Enamel Formation Genes Influence Enamel Microhardness Before and After Cariogenic Challenge

There is evidence for a genetic component in caries susceptibility, and studies in humans have suggested that variation in enamel formation genes may contribute to caries. For the present study, we used DNA samples collected from 1,831 individuals from various population data sets. Single nucleotide polymorphism markers were genotyped in selected genes (ameloblastin, amelogenin, enamelin, tuftelin, and tuftelin interacting protein 11) that influence enamel formation. Allele and genotype frequencies were compared between groups with distinct caries experience. Associations with caries experience can be detected but they are not necessarily replicated in all population groups and the most expressive results was for a marker in AMELX (p = 0.0007). To help interpret these results, we evaluated if enamel microhardness changes under simulated cariogenic challenges are associated with genetic variations in these same genes. After creating an artificial caries lesion, associations could be seen between genetic variation in TUFT1 (p = 0.006) and TUIP11 (p = 0.0006) with enamel microhardness. Our results suggest that the influence of genetic variation of enamel formation genes may influence the dynamic interactions between the enamel surface and the oral cavity. © 2012 Shimizu et al

Role of TRAV Locus in Low Caries Experience

Submitted by sandra infurna ([email protected]) on 2016-01-14T10:57:58Z No. of bitstreams: 1 eduardo_castilla3_etal_IOC_2013.pdf: 1589582 bytes, checksum: da12596860deef9b52fce978ae3bf565 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by sandra infurna ([email protected]) on 2016-01-14T12:11:08Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 eduardo_castilla3_etal_IOC_2013.pdf: 1589582 bytes, checksum: da12596860deef9b52fce978ae3bf565 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-14T12:11:08Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 eduardo_castilla3_etal_IOC_2013.pdf: 1589582 bytes, checksum: da12596860deef9b52fce978ae3bf565 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.Nihon University of Dentistry at Matsudo. Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Matsudo Chiba, Japan.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ECLAMC (Latin American Collaborative Study of Congenital Malformations). CEMIC (Center for Medical Education and Clinical Research), Buenos Aires, Argentina / ECLAMC at INAGEMP-CNPq (National Institute of Population Medical Genetics) . Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Departamento de Genética. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR). Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Curitiba, PR, Brasil.Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR). Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Curitiba, PR, Brasil.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Departamento de Odontologia Pediátrica e Ortodontia. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Universidade Federal Fluminense. Instituto de Biologia. Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica. Niterói, RJ, Brasil.Universidade Federal Fluminense. Instituto de Biologia. Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica. Niterói, RJ, Brasil.Istanbul Medipol University. Department of Pedodontics. Istanbul, Turkey.Istanbul University. Department of Pedodontics. Istanbul, Turkey.ECLAMC at Hospital de Area El Bolsón. Río Negro, Argentina.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.University of Texas Health Science Center. Medical School. Pediatric Research Center. School of Dentistry. Department of Endodontics. Houston, Texas, USA.University of Texas Health Science Center. Medical School. Pediatric Research Center. School of Dentistry. Department of Endodontics. Houston, Texas, USA.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.Istanbul University. Department of Pedodontics. Istanbul, Turkey.Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Departamento de Odontologia Pediátrica e Ortodontia. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Universidade Federal Fluminense. Instituto de Biologia. Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica. Niterói, RJ, Brasil / INMETRo. Duque de Caxias, RJ, Brasil.Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR). Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Curitiba, PR, Brasil.ECLAMC at INAGEMP-CNPq (National Institute of Population Medical Genetics) in. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Instituto de Biologia. Departamento de Genética. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.ECLAMC (Latin American Collaborative Study of Congenital Malformations). CEMIC (Center for Medical Education and Clinical Research), Buenos Aires, Argentina / ECLAMC at INAGEMP-CNPq (National Institute of Population Medical Genetics) . Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Departamento de Genética. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA / University of Pittsburgh. Department of Human Genetics, and Clinical and Translational Science. Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.University of Pittsburgh. Department of Oral Biology. Pittsburgh, PA, USA / University of Pittsburgh. School of Dental Medicine, and Clinical and Translational Science. Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.Caries is the most common chronic, multifactorial disease in the world today; and little is still known about the genetic factors influencing susceptibility. Our previous genome- wide linkage scan has identified five loci related to caries susceptibility: 5q13.3, 13q31.1, 14q11.2, 14q 24.3, and Xq27. In the present study, we fine mapped the 14q11.2 locus in order to identify genetic contributors to caries susceptibility. Four hundred seventy-seven subjects from 72 pedigrees with similar cultural and behavioral habits and limited access to dental care living in the Philippines were studied. An additional 387 DNA samples from unrelated individuals were used to determine allele frequencies. For replication purposes, a total of 1,446 independent subjects from four different populations were analyzed based on their caries experience (low versus high). Fortyeight markers in 14q11.2 were genotyped using TaqMan chemistry. Transmission disequilibrium test was used to detect overtransmission of alleles in the Filipino families, and chi-square, Fisher’s exact and logistic regression were used to test for association between low caries experience and variant alleles in the replication data sets. We finally assessed the mRNA expression of TRAV4 in the saliva of 143 study subjects. In the Filipino families, statistically significant associations were found between low caries experience and markers in TRAV4. We were able to replicate these results in the populations studied that were characteristically from underserved areas. Direct sequencing of 22 subjects carrying the associated alleles detect one missense mutation (Y30R) that is predicted to be probably damaging. Finally, we observed higher expression in children and teenagers with low caries experience, correlating with specific alleles in TRAV4. Our results suggest TRAV4 may have a role in protecting against caries

Analysis of the association between lactotransferrin (LTF) gene polymorphism and dental caries

OBJECTIVE: The present study evaluated the association between lactotransferrin (LTF) gene polymorphism (exon 2, A/G, Lys/Arg) and dental caries. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A convenience sample of 110 individuals, 12 years old, was divided into: group 1, 48 individuals without caries experience (DMFT=0), and group 2, 62 subjects with caries experience (DMFT>1). DNA was obtained from a mouthwash with 3% glucose solution, followed by a scrapping of the oral mucosa. After DNA purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), single strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) was performed to access the study polymorphism. The LTF A/G (Lys/Arg) polymorphism had been previously reported as located in exon 1. RESULTS: Allele 1 of the study polymorphism was associated with low DMFT index and showed a protective effect against caries experience (OR=0.16, IC=0.03-0.76, p=0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Lactotransferrin A/G (exon 2, Lys/Arg) polymorphism was associated with susceptibility to dental caries in 12-year-old students

Correlations of enamel microhardness values in the several experimental points.

<p>Statistically significant correlations are presented in bold font.</p

Single marker association results for enamel microhardness.

<p>p-values <0.05 are presented in bold font.</p>*<p>Samples from buccal and lingual surfafes were analyzed together.</p><p>Artificial Caries/Baseline; The ratio of change for microhardness after creation of artificial caries.</p><p>Fluoride/Artificial Caries; The ratio of change for microhardness after fluoride treatment.</p><p>pH-cycling/Fluoride; The ratio of change for microhardness after pH-cycling treatment.</p

Demographics and caries experience of the replication study populations.

a<p>Decayed, Missing due to caries, Filled Teeth.</p>b<p>Standard deviation.</p>c<p>High and low caries experience was defined based on criteria 1 on <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0045022#pone-0045022-t001" target="_blank">Table 1</a>.</p