Dental and bone development : biology, biochemistry, and molecular aspects of the matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors during extracellular matrix remodeling

Orientador: Jose Mauro GranjeiroTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de BiologiaResumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi delinear o perfil de expressão temporal e espacial das MMP-2 e -9, TIMP-1 e -2 e RECK durante os eventos de formação de tecidos mineralizados (osso, esmalte e dentina) em camundongos em fase embrionária, recém nascidos e indivíduos adultos através de imunohistoquímica e hibridização in situ. Durante a amelogênese em incisivos de rato adulto, na fase de secreção, as MMPs e RECK foram imunocoradas na região infracelular dos ameloblastos de secreção e RECK foi ainda detectado difuso no citoplasma destas células. MMP-9 foi localizada nas células do retículo estrelado e RECK nas células do epitélio externo. Na fase de transição, detectados uma fraca imunomarcação ao nível da membrana dos ameloblastos de transição para as MMPs e RECK esteve difuso no citoplasma destas células. Na camada papilar, as MMPs e RECK foram imunomarcadas nos macrófagos ou células dendríticas. Do início ao final da fase de maturação, a expressão de RECK foi aumentando nos ameloblastos de maturação e nas células da camada papilar, enquanto que a expressão das MMPs foi diminuindo nestas células. AS TIMPs foram detectadas somente nos ameloblastos na fase de maturação. Nós observamos RECK e a MMP-9 no citoplasma do odontoblastos, provavelmente, no complexo de Golgi ou na rede do retículo endoplasmático rugoso. Durante a ossificação intramembranosa da mandíbula e maxila, os osteoblastos foram imunocorados pelas MMPs, TIMPs e RECK. Na degradação da cartilagem de Meckel, MMPs, TIMPs e RECK foram imunomarcadas nas células do pericôndrio, bem como o mRNA de RECK. Durante a odontogênese, RECK foi imunocorado nas células do epitélio oral migrando ao ecto-mesênquima, na fase de broto, no epitélio interno do órgão do esmalte, na fase de capuz e em odontoblastos e ameloblastos na fase final de campânula. Transcritos de RECK foram localizados em todo o germe dentário na fase de capuz, mais concentrado no nó-do-esmalte secundário, na fase de campânula inicial e nos odontoblastos e ameloblastos, na fase final de campânula. O osso alveolar foi marcado em todos os períodos. Durante a ossificação endocondral, os condrócitos foram imunopositivos para as MMPs, TIMPs e RECK, na fase de diferenciação dos condrócitos (E13). Na fase de molde cartilaginoso (E14) os condrócitos hipertróficos foram imunocorados para as MMPs e RECK. RECK e TIMPs foram também encontradas no pericôndrio. Na fase de invasão vascular e celular (E15), MMPs, TIMPs e RECK foram expressos por células que migram do colar ósseo para o centro da diáfise, bem como por osteoclastos/condroclastos próximos ao septo transverso. Os condrócitos hipertróficos continuam imunocorados. De E16 a PN1, as MMPs, TIMPs e RECK foram expressas por osteoblastos e condrócitos hipertróficos na placa de crescimento e pelas células do periósteo e pericôndrio. Os resultados obtidos apontam para a expressão diferenciada de MMPs, TIMPs e RECK nos diversos eventos estudados, sugerindo que a atividade biológica destas proteínas regula a degradação da matriz extracelular tanto durante o desenvolvimento dos tecidos como sua manutenção. Além disso, pela primeira vez, demonstra-se a expressão de RECK pelas células formadoras de tecido ósseo e dentário.Abstract: Our objective was to analyse the spatial-temporal distribution of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2 and RECK during development of mineralized tissue (bone, enamel, and dentine) in embryos, newborn, and adult mice by immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. During rat amelogenesis, at the secretion phase, MMPs and RECK were immunostained in the ameloblast infracelular region and RECK was also detected in the cytoplasm of these cells. MMP-9 was localized in the stellated cells and RECK in the outer enamel epithelium cells. At the transition phase, a weak immunostaining was observed at the ameloblast membranes for MMPs and RECK. RECK was also detected in the cytoplasm of these cells. At the papillary layer, MMPs and RECK have been observed in macrophages and/or dendritic cells. At early and late maturation phases, MMPs and Reck profiles were similar to the transition phase, but the immunostaining was less pronounced. TIMPs were identified exclusively in maturation ameloblasts throughout the maturation phase. We also observed that the cytoplasm of odontoblasts, probably at the Golgi apparatus and/or the RER network were immunostained for Reck and MMP-9. During mandible and maxillae intramembranous ossification, osteoblasts were immunostained for MMPs (early stage), TIMPs (late stage) and RECK. In Meckel cartilage degradation, MMPs, RECK and TIMPs mRNA and protein were found in perichondrial cells. During odontogenesis migrating epithelial cells in bud stage, enamel inner epithelial cells in cap stage, and ameloblasts and odontoblasts in bell stage were immunostained for RECK. Also, RECK mRNA was found difuse in all tooth germ in cap stage, mainly localized in primary enamel knout in early bell stage, and in ameloblasts and odontoblasts in late bell stage. The alveolar bone was immunolabelled in all periods. During endochondral ossification, chondrocytes were immunopositive for MMPs, RECK, and TIMPs during chondrocyte differentiation (E13). At the cartilaginous template (E14), the hypertrophic chondrocytes (HC) were immunostained for MMPs and RECK. RECK and TIMPs immunopositive cells were found in the perichondrium. At the vascular and cellular invasion (E15), MMPs, RECK and TIMPs were expressed by migrating cells from bone collar as well as by osteoclasts/chondroclasts close to the transverse septum. HC remained immunostained. From E16 to PN1, MMPs, TIMPs, and RECK were expressed by osteoblasts and HC in the growth plate and by cells in the perichondrium and periosteum. The results show the differential expression of MMPs, TIMPs, and RECK during the processess studied, sugesting that the biological activity these proteins regulates the MEC degradation and its maintenance in tissue development. Our results show for the first time that RECK is expressed by bone-forming and tooth-forming cells during mouse endochondral and intramembranous and in embryonic and adult odontogenesis, even if these cells are from different embryonic origins.DoutoradoBioquimicaDoutor em Biologia Funcional e Molecula

Expression of matrix metalloproteinases-2 and-9 and RECK during alveolar bone regeneration in rat

MMPs are endopeptidases that play a pivotal role in ECM turnover. RECK is a single membrane-anchored MMP-regulator. Here, we evaluated the temporal and spatial expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and RECK during alveolar bone regeneration. The maxillary central incisor of Wistar rats was extracted and the animals were killed at 1, 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28, and 42 days post-operatively (n = 3/period). The hemimaxillae were collected, demineralized and embedded in paraffin. Immunohistochemical analysis was performed by the immunoperoxidase technique with polyclonal antibodies. On day 1, polymorphonuclear cells in the blood clot presented mild immunolabeling for MMPs. During bone remodeling, osteoblasts facing new bone showed positive staining for gelatinases and RECK in all experimental periods. MMPs were also found in the connective tissue and endothelial cells. Our results show for the first time that inactive and/or active forms of MMP-2, MMP-9 and RECK are differentially expressed by osteogenic and connective cells during several events of alveolar bone regeneration. This may be important for the replacement of the blood clot by connective tissue, and in the formation, maturation and remodeling of new bone39220120

Involvement of the NF-kappa B/p50/Bcl-3 complex in response to antiangiogenic therapy in a mouse model of metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) represents approximately 2-3% of human malignancies. Nuclear transcription factor kappa B (NF-kappa B) is composed of a family of transcription factors that have been associated with the development and progression of RCC. Endostatin (ES) is a fragment of collagen XVIII that possesses antiangiogenic activity. in this study, we evaluated the expression of NF-kappa B in metastatic tumor cells from animals treated with ES. Balb/c-bearing Renca-EGFP cells were treated with NIH/3T3-LendSN or NIH/3T3-LXSN cells as a control. At the end of the in vivo experiment, plasma Renca-EGFP-sorted cells and tissue lung samples were collected. A real-time PCR array for NF-kappa B target genes revealed that ES therapy led to down regulation of Bcl-3 (P < 0.031), NF-kappa B1 (P < 0.001) and c-Rel (P < 0.004) in the ES-treated group. Using an electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA), we observed a reduction in NF-kappa B binding activity in ES-treated Renca-EGP cells. Furthermore, a supershift assay showed a clear shift of the NF-kappa B DNA band in samples incubated with a p50 antibody. By immunohistochemistry analysis, ES treatment resulted in a significant reduction in expression of p50. (ES vs. control P < 0.05). the immunoprecipitation experiments confirmed the presence of a p50/Bcl-3 complex in nuclear extracts from cells of metastatic lung tissues. Our findings indicate that p50 and Bcl-3 plays a regulatory role in gene transcription in RCC. (C) 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Div Nephrol, São Paulo, BrazilUniv São Paulo, Sch Dent, Dept Oral Pathol, São Paulo, BrazilUniv São Paulo, Inst Biomed Sci, Dept Pharmacol, São Paulo, BrazilIPEN CNEN, Dept Biotechnol, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Div Nephrol, São Paulo, BrazilFAPESP: 2010/18969-0CAPES: 72-71859Web of Scienc

Expression of matrix metalloproteinases-2 and-9 and RECK during alveolar bone regeneration in rat

MMPs are endopeptidases that play a pivotal role in ECM turnover. RECK is a single membrane-anchored MMP-regulator. Here, we evaluated the temporal and spatial expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and RECK during alveolar bone regeneration. The maxillary central incisor of Wistar rats was extracted and the animals were killed at 1, 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28, and 42 days post-operatively (n = 3/period). The hemimaxillae were collected, demineralized and embedded in paraffin. Immunohistochemical analysis was performed by the immunoperoxidase technique with polyclonal antibodies. On day 1, polymorphonuclear cells in the blood clot presented mild immunolabeling for MMPs. During bone remodeling, osteoblasts facing new bone showed positive staining for gelatinases and RECK in all experimental periods. MMPs were also found in the connective tissue and endothelial cells. Our results show for the first time that inactive and/or active forms of MMP-2, MMP-9 and RECK are differentially expressed by osteogenic and connective cells during several events of alveolar bone regeneration. This may be important for the replacement of the blood clot by connective tissue, and in the formation, maturation and remodeling of new bone

ORAOV1 is amplified in oral squamous cell carcinoma

BACKGROUND: Oral cancer overexpressed 1 (ORAOV1) was found as a candidate oncogene in the 11q13 chromosomal region, based on its amplification and overexpression in oral cancer cell lines. Because gene amplification often leads to increased levels of gene expression, we aimed to verify the relationship between ORAOV1 gene status and mRNA expression primarily in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) by quantitative assay, correlating with clinical and pathological characteristics in patients. METHODS: Levels of ORAOV1 amplification and expression were evaluated by qPCR and RT-qPCR in OSCC cell lines and in tumor and non-tumoral surgical margins from 33 patients with OSCC. All subjects were smokers and habitual alcohol drinkers, mostly men above 40 years of age and with a single primary tumor. RESULTS: ORAOV1 exhibited increased gene expression levels as well as higher copy number in three OSCC cell lines with 11q13 amplified chromosomal region when compared with the OSCC cell line without the amplification (one-way ANOVA, P &lt; 0.05). Weak correlation between ORAOV1 mRNA levels and DNA copy number was seen in tumor samples (Spearman, P = 0.07). Although ORAOV1 was amplified in tumor (Wilcoxon, P &lt; 0.01), high levels of transcripts in margin did not reveal differences in comparison with tumor (Wilcoxon, P = 0.85). Aggressiveness and survival rate did not demonstrate statistical difference for both events in OSCC. CONCLUSION: The overexpression of ORAOV1 in non-tumoral margin samples can occur in the absence of amplification. The weak correlation between ORAOV1 amplification and expression in OSSC suggests that ORAOV1 expression can be regulated by mechanisms other than gene amplification. J Oral Pathol Med (2012) 41: 5460Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES)Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES)GENCAPO ConsortiumGENCAPO Consortiu

Development of secondary palate requires strict regulation of ECM remodeling: sequential distribution of RECK, MMP-2, MMP-3, and MMP-9

We have evaluated RECK (reversion-inducing-cysteine-rich protein with Kazal motifs), MMP-2 (matrix metalloproteinase-2), MMP-3, and MMP-9 involvement during palate development in mice by using various techniques. Immunohistochemical features revealed the distribution of RECK, MMP-2, and MMP-3 in the mesenchymal tissue and in the midline epithelial seam at embryonic day 13 (E13), MMPs-2, -3, and -9 being particularly expressed at E14 and E14.5. In contrast, RECK was weakly immunostained at these times. Involvement of MMPs was validated by measuring not only their protein expression, but also their activity (zymograms). In situ hybridization signal (ISH) for RECK transcript was distributed in mesenchymal and epithelial regions within palatal shelves at all periods evaluated. Importantly, the results from ISH analysis were in accord with those obtained by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The expression of RECK was found to be temporally regulated, which suggested possible roles in palatal ontogeny. Taken together, our results clearly show that remodeling of the extracellular matrix is finely modulated during secondary palate development and occurs in a sequential manner.Universidade de São Paulo - Pró-Reitoria de Pesquisa PRP-USPUniversidade de São Paulo - Pró-Reitoria de Pesquisa PRP-USPCAPESCoordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)FAPESP[01/10707-7]Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)FAPESP[08/53003-9]CNPq[350084/03-3]Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)CNPq[475721/2003-9]Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)CNPq[505350/04-1]Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (FINEP)FINEP[01.04.0469.00

Development of secondary palate requires strict regulation of ECM remodeling: sequential distribution of RECK, MMP-2, MMP-3, and MMP-9

We have evaluated RECK (reversion-inducing-cysteine-rich protein with Kazal motifs), MMP-2 (matrix metalloproteinase-2), MMP-3, and MMP-9 involvement during palate development in mice by using various techniques. Immunohistochemical features revealed the distribution of RECK, MMP-2, and MMP-3 in the mesenchymal tissue and in the midline epithelial seam at embryonic day 13 (E13), MMPs-2, -3, and -9 being particularly expressed at E14 and E14.5. In contrast, RECK was weakly immunostained at these times. Involvement of MMPs was validated by measuring not only their protein expression, but also their activity (zymograms). In situ hybridization signal (ISH) for RECK transcript was distributed in mesenchymal and epithelial regions within palatal shelves at all periods evaluated. Importantly, the results from ISH analysis were in accord with those obtained by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The expression of RECK was found to be temporally regulated, which suggested possible roles in palatal ontogeny. Taken together, our results clearly show that remodeling of the extracellular matrix is finely modulated during secondary palate development and occurs in a sequential manner3406169CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO - CNPQCOORDENAÇÃO DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO DE PESSOAL DE NÍVEL SUPERIOR - CAPESFINANCIADORA DE ESTUDOS E PROJETOS - FINEPFUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO - FAPESP350084/03-3; 475721/2003-9; 505350/04-1sem informação01.04.0469.0001/10707-7; 08/53003-