What is the response profile of deciduous pulp fibroblasts stimulated with E. coli LPS and E. faecalis LTA?

BACKGROUND: Oral fibroblast immunological responses to bacterial stimuli are well known. However, there are few studies about pulp fibroblasts from deciduous teeth (HDPF) responses, which are important for the treatment of pulp infections in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate expression and production of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines by HDPF when challenged with bacterial antigens normally present in advanced caries lesions. METHODS: Triplicate HDPF from 4 children (n = 4; 2 boys and 2 girls) were cultured by explant technique and challenged or not with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide/1 μg/mL (EcLPS) or Enterococcus faecalis lipoteichoic acid/1 μg/mL (EfLTA) for 6 and 24 h. Most of published studies employed immortalized cells, i.e., without checking possible gender and genetic variables. mRNA expression and protein production were evaluated by RT-qPCR and ELISA MILLIPLEX®, respectively, for Interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, IL-17, Chemokine C-C motif ligand 2/monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (CCL2/MCP-1), Chemokine C-C motif ligand 3/macrophage inflammatory protein 1-alpha (CCL3/MIP1-α), Chemokine C-C motif ligand 5/ regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted (CCL5/RANTES), C-X-C motif chemokine 12/ stromal cell-derived factor 1 (CXCL12/SDF-1), Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α), Interferon-gamma (IFN γ), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), Colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) and Macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF). RESULTS: EcLPS increased IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-8, CCL2, CCL5, TNF-α and CSF-1 mRNA and protein levels while EfLTA was only able to positively regulate gene expression and protein production of IL-8. CONCLUSION: The results of the present study confirmed our hypothesis, since pulp fibroblasts from deciduous teeth are capable of increasing gene expression and protein production after being stimulated with EcLPS and EfLTA

Study of expression and production of the renin-angiotensin system components by gingival and periodontal ligament human fibroblasts

O Sistema Renina-angiotensina (SRA), e um sistema capaz de gerar hormonios peptideos com grande impacto na regulacao cardiovascular e na patogenese das doencas cardiovasculares. Este sistema opera, por meio das acoes da Angiotensina II, tanto em nivel sistemico (endocrino) quanto tecidual (local, paracrino/autocrino) controlando importantes funcoes, varias delas relacionadas a facilitacao da instalacao e progressao do processo inflamatorio. Por este motivo, a producao desta proteina nos tecidos pode estar relacionada a patogenese de muitas doencas, dentre elas a doenca periodontal (DP), tendo em vista seu carater infeccioso-inflamatorio e os achados da literatura que mostram que a inibicao da formacao de Ang II, diminui a perda óssea da DP em animais. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivos: Avaliar in vitro, a) A expressao de componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, ECA-2, AT1, AT2 e Mas) por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por RT-qPCR; b) A producao de componentes do SRA (RENINA, ECA, ECA-2) no sobrenadante de culturas de fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, por ELISA; c) A producao dos receptores do SRA (AT1, AT2 e Mas), nestes fibroblastos, por Imunofluorescencia e d) Se a expressao e a producao dos componentes do SRA por fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal humanos, se alteram com a estimulacao por LPS de P. gingivalis e E. coli. Apos a coleta, os dados foram analisados com o auxilio do programa GraphPad Prism 5.0. por meio da analise de variancia a 2 criterios (ANOVA-two way) seguida do pos teste de Bonferroni, com nivel de significancia de 5% para a verificacao das possíveis diferencas. Foi detectada a expressao genica para alguns dos componentes do SRA (ANGT, RENINA, ECA, AT1) por fibroblastos tanto de gengiva quanto de ligamento periodontal. Foi detectada ainda uma expressao genica diferenciada entre fibroblastos de gengiva e ligamento periodontal para a ECA, sendo significativamente maior nos fibroblastos da gengiva. Houve imunomarcacao positiva tanto nos fibroblastos de gengiva quanto de ligamento periodontal compativel com a presenca dos receptores AT1 e Mas. Pode-se observar por fim que o contato com LPS de P. gingivalis e E. coli, na concentracao de 10 g/mL/24 h, nao alteram a expressão dos componentes do SRA. Portanto, pode-se concluir que os fibroblastos tanto de gengiva quanto de ligamento periodontal apesar de nao expressarem e produzirem todos oscomponentes do SRA necessarios para a formacao local de Ang II, poderiam contribuir, ainda que parcialmente, com outras celulas do microambiente dos tecidos periodontais para a formacao e acao locais da Ang II, e assim, para a instalacao e progressao da DP.The Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) can generate hormones that have a high-impact on cardiovascular regulation as well as in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. This system acts through both systemic (endocrine) and local (paracrine/autocrine) effects of Angiotensin II, controlling important functions related to the facilitation of installation and progression of the inflammatory process. For this reason, this proteins production in tissues can be associated to the pathogenesis of many diseases, including periodontal disease (PD). In the PD setting, a infectious-inflammatory characterized disease, the literature findings shows that inhibition of the Ang II formation can decrease the bone loss in animals. In this context, the aims of the present study were: to investigate in vitro: a) the expression of RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, ECA- 2, AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by RT-qPCR; b) the production of RAS receptors (AT1, AT2 and Mas) by human cultured gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts by Immunofluorescence and d) the production of RAS components (RENIN, ECA, ECA-2) if the expression and production of RAS components by gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts modify under P. gingivalis and E. coli LPS stimulation. After collected, the data were analysed using GraphPad Prism 5.0, by the two way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post test with a significance level of 5%. Gene expression was detected for some of the RAS components (ANGT, RENIN, ECA, AT1) by both gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts. It was detected a differential gene expression between gingival and periodontal ligament fibroblasts for ECA, being significantly higher in gingival fibroblasts. There was a stain in Immunofluorescence compatible with the production of RAS receptors (AT1 and Mas). It must be noted that the stimulation with P. gingivalis and E. coli LPS, in a concentration of 10 g/mL/24 h, did not altered the expression of RAS components. In conclusion, despite of neither gingival or periodontal ligament fibroblasts express all components of RAS, needed to local formation of Ang II, they might also contribute to the local formation and action of Ang II and in consequence, to the installation and the progression of DP

Evaluation of bone loss due to primary occlusal trauma in two experimental models of occlusal overload

Abstract Introduction Primary occlusal trauma (OT) is an injury of the periodontium with normal height as a result of occlusal forces which exceed their adaptive capacity. Objective To evaluate, histometrically, the alveolar bone loss in the furcation region of rats experimentally submitted to 2 models of occlusal overload. Material and method 45 animals randomly divided into 3 groups: Occlusal Interference (OI, n = 15) - fixing an orthodontic wire segment on the occlusal surface of the first lower molar; Occlusal Overload (OO, n = 15) - wearing of the cusps of the lower contralateral molars, the second and third molars next to the first molar that had its dimensions maintained; Negative Control (NC, n = 15) - evaluation of the initial dimensions of the periodontal ligament (PL). Five animals / group were sacrificed after 14, 21 and 28 days. Result Intergroup evaluation showed significant bone loss in OI (p0.05). The thickness of the PL remained stable in NC (p>0.05). Conclusion OI and OO were effective in the experimental reproduction of OT, and OI promoted greater alveolar bone loss compared to OO, showing that the impact of occlusal overload in OI increased the extent of the OT injury

Minimally invasive esthetic therapy: a case report describing the advantages of a multidisciplinary approach

The decision-making process for the treatment of esthetic areas is based on the achievement of a healthy, harmonious, and pleasant smile. These conditions are directly associated with a solid knowledge of tooth anatomy and proportions, as well as the smile line, soft tissue morphology, and osseous architecture. To achieve these objectives, a multidisciplinary approach may be necessary to create long-term harmony between the final restoration and the adjacent teeth, and the health of the surrounding soft and hard tissues. This case report describes the application of a minimally invasive therapy on a 33-year-old woman seeking esthetic treatment. Minimally invasive periodontal plastic surgery associated with porcelain laminate veneers yielded satisfactory esthetics and minimal trauma to dental and periodontal tissues. Such a combined approach may be considered a viable option for the improvement of "white" and "red" esthetics

Losartan and isoproterenol promote alterations in the local renin-angiotensin system of rat salivary glands.

Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) systemically or locally collaborates with tissue homeostasis, growth and development, which has been extensively studied for its pharmacological implications. This study was primarily aimed at finding and characterizing local RAS in rat parotid, sublingual and submandibular glands. It was also hypothesized that vasoactive drugs could affect the expression of RAS targets, as well as saliva flow and its composition. Therefore, another objective of this study was to compare the effects of losartan (angiotensin II receptor blocker) and isoproterenol (β-adrenergic receptor agonist). Forty-one Wistar rats were divided into three groups and administered a daily intraperitoneal dose of saline, losartan or isoproterenol solutions for one week. The following RAS targets were studied using qPCR: renin (REN), angiotensinogen (AGT), angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), ACE-2, elastase-2 (ELA-2), AT1-a and MAS receptors, using RPL-13 as a reference gene. Morphology of glands was analyzed by immunohistochemistry using REN, ACE, ACE-2, AT1, AT2 and MAS antibodies. The volume and total protein content of saliva were measured. Our results revealed that ACE, ACE-2, AT1-a, AT2 and MAS receptors were expressed in all salivary gland samples, but REN and ELA-2 were absent. Losartan decreased mRNA expression of RAS targets in parotid (MAS) and submandibular glands (ACE and both AT receptors), without affecting morphological alterations, and significantly decreased saliva and total protein secretions. Isoproterenol treatment affected gene expression profiles in parotid (ACE, ACE-2, AT1-a, MAS, AGT), and submandibular (ACE, AT2, AGT) glands, thus promoting acinar hypertrophy in serous acini, without significant changes in salivary flow or total protein content. These drugs affected mainly acini, followed by duct systems and myoepithelial cells, whereas blood vessels were not affected. In conclusion, there is a local RAS in major rat salivary glands and losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, affected not only the RAS-target gene expression but also decreased salivary flow and total protein content

CYP2C9 Polymorphism Influence in PK/PD Model of Naproxen and 6-O-Desmethylnaproxen in Oral Fluid

Polymorphisms in CYP2C9 can significantly interfere with the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) parameters of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including naproxen. The present research aimed to study the PK/PD parameters of naproxen and its metabolite, 6-O-desmethylnaproxen, associated with allelic variations of CYP2C9. In our study, a rapid, selective, and sensitive Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the determination of naproxen and its main metabolite, 6-O-desmethylnaproxen, in oral fluid. Naproxen and its main metabolite were separated using a Shim-Pack XR-ODS 75L × 2.0 column and C18 pre-column at 40 °C using a mixture of methanol and 10 mM ammonium acetate (70:30, v/v), with an injection flow of 0.3 mL/min. The total analytical run time was 3 min. The volunteers, previously genotyped for CYP2C9 (16 ancestral—CYP2C9 *1 and 12 with the presence of polymorphism—CYP2C9 *2 or *3), had their oral fluids collected sequentially before and after taking a naproxen tablet (500 mg) at the following times: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8, 11, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h. Significant differences in the PK parameters (* p < 0.05) of naproxen in the oral fluid were: Vd/F (L): 98.86 (55.58–322.07) and 380.22 (261.84–1097.99); Kel (1/h): 0.84 (0.69–1.34) and 1.86 (1.09–4.06), in ancestral and mutated CYP2C9 *2 and/or *3, respectively. For 6-O-desmethylnaproxen, no PK parameters were significantly different between groups. The analysis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) proved to be effective and sensitive for PD parameters analysis and showed higher levels in the mutated group (p < 0.05). Both naproxen and its main metabolite, 6-O-desmethylnaproxen, and PGE2 in oral fluid can be effectively quantified using LC-MS/MS after a 500 mg oral dose of naproxen. Our method proved to be effective and sensitive to determine the lower limit of quantification of naproxen and its metabolite, 6-O-desmethylnaproxen, in oral fluid (2.4 ng/mL). All validation data, such as accuracy, precision, and repeatability intra- and inter-assay, were less than 15%. Allelic variations of CYP2C9 may be considered relevant in the PK of naproxen and its main metabolite, 6-O-desmethylnaproxen