diversity and function. A whole-metagenome shotgun analysis. Int Endod J 2024; 57:872-884. [PMID: 36861850 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the root canal microbiome composition and bacterial functional capability in cases of primary and secondary apical periodontitis utilizing whole-metagenome shotgun sequencing. METHODOLOGY Twenty-two samples from patients with primary root canal infections, and 18 samples obtained from previously treated teeth currently diagnosed with apical periodontitis were analysed with whole-metagenome shotgun sequencing at a depth of 20 M reads. Taxonomic and functional gene annotations were made using MetaPhlAn3 and HUMAnN3 software. The Shannon and Chao1 indices were utilized to measure alpha diversity. Differences in community composition were evaluated utilizing analysis of similarity (ANOSIM) using Bray-Curtis dissimilarities. The Wilcoxon rank sum test was used to compare differences in taxa and functional genes. RESULTS Microbial community variations within a community were significantly lower in secondary relative to primary infections (alpha diversity p = .001). Community composition was significantly different in primary versus secondary infection (R = .11, p = .005). The predominant taxa observed among samples (>2.5%) were Pseudopropionibacterium propionicum, Prevotella oris, Eubacterium infirmum, Tannerella forsythia, Atopobium rimae, Peptostreptococcus stomatis, Bacteroidetes bacterium oral taxon 272, Parvimonas micra, Olsenella profusa, Streptococcus anginosus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Porphyromonas endodontalis, Pseudoramibacter alactolyticus, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Eubacterium brachy and Solobacterium moorei. The Wilcoxon rank test revealed no significant differences in relative abundances of functional genes in both groups. Genes with greater relative abundances (top 25) were associated with genetic, signalling and cellular processes including the iron and peptide/nickel transport system. Numerous genes encoding toxins were identified: exfoliative toxin, haemolysins, thiol-activated cytolysin, phospholipase C, cAMP factor, sialidase, and hyaluronic glucosaminidase. CONCLUSIONS Despite taxonomic differences between primary and secondary apical periodontitis, the functional capability of the microbiomes was similar.
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- Ronald Ordinola-Zapata
- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Basic Sciences, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Basic Sciences, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Melgar-Rodríguez S, Polanco A, Ríos-Muñoz J, García M, Sierra-Cristancho A, González-Osuna L, Díaz-Zúñiga J, Carvajal P, Vernal R, Bravo D. Differential Response of Human Dendritic Cells upon Stimulation with Encapsulated or Non-Encapsulated Isogenic Strains of Porphyromonas gingivalis. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4510. [PMID: 38674095 PMCID: PMC11049913 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084510] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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During periodontitis, the extracellular capsule of Porphyromonas gingivalis favors alveolar bone loss by inducing Th1 and Th17 patterns of lymphocyte response in the infected periodontium. Dendritic cells recognize bacterial antigens and present them to T lymphocytes, defining their activation and polarization. Thus, dendritic cells could be involved in the Th1 and Th17 response induced against the P. gingivalis capsule. Herein, monocyte-derived dendritic cells were obtained from healthy individuals and then stimulated with different encapsulated strains of P. gingivalis or two non-encapsulated isogenic mutants. Dendritic cell differentiation and maturation were analyzed by flow cytometry. The mRNA expression levels for distinct Th1-, Th17-, or T-regulatory-related cytokines and transcription factors, as well as TLR2 and TLR4, were assessed by qPCR. In addition, the production of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-23, and TNF-α was analyzed by ELISA. The encapsulated strains and non-encapsulated mutants of P. gingivalis induced dendritic cell maturation to a similar extent; however, the pattern of dendritic cell response was different. In particular, the encapsulated strains of P. gingivalis induced higher expression of IRF4 and NOTCH2 and production of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-23, and TNF-α compared with the non-encapsulated mutants, and thus, they showed an increased capacity to trigger Th1 and Th17-type responses in human dendritic cells.
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- Samanta Melgar-Rodríguez
- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
- Biomedical Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2360102, Chile
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago 8370035, Chile
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (S.M.-R.); (A.P.); (J.R.-M.); (M.G.); (A.S.-C.); (L.G.-O.); (J.D.-Z.); (P.C.)
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Interacciones Microbianas, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago 8370035, Chile
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Kyawsoewin M, Manokawinchoke J, Termkwanchareon C, Egusa H, Osathanon T, Limraksasin P. Extracellular adenosine triphosphate regulates inflammatory responses of periodontal ligament cells. J Periodontol 2024; 95:281-295. [PMID: 37932872 DOI: 10.1002/jper.23-0389] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Various stimuli, that is, mechanical stresses or inflammation, induce the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) by human periodontal ligament cells (HPDLCs). Extracellular adenosine triphosphate (eATP) affects HPDLCs' functions such as immunosuppressive action and inflammatory responses. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is the key factor involved in periodontal inflammation. However, the possible correlation and detailed mechanism of inflammation-mediated eATP by LPS and inflammatory cascade formation in HPDLCs is unclarified. This study aims to examine the role of eATP on the HPDLCs' responses concerning inflammatory actions after LPS treatment. METHODS HPDLCs were stimulated with Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS and polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly I:C). The amount of ATP release was measured at different time points using a bioluminescence assay. HPDLCs were treated with eATP. The expression of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory genes was determined. Specific P2X purinoreceptor 7 (P2X7) inhibitors (brilliant blue G [BBG] and KN62), a specific P2Y purinoreceptor 1 (P2Y1) inhibitors (MRS2179), calcium chelator (EGTA), protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitors, nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF𝜅B) activation inhibitors, and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-dependent protein kinase A (PKA) inhibitors (H89 dihydrochloride) and activators (forskolin) were used to dissect the mechanism of eATP-induced HPDLCs' inflammatory responses. RESULTS LPS and poly I:C induced ATP release. A low concentration of eATP (50 µM) increased pro-inflammatory genes (COX2, IL1B, IL6, IL8, IL12, and TNFA), while a high concentration (500 µM) enhanced anti-inflammatory genes (IL4 and IL10). BBG, KN62, and NF𝜅B activation inhibitors impeded eATP-induced pro-inflammatory genes. MRS2179 and H89 markedly suppressed eATP-induced anti-inflammatory genes. Forskolin induced IL4 and IL10. CONCLUSION HPDLCs respond to LPS by releasing ATP. eATP has dose-dependent dual functions on HPDLCs' inflammatory responses via different pathways. As regulation of inflammation is important in regeneration, eATP may help to limit inflammation and trigger periodontal regeneration.
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- Maythwe Kyawsoewin
- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit and Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Regenerative Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit and Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Regenerative Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit and Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Regenerative Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Molecular and Regenerative Prosthodontics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
- Center for Advanced Stem Cell and Regenerative Research, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit and Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Regenerative Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit and Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Regenerative Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Molecular and Regenerative Prosthodontics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Peng G, Li W, Peng L, Li R, Wang Z, Zhou Y, Gou L, Zhu X, Xie Q, Zhang X, Shen S, Wu L, Hu L, Wang C, Zheng X, Tong N. Multifunctional DNA-Based Hydrogel Promotes Diabetic Alveolar Bone Defect Reconstruction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305594. [PMID: 37919857 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Diabetic alveolar bone defect (DABD) causes persistent bacterial infection, prolonged inflammation, and delayed bone healing, making it a considerable clinical challenge. In this study, by integrating silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) and M2 macrophage-derived extracellular vesicles (M2EVs), a multifunctional DNA-based hydrogel, called Agevgel, is developed with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and osteogenic properties to promote DABD rebuilding. AgNCs are tightly embedded into the DNA scaffolds and exhibit effective anti-bacterial activity, while immunomodulatory M2EVs are encapsulated within the shape-variable DNA scaffolds and exhibit potent anti-inflammatory and osteogenic properties. The results reveal that Agevgel effectively prolongs the local retention time and bioactivity of M2EVs in vivo. In particular, the sustained release of M2EVs can last for at least 7 days when applying Agevgel to DABD. Compared to free M2EVs or Aggel (AgNCs encapsulated within the DNA hydrogel) treatments, the Agevgel treatment accelerates the defect healing rate of alveolar bone and dramatically improves the trabecular architecture. Mechanistically, Agevgel plays a key role in regulating macrophage polarization and promoting the expression of proliferative and osteogenic factors. In summary, Agevgel provides a comprehensive treatment strategy for DABD with a great clinical translational value, highlighting the application of DNA hydrogels as an ideal bioscaffolds for periodontal diseases.
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- Ge Peng
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of General Medicine, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Core facility of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- West China-California Research Center for Predictive Intervention Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Bloch S, Hager-Mair FF, Andrukhov O, Schäffer C. Oral streptococci: modulators of health and disease. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1357631. [PMID: 38456080 PMCID: PMC10917908 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1357631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Streptococci are primary colonizers of the oral cavity where they are ubiquitously present and an integral part of the commensal oral biofilm microflora. The role oral streptococci play in the interaction with the host is ambivalent. On the one hand, they function as gatekeepers of homeostasis and are a prerequisite for the maintenance of oral health - they shape the oral microbiota, modulate the immune system to enable bacterial survival, and antagonize pathogenic species. On the other hand, also recognized pathogens, such as oral Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, which trigger the onset of dental caries belong to the genus Streptococcus. In the context of periodontitis, oral streptococci as excellent initial biofilm formers have an accessory function, enabling late biofilm colonizers to inhabit gingival pockets and cause disease. The pathogenic potential of oral streptococci fully unfolds when their dissemination into the bloodstream occurs; streptococcal infection can cause extra-oral diseases, such as infective endocarditis and hemorrhagic stroke. In this review, the taxonomic diversity of oral streptococci, their role and prevalence in the oral cavity and their contribution to oral health and disease will be discussed, focusing on the virulence factors these species employ for interactions at the host interface.
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- Susanne Bloch
- Competence Center for Periodontal Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Biochemistry, NanoGlycobiology Research Group, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Biochemistry, NanoGlycobiology Research Group, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Competence Center for Periodontal Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Biochemistry, NanoGlycobiology Research Group, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Vienna, Austria
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Tabassum A. Alveolar Bone Loss in Diabetic Patients: A Case-Control Study. Eur J Dent 2024; 18:168-173. [PMID: 36522180 PMCID: PMC10959629 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Based on literature, very few case-control studies have been executed to confirm the relationship between diabetes mellitus and the severity of mean alveolar bone loss. Therefore, the aim was to assess the differences in mean alveolar bone loss among diabetic (type 2) and nondiabetic patients in the Saudi population. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine-hundred eighty-two patient records were seen in this retrospective study. Patient demographic data and medical records were examined. The mean alveolar bone loss was measured in posterior teeth by calculating the distance from the base of cementoenamel junction to the alveolar crest using the bitewing radiographs. SPSS 20.0 was used for data analysis. An unpaired t-test was utilized to analyze the mean alveolar bone loss across multiple variables. p-Value less than or equal to 0.05 was contemplated as significant. RESULTS The overall mean alveolar bone loss for all 124 patients was 2.83 ± 1.13 mm. Diabetic patients had greater mean alveolar bone loss measured in millimeters than nondiabetic patients (3.07 ± 1.14mm vs. 2.59 ± 1.08mm, respectively), and the difference was significant (p = 0.018). In terms of the severity of mean alveolar bone loss, diabetic patients experience statistically higher mean alveolar bone loss as compared with nondiabetic patients. CONCLUSION In our study population, the overall mean alveolar bone loss prevalence was greater in diabetes patients than in nondiabetic individuals. According to the severity of bone loss, the distribution of moderate and severe periodontitis was higher in diabetic patients. To enhance patients' quality of life, the awareness and education among patients regarding the association among diabetes mellitus and oral health, particularly periodontal disease, should be promoted.
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- Afsheen Tabassum
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Abdulkareem AA, Al-Taweel FB, Al-Sharqi AJ, Gul SS, Sha A, Chapple IL. Current concepts in the pathogenesis of periodontitis: from symbiosis to dysbiosis. J Oral Microbiol 2023; 15:2197779. [PMID: 37025387 PMCID: PMC10071981 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2023.2197779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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The primary etiological agent for the initiation and progression of periodontal disease is the dental plaque biofilm which is an organized aggregation of microorganisms residing within a complex intercellular matrix. The non-specific plaque hypothesis was the first attempt to explain the role of the dental biofilm in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. However, the introduction of sophisticated diagnostic and laboratory assays has led to the realisation that the development of periodontitis requires more than a mere increase in the biomass of dental plaque. Indeed, multispecies biofilms exhibit complex interactions between the bacteria and the host. In addition, not all resident microorganisms within the biofilm are pathogenic, since beneficial bacteria exist that serve to maintain a symbiotic relationship between the plaque microbiome and the host’s immune-inflammatory response, preventing the emergence of pathogenic microorganisms and the development of dysbiosis. This review aims to highlight the development and structure of the dental plaque biofilm and to explore current literature on the transition from a healthy (symbiotic) to a diseased (dysbiotic) biofilm in periodontitis and the associated immune-inflammatory responses that drive periodontal tissue destruction and form mechanistic pathways that impact other systemic non-communicable diseases.
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- Ali A. Abdulkareem
- Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
- CONTACT Ali A. Abdulkareem College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Iraq
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- College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Iraq
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- Periodontal Research Group, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical & Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Lee WJ, Kim EN, Trang NM, Lee JH, Cho SH, Choi HJ, Song GY, Jeong GS. Ameliorative Effect of Ginsenoside Rg6 in Periodontal Tissue Inflammation and Recovering Damaged Alveolar Bone. Molecules 2023; 29:46. [PMID: 38202632 PMCID: PMC10779481 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Periodontal disease is a chronic disease with a high prevalence, and in order to secure natural materials to prevent oral diseases, new materials that protect periodontal tissue from inflammation are being sought. Genes were identified using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), and proteins were confirmed using Western blot. Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCF-DA) analysis was used, and the antibacterial effects were confirmed through Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimal Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) analysis. To confirm this effect in vivo, Sprague-Dawley rats, in which periodontitis was induced using ligation or Lipopolysaccharide of Porphyromonas gingivalis (PG-LPS), were used. In vitro experiments using human periodontal ligament (HPDL) cells stimulated with PG-LPS showed that Ginsenoside Rg6 (G-Rg6) had anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and osteoblast differentiation properties. In vivo, G-Rg6 was effective in Sprague-Dawley rats in which periodontitis was induced using ligation or PG-LPS. Therefore, Ginsenoside Rg6 shows potential effectiveness in alleviating periodontitis.
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- Won-Jin Lee
- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (W.-J.L.); (E.-N.K.); (N.M.T.); (H.-J.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (W.-J.L.); (E.-N.K.); (N.M.T.); (H.-J.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (W.-J.L.); (E.-N.K.); (N.M.T.); (H.-J.C.)
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- AREZ Co., Ltd., Daejeon 34036, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.L.); (S.-H.C.)
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- AREZ Co., Ltd., Daejeon 34036, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.L.); (S.-H.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (W.-J.L.); (E.-N.K.); (N.M.T.); (H.-J.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (W.-J.L.); (E.-N.K.); (N.M.T.); (H.-J.C.)
- AREZ Co., Ltd., Daejeon 34036, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.L.); (S.-H.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (W.-J.L.); (E.-N.K.); (N.M.T.); (H.-J.C.)
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Vicencio E, Nuñez-Belmar J, Cardenas JP, Cortés BI, Martin AJM, Maracaja-Coutinho V, Rojas A, Cafferata EA, González-Osuna L, Vernal R, Cortez C. Transcriptional Signatures and Network-Based Approaches Identified Master Regulators Transcription Factors Involved in Experimental Periodontitis Pathogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14835. [PMID: 37834287 PMCID: PMC10573220 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914835] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the progressive and irreversible destruction of the periodontium. Its aetiopathogenesis lies in the constant challenge of the dysbiotic biofilm, which triggers a deregulated immune response responsible for the disease phenotype. Although the molecular mechanisms underlying periodontitis have been extensively studied, the regulatory mechanisms at the transcriptional level remain unclear. To generate transcriptomic data, we performed RNA shotgun sequencing of the oral mucosa of periodontitis-affected mice. Since genes are not expressed in isolation during pathological processes, we disclose here the complete repertoire of differentially expressed genes (DEG) and co-expressed modules to build Gene Regulatory Networks (GRNs) and identify the Master Transcriptional Regulators of periodontitis. The transcriptional changes revealed 366 protein-coding genes and 42 non-coding genes differentially expressed and enriched in the immune response. Furthermore, we found 13 co-expression modules with different representation degrees and gene expression levels. Our GRN comprises genes from 12 gene clusters, 166 nodes, of which 33 encode Transcription Factors, and 201 connections. Finally, using these strategies, 26 master regulators of periodontitis were identified. In conclusion, combining the transcriptomic analyses with the regulatory network construction represents a powerful and efficient strategy for identifying potential periodontitis-therapeutic targets.
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- Emiliano Vicencio
- Escuela de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2373223, Chile;
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- Centro de Genómica y Bioinformática, Facultad de Ciencias, Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Santiago 8580745, Chile; (J.N.-B.); (J.P.C.)
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- Centro de Genómica y Bioinformática, Facultad de Ciencias, Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Santiago 8580745, Chile; (J.N.-B.); (J.P.C.)
- Escuela de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ciencias, Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Santiago 8580745, Chile
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8331150, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Redes Biológicas, Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia Ciencia & Vida, Fundación Ciencia & Vida, Santiago 7780272, Chile;
- Escuela de Ingeniería, Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Diseño, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago 8420524, Chile
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- Centro de Modelamiento Molecular, Biofísica y Bioinformática, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (V.M.-C.); (A.R.)
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases—ACCDiS, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile
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- Centro de Modelamiento Molecular, Biofísica y Bioinformática, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (V.M.-C.); (A.R.)
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- Laboratorio de Biología Periodontal, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (E.A.C.); (L.G.-O.); (R.V.)
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- Laboratorio de Biología Periodontal, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (E.A.C.); (L.G.-O.); (R.V.)
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- Laboratorio de Biología Periodontal, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (E.A.C.); (L.G.-O.); (R.V.)
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- Escuela de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2373223, Chile;
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Özkan Karasu Y, Orbak R, Kaşalı K, Berker E, Kantarci A. Porphyromonas gingivalis enhances the senescence-induced increase of 5-alpha reductase in gingival fibroblasts. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5977-5989. [PMID: 37608238 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05211-y] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Aging is characterized by chronic inflammatory activity. Senescent cells increase with chronic inflammation and age-related pathologies, including periodontal disease. As a critical regulator of tissue inflammaging, we hypothesized that 5α reductase (5αR) is associated with periodontal disease and bacteria-induced senescence in gingival fibroblasts. MATERIALS AND METHODS We recruited 36 patients with periodontitis, measured 5αR immunohistochemically before and after periodontal treatment, and compared the expression of 5αR in gingival biopsies from 12 healthy individuals. We then tested the impact of Porphyromonas gingivalis on gingival fibroblasts treated with or without D-galactose-induced cell senescence. We treated primary gingival fibroblasts with D-galactose-supplemented media (0 µM, 50 µM, 100 µM, 1 mM, 10 mM, 50 mM) to induce senescence. The expression of type 1 and type 2 5αR was analyzed with real-time PCR and immunocytochemistry. The levels of IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and MCP-1 in fibroblast cultures were evaluated by multiplex immunoassay. RESULTS In gingival biopsies from patients with periodontal disease, the expression of 5αR was significantly higher than in samples from individuals without periodontal disease (p < 0.001). Periodontal treatment significantly reduced the expression of 5αR in gingival tissues (p < 0.001) to levels comparable in healthy individuals. Gingival fibroblasts exposed to D-galactose-supplemented media had a dose-dependent and significant increase in 5αR expression (p < 0.001). P. gingivalis caused statistically higher type 1 and type 2 5αR expression in gingival fibroblast cells. This effect was exacerbated by the lower doses of D-galactose (p = 0.037). Cells infected with P. gingivalis produced significantly higher levels of IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and MCP-1 (p < 0.05) regardless of the D-galactose exposure. CONCLUSION The results suggested that 5αR plays a role in periodontal disease and mediates the senescence-induced response to P. gingivalis in gingival fibroblasts. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Periodontal diseases and aging can increase the production of 5-alpha reductase in the gingival tissue.
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- Yerda Özkan Karasu
- The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Zhang L, Sheng M, Cao H, Zhang L, Shao W. Decoding the role of long non-coding RNAs in periodontitis: A comprehensive review. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 166:115357. [PMID: 37619483 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115357] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the pathological loss of alveolar bone and the adjacent periodontal ligament. It is considered a disease that imposes a substantial health burden, with an incidence rate of 20-50%. The etiology of periodontitis is multifactorial, with genetic factors accounting for approximately half of severe cases. Studies have revealed that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a pivotal role in periodontitis pathogenesis. Accumulating evidence suggests that lncRNAs have distinct regulatory mechanisms, enabling them to control numerous vital processes in periodontal cells, including osteogenic differentiation, inflammation, proliferation, apoptosis, and autophagy. In this review, we summarize the diverse roles of lncRNAs in the pathogenesis of periodontitis, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms of disease development. By highlighting the potential of lncRNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets, this review offers a new perspective on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontitis, paving the way for further investigation into the field of lncRNA-based therapeutics.
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- Lizhi Zhang
- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China; First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China.
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- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China; Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China.
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Palafox-Sánchez CA, Cruz A, Salazar-Camarena DC, Gascón LG, Cintra LTA, Muñoz-Valle JF, García-Arellano S, Estrela C, Menchaca-Tapia PA. Evaluation of Serum Levels of Cytokines in Acute Apical Abscess: A Longitudinal Observational Study. J Endod 2023; 49:1090-1098. [PMID: 37423583 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.07.001] [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: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cytokine levels are related to the aethiopathogenia of acute apical abscesses (AAA); however, the specific cytokine profiles in these cases are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the changes in systemic cytokine levels in patients with AAA and trismus onset, postantibiotic treatment, and postroot canal disinfection. METHODS In total, 46 AAA patients with trismus and 32 control subjects were included. After seven days of antibiotic therapy, root canal disinfection was performed in the AAA patients. The serum levels of cytokines were evaluated at basal, seven, and 14 days after endodontic treatment. Quantification of cytokines from T helper (Th) 1, Th2, Th17, and regulatory T cells profiles was determined using the BioPlex MagPix system, and the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software (P < .05). RESULTS AAA patients showed higher tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL) -6, and IL-10 levels than control subjects, at basal measurement (P < .05); there were similar levels of interferon gamma, IL-1β, IL-4, and IL-17 between groups (P > .05). IL-6 and IL-10 levels decreased after antibiotic treatment (P < .05), which was also associated with clinical improvement in patients with AAA and trismus. Patients with AAA had a positive correlation with higher serum levels of IL-6 and IL-10. In addition, TNF-α levels decreased only after antibiotic and endodontic treatment. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, patients with AAA had increased systemic serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10. Moreover, increased levels of IL-6 and IL-10 are associated with acute inflammatory symptoms. However, IL-6 and IL-10 levels decreased after antibiotic treatment, while TNF-α levels decreased after antibiotic and endodontic treatment.
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- Claudia Azucena Palafox-Sánchez
- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas (IICB), Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico; Grupo de Inmunología Molecular, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas (IICB), Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico; Posgrado de Endodoncia, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico.
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- Grupo de Inmunología Molecular, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico; Posgrado de Endodoncia, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Posgrado de Endodoncia, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), and School of Dentistry, Dental Assistance Center for Disabled Persons (CAOE) of the São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas (IICB), Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas (IICB), Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Stomatologic Sciences, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Doctorado en Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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Ayoobi F, Salari Sedigh S, Khalili P, Sharifi Z, Hakimi H, Sardari F, Jamali Z. Dyslipidemia, diabetes and periodontal disease, a cross-sectional study in Rafsanjan, a region in southeast Iran. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:549. [PMID: 37563720 PMCID: PMC10416538 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03262-x] [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: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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THE OBJECTIVES The association between dyslipidemia, diabetes and alterations in periodontal health are inconsistent. The aim of this study was to determine the association between dyslipidemia, diabetes and periodontal disease in the Oral Health Branch of Rafsanjan Cohort Study (OHBRCS). METHODS Rafsanjan Cohort Study (RCS) was launched in 2015 in Rafsanjan City a region in the southeast of Iran. A total of 8682 participants aged 35-70 years of both gender were recruited into the OHBRCS as a part of RCS. Bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD) and Clinical attachment loss (CAL) were used to assess periodontal health status. When CAL progression was ≥ 1 mm and PPD was > 3 mm, it was defined as periodontitis. RESULTS The final sample consisted of 6751 individuals with mean age of 47.67 ± 8.79 years. Among this population, 73.32% (n = 4949), 13.75% (n = 928), 59.67% (n = 4028) and 11.76% (n = 794) had BOP, PPD > 3 mm, CAL ≥ 1 mm and periodontitis respectively. The odds of CAL ≥ 1 mm increased 14% in subjects with high LDL cholesterol (OR: 1.14; 95% CI: 1.01-1.30), 17% in subjects with diabetes (OR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.01-1.36) and 23% in subjects with both dyslipidemia and diabetes (OR: 1.23; 95% CI: 1.05-1.44). Also, the odds of PPD > 3 mm in the group with high total cholesterol (TC) was 16% higher compared to those with normal TC (OR: 1.16; 95% CI: 1.01-1.34). CONCLUSIONS There was an increased odds in periodontal disease in association with high TC, high LDL cholesterol, diabetes and having both dyslipidemia and diabetes. This suggests that high TC, high LDL cholesterol, diabetes and having both dyslipidemia and diabetes might be potential indicators for the presence of periodontal disease.
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- Fatemeh Ayoobi
- Occupational Safety and Health Research Center, NICICO, World Safety Organization and Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU), Moradi Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Periodontology, Dental School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pediateric Dentistry, Dental School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Dental School, Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU), Niknafs Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Hajishengallis G. Illuminating the oral microbiome and its host interactions: animal models of disease. FEMS Microbiol Rev 2023; 47:fuad018. [PMID: 37113021 PMCID: PMC10198557 DOI: 10.1093/femsre/fuad018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Periodontitis and caries are driven by complex interactions between the oral microbiome and host factors, i.e. inflammation and dietary sugars, respectively. Animal models have been instrumental in our mechanistic understanding of these oral diseases, although no single model can faithfully reproduce all aspects of a given human disease. This review discusses evidence that the utility of an animal model lies in its capacity to address a specific hypothesis and, therefore, different aspects of a disease can be investigated using distinct and complementary models. As in vitro systems cannot replicate the complexity of in vivo host-microbe interactions and human research is typically correlative, model organisms-their limitations notwithstanding-remain essential in proving causality, identifying therapeutic targets, and evaluating the safety and efficacy of novel treatments. To achieve broader and deeper insights into oral disease pathogenesis, animal model-derived findings can be synthesized with data from in vitro and clinical research. In the absence of better mechanistic alternatives, dismissal of animal models on fidelity issues would impede further progress to understand and treat oral disease.
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- George Hajishengallis
- Department of Basic and Translational Sciences, Laboratory of Innate Immunity and Inflammation, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 S. 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030, USA
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Wang Y, Xie Q, Yu H, Zhou B, Guo X, Wu B, Hu J. Establishment and validation of the autophagy-related ceRNA network in irreversible pulpitis. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:268. [PMID: 37208635 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09363-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The molecular mechanisms underlying the onset and progression of irreversible pulpitis have been studied for decades. Many studies have indicated a potential correlation between autophagy and this disease. Against the background of the competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) theory, protein-coding RNA functions are linked with long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs). This mechanism has been widely studied in various fields but has rarely been reported in the context of irreversible pulpitis. The hub genes selected under this theory may represent the key to the interaction between autophagy and irreversible pulpitis. RESULTS Filtering and differential expression analyses of the GSE92681 dataset, which contains data from 7 inflamed and 5 healthy pulp tissue samples, were conducted. The results were intersected with autophagy-related genes (ARGs), and 36 differentially expressed ARGs (DE-ARGs) were identified. Functional enrichment analysis and construction of the protein‒protein interaction (PPI) network of DE-ARGs were performed. Coexpression analysis was conducted between differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs) and DE-ARGs, and 151 downregulated and 59 upregulated autophagy-related DElncRNAs (AR-DElncRNAs) were identified. StarBase and multiMiR were then used to predict related microRNAs of AR-DElncRNAs and DE-ARGs, respectively. We established ceRNA networks including 9 hub lncRNAs (HCP5 and AC112496.1 ↑; FENDRR, AC099850.1, ZSWIM8-AS1, DLX6-AS1, LAMTOR5-AS1, TMEM161B-AS1 and AC145207.5 ↓), which were validated by a qRT‒PCR analysis of pulp tissue from patients with irreversible pulpitis. CONCLUSION We constructed two networks consisting of 9 hub lncRNAs based on the comprehensive identification of autophagy-related ceRNAs. This study may provide novel insights into the interactive relationship between autophagy and irreversible pulpitis and identifies several lncRNAs that may serve as potential biological markers.
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- Ye Wang
- Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital (Pingshan) of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital (Pingshan) of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Changsha Stomatological Hospital, Changsha, 410000, China.
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Kagioka T, Itoh S, Hue MT, Abe M, Hayashi M. Lithium carbonate accelerates the healing of apical periodontitis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7886. [PMID: 37193735 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34700-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Apical periodontitis is a disease caused by bacterial invasions through the root canals. Our previous study reported that lithium chloride (LiCl) had a healing effect on apical periodontitis. The aim of this report is to investigate the healing properties and mechanism of lithium ion (Li+) for apical periodontitis using rat root canal treatment model. 10-week-old male Wistar rat's mandibular first molars with experimentally induced apical periodontitis underwent root canal treatment and were applied lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) containing intracanal medicament. Base material of the medicament was used as a control. Subject teeth were scanned by micro-CT every week and the periapical lesion volume was evaluated. The lesion volume of Li2CO3 group was significantly smaller than that of the control group. Histological analysis showed that in Li2CO3 group, M2 macrophages and regulatory T cells were induced in the periapical lesion. In situ hybridization experiments revealed a greater expression of Col1a1 in Li2CO3 group compared with the control group. At 24 h after application of intracanal medicament, Axin2-positive cells were distributed in Li2CO3 group. In conclusion, Li2CO3 stimulates Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and accelerate the healing process of apical periodontitis, modulating the immune system and the bone metabolism.
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- Takumi Kagioka
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Oral Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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de Carvalho MS, de Almeida-Junior LA, Ribeiro YJS, Arnez MFM, da Silva RAB, de Carvalho FK, Paula-Silva FWG. Detection of Apical Dental Resorption Caused by Endodontic Infection in Mice Using Fluorescence and Bright-Field Microscopy. SCANNING 2023; 2023:4619503. [PMID: 37101708 PMCID: PMC10125736 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4619503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the fluorescence microscopy method in the detection of apical dental reabsorption after induction of apical periodontitis in animal models. Forty-first molars of mice, aged 6 to 8 weeks, had their root canals exposed to the oral environment or were maintained healthy as controls (n = 20). After 14 and 42 days, mice were euthanized and tissues were collected for histological evaluation by means of bright field and fluorescence microscopy. The accuracy of fluorescence microscopy in identifying apical external dental resorption was investigated using a diagnostic validation test based on the sensitivity (S) and specificity (E) properties. Bright-field microscopy revealed a higher number of specimens with scores of 1 to 3 - absence of apical dental resorption (n = 29; 52%), while fluorescence microscopy revealed a higher number of specimens with scores of 4 to 6 - presence of apical dental resorption (n = 37; 66%). Out of 56 specimens, 26 were TP, 11 were FP, and 19 were TN. No FN result was observed. Fluorescence microscopy presented a sensitivity value of 1, similar to the bright-field method, while specificity was lower (0.633). The accuracy of the fluorescent method to detect apical dental resorption was 0.804. Fluorescence microscopy revealed a higher number of false positive apical dental resorption than bright-field microscopy. The detection of apical dental resorption was not impacted by the sensitivity of the method but by its specificity.
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- Marcio Santos de Carvalho
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Shindo S, Pierrelus R, Ikeda A, Nakamura S, Heidari A, Pastore MR, Leon E, Ruiz S, Chheda H, Khatiwala R, Kumagai T, Tolson G, Elderbashy I, Ouhara K, Han X, Hernandez M, Vardar-Sengul S, Shiba H, Kawai T. Extracellular Release of Citrullinated Vimentin Directly Acts on Osteoclasts to Promote Bone Resorption in a Mouse Model of Periodontitis. Cells 2023; 12:1109. [PMID: 37190018 PMCID: PMC10136503 DOI: 10.3390/cells12081109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Elevated osteoclast (OC)-mediated bone resorption, a common pathological feature between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), implicates a possible mutually shared pathogenesis. The autoantibody to citrullinated vimentin (CV), a representative biomarker of RA, is reported to promote osteoclastogenesis (OC-genesis). However, its effect on OC-genesis in the context of periodontitis remains to be elucidated. In an in vitro experiment, the addition of exogenous CV upregulated the development of Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive multinuclear OCs from mouse bone marrow cells and increased the formation of resorption pits. However, Cl-amidine, an irreversible pan-peptidyl arginine deiminase (PAD) inhibitor, suppressed the production and secretion of CV from RANKL-stimulated OC precursors, suggesting that the citrullination of vimentin occurs in OC precursors. On the other hand, the anti-vimentin neutralizing antibody suppressed in vitro Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand (RANKL)-induced OC-genesis. The CV-induced upregulation of OC-genesis was abrogated by the Protein kinase C (PKC)-δ inhibitor Rottlerin, accompanied by the downmodulation of OC-genesis-related genes, including Osteoclast stimulatory transmembrane protein (OC-STAMP), TRAP and Matrix Metallopeptidase 9 (MMP9) as well as extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) mitogen-activated protein (MAP)-kinase phosphorylation. Elevated levels of soluble CV and vimentin-bearing mononuclear cells were found in the bone resorption lesions of periodontitis induced in mice in the absence of an anti-CV antibody. Finally, local injection of anti-vimentin neutralizing antibody suppressed the periodontal bone loss induced in mice. Collectively, these results indicated that the extracellular release of CV promoted OC-genesis and bone resorption in periodontitis.
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- Satoru Shindo
- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8525, Japan
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
- Department of Biological Endodontics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Department of Biological Endodontics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Oral Science and Translational Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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Xu T, Xie K, Wang C, Ivanovski S, Zhou Y. Immunomodulatory nanotherapeutic approaches for periodontal tissue regeneration. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:5992-6008. [PMID: 36896757 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06149j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Periodontitis is an infection-induced inflammatory disease characterized by progressive destruction of tooth supporting tissues, which, if left untreated, can result in tooth loss. The destruction of periodontal tissues is primarily caused by an imbalance between the host immune protection and immune destruction mechanisms. The ultimate goal of periodontal therapy is to eliminate inflammation and promote the repair and regeneration of both hard and soft tissues, so as to restore the physiological structure and function of periodontium. Advancement in nanotechnologies has enabled the development of nanomaterials with immunomodulatory properties for regenerative dentistry. This review discusses the immune mechanisms of the major effector cells in the innate and adaptive immune systems, the physicochemical and biological properties of nanomaterials, and the research advancements in immunomodulatory nanotherapeutic approaches for the management of periodontitis and the regeneration of periodontal tissues. The current challenges, and prospects for future applications of nanomaterials are then discussed so that researchers at the intersections of osteoimmunology, regenerative dentistry and materiobiology will continue to advance the development of nanomaterials for improved periodontal tissue regeneration.
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- Tian Xu
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, QLD 4006, Australia.
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- Clinical Laboratory, Bo'Ai Hospital of Zhongshan, 6 Chenggui Road, East District, Zhongshan 528403, Guangdong, China
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, QLD 4006, Australia.
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, QLD 4006, Australia.
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, QLD 4006, Australia.
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Liu K, Yang L, Wang X, Huang Q, Tuerhong K, Yang M, Zhang R, Li Y, Yang S. Electroacupuncture regulates macrophage, neutrophil, and oral microbiota to alleviate alveolar bone loss and inflammation in experimental ligature-induced periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 2023; 50:368-379. [PMID: 36356944 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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AIM Electroacupuncture (EA) regulates distant body physiology through somatic sensory autonomic reflexes, balances the microbiome, and can promote the release of immune cells into bloodstream, thereby inhibiting severe systemic inflammation. This makes it possible to use EA as an integrated treatment for periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, EA was applied to the ST36 acupoints in a ligature-induced periodontitis (LIP) mouse model. Then the effects of EA on periodontal myeloid cells, cytokines, and the microbiome were comprehensively analysed using flow cytometry, quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and 16 S sequencing. RESULTS Results demonstrated that EA could significantly relieve periodontal bone resorption. EA also suppressed the infiltration of macrophages and neutrophils, reduced gene expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17 and TNF-α, and increased expression of the anti-inflammatory factors IL-4 and IL-10 in periodontal tissues. Moreover, composition of the periodontal microbiome was regulated by EA, finding that complex of microbiota, including supragingival Veillonella, subgingival Streptococcus, and subgingival Erysipelatoclostridium, were significantly reduced. Meanwhile, nitrate and nitrate-related activities of subgingival microbiota were reversed. Network analysis revealed close relationships among Veillonella, Streptococcus, and Bacteroides. CONCLUSIONS Our study indicates that EA can effectively alleviate inflammation and bone resorption in LIP mice, potentially via the regulation of myeloid cells, cytokines, and periodontal microbiome.
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- Kehao Liu
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Neuroscience Research Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Department of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory for Neuroscience, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory for Neuroscience, Ministry of Health, Beijing, China.,Autism Research Center of Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China.,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China
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Torres-Monjarás AP, Sánchez-Gutiérrez R, Hernández-Castro B, González-Baranda L, Alvarado-Hernández DL, Pozos-Guillén A, Muñoz-Ruiz A, Méndez-González V, González-Amaro R, Vitales-Noyola M. Bacteria associated with apical periodontitis promotes in vitro the differentiation of macrophages to osteoclasts. Clin Oral Investig 2023:10.1007/s00784-023-04920-8. [PMID: 36800026 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-04920-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the possible in vitro effect of the cytokine RANKL and bacteria involved in apical periodontitis on the differentiation of macrophages into osteoclasts. MATERIAL AND METHODS Bacteria were isolated (mainly E. faecium and E. faecalis) from the root canal of fifty patients with apical periodontitis, the possible effect of these bacteria on the phagocytic activity of the monocyte cell line THP-1 was analyzed by flow cytometry. Furthermore, the effect of these bacteria (alone or in combination with the cytokine RANKL) on the differentiation of THP-1 macrophages into osteoclasts was analyzed through the expression of the receptor RANK and the tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase TRAP. Finally, the release of different cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and IL-12p70) by THP-1 cells induced to differentiate into osteoclasts was also analyzed. RESULTS We observed a significant proportion of THP-1 cells were able to internalize E. faecium and E. faecalis. Furthermore, these bacteria were able to induce (alone or in combination with RANKL) a significant expression of RANK by THP-1 macrophages; accordingly, E. faecium and E. faecalis induced very significant levels of TRAP in these cells. Finally, during the differentiation of THP-1 macrophages induced by RANKL or bacteria, a significant release of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α was observed. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our data suggest that the causative agents of apical periodontitis can induce the differentiation of osteoclasts as well as the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, phenomena that may have an important role in the bone damage observed in this condition.
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- A P Torres-Monjarás
- Endodontics Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Research Center for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, UASLP, Sierra Leona 550, San Luis Potosí, 78210, SLP, México
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- Research Center for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, UASLP, Sierra Leona 550, San Luis Potosí, 78210, SLP, México.,School of Medicine UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Research Center for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, UASLP, Sierra Leona 550, San Luis Potosí, 78210, SLP, México
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- Research Center for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, UASLP, Sierra Leona 550, San Luis Potosí, 78210, SLP, México.,School of Medicine UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Basic Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Postgraduate Dental Science Program, Faculty of Dentistry, UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Endodontics Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Research Center for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, UASLP, Sierra Leona 550, San Luis Potosí, 78210, SLP, México.,School of Medicine UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Endodontics Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, UASLP, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México. .,Research Center for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, UASLP, Sierra Leona 550, San Luis Potosí, 78210, SLP, México.
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Evaluation of delphinidin as a storage medium for avulsed teeth. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:21. [PMID: 36641447 PMCID: PMC9840347 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02713-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Delphinidin (DP), an anthocyanidin found in blueberries, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of DP as a storage medium for avulsed teeth. METHODS Human periodontal ligament cells were cultured and exposed to DP solution (10, 50, and 100 μM), Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium, Hank's balanced salt solution and tap water. Cell counting kit-8 assays were performed after 0.5, 1, 6, and 24 h to measure the cell viability. Nitric oxide assays and gelatin zymography were performed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of DP. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction was used to determine the expression levels of inflammatory cytokines. RESULTS The viability of periodontal ligament cells was greatest at 100 μM DP. At 1 h, 100 μM DP decreased nitric oxide synthesis (p < .0167). Matrix metallopeptidase-9 activity was inhibited by DP in a dose-dependent manner (p < .0167). Moreover, treatment with 100 μM DP decreased the expression levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-8 in periodontal ligament cells (p < .0167). CONCLUSIONS Within the limits of this study, DP preserved the viability and suppressed the inflammatory response of periodontal ligament cells. These findings suggest that DP could be promising for preservation of avulsed teeth.
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Petean IBF, Silva-Sousa AC, da Silva RAB, Lucisano MP, da Silva LAB, de Castro GPA, Sousa-Neto MD, Faccioli LH, Paula-Silva FWG. Systemic inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase by MK-886 exacerbates apical periodontitis bone loss in a mouse model. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:11. [PMID: 36624436 PMCID: PMC9830793 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02712-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate if 5-LO selective inhibitor (MK-886) could be used for systemic treatment of experimentally induced apical periodontitis in a mouse model. METHODS Twenty-four C57BL/6 mice were used. After coronal opening, a solution containing Escherichia coli LPS (1.0 µg/µL) was inoculated into the root canals of the lower and upper right first molars (n = 72 teeth). After 30 days apical periodontitis was established, and the animals were treated with MK-886 (5 mg/kg), a 5-LO inhibitor, for 7 and 14 days. The tissues were removed for histopathological and histometric analyses, evaluation of osteoclast number and gene expression for receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B (Tnfrsf11a), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (Tnfsf11), osteoprotegerin (Tnfrsf11b), tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (Acp5), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (Mmp9), cathepsin K (Ctsk) and calcitonin receptor (Calcr). Statistical data analysis was performed using Kruskal Wallis followed by Dunn's tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS Administration of MK-886 for 7 days exerted no effect on apical periodontitis progression compared to LPS inoculation without treatment (p = 0.3549), while treatment for 14 days exacerbated bone loss (p < 0.0001). Administration of MK-886 enhanced osteoclastogenesis signaling and osteoclast formation within 7 days (p = 0.0005), but exerted no effect at 14 days (p > 0.9999). After 7 days of treatment, MK-886 induced mRNA expression for Acp5 (p = 0.0001), Calcr (p = 0.0003), Mmp9 (p = 0.0005) and Ctsk (p = 0.0008), however no effect in those gene expression was observed after 14 days (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Systemic treatment with MK-886 exacerbated LPS-induced apical periodontitis in a mouse model.
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- Igor Bassi Ferreira Petean
- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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- grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil ,grid.11899.380000 0004 1937 0722Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil
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Contribution of -Omics Technologies in the Study of Porphyromonas gingivalis during Periodontitis Pathogenesis: A Minireview. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010620. [PMID: 36614064 PMCID: PMC9820714 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a non-communicable chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the progressive and irreversible breakdown of the soft periodontal tissues and resorption of teeth-supporting alveolar bone. The etiology of periodontitis involves dysbiotic shifts in the diversity of microbial communities inhabiting the subgingival crevice, which is dominated by anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria, including Porphyromonas gingivalis. Indeed, P. gingivalis is a keystone pathogen with a repertoire of attributes that allow it to colonize periodontal tissues and influence the metabolism, growth rate, and virulence of other periodontal bacteria. The pathogenic potential of P. gingivalis has been traditionally analyzed using classical biochemical and molecular approaches. However, the arrival of new techniques, such as whole-genome sequencing, metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, allowed the generation of high-throughput data, offering a suitable option for bacterial analysis, allowing a deeper understanding of the pathogenic properties of P. gingivalis and its interaction with the host. In the present review, we revise the use of the different -omics technologies and techniques used to analyze bacteria and discuss their potential in studying the pathogenic potential of P. gingivalis.
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Khandia R, Pandey M, Rzhepakovsky IV, Khan AA, Legaz I. Codon Pattern and Compositional Constraints Determination of Genes Associated with Chronic Periodontitis. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13111934. [PMID: 36360171 PMCID: PMC9689538 DOI: 10.3390/genes13111934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Genome-wide association studies showed the relationship of NIN, ABHD12B, WHAMM, AP3B2, and SIGLEC5 with chronic periodontitis. The study’s objective was to investigate different molecular patterns and evolutionary forces acting on the mentioned genes. The investigation of molecular patterns encompasses the study of compositional parameters, expression profile, physical properties of genes, codon preferences, degree of codon bias, determination of the most influential codons, and assessment of actions of evolutionary forces, such as mutations and natural selection. The overall compositional analysis revealed the dominance of A and G nucleotides compared to T and C. A relatively low codon usage bias is observed. The CTG codon is the most overused codon, followed by TCC. The genes, AP3B2 and SIGLEC5, preferred GC-ending codons, while NIN, ABHD12B, and WHAMM preferred AT-ending codons. The presence of directional mutational force and natural selection was found to operate codon usage in genes envisaged, and selective forces were dominant over mutational forces. Apart from mutation and selection forces, compositional constraints also played imperative roles. The study enriched our knowledge of specific molecular patterns associated with the set of genes significantly associated with chronic periodontitis. Further studies are warranted to identify more genetic signatures associated with the disease.
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- Rekha Khandia
- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Barkatullah Universty, Bhopal 462026, India
- Correspondence: or (R.K.); (I.L.)
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- Translational Medicine Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal 462020, India
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Legal and Forensic Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute (IMIB), Regional Campus of International Excellence “Campus Mare Nostrum”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Murcia, E-30120 Murcia, Spain
- Correspondence: or (R.K.); (I.L.)
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Cao RR, Yu XH, Xiong MF, Li XT, Deng FY, Lei SF. The immune factors have complex causal regulation effects on bone mineral density. Front Immunol 2022; 13:959417. [PMID: 36341399 PMCID: PMC9630477 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.959417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Recent evidence has gradually recognized that the immune and skeletal systems are two closely correlated systems, but the specific immune factors on bone mineral density (BMD) are largely unknown. Based on the summary-level data of genome-wide association studies (GWASs), we performed a series of analyses including two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to test potential causal links between 731 immune traits [including median fluorescence intensities (MFIs), absolute cell (AC) counts, relative cell (RC) counts, and morphological parameters (MP)] and BMD. After false discovery rate (FDR) correction, 9 MFI-BMD, 16 AC-BMD, 22 RC-BMD, and 5 MP-BMD pairs reached the level of significance (FDR-adjusted p< 0.05). For MFI traits, the T- and B-cell panels had the largest number of significant immune trait pairs than other panels. CD40, as a molecule expressed by four subsets of monocytes, was highlighted due to its consistently positive correlation with BMD at four sites. For both AC and RC traits, immune traits from the T-cell panel were also highlighted, with CD39-positive T-cell subsets being the most frequently observed feature. For MP traits, the most significant association immune trait with BMD was SSC-A on CD14+ monocyte. Sensitivity analyses suggested that the identified immune factors were robust to pleiotropy. Multivariable MR analysis confirmed the independent causal effect of several immune traits on BMD. Mediation analyses showed that CD40 on monocytes could mediate multiple immune traits, especially the suggestive associations of CD27 on several memory B cells with BMD mediated by CD40 on CD14+ CD16- monocyte. Our study represents the first comprehensive evaluation of the causal effects of immune traits on the risk of osteoporosis. The findings highlighted the complex and important role of immune-derived factors in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis.
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- Rong-Rong Cao
- Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Genomics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Genomics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Genomics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Genomics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Genomics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Genomics, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Chinipardaz Z, Zhong JM, Yang S. Regulation of LL-37 in Bone and Periodontium Regeneration. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12101533. [PMID: 36294968 PMCID: PMC9604716 DOI: 10.3390/life12101533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
The goal of regenerative therapy is to restore the structure and function of the lost tissues in the fields of medicine and dentistry. However, there are some challenges in regeneration therapy such as the delivery of oxygen and nutrition, and the risk of infection in conditions such as periodontitis, osteomyelitis, etc. Leucine leucine-37 (LL-37) is a 37-residue, amphipathic, and helical peptide found only in humans and is expressed throughout the body. It has been shown to induce neovascularization and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression. LL-37 also stimulates the migration and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Recent studies have shown that LL-37 plays an important role in the innate defense system through the elimination of pathogenic microbes and the modulation of the host immune response. LL-37 also manifests other functions such as promoting wound healing, angiogenesis, cell differentiation, and modulating apoptosis. This review summarizes the current studies on the structure, expression, and function of LL-37 and highlights the contributions of LL-37 to oral cavity, periodontium, and bone regeneration.
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- Zahra Chinipardaz
- Department of Basic and Translation Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, 240 South 40th Street, Levy 437, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Basic and Translation Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, 240 South 40th Street, Levy 437, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Basic and Translation Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, 240 South 40th Street, Levy 437, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- The Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Correspondence:
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Justo MP, Cardoso CBM, Cantiga-Silva C, Oliveira PHC, Sivieri-Araújo G, Azuma MM, Ervolino E, Cintra LTA. Curcumin reduces inflammation in rat apical periodontitis. Int Endod J 2022; 55:1241-1251. [PMID: 36004614 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the effect of systemic curcumin administration on the severity of apical periodontitis (AP). METHODOLOGY Forty male Wistar rats weighing 250-280g each, age 2.5 months, were distributed into four groups (n=10): control untreated rats (C), control rats treated with curcumin (CUR), rats with pulp exposure-induced apical periodontitis (AP), and rats with pulp exposure-induced apical periodontitis treated with curcumin (AP-CUR). Curcumin treatment was administered orally once daily for 15 days before pulp exposure and continued for 30 days after pulp exposure. The rats were sacrificed at 30 days, and the jaws were collected and reconstructed in a program specific for micro-CT. The jaws were processed for analysis of the inflammatory process using Haemotoxylin and Eosin staining and immunohistochemical assays for interleukin tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (Il)-6, and Il-1β. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and osteocalcin (OCN) staining were used to analyze the resorptive process on the bone surface of periapical area. Kruskal-Wallis with Dunn's test was performed for nonparametric data, and ANOVA with Tukey's test for parametric data, p < .05. RESULTS Micro-CT revealed no statistically significant differences in bone resorption between the AP and AP-CUR groups (p > .05). The levels of inflammatory cell infiltration and immunoreactivity for the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α, Il-6, and Il-1β were significantly higher in the periapical lesions of the AP group than in the AP-CUR group (p < .05). The number of TRAP-positive multinucleated cells was higher in the AP group than in the AP-CUR group (p < .05). In OCN-positive cells, no differences were observed between the AP and AP-CUR groups (p > .05). CONCLUSIONS Oral supplementation with curcumin had a significant effect on the AP severity in rats, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect of curcumin on AP development.
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- M P Justo
- Endodontic Section, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Endodontic Section, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Endodontic Section, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Endodontic Section, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Endodontic Section, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Endodontic Section, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Science, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Endodontic Section, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.,Dental Assistance Center for Disabled Persons (CAOE) of the São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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de Carvalho MS, de Almeida-Junior LA, Silva-Sousa AC, Damião Sousa-Neto M, Lucisano MP, Arnez MFM, da Silva LAB, Paula-Silva FWG. Absence of tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 inhibits osteoclast activity in apical dental resorption caused by endodontic infection in mice. J Endod 2022; 48:1400-1406. [PMID: 35964707 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate osteoclastogenesis and dental resorption resulting from endodontic infection in wild-type (WT) and tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 genetically deficient (TNFR1 KO) mice. METHODS After approval by the Ethics Committee on the use of Animals, 40 mice were distributed into two experimental groups based on periods: 14 days (n=10 WT mice; n=10 TNFR1 KO mice) and 42 days (n=10 WT mice; n=10 TNFR1 KO mice). After these periods, morphometrics analysis was done using bright field and fluorescence microscopy and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase histoenzymology to identify osteoclasts. One-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's post-hoc test was used for the statistical analysis (a=0.05). RESULTS WT mice in the 42-day period had a greater resorption in the apical region distal root of the first molar than TNFR1 KO mice (p<0.05). On the other hand, TNFR1 KO mice showed a smaller number of osteoclasts on the dental surface than WT mice (p<0.05). CONCLUSION WT mice had more extensive bone and apical dental resorptions and a larger number of osteoclasts on the tooth surface than TNFR1 KO mice.
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- Marcio Santos de Carvalho
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Petean IBF, Silva-Sousa AC, Cronenbold TJ, Mazzi-Chaves JF, Silva LABD, Segato RAB, Castro GAPD, Kuchler EC, Paula-Silva FWG, Damião Sousa-Neto M. Genetic, Cellular and Molecular Aspects involved in Apical Periodontitis. Braz Dent J 2022; 33:1-11. [PMID: 36043561 PMCID: PMC9645190 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202205113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The development, establishment and repair of apical periodontitis (AP) is
dependent of several factors, which include host susceptibility, microbial
infection, immune response, quality of root canal treatment and organism's
ability to repair. The understanding of genetic contributions to the risk of
developing AP and presenting persistent AP has been extensively explored in
modern Endodontics. Thus, this article aims to provide a review of the
literature regarding the biochemical mediators involved in immune response
signaling, osteoclastogenesis and bone neoformation, as the genetic components
involved in the development and repair of AP. A narrative review of the
literature was performed through a PUBMED/MEDLINE search and a hand search of
the major AP textbooks. The knowledge regarding the cells, receptors and
molecules involved in the host's immune-inflammatory response during the
progression of AP added to the knowledge of bone biology allows the
identification of factors inherent to the host that can interfere both in the
progression and in the repair of these lesions. The main outcomes of studies
evaluated in the review that investigated the correlation between genetic
polymorphisms and AP in the last five years, demonstrate that genetic factors of
the individual are involved in the success of root canal treatment. The
discussion of this review gives subsides that may help to glimpse the
development of new therapies based on the identification of therapeutic targets
and the development of materials and techniques aimed at acting at the molecular
level for clinical, radiographic and histological success of root canal
treatment.
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- Igor Bassi Ferreira Petean
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Orthodontics, University of Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Cheat B, Torrens C, Foda A, Baroukh B, Sadoine J, Slimani L, Witko-Sarsat V, Huck O, Gosset M, Bouchet J. NLRP3 Is Involved in Neutrophil Mobilization in Experimental Periodontitis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:839929. [PMID: 35281020 PMCID: PMC8905524 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.839929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The NLRP3 inflammasome is overexpressed in gingiva of periodontitis patients but its role remains unclear. In our study, we use a periodontitis mouse model of ligature, impregnated or not with Porphyromonas gingivalis, in WT or NLRP3 KO mice. After 28 days of induction, ligature alone provoked exacerbated periodontal destruction in KO mice, compared to WT mice, with an increase in activated osteoclasts. No difference was observed at 14 days, suggesting that NLRP3 is involved in regulatory pathways that limit periodontitis. In contrast, in the presence of P. gingivalis, this protective effect of NLRP3 was not observed. Overexpression of NLRP3 in connective tissue of WT mice increased the local production of mature IL-1β, together with a dramatic mobilization of neutrophils, bipartitely distributed between the site of periodontitis induction and the alveolar bone crest. P. gingivalis enhanced the targeting of NLRP3-positive neutrophils to the alveolar bone crest, suggesting a role for this subpopulation in bone loss. Conversely, in NLRP3 KO mice, mature IL-1β expression was lower and almost no neutrophils were mobilized. Our study sheds new light on the role of NLRP3 in periodontitis by highlighting the ambiguous role of neutrophils, and P. gingivalis which affects NLRP3 functions.
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- Banndith Cheat
- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Laboratoire d'Excellence INFLAMEX, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Laboratoire d'Excellence INFLAMEX, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Laboratoire d'Excellence INFLAMEX, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Laboratoire d'Excellence INFLAMEX, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Université de Paris, Plateforme Imageries du Vivant, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Montrouge, France
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- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Université de Paris, Plateforme Imageries du Vivant, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Montrouge, France
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- Laboratoire d'Excellence INFLAMEX, Paris, France.,Université de Paris, INSERM U1016, CNRS UMR 8104, Institut Cochin, Paris, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Periodontology, Strasbourg, France.,INSERM, UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS), Strasbourg, France
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- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Laboratoire d'Excellence INFLAMEX, Paris, France.,Service de Médecine Bucco-Dentaire, AP-HP, Hôpital Charles Foix, Ivry-sur-Seine, France
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- Université de Paris, Laboratory of Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies URP2496, Montrouge, France.,Laboratoire d'Excellence INFLAMEX, Paris, France
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Local induction of regulatory T cells prevents inflammatory bone loss in ligature-induced experimental periodontitis in mice. Sci Rep 2022; 12:5032. [PMID: 35322204 PMCID: PMC8943171 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-09150-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Periodontitis (periodontal disease) is a highly prevalent disease, affecting over 65 million adults in the United States alone. Characterized by an overburden of invasive bacteria, gum inflammation and plaque buildup, over time, these symptoms can result in severe loss of gingival tissue attachment, bone resorption and even tooth loss. Although current treatments (local antibiotics and scaling and root planing procedures) target the bacterial dysbiosis, they do not address the underlying inflammatory imbalance in the periodontium. In the healthy steady state, the body naturally combats destructive, imbalanced inflammatory responses through regulatory pathways mediated by cells such as regulatory T cells (Tregs). Consequently, we hypothesized that local enrichment of regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs) could restore local, immunological homeostasis and prevent the main outcome of bone loss. Accordingly, we locally delivered a combination of TGFβ, Rapamycin, and IL2 microspheres in a ligature-induced murine periodontitis model. Herein, we have demonstrated this preventative treatment decreases alveolar bone loss, increases the local ratio of Tregs to T effector cells and changes the local microenvironment’s expression of inflammatory and regenerative markers. Ultimately, these Treg-inducing microspheres appear promising as a method to improve periodontitis outcomes and may be able to serve as a platform delivery system to treat other inflammatory diseases.
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Hajishengallis G, Li X, Divaris K, Chavakis T. Maladaptive trained immunity and clonal hematopoiesis as potential mechanistic links between periodontitis and inflammatory comorbidities. Periodontol 2000 2022; 89:215-230. [PMID: 35244943 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Periodontitis is bidirectionally associated with systemic inflammatory disorders. The prevalence and severity of this oral disease and linked comorbidities increases with aging. Here, we review two newly emerged concepts, trained innate immunity (TII) and clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), which together support a potential hypothesis on how periodontitis affects and is affected by comorbidities and why the susceptibility to periodontitis and comorbidities increases with aging. Given that chronic diseases are largely triggered by the action of inflammatory immune cells, modulation of their bone marrow precursors, the hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), may affect multiple disorders that emerge as comorbidities. Such alterations in HSPCs can be mediated by TII and/or CHIP, two non-mutually exclusive processes sharing a bias for enhanced myelopoiesis and production of innate immune cells with heightened proinflammatory potential. TII is a state of elevated immune responsiveness based on innate immune (epigenetic) memory. Systemic inflammation can initiate TII in the bone marrow via sustained rewiring of HSPCs, which thereby display a skewing toward the myeloid lineage, resulting in generation of hyper-reactive or "trained" myeloid cells. CHIP arises from aging-related somatic mutations in HSPCs, which confer a survival and proliferation advantage to the mutant HSPCs and give rise to an outsized fraction of hyper-inflammatory mutant myeloid cells in the circulation and tissues. This review discusses emerging evidence that supports the notion that TII and CHIP may underlie a causal and age-related association between periodontitis and comorbidities. A holistic mechanistic understanding of the periodontitis-systemic disease connection may offer novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for treating inflammatory comorbidities.
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- George Hajishengallis
- Department of Basic and Translational Sciences, Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Basic and Translational Sciences, Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatrics and Public Health, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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González-Osuna L, Sierra-Cristancho A, Cafferata EA, Melgar-Rodríguez S, Rojas C, Carvajal P, Cortez C, Vernal R. Senescent CD4 +CD28 - T Lymphocytes as a Potential Driver of Th17/Treg Imbalance and Alveolar Bone Resorption during Periodontitis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052543. [PMID: 35269683 PMCID: PMC8910032 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Senescent cells express a senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) with a pro-inflammatory bias, which contributes to the chronicity of inflammation. During chronic inflammatory diseases, infiltrating CD4+ T lymphocytes can undergo cellular senescence and arrest the surface expression of CD28, have a response biased towards T-helper type-17 (Th17) of immunity, and show a remarkable ability to induce osteoclastogenesis. As a cellular counterpart, T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs) can also undergo cellular senescence, and CD28− Tregs are able to express an SASP secretome, thus severely altering their immunosuppressive capacities. During periodontitis, the persistent microbial challenge and chronic inflammation favor the induction of cellular senescence. Therefore, senescence of Th17 and Treg lymphocytes could contribute to Th17/Treg imbalance and favor the tooth-supporting alveolar bone loss characteristic of the disease. In the present review, we describe the concept of cellular senescence; particularly, the one produced during chronic inflammation and persistent microbial antigen challenge. In addition, we detail the different markers used to identify senescent cells, proposing those specific to senescent T lymphocytes that can be used for periodontal research purposes. Finally, we discuss the existing literature that allows us to suggest the potential pathogenic role of senescent CD4+CD28− T lymphocytes in periodontitis.
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- Luis González-Osuna
- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (A.S.-C.); (E.A.C.); (S.M.-R.); (C.R.)
- Correspondence: (L.G.-O.); (R.V.)
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (A.S.-C.); (E.A.C.); (S.M.-R.); (C.R.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370035, Chile
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (A.S.-C.); (E.A.C.); (S.M.-R.); (C.R.)
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima 15067, Peru
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (A.S.-C.); (E.A.C.); (S.M.-R.); (C.R.)
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile;
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (A.S.-C.); (E.A.C.); (S.M.-R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile;
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- Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Mayor, Santiago 8580745, Chile;
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- Periodontal Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile; (A.S.-C.); (E.A.C.); (S.M.-R.); (C.R.)
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380492, Chile;
- Correspondence: (L.G.-O.); (R.V.)
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Zarubova J, Hasani‐Sadrabadi MM, Dashtimoghadam E, Zhang X, Ansari S, Li S, Moshaverinia A. Engineered Delivery of Dental Stem-Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Periodontal Tissue Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102593. [PMID: 35191610 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Periodontal disease begins as an inflammatory response to a bacterial biofilm deposited around the teeth, which over time leads to the destruction of tooth-supporting structures and consequently tooth loss. Conventional treatment strategies show limited efficacy in promoting regeneration of damaged periodontal tissues. Here, a delivery platform is developed for small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs) to treat periodontitis. EVs can achieve comparable therapeutic effects to their cells of origin. However, the short half-lives of EVs after their administration along with their rapid diffusion away from the delivery site necessitate frequent administration to achieve therapeutic benefits. To address these issues, "dual delivery" microparticles are engineered enabling microenvironment-sensitive release of EVs by metalloproteinases at the affected site along with antibiotics to suppress bacterial biofilm growth. GMSC sEVs are able to decrease the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by monocytes/macrophages and T cells, suppress T-cell activation, and induce the formation of T regulatory cells (Tregs) in vitro and in a rat model of periodontal disease. One-time administration of immunomodulatory GMSC sEV-decorated microparticles leads to a significant improvement in regeneration of the damaged periodontal tissue. This approach will have potential clinical applications in the regeneration of a variety of tissues.
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- Jana Zarubova
- Department of Bioengineering University of California 420 Westwood Plaza, 5121 Engineering V Los Angeles CA 90095‐1600 USA
- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences Prague 14220 Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 27599‐3290 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California 420 Westwood Plaza, 5121 Engineering V Los Angeles CA 90095‐1600 USA
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- Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology Division of Advanced Prosthodontics School of Dentistry University of California Los Angeles CA 90095 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California 420 Westwood Plaza, 5121 Engineering V Los Angeles CA 90095‐1600 USA
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- Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology Division of Advanced Prosthodontics School of Dentistry University of California Los Angeles CA 90095 USA
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Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter sp. inhibit osseointegration of orthopaedic implants. Infect Immun 2022; 90:e0066921. [PMID: 35099267 DOI: 10.1128/iai.00669-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Bacterial infections routinely cause inflammation and thereby impair osseointegration of orthopaedic implants. Acinetobacter spp., which causes osteomyelitis following trauma, on or off the battlefield, was however reported to cause neither osteomyelitis nor osteolysis in rodents. We therefore compared the effects of Acinetobacter strain M2 to those of Staphylococcus aureus in a murine implant infection model. Sterile implants and implants with adherent bacteria were inserted in the femur of mice. Bacterial burden, levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and osseointegration were measured. All infections were localized to the implant site. Infection with either S. aureus or Acinetobacter strain M2 increased the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and the chemokine CCL2 in the surrounding femurs, inhibited bone formation around the implant, and caused loss of the surrounding cortical bone leading to decreases in both histomorphometric and biomechanical measures of osseointegration. Genetic deletion of TLR2 and TLR4 from the mice partially reduced the effects of Acinetobacter strain M2 on osseointegration but did not alter the effects of S. aureus. This is the first report that Acinetobacter spp. impair osseointegration of orthopaedic implants in mice and the murine model developed for this study will be useful for future efforts to clarify the mechanism of implant failure due to Acinetobacter spp. and to assess novel diagnostic tools or therapeutic agents.
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Wang S, Nie X, Siddiqui Y, Wang X, Arora V, Fan X, Thumbigere-Math V, Chung MK. Nociceptor Neurons Magnify Host Responses to Aggravate Periodontitis. J Dent Res 2022; 101:812-820. [PMID: 35086367 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211069956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease that progressively destroys the structures supporting teeth, leading to tooth loss. Periodontal tissue is innervated by abundant pain-sensing primary afferents expressing neuropeptides and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1). However, the roles of nociceptive nerves in periodontitis and bone destruction are controversial. The placement of ligature around the maxillary second molar or the oral inoculation of pathogenic bacteria induced alveolar bone destruction in mice. Chemical ablation of nociceptive neurons in the trigeminal ganglia achieved by intraganglionic injection of resiniferatoxin decreased bone loss in mouse models of experimental periodontitis. Consistently, ablation of nociceptive neurons decreased the number of osteoclasts in alveolar bone under periodontitis. The roles of nociceptors were also determined by the functional inhibition of TRPV1-expressing trigeminal afferents using an inhibitory designer receptor exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADD) receptor. Noninvasive chemogenetic functional silencing of TRPV1-expressing trigeminal afferents not only decreased induction but also reduced the progression of bone loss in periodontitis. The infiltration of leukocytes and neutrophils to the periodontium increased at the site of ligature, which was accompanied by increased amount of proinflammatory cytokines, such as receptor activator of nuclear factor κΒ ligand, tumor necrosis factor, and interleukin 1β. The extents of increase in immune cell infiltration and cytokines were significantly lower in mice with nociceptor ablation. In contrast, the ablation of nociceptors did not alter the periodontal microbiome under the conditions of control and periodontitis. Altogether, these results indicate that TRPV1-expressing afferents increase bone destruction in periodontitis by promoting hyperactive host responses in the periodontium. We suggest that specific targeting of neuroimmune and neuroskeletal regulation can offer promising therapeutic targets for periodontitis supplementing conventional treatments.
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- S Wang
- Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Program in Neuroscience, Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Program in Neuroscience, Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Program in Neuroscience, Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Program in Neuroscience, Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Flow Cytometry Shared Service, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Program in Neuroscience, Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Yang Y, Ren D, Zhao D, Zhang B, Ye R. MicroRNA-203 mediates P. gingivalis LPS-induced inflammation and differentiation of periodontal ligament cells. Oral Dis 2022; 29:1715-1725. [PMID: 35034420 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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AIM In this study, we aimed to explore the effects of microRNA-203 (miR-203) on P. gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (P.g. LPS)-stimulated periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) and identify potential molecular targets for periodontitis treatment. METHODS PDLCs were stimulated by P.g. LPS, followed by quantification of miR-203 and AP-1 expression. Next, loss- and gain-of-function experiments were applied in P.g. LPS-induced PDLCs. The proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation of PDLCs were determined and mineralized nodule numbers were counted. Functional assays were used to identify interactions among miR-203, activator protein 1 (AP-1), and intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1). In addition, expression of osteogenesis-related genes and release of proinflammatory factors were analyzed. RESULTS miR-203 was found to be downregulated while AP-1 was upregulated in PDLCs stimulated by P.g. LPS. The overexpression of miR-203 promoted P.g. LPS-stimulated PDLC proliferation and differentiation, inhibited apoptosis, and increased the number of mineralized nodules. miR-203 was verified to downregulate AP-1/ICAM-1 axis. miR-203 overexpression reduced the secretion of proinflammatory factors while increasing expression of osteogenesis-related genes in P.g. LPS-stimulated PDLCs, which was reversed by overexpressing AP-1 and ICAM-1. CONCLUSION These experimental data demonstrated the potential inhibitory effects of overexpressed miR-203 on periodontitis development by promoting PDLC differentiation and suppressing inflammatory responses through AP-1/ICAM-1 axis.
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- Yang Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Department of General Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Department of General Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, 610041, Sichuan, China
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Local immunomodulatory effects of intracanal medications in apical periodontitis. J Endod 2022; 48:430-456. [PMID: 35032538 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The immune system is an extremely complex biological network that plays a crucial role in the hemostasis of periapical tissue, pathogenesis of apical periodontitis (AP) as well as periapical tissue healing. The successful elimination of microbial infections remains a significant challenge, mostly due to the ever-growing development of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. The bacterial endurance in the root canal system contributes to features ranging from altered post-treatment healing to exacerbation of chronic periradicular immune response, that compromise the outcome of endodontic treatment. A highly effective strategy for combating infectious diseases and the associated inflammation-mediated tissue damage is to modulate the host immune response in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy. There are several medications currently used in endodontic treatment, however, they suffer various levels of microbial resistance and do not deliver all the required characteristics to simultaneously address both intracanal bacteria and periapical inflammation. Interaction of antimicrobial agents with the immune system can impact its function, leading to immune-suppressive or immune-stimulatory effects. The group of non-conventional antimicrobial medications, such as antimicrobial peptides, propolis, and nanomaterials, are agents that provide strong antimicrobial effectiveness and concomitant immunomodulatory and/or reparative effect, without any host tissue damages. Herein, we provide an overview of local immune modulation in AP and a comprehensive review of the immunomodulatory effect of antimicrobials intracanal medications applied in endodontics with specific emphasis on the antimicrobial nanomaterial-based approaches that provide immunomodulatory potential for successful clinical deployment in endodontics.
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Kishen A. Endodontic therapy: Stop ringing the alarm; it is time to get out of the building! ENDODONTOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/endo.endo_159_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Felipe Pereira R, Willian Lattari Tessarin G, Yamamoto Chiba F, Sara de Lima Coutinho Mattera M, Gomes Pereira A, Verônica Saori Tsosura T, Gustavo Balera Brito V, Akira Fujii de Oliveira R, Ervolino E, Helena Penha de Oliveira S, Tavares Angelo Cintra L, Hissako Matsushita D. Apical periodontitis promotes insulin resistance and alters adaptive immunity markers in rats. Saudi Dent J 2021; 33:979-986. [PMID: 34916766 PMCID: PMC8665232 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2021.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Periapical lesions promotes higher T-bet expression and lower GATA3 and FOXP3 expression. Periapical lesion promotes increased GATA3 and decreased FOXP3 expression in the group with 4 periapical lesions (4PL) The adaptive immune system, with a predominance of the Th1 polarization, may be involved in the development of insulin resistance in rats with Periapical lesions.
Objective Apical periodontitis (AP) is a chronic or acute inflammatory disease usually developed from endodontic infections, predominantly due to gram-negative anaerobic bacteria invading the dental pulp. This study aimed to evaluate lymphocyte markers to assess the involvement of adaptive immunity in insulin resistance (IR) in a rat model of AP. Design. Forty-five male Wistar albino rats were divided into 3 groups (control, 1AP and 4AP). AP was induced in the upper right first molar (1AP), and in the first and second upper and lower right molars (4AP). The spleen was collected to evaluate the expression of transcription factors involved in lymphocyte polarization, including T-bet (Th1), GATA3 (Th2), and FOXP3 (Treg). Blood samples were assessed for serum cytokine levels transcribed by the respective lymphocyte polarizations, INF-γ (Th1), IL-4 (Th2) and TGF-β (Treg). In addition, glucose and insulin levels were measured to evaluate IR by the HOMA-IR method. Results The results showed higher T-bet expression on AP groups, along with lower GATA3 and FOXP3 expression in the 1AP, in addition to increased GATA3 and decreased FOXP3 expression in the 4AP group compared to the CN group. There was no difference in the INF-γ levels, while IL-4 was decreased in the AP groups. Taken together, these results suggest that the adaptive immune system, with a predominance of the Th1 polarization, may be involved in the development of IR in rats with AP. Conclusions AP promotes increase in the expression of T-bet (4AP) and decrease of FOXP3 expressions and IL-4 levels (1AP and 4AP). However, depending on the number of lesions (1 or 4 lesions), the expression of GATA3 appears differently. Thus, innate immunity and adaptive immunity may contribute to the IR observed in rats with AP.
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Key Words
- 1AP, group with 1 apical periodontitis
- 4AP, group with 4 apical periodontitis (4AP)
- AP, Apical periodontitis
- Adaptive immunity
- Apical periodontitis
- Endodontics
- FOXP3, forkhead box P3
- GATA3, Binding protein 3
- IL-4, interleukin-4
- INF-γ, Interferon-gamma
- IR, Insulin resistance
- Insulin resistance
- T-bet, T-box transcription factor TBX21
- TGF-β, Transforming growth factor beta
- Th1, T helper 1
- Th2, T helper 2
- Treg, Regulatory T cell
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- Renato Felipe Pereira
- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.,University Center North Paulista (UNORP), São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine Department, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.,Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, PPGMCF, SBFis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Basic Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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Gomes BPFA, Berber VB, Marinho ACS, Louzada LM, Arruda-Vasconcelos R, Passini MRZ, Lopes EM, Pecorari VGA, Chen T, Paster BJ. Chemomechanical preparation influences the microbial community and the levels of LPS, LTA and cytokines in combined endodontic-periodontal lesions: A clinical study. J Periodontal Res 2021; 57:341-356. [PMID: 34910826 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to compare the microbiomes, the levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPS), lipoteichoic acid (LTA), and cytokines (interleukin [IL]-1β and tumor necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-α]), before and after chemomechanical preparation (CMP) of the root canals (RC) and their associated periodontal pockets (PP) in teeth with combined EPL. MATERIALS Samples were taken from 10 RC and PP, before and after CMP. The microbiomes (next-generation sequencing, V3-V4 hypervariable region of the 16S rRNA gene), microbiome diversity (bioinformatics analyses), LPS (limulus amebocyte lysate), LTA, IL-1β, and TNF-α (ELISA) were evaluated. A statistical analysis was performed with significance level set at 5%. RESULTS The most abundant phyla in both sites were Firmicutes and Proteobacteria. Comparative studies of bacterial genera species revealed that some increased and others decreased after CMP at both sites. A 3% reduction in Gram-negative bacteria (RC) and a 4% increase in Gram-positive bacteria (PP) were detected. LPS levels were 4.4 times higher in PP than in the RC. LTA was detected in all samples investigated. Higher levels of IL-1β and TNF-α were detected in both sites at baseline. After CMP, LPS, LTA, IL-1β and TNF-α were reduced in both sites. CONCLUSION The microbial community in the RC and PP in teeth with combined EPL indicated a similarity between both sites. CMP effectively reduced the microbial load and the LPS levels from teeth with EPL, and consequently diminished the cytokine levels. The reduction in LTA levels in the RC and PP proved challenging.
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- Brenda P F A Gomes
- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil.,BioStatistics, Universidade Paulista - UNIP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Microbiology Department, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Li N, Fu L, Li Z, Ke Y, Wang Y, Wu J, Yu J. The Role of Immune Microenvironment in Maxillofacial Bone Homeostasis. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2021.780973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Maxillofacial bone defects are common medical problems caused by congenital defects, necrosis, trauma, tumor, inflammation, and fractures non-union. Maxillofacial bone defects often need bone graft, which has many difficulties, such as limited autogenous bone supply and donor site morbidity. Bone tissue engineering is a promising strategy to overcome the above-mentioned problems. Osteoimmunology is the inter-discipline that focuses on the relationship between the skeletal and immune systems. The immune microenvironment plays a crucial role in bone healing, tissue repair and regeneration in maxillofacial region. Recent studies have revealed the vital role of immune microenvironment and bone homeostasis. In this study, we analyzed the complex interaction between immune microenvironment and bone regeneration process in oral and maxillofacial region, which will be important to improve the clinical outcome of the bone injury treatment.
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Zivanovic S, Papic M, Vucicevic T, Miletic Kovacevic M, Jovicic N, Nikolic N, Milasin J, Paunovic V, Trajkovic V, Mitrovic S, Lukic ML, Lukic A, Ljujic B. Periapical lesions in two inbred strains of rats differing in immunological reactivity. Int Endod J 2021; 55:64-78. [PMID: 34614243 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM To investigate the influence of strain differences in immune responses on the pathogenesis of experimental periapical lesions in Dark Agouti (DA) and Albino Oxford (AO) inbred strains of rats. METHODOLOGY Periapical lesions were induced in male DA and AO rats by pulp exposure of the first mandibular right molars to the oral environment. Animals were killed 21 days after pulp exposure. The mandibular jaws were retrieved and prepared for radiographic, pathohistological, immunohistochemical analysis, real-time PCR and flow cytometry. Blood samples and the supernatant of periapical lesions were collected for measurement of cytokines and oxidative stress marker levels. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis H and Mann-Whitney U non-parametric tests or parametric One-Way anova and Independent Samples T-test to determine the differences between groups depending on the normality of the data. A significant difference was considered when p values were <.05. RESULTS DA rats developed significantly larger (p < .05) periapical lesions compared to AO rats as confirmed by radiographic and pathohistological analysis. The immunohistochemical staining intensity for CD3 was significantly greater in periapical lesions of DA rats compared to AO rats (p < .05). In DA rats, periapical lesions had a significantly higher (p < .05) percentage of CD3+ cells compared to AO rats. Also, the percentage of INF-γ, IL-17 and IL-10 CD3+CD4+ cells was significantly higher in DA rats (p < .05). DA rats had a significantly higher Th17/Th10 ratio. RT-PCR expression of IL-1β, INF-γ and IL-17 genes was significantly higher in periapical lesions of DA compared to AO rats (p < .05). The receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand/osteoprotegerin ratio was higher in DA compared to AO rats with periapical lesions (p < .05). Systemic levels of TNF-α and IL-6 were significantly higher in DA compared to AO rats (p < .05). Levels of lipid peroxidation measured as thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and reduced glutathione were significantly higher (p < .05) in the supernatant in the periapical lesions of DA rats. CONCLUSION After pulp exposure, DA rats developed much larger periapical lesions compared to AO rats. Genetically determined differences in immunopathology have been demonstrated to be a significant element defining the severity of periapical lesions.
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- Suzana Zivanovic
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Human Genetics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Human Genetics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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Kanjevac T, Taso E, Stefanovic V, Petkovic-Curcin A, Supic G, Markovic D, Djukic M, Djuran B, Vojvodic D, Sculean A, Rakic M. Estimating the Effects of Dental Caries and Its Restorative Treatment on Periodontal Inflammatory and Oxidative Status: A Short Controlled Longitudinal Study. Front Immunol 2021; 12:716359. [PMID: 34603290 PMCID: PMC8479168 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.716359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Dental caries and periodontitis are among the most common health conditions that are currently recognized as growing socio-economic problems relating to their increasing prevalence, negative socio-economic impact, and harmful effects on systemic health. So far, the exact effects of caries and standard restorative materials on periodontal inflammatory and oxidative status are not established. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of caries and its restoration using standard temporary and permanent filling materials on a panel of 16 inflammatory and oxidative markers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of periodontally healthy individuals, 7 (D7) and 30 (D30) days post-restoration, while the intact teeth represented the control. One hundred ninety systemically and periodontally healthy patients with occlusal caries underwent standard cavity preparation and restorations with one of six standard temporary or permanent restorative material according to indication and randomization scheme. Interleukin (IL)-2, IFN- γ, IL-12, IL-17A, IL-13, IL-9, IL-10, IL-6, IL-5, IL-4, IL-22, TNF-α, IL1- β, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, superoxide dismutase, and reduced form of glutathione were measured in GCF samples by flowcytometry and spectrophotometry in aid of commercial diagnostic assays. Caries affected teeth exhibited significantly increased IL-1 β, IL-17, IL-22, and TBARS and decreased IL-9 concentrations compared to healthy controls. Treatment generally resulted in an increased antioxidant capacity with exception of zinc-polycarboxylate cement showing distinctive inflammatory pattern. Comparison of inflammatory and oxidative profiles in temporary and permanent restorations showed material-specific patterning which was particularly expressed in temporary materials plausibly related to greater caries extension. Caries affected teeth exhibited a balanced inflammatory pattern in GCF, with a general tendency of homeostatic re-establishment following treatment. Restorative materials did not provide specific pathological effects, although some material groups did exhibit significantly elevated levels of inflammatory and oxidative markers compared to healthy controls, while the material-specific patterning was observed as well.
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- Tatjana Kanjevac
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Clinic for Stomatology, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department for Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Stomatology, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal Diseases) Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Naruse H, Itoh S, Itoh Y, Kagioka T, Abe M, Hayashi M. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway has a healing ability for periapical periodontitis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:19673. [PMID: 34608236 PMCID: PMC8490427 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99231-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Various disease-related genes have recently been identified using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). This study identified disease-related genes by analyzing SNP using genomic DNA isolated from Japanese patients with periapical periodontitis. Results showed that the SNP in LRP5 demonstrated a significant genotypic association with periapical lesions (Fisher’s exact test, P < 0.05). We constructed an in vivo murine periapical periodontitis model to confirm the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway’s role in developing and healing periapical periodontitis. We observed that administration of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway inhibitor enlarged the periapical lesion. Moreover, applying lithium chloride (LiCl) to root canals accelerated periapical periodontitis healing. Histological analysis demonstrated that the expression levels of Col1a1 and Runx2 increased in the LiCl application group compared to that in the control group. Furthermore, many CD45R-positive cells appeared in the periapical lesions in the LiCl application group. These results indicated that LiCl promoted the healing of periapical periodontitis by inducing bone formation and immune responses. Our findings suggest that the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway regulates the development of periapical periodontitis. We propose a bioactive next-generation root canal treatment agent for this dental lesion.
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- Haruna Naruse
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Oral Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Natural Killer T (NKT) Cells and Periodontitis: Potential Regulatory Role of NKT10 Cells. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:5573937. [PMID: 34594157 PMCID: PMC8478603 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5573937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Natural killer T (NKT) cells constitute a unique subset of T lymphocytes characterized by specifically interacting with antigenic glycolipids conjugated to the CD1d receptor on antigen-presenting cells. Functionally, NKT cells are capable of performing either effector or suppressor immune responses, depending on their production of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory cytokines, respectively. Effector NKT cells are subdivided into three subsets, termed NKT1, NKT2, and NKT17, based on the cytokines they produce and their similarity to the cytokine profile produced by Th1, Th2, and Th17 lymphocytes, respectively. Recently, a new subgroup of NKT cells termed NKT10 has been described, which cooperates and interacts with other immune cells to promote immunoregulatory responses. Although the tissue-specific functions of NKT cells have not been fully elucidated, their activity has been associated with the pathogenesis of different inflammatory diseases with immunopathogenic similarities to periodontitis, including osteolytic pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. In the present review, we revise and discuss the pathogenic characteristics of NKT cells in these diseases and their role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis; particularly, we analyze the potential regulatory role of the IL-10-producing NKT10 cells.
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Hasturk H, Schulte F, Martins M, Sherzai H, Floros C, Cugini M, Chiu CJ, Hardt M, Van Dyke T. Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Host-Modulatory Therapy for Reducing Gingival Inflammation. Front Immunol 2021; 12:704163. [PMID: 34589083 PMCID: PMC8475270 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.704163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Periodontal disease is among the sixth most common inflammatory diseases worldwide with high risk to promote complications from other inflammatory diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s Disease. Failure of active resolution of inflammation pathways is implicated in pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, including gingivitis. Lipoxin A4 (LXA4), a member of the specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs) that drive resolution of inflammation via GPC-receptor mediated pathways, offered therapeutic advantages in preclinical models of periodontitis. Methods We conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase 1 clinical trial to determine the safety and preliminary efficacy of an LXA4 analog in patients with gingival inflammation. One hundred twenty-seven (127) individuals were randomized to daily use of an oral rinse containing a LXA4 mimetic, methyl ester-benzo-lipoxin A4 (BLXA4), placebo rinse or a no-rinse control group for 28 days. Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were assessed for safety, the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included the change in the level of gingival inflammation and periodontal pocket depth (PD). Serum SPMs were monitored using targeted lipid mediator lipidomics to assess potential systemic impact of BLXA4. Results The frequency of TEAEs was similar in BLXA4 and placebo-treated groups with no study-related SAEs. Once-daily rinsing with BLXA4 for 28-days resulted in a greater decrease in gingival inflammation compared to placebo rinse and no-rinse control groups (mean change: 0.26 GI unit vs 0.21 and 0.17, respectively). PD reduction was also greater with BLXA4 oral rinse compared to placebo and no-rinse groups (mean reduction: 1.23 mm vs. 0.71 mm and 0.46 mm, respectively). Topical application of BLXA4 increased serum levels of SPMs. Conclusion Treatment with BLXA4 reduces local inflammation, and increases abundance of pro-resolution molecules systemically, which may dampen inflammation that can mediate progression and course of inflammatory diseases beyond periodontitis. Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier (NCT02342691).
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- Hatice Hasturk
- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Center for Salivary Diagnostics, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Developmental Biology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Center for Salivary Diagnostics, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Developmental Biology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Applied Oral Sciences, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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Non-coding RNAs in endodontic disease. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2021; 124:82-84. [PMID: 34257038 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The immunocompetence and regeneration potential of the dental pulp and its surrounding apical tissues have been investigated extensively in the field of endodontics. While research on the role of non-coding RNAs in these tissues is still in its infancy, it is envisioned that improved understanding of the regulatory function of ncRNAs in pulpal and periapical immune response will help prevent or treat endodontic disease. Of particular importance is the role of these RNAs in regenerating the dentin-pulp complex. In this review, we highlight recent progress on the role of non-coding RNAs in the immune response to endodontic infection as well as the repair and regenerative response to injury.
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Zhang Y, Guo J, Jia R. Treg: A Promising Immunotherapeutic Target in Oral Diseases. Front Immunol 2021; 12:667862. [PMID: 34177907 PMCID: PMC8222692 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.667862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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With the pandemic of COVID-19, maintenance of oral health has increasingly become the main challenge of global health. Various common oral diseases, such as periodontitis and oral cancer, are closely associated with immune disorders in the oral mucosa. Regulatory T cells (Treg) are essential for maintaining self-tolerance and immunosuppression. During the process of periodontitis and apical periodontitis, two typical chronic immune-inflammatory diseases, Treg contributes to maintain host immune homeostasis and minimize tissue damage. In contrast, in the development of oral precancerous lesions and oral cancer, Treg is expected to be depleted or down-regulated to enhance the anti-tumor immune response. Therefore, a deeper understanding of the distribution, function, and regulatory mechanisms of Treg cells may provide a prospect for the immunotherapy of oral diseases. In this review, we summarize the distribution and multiple roles of Treg in different oral diseases and discuss the possible mechanisms involved in Treg cell regulation, hope to provide a reference for future Treg-targeted immunotherapy in the treatment of oral diseases.
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- Yujing Zhang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Department of Endodontics, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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