scholarly journals Synergistic effects triggered by simultaneous Toll‐like receptor‐2 and ‐3 activation in human periodontal ligament stem cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (10) ◽  
pp. 1190-1201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Blufstein ◽  
Christian Behm ◽  
Johannes Gahn ◽  
Oksana Uitz ◽  
Ivana Naumovska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Periodontal Ligament ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Toll Like Receptor ◽  
Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells ◽  
Toll Like Receptor 2

scholarly journals Mechanical stress potentiates the differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells into keratocytes

2018 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jialin Chen ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Ludvig J Backman ◽  
Peyman Kelk ◽  
Patrik Danielson
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mechanical Stimulation ◽  
Periodontal Ligament ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Mechanical Strain ◽  
Cell Sheet ◽  
Corneal Stroma ◽  
Cell Sheets ◽  
Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression

AimsTo explore the role of corneal-shaped static mechanical strain on the differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) into keratocytes and the possible synergistic effects of mechanics and inducing medium.MethodsPDLSCs were exposed to 3% static dome-shaped mechanical strain in a Flexcell Tension System for 3 days and 7 days. Keratocyte phenotype was determined by gene expression of keratocyte markers. Keratocyte differentiation (inducing) medium was introduced in the Flexcell system, either continuously or intermittently combined with mechanical stimulation. The synergistic effects of mechanics and inducing medium on keratocyte differentiation was evaluated by gene and protein expression of keratocyte markers. Finally, a multilamellar cell sheet was assembled by seeding PDLSCs on a collagen membrane and inducing keratocyte differentiation. The transparency of the cell sheet was assessed, and typical markers of native human corneal stroma were evaluated by immunofluorescence staining.ResultsDome-shaped mechanical stimulation promoted PDLSCs to differentiate into keratocytes, as shown by the upregulation of ALDH3A1, CD34, LUM, COL I and COL V. The expression of integrins were also upregulated after mechanical stimulation, including integrin alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1 and non-muscle myosin II B. A synergistic effect of mechanics and inducing medium was found on keratocyte differentiation. The cell sheets were assembled under the treatment of mechanics and inducing medium simultaneously. The cell sheets were transparent, multilamellar and expressed typical markers of corneal stroma.ConclusionDome-shaped mechanical stimulation promotes differentiation of PDLSCs into keratocytes and has synergistic effects with inducing medium. Multilamellar cell sheets that resemble native human corneal stroma show potential for future clinical applications.

scholarly journals Soluble CD14 Enhances the Response of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells to Toll-Like Receptor 2 Agonists

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Behm ◽  
Alice Blufstein ◽  
Johannes Gahn ◽  
Nazanin Noroozkhan ◽  
Andreas Moritz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Periodontal Ligament ◽  
Gingival Crevicular Fluid ◽  
Lipoteichoic Acid ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Toll Like Receptor ◽  
Soluble Cd14 ◽  
Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells ◽  
Crevicular Fluid

Human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) do not express membrane-bound CD14, and their responsiveness to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is drastically enhanced by soluble CD14 (sCD14), which is due to the facilitation of the interaction between LPS and Toll-like receptor- (TLR-) 4. Several studies also show that sCD14 enhances the responsiveness of different immune cells to TLR-2, but such effect in hPDLSCs has not been studied so far. In the present study, we investigated for the first time the potential effect of sCD14 on the hPDLSC response to two different TLR-2 agonists, in vitro. Primary hPDLSCs were stimulated with synthetic lipopeptide Pam3CSK4 or lipoteichoic acid (LTA) in concentrations 1-1000 ng/ml in the presence/absence of sCD14 (250 ng/ml). Additionally, the effect of different sCD14 concentrations (2.5-250 ng/ml) on the TLR-2 response was determined in Pam3CSK4- or LTA-triggered hPDLSCs. The resulting expression of interleukin- (IL-) 6, chemokine C-X-C motif ligand 8 (CXCL8), and chemokine C-C motif ligand 2 (CCL2) was measured by qPCR and ELISA. The production of IL-6, CXCL8, and CCL2 was gradually increased by both TLR-2 agonists and was significantly enhanced by sCD14. The response of hPDLSCs to low and submaximal concentrations of TLR-2 agonists (1-100 ng/ml) was most effectively enhanced by sCD14. The effect of sCD14 on TLR-2 response in hPDLSCs was concentration-dependent and was already detectable at low sCD14 levels. Our data showed that exogenous sCD14 significantly enhanced the responsiveness of hPDLSCs to TLR-2 agonists and enabled the detection of their small amounts. This effect was already detectable at low sCD14 levels, which are comparable to those in saliva and gingival crevicular fluid. Changes in the local sCD14 level may be considered as a crucial factor influencing the susceptibility of hPDLSCs to different pathogens and thus may contribute to the progression of periodontitis.

scholarly journals 3D Clumps/Extracellular Matrix Complexes of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Ameliorate the Attenuating Effects of LPS on Proliferation and Osteogenic Potential

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 528
Author(s):  
Spoorthi Ravi Banavar ◽  
Swati Yeshwant Rawal ◽  
Shaju Jacob Pulikkotil ◽  
Umer Daood ◽  
Ian C. Paterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Periodontal Ligament ◽  
3D Culture ◽  
Osteogenic Potential ◽  
Culture Methods ◽  
Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells ◽  
Raman Analysis ◽  
Atp Production ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Inflammatory Milieu

Background: The effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on cell proliferation and osteogenic potential (OP) of MSCs have been frequently studied. Objective: to compare the effects of LPS on periodontal-ligament-derived mesenchymal stem cells (PDLSCs) in monolayer and 3D culture. Methods: The PDLSCs were colorimetrically assessed for proliferation and osteogenic potential (OP) after LPS treatment. The 3D cells were manually prepared by scratching and allowing them to clump up. The clumps (C-MSCs) were treated with LPS and assessed for Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and OP. Raman spectroscopy was used to analyze calcium salts, DNA, and proline/hydroxyproline. Multiplexed ELISA was performed to assess LPS induced local inflammation. Results: The proliferation of PDLSCs decreased with LPS. On Day 28, LPS-treated cells showed a reduction in their OP. C-MSCs with LPS did not show a decrease in ATP production. Principal bands identified in Raman analysis were the P–O bond at 960 cm−1 of the mineral component, 785 cm−1, and 855 cm−1 showing qualitative changes in OP, proliferation, and proline/hydroxyproline content, respectively. ELISA confirmed increased levels of IL-6 and IL-8 but with the absence of TNF-α and IL-1β secretion. Conclusions: These observations demonstrate that C-MSCs are more resistant to the effects of LPS than cells in monolayer cell culture. Though LPS stimulation of C-MSCs creates an early pro-inflammatory milieu by secreting IL-6 and IL-8, PDLSCs possess inactivated TNF promoter and an ineffective caspase-1 activating process.

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