scholarly journals HEMA Effects on Autophagy Mechanism in Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diomede ◽  
Tripodi ◽  
Trubiani ◽  
Pizzicannella
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Western Blot ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Extracellular Signal ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

Autophagy is a complex mechanism that permits the degradation of cellular components in order to enhance cell homeostasis, recycling the damaged, dysfunctional, or unnecessary components. In restorative dentistry practice, free resin monomers of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) can be released. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of HEMA on proliferation and autophagy in human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Human DPSCs were treated with different concentrations of HEMA (3 and 5 mmol L−1). To evaluate the proliferation rate, MTT and trypan blue assays were used. Autophagic markers such as microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3-I/II) and ubiquitin-binding protein (p62) were analyzed through immunofluorescence observations. Beclin1, LC3-I/II, and p62 were evaluated by means of Western blotting detection. Considering that activity of extracellular signal–regulated kinase (ERK) and its phosphorylated form (pERK) mediates several cellular processes, such as apoptosis, autophagy, and senescence, the involvement of ERK/pERK signaling was also evaluated. Obtained results showed a decreased cell proliferation associated with morphological changes in HEMA-treated cells. The Western blot results showed that the expression levels of Beclin1, LC3-I/II, and ERK were significantly elevated in HEMA-treated cells and in cells co-treated with rapamycin, an autophagic promoter. The expression levels of p62 were significantly reduced compared to the untreated samples. Protein levels to the autophagic process, observed at confocal microscopy confirmed the data obtained from the Western blot. The up-regulation of ERK and pERK levels, associated with nuclear translocation, revealed that ERK pathway signaling could act as a promoter of autophagy in dental pulp stem cells treated with HEMA.

scholarly journals Effect of Vitamins D and E on the Proliferation, Viability, and Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells: An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Lina M. Escobar ◽  
Zita Bendahan ◽  
Andrea Bayona ◽  
Jaime E. Castellanos ◽  
María-Clara González
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Osteoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

Introduction. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of vitamins D and E on the proliferation, morphology, and differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Methods. In this in vitro experimental study, hDPSCs were isolated, characterized, and treated with vitamins D and E, individually and in combination, utilizing different doses and treatment periods. Changes in morphology and cell proliferation were evaluated using light microscopy and the resazurin assay, respectively. Osteoblast differentiation was evaluated with alizarin red S staining and expression of RUNX2, Osterix, and Osteocalcin genes using real-time RT-PCR. Results. Compared with untreated cells, the number of cells significantly reduced following treatment with vitamin D (49%), vitamin E (35%), and vitamins D + E (61%) after 144 h. Compared with cell cultures treated with individual vitamins, cells treated with vitamins D + E demonstrated decreased cell confluence, with more extensive and flatter cytoplasm that initiated the formation of a significantly large number of calcified nodules after 7 days of treatment. After 14 days, treatment with vitamins D, E, and D + E increased the transcription of RUNX2, Osterix, and Osteocalcin genes. Conclusions. Vitamins D and E induced osteoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs, as evidenced by the decrease in cell proliferation, morphological changes, and the formation of calcified nodules, increasing the expression of differentiation genes. Concurrent treatment with vitamins D + E induces a synergistic effect in differentiation toward an osteoblastic lineage.

scholarly journals NF-κB Activation in Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells by TNF and LPS

2005 ◽  
Vol 84 (11) ◽  
pp. 994-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Chang ◽  
C. Zhang ◽  
N. Tani-Ishii ◽  
S. Shi ◽  
C.-Y. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Oral Bacteria ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Human Dental Pulp ◽  
I Kappa B Kinase ◽  
Transcription Factor Nuclear Factor ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Post-natal human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) represent a unique precursor population in the dental pulp, which has multipotential and can regenerate a dentin/pulp-like structure. Because the dental pulp is frequently infected by oral bacteria due to dental decay, in this study, we examined whether lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) activated the immunologic transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) in DPSCs. We found that both TNF and LPS activated the I-kappa B kinase complex (IKK) in DPSCs to induce the phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα, resulting in the nuclear translocation of NF-κB. Consistently, both TNF and LPS rapidly induced the expression of the NF-κB-dependent gene interleukin-8 (IL-8). However, unlike in monocytes, we found that LPS could not induce the phosphorylation of the NF-κB active subunit p65 in DPSCs. In summary, our studies suggest that DPSCs may be involved in immune responses during pulpal infection through activating NF-κB.

scholarly journals Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Exhibit Osteogenic Differentiation Potential

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 229-236
Author(s):  
Sadia Awais ◽  
Samira Shabbir Balouch ◽  
Nabeela Riaz ◽  
Mahmood S Choudhery
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Histological Analysis ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Potential ◽  
Proliferative Potential ◽  
Differentiation Potential ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

AbstractBone regeneration after trauma, pathologic and surgical procedures is considered a major medical challenge. Due to limitations in using conventional approaches, cell based regenerative strategies may provide an alternative option to address such issues. In the current study, we sought to determine the osteogenic potential of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) isolated from impacted 3rd molars. DPSCs were isolated from human dental pulp tissue (n=6) using explant culture. Growth characteristics of DPSCs were determined using plating efficiency, and the number and time of population doublings. After characterization, DPSCs were induced to differentiate into osteoblasts and were assessed using polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and histological analysis. Results indicated that DPSCs can be isolated from impacted human third molars, and that DPSCs exhibited typical fibroblastic morphology and excellent proliferative potential. In addition, morphological changes, histological analysis and expression of lineage specific genes confirmed osteogenic differentiation of DPSCs. In conclusion, DPSCs isolated from impacted 3rd molars have high proliferative potential and ability to differentiate into osteoblasts.

Chrysin induces osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 400 (2) ◽  
pp. 112466
Author(s):  
J.F. Huo ◽  
M.L. Zhang ◽  
X.X. Wang ◽  
D.H. Zou
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

scholarly journals Methylglyoxal-Dependent Glycative Stress Is Prevented by the Natural Antioxidant Oleuropein in Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells through Nrf2/Glo1 Pathway

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 716
Author(s):  
Simona Delle Delle Monache ◽  
Fanny Pulcini ◽  
Roberta Frosini ◽  
Vincenzo Mattei ◽  
Vincenzo Nicola Talesa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Bioactive Component ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
Abnormal Accumulation ◽  
Synthetic Agents ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

Methylglyoxal (MG) is a potent precursor of glycative stress (abnormal accumulation of advanced glycation end products, AGEs), a relevant condition underpinning the etiology of several diseases, including those of the oral cave. At present, synthetic agents able to trap MG are known; however, they have never been approved for clinical use because of their severe side effects. Hence, the search of bioactive natural scavengers remains a sector of strong research interest. Here, we investigated whether and how oleuropein (OP), the major bioactive component of olive leaf, was able to prevent MG-dependent glycative stress in human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). The cells were exposed to OP at 50 µM for 24 h prior to the administration of MG at 300 µM for additional 24 h. We found that OP prevented MG-induced glycative stress and DPSCs impairment by restoring the activity of Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1), the major detoxifying enzyme of MG, in a mechanism involving the redox-sensitive transcription factor Nrf2. Our results suggest that OP holds great promise for the development of preventive strategies for MG-derived AGEs-associated oral diseases and open new paths in research concerning additional studies on the protective potential of this secoiridoid.

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