Periodontitis,as a chronic inflammatory disease,remains unsolved,and the pathogenesis of this disease has not been fully elucidated.In this study,the effect of miR-4262 was investigated in tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF...Periodontitis,as a chronic inflammatory disease,remains unsolved,and the pathogenesis of this disease has not been fully elucidated.In this study,the effect of miR-4262 was investigated in tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)induced human periodontal stem cells(hPDLSCs)for the first time.The gene expression involved in this study was determined using polymerase chain reaction(PCR),the expressions of relevant proteins were determined by western blot analysis,and the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and MCP-1 were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)assay.The luciferase reporter assay was performed for verification of the target gene,alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity detection was used for differentiation capacity,and alizarin red staining assay was used for mineralization capacity.The inhibition of miRNA-4262,which resulted in the upregulation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 4(SOCS4),showed protective effects,including anti-inflammation and promotional effects on osteogenesis as well as differentiation in TNF-αinduced hPDLSCs.These results provided insights into the roles of miRNAs in regulating the inflammatory response,differentiation,and osteogenesis in hPDLSCs,which may promote the understanding of the mechanisms of periodontitis and find out a better therapeutic application.展开更多
Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)is widely used in dentistry and other fields of medicine,and its use has become popular in dental implantology.In several published studies,PRF has been used as a barrier membrane.A barrier me...Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)is widely used in dentistry and other fields of medicine,and its use has become popular in dental implantology.In several published studies,PRF has been used as a barrier membrane.A barrier membrane is a sheet of a certain material that acts as a biological and mechanical barrier against the invasion of cells that are not involved in bone formation,such as epithelial cells.Among the basic requirements of a'barrier membrane,occlusivity,stiffness,and space maintenance are the criteria that PRF primarily lacks;therefore,it does not fall under the category of barrier membranes.However,there is evidence that PRF membranes are useful in significantly improving wound healing.Does the PRF membrane act as a barrier?Should we think of adding or subtracting some points from the ideal requirements of a barrier membrane,or should we coin a new term or concept for PRF that will incorporate some features of a barrier membrane and be a combination of tissue engineering and biotechnology?This review is aimed at answering the basic question of whether the PRF membrane should be considered a barrier membrane or whether it is something more beyond the boundaries of a barrier membrane.展开更多
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that involves a complex interaction between pathogenic bacteria,environmental and acquired factors and host related factors.Till recently periodontal treatment was dire...Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that involves a complex interaction between pathogenic bacteria,environmental and acquired factors and host related factors.Till recently periodontal treatment was directed primarily towards reduction of bacterial load by subgingival debridement of root surfaces and modification of environmental risk factors.The current paradigm of periodontal disease stresses greater role of hostmediated inflammatory response in tissue destruction characteristic of periodontal disease.Various therapeutic modalities have been developed adjuvant to mechanical periodontal therapy.The use of laser and photodynamic therapy show great promise but their effectiveness has still not been conclusively proven.Chemotherapeutic agents,either systemic and local antimicrobials or host modulating drugs,played pivotal role in better and more predictable management of periodontal disease.The present review focuses on the best available evidence,for the current management of the chronic periodontal patients,gathered from systematic reviews and metaanalysis of mechanical non surgical periodontal therapy(NSPT)(subgingival debridement,laser therapy and photodynamic therapy)and the adjunctive chemothera-peutic approaches such as systematic and local antibiotics and antiseptics,subgingival pocket irrigation and host modulation therapies.The review also attempts to briefly introduce future developments in some of these modalities.At the end,the review summarizes the analysis of the current evidence that suggests that thorough subgingival debridement remains the mainstay of NSPT and that adjunct use of chemotherapeutic agents may offer better management of clinical parameters in periodontitis patients.展开更多
Lamellar bone,compactly and ingeniously organized in the hierarchical pattern with 6 ordered scales,is the structural motif of mature bone.Each hierarchical scale exerts an essential role in determining physiological ...Lamellar bone,compactly and ingeniously organized in the hierarchical pattern with 6 ordered scales,is the structural motif of mature bone.Each hierarchical scale exerts an essential role in determining physiological behavior and osteogenic bioactivity of bone.Engineering lamellar bone with full-scale hierarchy remains a longstanding challenge.Herein,using bioskiving and mineralization,we attempt to engineer compact constructs resembling full-scale hierarchy of lamellar bone.Through systematically investigating the effect of mineralization on physicochemical properties and bioactivities of multi-sheeted collagen matrix fabricated by bioskiving,the hierarchical mimicry and hierarchy-property relationship are elucidated.With prolongation of mineralization,hierarchical mimicry and osteogenic bioactivity of constructs are performed in a bidirectional manner,i.e.first rising and then descending,which is supposed to be related with transformation of mineralization mechanism from nonclassical to classical crystallization.Construct mineralized 9 days can accurately mimic each hierarchical scale and efficiently promote osteogenesis.Bioinformatic analysis further reveals that this construct potently activates integrinα5-PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through mechanical and biophysical cues,and thereby repairing critical-sized bone defect.The present study provides a bioinspired strategy for completely resembling complex hierarchy of compact mineralized tissue,and offers a critical research model for in-depth studying the structure-function relationship of bone.展开更多
文摘Periodontitis,as a chronic inflammatory disease,remains unsolved,and the pathogenesis of this disease has not been fully elucidated.In this study,the effect of miR-4262 was investigated in tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)induced human periodontal stem cells(hPDLSCs)for the first time.The gene expression involved in this study was determined using polymerase chain reaction(PCR),the expressions of relevant proteins were determined by western blot analysis,and the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and MCP-1 were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)assay.The luciferase reporter assay was performed for verification of the target gene,alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity detection was used for differentiation capacity,and alizarin red staining assay was used for mineralization capacity.The inhibition of miRNA-4262,which resulted in the upregulation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 4(SOCS4),showed protective effects,including anti-inflammation and promotional effects on osteogenesis as well as differentiation in TNF-αinduced hPDLSCs.These results provided insights into the roles of miRNAs in regulating the inflammatory response,differentiation,and osteogenesis in hPDLSCs,which may promote the understanding of the mechanisms of periodontitis and find out a better therapeutic application.
文摘Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)is widely used in dentistry and other fields of medicine,and its use has become popular in dental implantology.In several published studies,PRF has been used as a barrier membrane.A barrier membrane is a sheet of a certain material that acts as a biological and mechanical barrier against the invasion of cells that are not involved in bone formation,such as epithelial cells.Among the basic requirements of a'barrier membrane,occlusivity,stiffness,and space maintenance are the criteria that PRF primarily lacks;therefore,it does not fall under the category of barrier membranes.However,there is evidence that PRF membranes are useful in significantly improving wound healing.Does the PRF membrane act as a barrier?Should we think of adding or subtracting some points from the ideal requirements of a barrier membrane,or should we coin a new term or concept for PRF that will incorporate some features of a barrier membrane and be a combination of tissue engineering and biotechnology?This review is aimed at answering the basic question of whether the PRF membrane should be considered a barrier membrane or whether it is something more beyond the boundaries of a barrier membrane.
文摘Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that involves a complex interaction between pathogenic bacteria,environmental and acquired factors and host related factors.Till recently periodontal treatment was directed primarily towards reduction of bacterial load by subgingival debridement of root surfaces and modification of environmental risk factors.The current paradigm of periodontal disease stresses greater role of hostmediated inflammatory response in tissue destruction characteristic of periodontal disease.Various therapeutic modalities have been developed adjuvant to mechanical periodontal therapy.The use of laser and photodynamic therapy show great promise but their effectiveness has still not been conclusively proven.Chemotherapeutic agents,either systemic and local antimicrobials or host modulating drugs,played pivotal role in better and more predictable management of periodontal disease.The present review focuses on the best available evidence,for the current management of the chronic periodontal patients,gathered from systematic reviews and metaanalysis of mechanical non surgical periodontal therapy(NSPT)(subgingival debridement,laser therapy and photodynamic therapy)and the adjunctive chemothera-peutic approaches such as systematic and local antibiotics and antiseptics,subgingival pocket irrigation and host modulation therapies.The review also attempts to briefly introduce future developments in some of these modalities.At the end,the review summarizes the analysis of the current evidence that suggests that thorough subgingival debridement remains the mainstay of NSPT and that adjunct use of chemotherapeutic agents may offer better management of clinical parameters in periodontitis patients.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.82001094 and 21905094)Guangzhou Science and Technology Program(Grant No.202102020519 and 202201010912)+2 种基金Guangdong Financial Fund for High-Caliber Hospital Construction(Grant No.174-2018-XMZC-0001-03-0125/D-20)Open Funding of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology(No.KF2022120104)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2019A1515110379 and 2021A1515010782).
文摘Lamellar bone,compactly and ingeniously organized in the hierarchical pattern with 6 ordered scales,is the structural motif of mature bone.Each hierarchical scale exerts an essential role in determining physiological behavior and osteogenic bioactivity of bone.Engineering lamellar bone with full-scale hierarchy remains a longstanding challenge.Herein,using bioskiving and mineralization,we attempt to engineer compact constructs resembling full-scale hierarchy of lamellar bone.Through systematically investigating the effect of mineralization on physicochemical properties and bioactivities of multi-sheeted collagen matrix fabricated by bioskiving,the hierarchical mimicry and hierarchy-property relationship are elucidated.With prolongation of mineralization,hierarchical mimicry and osteogenic bioactivity of constructs are performed in a bidirectional manner,i.e.first rising and then descending,which is supposed to be related with transformation of mineralization mechanism from nonclassical to classical crystallization.Construct mineralized 9 days can accurately mimic each hierarchical scale and efficiently promote osteogenesis.Bioinformatic analysis further reveals that this construct potently activates integrinα5-PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through mechanical and biophysical cues,and thereby repairing critical-sized bone defect.The present study provides a bioinspired strategy for completely resembling complex hierarchy of compact mineralized tissue,and offers a critical research model for in-depth studying the structure-function relationship of bone.
