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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Facial asymmetry is common in Class III patients requiring orthognathic surgery. This study aimed to analyze jaw bone position after surgical-orthodontic treatment in three types of skeletal Class III asymmetry patients. METHODS: The retrospective study included 30 Class III patients who underwent surgical-orthodontic treatment comprising LeFort I osteotomy and bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) without genioplasty. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images obtained before surgery (T1) and after post-surgical orthodontic treatment (T2) were superimposed with voxel-based registration. Patients were classified into three groups based on T1 CBCT scans. Groups 1 and 2 exhibited menton and ramus deviated to the same side. Menton deviation was larger than ramus width asymmetry in group 1, while the reverse was true for group 2. Group 3 had menton deviation contralateral to the side with greater ramus width. RESULTS: Menton deviation after treatment was improved in all groups. Ramus width asymmetry and coronal ramus angle difference decreased in groups 1 and 2. Neither improvement nor deterioration of ramus width asymmetry was noted for group 3. Comparing to groups 1 and 2, group 3 had greater roll and yaw rotations of distal segment, more upward pitch of proximal segment on chin deviation side, and largest inward yaw as well as backward translation of proximal segment on non-deviation side. CONCLUSION: The positional changes of osteotomy segments differed among three types of mandibular asymmetry. Special attention should be given to the atypical mandibular asymmetry with mandibular body and ramus deviating to opposite directions during surgical correction of jaw deflection.
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Camphorquinone (CQ) and resin monomers are included in dentin bonding agents (DBAs) and composite resin to restore tooth defects due to abrasion, crown fracture, or dental caries. DBAs, CQ, and bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (BisGMA) applications influence the biological activities of the dental pulp. The current investigation aimed to delineate the effect of DBAs, CQ, and BisGMA on cathepsin L production/expression, lysosomal activity, and autophagy induction in human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). HDPCs were exposed to DBAs, CQ, or BisGMA with/without inhibitors for 24 h. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to determine the cathepsin L level in culture medium. The cell layer was utilized to measure cell viability by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl -tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Real-time PCR was used to evaluate the mRNA expression. Western blotting or immunofluorescent staining was used to study protein expression. Lysosomal density was evaluated by lysotracker red staining. We found that DBAs, CQ, and BisGMA stimulated cathepsin L mRNA, protein expression, and production in HDPCs. In addition, CQ and BisGMA induced lysosomal activity, Beclin1, ATG12, LC3B, Bax, and p53 expression in HDPCs, indicating the stimulation of autophagy. Glutathione (GSH) prevented CQ- and BisGMA-induced cytotoxicity. Moreover, E64d, cathepsin L inhibitor (two cathepsin inhibitors), and Pifithrin-α (a p53 inhibitor) showed little preventive effect toward CQ- and BisGMA-induced cytotoxicity. Autophagy inhibitors (NH4Cl, Lys05) mildly enhanced the CQ- and BisGMA-induced cytotoxicity. These results indicate that DBAs stimulated cathepsin L, possibly due to their content of CQ and BisGMA that may induce cathepsin L in HDPCs. CQ and BisGMA stimulated lysosomal activity, autophagy, and apoptosis, possibly via induction of Beclin 1, ATG12, LC-3B, Bax, and p53 expression. In addition, CQ and BisGMA cytotoxicity was related to redox change and autophagy. These events are important role in pulpal changes after the restoration of tooth decay using CQ- and BisGMA-containing DBAs and resin composite.
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Cárie Dentária , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53 , Humanos , Bis-Fenol A-Glicidil Metacrilato , Catepsina L , Polpa Dentária , Proteína X Associada a bcl-2 , Resinas Compostas , Adesivos DentináriosRESUMO
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Multicellular spheroid cultures have attracted increasing attention in the field of periodontal regeneration. However, very few studies have reported the periodontal ligament (PDL) cell spheroid formation via biomaterials-induced processes. This study investigated the biological characteristics of human PDL cell spheroids formed on two hydrophilic polymer-based biomaterials, namely chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol. METHODS: The expressions of periostin, paxillin, hypoxia-inducible factor 1-α (HIF-1α), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were analyzed. Cell migration ability was assessed using a scratch assay. Furthermore, PDL cell spheroids were cultured in 3D-printed polylactic acid scaffolds to evaluate mineralizing capability. RESULTS: Western blot analysis revealed increased expressions of periostin, HIF-1α, and VEGF in the 3D spheroids. After the spheroids were reseeded, the cells gradually migrated outward from the spheroids and time-dependent distribution of paxillin was observed. The cells migrating outward from the 3D spheroids demonstrated greater migration ability than that of 2D monolayer cells. Compared to the dissociated cells from a monolayer culture, the cell spheroids formed on the chitosan membrane exhibited elevated alkaline phosphatase activity and an increase in mineralized matrix deposition. CONCLUSION: The biomaterial-induced formation of PDL cell spheroids suggests a novel strategy for cell delivery in research and clinical applications of periodontal regeneration.
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Quitosana , Ligamento Periodontal , Fosfatase Alcalina , Materiais Biocompatíveis , Técnicas de Cultura de Células , Células Cultivadas , Humanos , Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/metabolismo , Paxilina/metabolismo , Álcool de Polivinil , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/metabolismoRESUMO
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The nature of susceptibility to condylar resorption after orthognathic surgery can be different between skeletal Class II and Class III populations, which was addressed by few in the past. The aim of the present study was to use cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images to investigate the displacement and morphological changes of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) in patients received orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery. METHODS: Both Class III (n = 34) and Class II (n = 17) patients were compared through overall and regional superimpositions of the initial and posttreatment CBCTs. Two-sample t-test was used to identify significance between group differences. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to address changes of TMJ and the amount of setback or advancement. RESULTS: The axial ramal angle increased significantly in Class III group and decreased in Class II groups after orthognathic surgery (p < FDR_p). For condylar dimensions, significant widths and lengths reductions were noted only in Class II group. However, no significant difference was found after comparing subgroup differences according to one-jaw and two-jaw options, nor any significant correlation found between the condylar changes and the amount of surgical movements. CONCLUSION: The nature of condylar susceptibility could result more from different skeletal patterns than the amount of surgical movements. However, the direction of mandibular surgery may contribute to different changes of condylar angle in axial section.
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Cirurgia Ortognática , HumanosRESUMO
This study aimed to investigate alveolar bone change around mandibular anterior teeth during orthodontic decompensation in patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and different vertical facial patterns. The records of 29 consecutive Class III patients selected from those pending two-jaw orthognathic surgery were divided into low (≤ 28°), average (30°-37°), and high (≥ 39°) mandibular plane angle (MPA) groups. The DICOM files of CBCT scans and STL files of digital dental models, taken before (T1) and after (T2) presurgical orthodontic treatment, were imported into Dolphin imaging software to reconstruct dentoskeletal images. T1 and T2 images were superimposed and analyzed for bone thickness and height at the level of root apex on each mid-sagittal slice of six mandibular anterior teeth. Differences between T1 and T2 were analyzed by non-parametric tests and mixed-effect model analysis. The results showed that the measurements of alveolar bone height generally decreased after treatment, regardless of MPA. The facial divergence, incisor irregularity, tooth site, treatment time, and change in proclination were identified as the significant factors affecting alveolar bone thickness and height during treatment. The presurgical orthodontic treatment to decompensate mandibular anterior teeth should be very careful in all MPA groups.
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Perda do Osso Alveolar/diagnóstico por imagem , Processo Alveolar/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico/métodos , Ossos Faciais/diagnóstico por imagem , Má Oclusão Classe III de Angle/diagnóstico por imagem , Mandíbula/diagnóstico por imagem , Adolescente , Adulto , Cefalometria/métodos , Ossos Faciais/anatomia & histologia , Feminino , Humanos , Incisivo/diagnóstico por imagem , Masculino , Má Oclusão Classe III de Angle/cirurgia , Mandíbula/patologia , Mandíbula/cirurgia , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ortognáticos/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The 4-dimethylaminobenzoic acid ethyl ester (DMABEE) is an important co-initiator for resin polymerization in dental resinous materials. As a radical forming chemical with high lipophilicity, the genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of DMABEE deserve prudent investigation. In this study, we found that DMABEE reduced the viability and proliferation of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-K1) cells in a dose-dependent manner, and altered cell morphology at higher concentrations. G0/G1 cell cycle arrest was induced by DMABEE at 0.25-0.75 mM, and cell proportion of sub-G0/G1 phase was significantly elevated at 1 mM while cell apoptosis was observed. Genotoxic effect was noted when cells were treated by 0.1 mM DMABEE, as revealed by increase of micronucleus formation. Reactive oxygen species overproduction was observed as cells treated with 0.75 and 1 mM, while elevation of intracellular glutathione was noticeable since 0.1 mM. Contrary to our expectation, pretreatment by N-acetyl-l-cysteine enhanced the toxicity of DMABEE on CHO-K1 cells. Catalase mildly reduced the toxic effect and carboxylesterase showed obvious ability to reverse the toxicity of DMABEE. These findings highlight the mechanism of DMABEE toxicity and provide clues for safety improvement of its application in clinical dental treatment.
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Carboxilesterase/metabolismo , Fotoiniciadores Dentários/efeitos adversos , Fotoiniciadores Dentários/química , para-Aminobenzoatos/efeitos adversos , para-Aminobenzoatos/química , Animais , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Células CHO , Catalase/metabolismo , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Cricetulus , Dano ao DNA/efeitos dos fármacos , Glutationa/metabolismo , Humanos , Oxirredução , Polimerização , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismoRESUMO
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: It is still challengeable to treat periodontal pockets refractory to mechanical debridement. This study is to evaluate the potential of indocyanine green (ICG)-diode laser-based photothermal therapy (PTT) for solving this dilemma. METHODS: Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) were incubated with phosphate-buffered saline, chlorhexidine, or ICG, non-irradiated or irradiated with 810-nm diode lasers, and the cell viability was evaluated. Patients with teeth refractory to mechanical periodontal debridement on different quadrants were recruited. At baseline (T0), all examined teeth received scaling and root planing, and those on the test quadrant (PTT group) received ICG-diode laser treatment. The outcome was evaluated using clinical parameters and cytokines in the gingival crevicular fluids at 4-6 weeks (T1) and 6 months (T2). RESULTS: In ICG-treated cultures, the viability of BMSCs and PDLCs was recovered on day 4, and laser irradiation inhibited the metabolic activities of BMSCs. 22 patients with 30 control teeth and 35 PTT-treated teeth were examined. All examined teeth showed modest reductions in probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), bleeding upon probing (BOP), and plaque score at T1 and T2 and significant reductions in IL-1ß and MMP-8 at T2. Compared with controls, BOP was reduced more prominently, IL-1ß and MMP-8 were significantly lower, and reductions in PPD and CAL were slightly greater in the PTT group at T1 (0.05-0.19 mm). CONCLUSION: ICG-diode laser-based PTT is compatible to periodontium and assists in faster resolution of gingival inflammation in periodontal pockets refractory to mechanical debridement.
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Periodontite Crônica/radioterapia , Verde de Indocianina/uso terapêutico , Lasers Semicondutores , Bolsa Periodontal/radioterapia , Fotoquimioterapia , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Biomarcadores/análise , Feminino , Líquido do Sulco Gengival/metabolismo , Humanos , Interleucina-1beta/metabolismo , Masculino , Metaloproteinase 8 da Matriz/metabolismo , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Índice Periodontal , Taiwan , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Multicellular three-dimensional (3D) spheroids allow intimate cell-cell communication and cell-extracellular matrix interaction. Thus, 3D cell spheroids better mimic microenvironment in vivo than two-dimensional (2D) monolayer cultures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the behaviors of human dental pulp cells (DPCs) cultured on chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membranes. The protein expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1-α (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and the migration ability of the DPCs from 2D versus 3D environments were investigated. The results showed that both chitosan and PVA membranes support DPCs aggregation to form multicellular spheroids. In comparison to 2D cultures on tissue culture polystyrene, DPC spheroids exhibited higher protein expression of HIF-1α and VEGF. The treatment with YC-1 (inhibitor to HIF-1α) blocked the upregulation of VEGF, indicating a downstream event to HIF-1α expression. When DPC spheroids were collected and subjected to the transwell assay, the cells growing outward from 3D spheroids showed greater migration ability than those from 2D cultures. Moreover, DPCs aggregation and spheroid formation on chitosan membrane were abolished by Y-27632 (inhibitor to Rho-associated kinases), whereas the inhibitory effect did not exist on PVA membrane. This suggests that the mechanism regulating DPCs aggregation and spheroid formation on chitosan membrane is involved with the Rho-associated kinase signaling pathway. In summary, the multicellular spheroid structure was beneficial to the protein expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in DPCs and enhanced the migration ability of the cells climbing from spheroids. This study showed a new perspective in exploring novel strategies for DPC-based research and application.
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Amidas/farmacologia , Agregação Celular/genética , Polpa Dentária/metabolismo , Piridinas/farmacologia , Esferoides Celulares/efeitos dos fármacos , Agregação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Hipóxia Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Movimento Celular/genética , Microambiente Celular/genética , Quitosana/farmacologia , Polpa Dentária/citologia , Regulação da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Subunidade alfa do Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/genética , Álcool de Polivinil/farmacologia , Esferoides Celulares/citologia , Esferoides Celulares/metabolismo , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/genéticaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: During orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), the speed of movement depends on the rate of bone turnover. In this study, we used a rat model to investigate the effect of 970â¯nm low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on OTM under different dose and frequency protocols. METHODS: We first compared the OTM rates between the OTM only control and the OTMâ¯+â¯LLLT group (1250â¯J/cm2) in Experiment 1 and showed that LLLT significantly increased OTM. In Experiment 2, we employed 3 different LLLT protocols: the low-dose group and the high-dose group receiving 5 doses of 750â¯J/cm2 and 15,000â¯J/cm2 of LLLT every 3â¯days, respectively, and the early high-dose group which received 5 daily doses at 15,000â¯J/cm2 at the beginning of the experiments. The OTM-only control group received no LLLT. Tooth movement rate was measured through sequential silicone impressions. MicroCT was also performed to evaluate bone de-mineralization rate. Bone histmorphometry was used to compare the bone turnover rate between LLLT group and control group. Finally, TRAP, Osteocalcin, and VEGF expression is evaluated by immunohistochemistry (IHC) in tissue sections. RESULTS: When LLLT treatment was given every three days, both the 1250â¯J/cm2 and 15,000â¯J/cm2 groups showed significantly increased OTM compared to the control group. No significant difference was observed in the 750â¯J/cm2 group, or in the early irradiation group, when compared with controls, although 750â¯J/cm2 showed the same trend of accelerating OTM. The MicroCT result of rat maxilla demonstrated that LLLT increased bone remodeling and showed decreased bone mineral density and bone volume/total volume in the furcation areas of the maxillary first molars at the end of experiment. LLLT without OTM increased bone turnover as evidenced by fluorochrome incorporation. Immunohistochemistry analyses revealed high osteocalcin expression at later stages of OTM in the LLLT group, while VEGF expression was highly induced in the LLLTâ¯+â¯OTM group at an early stage. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that the 970â¯nm LLLT increases the rate of OTM in a dose-sensitive and frequency-dependent manner. Further animal and human studies are needed to determine the optimal timing and dosage of LLLT for OTM acceleration.
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Terapia com Luz de Baixa Intensidade , Dente Molar/fisiologia , Técnicas de Movimentação Dentária , Animais , Densidade Óssea , Regeneração Óssea , Remodelação Óssea , Imuno-Histoquímica , Mandíbula/química , Mandíbula/patologia , Maxila/diagnóstico por imagem , Maxila/metabolismo , Maxila/patologia , Modelos Animais , Osteocalcina/metabolismo , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Fosfatase Ácida Resistente a Tartarato/metabolismo , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/metabolismo , Microtomografia por Raio-XRESUMO
Cardiovascular diseases (atherosclerosis, stroke, myocardiac infarction etc.) are the major systemic diseases of elder peoples in the world. This is possibly due to increased levels of oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDLs) such as 7-ketocholesterol (7-KC) and lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) that damage vascular endothelial cells, induce inflammatory responses, to elevate the risk of cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and age-related macular degeneration. However the toxic effects of 7-KC on endothelial cells are not known. In this study, 7-KC showed cytotoxicity to endothelial cells at concentrations higher than 10 µg/ml. 7-KC stimulated ATM/Chk2, ATR-Chk1 and p53 signaling pathways in endothelial cells. 7-KC also induced G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis with an inhibition of Cyclin dependent kinase 1 (Cdk1) and cyclin B1 expression. Secretion and expression of IL-8 in endothelial cells were stimulated by 7-KC. 7-KC further induced intracellular ROS production as shown by increase in DCF fluorescence and Akt phosphorylation. LY294002 attenuated the 7-KC-induced apoptosis and IL-8 mRNA expression of endothelial cells. These results indicate that oxLDLs such as 7-KC may contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases by induction of endothelial damage, apoptosis and inflammatory responses. These events are associated with ROS production, activation of ATM/Chk2, ATR/Chk1, p53 and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways.
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Células Endoteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais/metabolismo , Interleucina-8/biossíntese , Cetocolesteróis/farmacologia , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteínas Mutadas de Ataxia Telangiectasia/genética , Proteínas Mutadas de Ataxia Telangiectasia/metabolismo , Biomarcadores , Ciclo Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Ciclo Celular/genética , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Quinase 1 do Ponto de Checagem/genética , Quinase 1 do Ponto de Checagem/metabolismo , Quinase do Ponto de Checagem 2/genética , Quinase do Ponto de Checagem 2/metabolismo , Citocinas/biossíntese , Citometria de Fluxo , Expressão Gênica , Humanos , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/genética , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/genética , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Facial asymmetry is a common manifestation in patients with Class III malocclusion. The aims of this study were to classify mandibular asymmetry in Class III patients and to evaluate treatment outcomes according to different characteristics of asymmetry. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three dimensional cone-beam CT images of 38 patients were analyzed for menton deviation and discrepancies between bilateral structures of mandibular ramus and body. The patients were classified into 3 groups. Groups 1 and 2 exhibited a larger distance of ramus to midsagittal plane on menton-deviated side. In group 1, menton deviation was greater than ramus asymmetry and the condition was reversed for group 2. Group 3 had menton deviation contralateral to the side with larger transverse ramus distance. The features of asymmetry were delineated and the outcomes after surgical-orthodontic treatment were analyzed. RESULTS: Group 1 exhibited a roll rotation of mandibular structures. Mandibular deviation of group 2 patients was more of a horizontal shift nature rather than rotation. Group 3 patients displayed a yaw rotation of mandible to the side with lesser growth in body and ramus. After treatment, menton deviation and body asymmetry were significantly improved in all 3 groups, but the effect of therapy on ramus asymmetry was less predictable, especially for group 3. CONCLUSIONS: The classification system is simple and clinically useful and could form a base for future studies on facial asymmetry.
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Má Oclusão Classe III de Angle/classificação , Mandíbula/anormalidades , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ortognáticos/métodos , Adulto , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Má Oclusão Classe III de Angle/diagnóstico por imagem , Má Oclusão Classe III de Angle/cirurgia , Mandíbula/diagnóstico por imagem , Mandíbula/cirurgia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Betel quid (BQ) chewing is an etiologic factor of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) and oral cancer. There are 600 million BQ chewers worldwide. The mechanisms for the toxic and inflammatory responses of BQ are unclear. In this study, both areca nut (AN) extract (ANE) and arecoline stimulated epidermal growth factor (EGF) and interleukin-1α (IL-1α) production of gingival keratinocytes (GKs), whereas only ANE can stimulate a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and 8-isoprostane production. ANE-induced EGF production was inhibited by catalase. Addition of anti-EGF neutralizing antibody attenuated ANE-induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), mature ADAM9 expression and PGE2 and 8-isoprostane production. ANE-induced IL-1α production was inhibited by catalase, anti-EGF antibody, PD153035 (EGF receptor antagonist) and U0126 (MEK inhibitor) but not by α-naphthoflavone (cytochrome p450-1A1 inhibitor). ANE-induced ADAM17 production was inhibited by pp2 (Src inhibitor), U0126, α-naphthoflavone and aspirin. AG490 (JAK inhibitor) prevented ANE-stimulated ADAM17, IL-1α, PGE2 production, COX-2 expression, ADAM9 maturation, and the ANE-induced decline in keratin 5 and 14, but showed little effect on cdc2 expression and EGF production. Moreover, ANE-induced 8-isoprostane production by GKs was inhibited by catalase, anti-EGF antibody, AG490, pp2, U0126, α-naphthoflavone, Zinc protoporphyrin (ZnPP) and aspirin. These results indicate that AN components may involve in BQ-induced oral cancer by induction of reactive oxygen species, EGF/EGFR, IL-1α, ADAMs, JAK, Src, MEK/ERK, CYP1A1, and COX signaling pathways, and the aberration of cell cycle and differentiation. Various blockers against ROS, EGF, IL-1α, ADAM, JAK, Src, MEK, CYP1A1, and COX can be used for prevention or treatment of BQ chewing-related diseases.
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Areca/toxicidade , Gengiva/efeitos dos fármacos , Queratinócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Extratos Vegetais/toxicidade , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteína ADAM17/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteína ADAM17/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular , Dinoprosta/análogos & derivados , Dinoprosta/metabolismo , Dinoprostona/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Epidérmico/efeitos dos fármacos , Fator de Crescimento Epidérmico/metabolismo , Humanos , Interleucina-1alfa/metabolismo , Janus Quinases/efeitos dos fármacos , Janus Quinases/metabolismo , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismoRESUMO
AIMS: Chewing of betel quid (BQ) increases the risk of oral cancer and oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), possibly by BQ-induced toxicity and induction of inflammatory response in oral mucosa. METHODS: Primary gingival keratinocytes (GK cells) were exposed to areca nut (AN) components with/without inhibitors. Cytotoxicity was measured by 3-(4,5-dimethyl- thiazol- 2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. mRNA and protein expression was evaluated by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blotting. PGE2/PGF2α production was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. RESULTS: Areca nut extract (ANE) stimulated PGE2/PGF2α production, and upregulated the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) and hemeoxygenase-1 (HO-1), but inhibited expression of keratin 5/14, cyclinB1 and cdc25C in GK cells. ANE also activated epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), Src and Ras signaling pathways. ANE-induced COX-2, keratin 5, keratin 14 and cdc25C expression as well as PGE2 production were differentially regulated by α-naphthoflavone (a CYP 1A1/1A2 inhibitor), PD153035 (EGFR inhibitor), pp2 (Src inhibitor), and manumycin A (a Ras inhibitor). ANE-induced PGE2 production was suppressed by piper betle leaf (PBL) extract and hydroxychavicol (two major BQ components), dicoumarol (a NAD(P)H: Quinone Oxidoreductase--NQO1 inhibitor) and curcumin. ANE-induced cytotoxicity was inhibited by catalase and enhanced by dicoumarol, suggesting that AN components may contribute to the pathogenesis of OSF and oral cancer via induction of aberrant differentiation, cytotoxicity, COX-2 expression, and PGE2/PGF2α production. CONCLUSIONS: CYP4501A1, reactive oxygen species (ROS), EGFR, Src and Ras signaling pathways could all play a role in ANE-induced pathogenesis of oral cancer. Addition of PBL into BQ and curcumin consumption could inhibit the ANE-induced inflammatory response.
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Areca/química , Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Queratinócitos/metabolismo , Extratos Vegetais/toxicidade , Células Cultivadas , Curcumina/farmacologia , Ciclina B1/metabolismo , Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/genética , Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/metabolismo , Citocromo P-450 CYP1A1/metabolismo , Dicumarol/farmacologia , Dinoprostona/biossíntese , Receptores ErbB/metabolismo , Gengiva/patologia , Heme Oxigenase-1/metabolismo , Humanos , Queratinócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Queratinas/genética , Queratinas/metabolismo , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , Fosfatases cdc25/genética , Fosfatases cdc25/metabolismo , Proteínas ras/metabolismo , Quinases da Família src/metabolismoRESUMO
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Mechanical loading plays an important role in regulating bone formation and remodeling. Relevant mechanical stretching can increase the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblastic cells in vitro. However, little is known about the effects of supraphysiological high-level mechanical stretching on the growth and cell cycle progression of osteoblastic cells. METHODS: Osteoblast-like MG-63 cells were seeded onto flexible-bottomed plates and subjected to cyclic mechanical stretching (15% elongation, 0.5 Hz) for 24 and 48 hours in a Flexercell FX-4000 strain unit. Cellular activities were measured by an assay based on the reduction of the tetrazolium salt, 3-[4,5-dimethyldiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetra-zolium bromide (MTT). The number of viable cells was also determined by the trypan blue dye exclusion technique. Cell cycle progression was checked by flow cytometry. mRNA expressions of apoptosis- and cell cycle-related genes (Bcl2, Bax, cdc2, cdc25C, and cyclin B1) were analyzed using an RT-PCR technique. RESULTS: The number of viable cells significantly decreased in osteoblast-like MG-63 cells subjected to cyclic mechanical stretching for 24 or 48 hours. The MTT activity of stretched cells did not change at 24 hours, whereas a significant decrease was noted at 48 hours in comparison to the unstretched controls. The flow cytometry showed that mechanical stretching induced S-phase cell cycle arrest. Furthermore, exposure to mechanical stretching led to apoptotic cell death, as shown by the increase in the hypodiploid sub-G0/G1 cell population. Furthermore, a decreased cdc25C mRNA level was consistently noted in stretched cells. However, the mRNA expressions of Bcl2, Bax, cdc2, and cyclin B1 genes were not significantly altered compared to the unstretched control cells. CONCLUSION: High-level mechanical stretching induced S-phase cell cycle arrest and apoptotic cell death in osteoblastic cells. The results suggest that heavy tensional force is a negative regulator of osteoblastic activities and should, therefore, be minimized if bone formation is attempted during orthodontic/orthopedic treatment.
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Osteoblastos/fisiologia , Estresse Fisiológico/fisiologia , Apoptose , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Proteína Quinase CDC2 , Proliferação de Células , Sobrevivência Celular , Células Cultivadas , Ciclina B1/genética , Quinases Ciclina-Dependentes/genética , Expressão Gênica , Humanos , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-bcl-2/genética , Pontos de Checagem da Fase S do Ciclo Celular , Fosfatases cdc25/genéticaRESUMO
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: This study aimed at comparing the transverse and sagittal angulations of proximal segment after sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO), and examining their influences on the stability of distal segment. METHODS: Patients who received SSRO (n = 21) or IVRO (n = 11) for mandibular setback were included. Lateral and posteroanterior cephalograms taken within 1 month before surgery (T1), within 1 week after surgery (T2), and at least 6 months after surgery (T3) were analyzed. The angulation of each proximal segment relative to the upper orbital margin line was measured on posteroanterior cephalogram and the sum of both angles (total ramus angle, TRA) was obtained. On lateral radiograph, ramus inclination angle (RIA) relative to a horizontal reference line 7° to the sella-nasion was assessed and B-point position was measured. RESULTS: From T1 to T2, more increases in TRA and RIA were noted after IVRO than after SSRO. From T2 to T3, TRA and RIA significantly decreased in IVRO group but remained relatively stable in SSRO group. ΔTRA(T1-T2) positively related to upward rotation of distal segment for SSRO and downward rotation for IVRO from T2 to T3. For SSRO only, ΔRIA(T1-T2) significantly related to forward movement of distal segment during remodeling. CONCLUSION: TRA and RIA increase significantly after IVRO and then regress, whereas they increase mildly after SSRO and remain stable. Increase in TRA significantly relates to distal segment rotation during remodeling for both surgeries, but increase in RIA relates to forward relapse of the distal segment only for SSRO. The reasons underlying the correlations are not certain and deserve future investigations.
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Mandíbula/cirurgia , Osteotomia/métodos , Prognatismo/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Mandíbula/diagnóstico por imagem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prognatismo/diagnóstico por imagem , RadiografiaRESUMO
The amniotic membrane (AM) has been widely used in the field of tissue engineering because of the favorable biological properties for scaffolding material. However, little is known about the effects of an acellular AM matrix on the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. In this study, it was found that both basement membrane side and collagenous stroma side of the acellular AM matrix were capable of providing a preferential environment for driving the osteogenic differentiation of human dental apical papilla cells (APCs) with proven stem cell characteristics. Acellular AM matrix potentiated the induction effect of osteogenic supplements (OS) such as ascorbic acid, ß-glycerophosphate, and dexamethasone and enhanced the osteogenic differentiation of APCs, as seen by increased core-binding factor alpha 1 (Cbfa-1) phosphorylation, alkaline phosphatase activity, mRNA expression of osteogenic marker genes, and mineralized matrix deposition. Even in the absence of soluble OS, acellular AM matrix also could exert the substrate-induced effect on initiating APCs' differentiation. Especially, the collagenous stroma side was more effective than the basement membrane side. Moreover, the AM-induced effect was significantly inhibited by U0126, an inhibitor of extracellular signaling-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) signaling. Taken together, the osteogenic differentiation promoting effect on APCs is AM-specific, which provides potential applications of acellular AM matrix in bone/tooth tissue engineering.
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Diferenciação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Papila Dentária/citologia , Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases , Osteogênese , Fosfatase Alcalina/metabolismo , Âmnio/metabolismo , Ácido Ascórbico/metabolismo , Células Cultivadas , Subunidade alfa 1 de Fator de Ligação ao Core/genética , Subunidade alfa 1 de Fator de Ligação ao Core/metabolismo , Papila Dentária/metabolismo , Dexametasona/metabolismo , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Marcadores Genéticos , Glicerofosfatos/metabolismo , Humanos , Fosforilação , RNA Mensageiro/genética , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , Células-Tronco/citologia , Células-Tronco/metabolismo , Engenharia TecidualRESUMO
Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are characterized by their abilities to differentiate into different lineages, including osteoblasts. Besides soluble factors, mechanical strain and extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins play important roles in osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs. However, interactions between them are still not fully understood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the combined effects of insoluble chemical and mechanical factors (ECM proteins vs. cyclic stretching) in driving hMSCs into osteogenic differentiation. To avoid the influence from osteogenic supplements, hMSCs were cultured in regular medium and subjected to cyclic mechanical stretching using a Flexcell Tension system (3% elongation at 0.1 Hz) when they were grown on substrates coated with various ECM proteins (collagen I (Col I), vitronectin (VN), fibronectin (FN), and laminin (LN)). Using alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and mineralized matrix deposition as respective indicators of the early and late stages of osteogenesis, we report herein that all of the ECM proteins tested supported hMSC differentiation into osteogenic phenotypes in the absence of osteogenic supplements. Moreover, cyclic mechanical stretching activated the phosphorylation of focal adhesion kinase (FAK), upregulated the transcription and phosphorylation of core-binding factor alpha-1 (Cbfa1), and subsequently increased ALP activity and mineralized matrix deposition. Among the ECM proteins tested, FN and LN exhibited greater effects of supporting stretching-induced osteogenic differentiation than did Col I and VN. The ability of ECM proteins and mechanical stretching to regulate osteogenesis in hMSCs can be exploited in bone tissue engineering via approximate matrix design or application of mechanical stimulation.
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Diferenciação Celular , Proteínas da Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia , Osteogênese/fisiologia , Idoso , Fosfatase Alcalina/metabolismo , Células Cultivadas , Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Fibronectinas/metabolismo , Quinase 1 de Adesão Focal/metabolismo , Humanos , Laminina/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osteoblastos/citologia , Osteoblastos/metabolismo , Fosforilação , Engenharia Tecidual , Vitronectina/metabolismoRESUMO
The purpose of this study was to explore the influences of cyclic mechanical stretching on the mRNA expressions of tendon/ligament-related and osteoblast-specific marker genes in human MSCs seeded onto a collagen type I-coated surface. The stretch-induced mRNA expressions of mesenchymal stem cell protein (MSCP), matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), and marker genes related to tendon/ligament cells (type I collagen, type III collagen, and tenascin-C) and those typical of osteoblasts (core binding factor alpha 1 (Cbfa1), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and osteocalcin (OCN)) were analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR. The results revealed significant downregulation of MSCP and upregulation of MMP-3 genes in MSCs subjected to mechanical loading, regardless of the magnitude of the stretching (high or low). Moreover, the typical marker genes of the osteoblast lineage were upregulated by low-magnitude stretching, whereas tendon/ligament-related genes were upregulated by high-magnitude stretching for a long period. Cbfa1 and ALP were upregulated starting as early at 8 hr, followed by a downward trend and no significant change in expression at the other time points. The mRNA expressions of type I collagen, type III collagen, and tenascin-C significantly increased in MSCs subjected to 10% stretching for 48 hr, and this effect still existed after the stretched cells had rested for 48 hr. This study demonstrated the effect of cyclic mechanical stretching on differential transcription of marker genes related to different cell lineages. Low-magnitude stretching increased mRNA expressions of Cbfa1 and ALP and was possibly involved in the early osteoblastic differentiation of MSCs, whereas high-magnitude stretching upregulated the mRNA expressions of tendon/ligament-related genes.
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Colágeno/metabolismo , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Metaloproteinase 3 da Matriz/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , Estresse Mecânico , Fosfatase Alcalina/metabolismo , Subunidade alfa 1 de Fator de Ligação ao Core/metabolismo , Citometria de Fluxo , Humanos , Osteocalcina/metabolismo , RNA Mensageiro/isolamento & purificação , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase Via Transcriptase Reversa , Tenascina/metabolismoRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess systematically the case distribution among three types of mini-implants and to evaluate the clinical factors that influence the failure rates of mini-implants used as an orthodontic anchorage. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data for 359 mini-implants (miniplates, miniscrews, and microscrews) in 129 patients were collected. The factors related to mini-implant failure were evaluated using univariate analysis and multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Among these three different types of skeletal anchorage, there was a significant difference between the failure rates of these mini-implants, with the miniscrews and microscrews showing much higher failure rates. There were no significant differences in failure rates among the mini-implants for the following variables: gender, type of malocclusion, local or full-arch treatment, whether on the buccal or lingual side, length of the screw, loading pattern, or the duration of the healing phase. Greater risks for failure were found in younger patients, when an implant was placed for retraction/protraction, when it was placed on the mandibular arch, when it was placed anterior to the second premolars, or when using the miniscrew/microscrew systems. After adjusting for potential confounding effects, only three factors (type of mini-implant, placement on the mandibular arch, and age) were found to be statistically significant in predicting mini-implant failures (P<0.05) with an R2 value of 85.2%. CONCLUSIONS: Mini-implants placed in younger patients or placed on the mandibular arch are at a greater risk of failing. The miniplate system has greater stability compared with miniscrews or microscrews. However, it requires flap surgery for insertion and removal, which usually causes swelling and discomfort. Therefore, selection of the proper type of skeletal anchorage should be based on the specific treatment needs of each individual patient.
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Implantação Dentária Endóssea/instrumentação , Implantes Dentários/estatística & dados numéricos , Falha de Restauração Dentária , Procedimentos de Ancoragem Ortodôntica/instrumentação , Técnicas de Movimentação Dentária/instrumentação , Adolescente , Adulto , Placas Ósseas , Parafusos Ósseos , Implantação Dentária Endóssea/métodos , Análise de Falha de Equipamento , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Mandíbula , Maxila , Miniaturização , Procedimentos de Ancoragem Ortodôntica/métodos , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
Sanguinarine is a plant alkaloid present in the root of Sanguinaria canadensis and Poppy fumaria species. Sanguinarine has been used as an antiseptic mouth rinse and a toothpaste additive to reduce dental plaque and gingival inflammation. In this study, we investigated the antiplatelet effects of sanguinarine, aiming to extend its potential pharmacological applications. Sanguinarine inhibited platelet aggregation induced by arachidonic acid (AA), collagen, U46619 and sub-threshold concentration of thrombin (0.05 U/ml) with IC(50) concentrations of 8.3, 7.7, 8.6 and 4.4 microM, respectively. Sanguinarine (5-10 microM) inhibited 10-31% of platelet TXB(2) production, but not platelet aggregation induced by higher concentration of thrombin (0.1 U/ml). SQ29548, a thromboxane receptor antagonist, inhibited the AA-induced platelet aggregation but not TXB(2) production. Sanguinarine suppressed cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) activity (IC(50)=28 microM), whereas its effect on COX-2 activity was minimal. Sanguinarine (8, 10 microM) further inhibited the AA-induced Ca(2+) mobilization by 27-62%. In addition, SQ22536, an adenylate cyclase inhibitor, attenuated the inhibitory effect of sanguinarine toward AA-induced platelet Ca(2+) mobilization and aggregation. These results suggest that sanguinarine is a potent antiplatelet agent, which activates adenylate cyclase, inhibits platelet Ca(2+) mobilization, TXB(2) production as well as suppresses COX-1 enzyme activity. Sanguinarine may have therapeutic potential for treatment of cardiovascular diseases related to platelet aggregation.