Connexin43-containing gap junctions potentiate extracellular Ca2+-induced odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells via Erk1/2

2015 ◽  
Vol 338 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiting Li ◽  
Haitao He ◽  
Gang Zhang ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Ping Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Gap Junctions ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Odontoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

scholarly journals LncRNA H19 Promotes Odontoblastic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells by Regulating miR-140-5p and BMP-2/FGF9

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jialin Zhong ◽  
Xinran Tu ◽  
Yuanyuan Kong ◽  
Liyang Guo ◽  
Baishun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Biological Role ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Qrt Pcr ◽  
Odontoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

Abstract Background: Increasing evidence has revealed that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert critical roles in biological mineralization. As a critical process for dentin formation, odontoblastic differentiation is regulated by complex signaling networks. The present study aimed to investigate the biological role and regulatory mechanisms of lncRNA-H19 (H19) in regulating the odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Methods: We performed lncRNA microarray assay to reveal the expression patterns of lncRNAs involved in odontoblastic differentiation. H19 was identified and verified by qRT-PCR. The gain- and loss-of-function studies were performed to investigate the biological role of H19 in regulating odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs in vitro and in vivo. Odontoblastic differentiation was evaluated through qRT-PCR, Western blot and Alizarin Red S staining. Bioinformatics analysis identified that H19 could directly interact with miR-140-5p, which was further verified by luciferase reporter assay. After overexpression of miR-140-5p in hDPSCs, odontoblastic differentiation was determined. Moreover, the potential target genes of miR-140-5p were investigated and the biological functions of BMP-2 and FGF9 in hDPSCs were verified. Co-transfection experiments were conducted to validate miR-140-5p was involved in H19-mediated odontoblastic differentiation in hDPSCs.Results: The expression of H19 was significantly up-regulated in hDPSCs undergoing odontoblastic differentiation. Overexpression of H19 stimulated odontoblastic differentiation in vitro and in vivo, whereas down-regulation of H19 revealed the opposite effect. H19 binds directly to miR-140-5p and overexpression of miR-140-5p inhibited odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs. H19 acted as a miR-140-5p sponge, resulting in regulated the expression of BMP-2 and FGF9. Overexpression of H19 abrogated the inhibitory effect of miR-140-5p on odontoblastic differentiation.Conclusion: Our data revealed that H19 plays a positive regulatory role in odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs through miR-140-5p/BMP-2/FGF9 axis, suggesting that H19 may be a stimulatory regulator of odontogenesis.

Quaking promotes the odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (9) ◽  
pp. 7292-7304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuchen Li ◽  
Chujiao Lin ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Huangheng Tao ◽  
Huan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Odontoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

scholarly journals Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells via the NF-κB Pathway

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 1725-1734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shensheng Gu ◽  
Shujun Ran ◽  
Feng Qin ◽  
Dong Cao ◽  
Jia Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Marker Genes ◽  
Nodule Formation ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Odontoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Alp Activity ◽  
Odontogenic Differentiation ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

Background/Aims: Odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (HDPSCs) is regulated by multiple factors and signaling molecules. However, their regulatory mechanisms are not completely understood. In this study, we investigated the role of Zinc finger and BTB domain-containing 20 (ZBTB20) in odontoblastic differentiation of HDPSCs. Methods: HDPSCs were obtained from human third molars and ZBTB20 expression was examined by qRT-PCR and western blot. Their osteo/odontogenic differentiation and the involvement of NF-κB pathway were subsequently investigated. Results: The expression of ZBTB20 is upregulated in a time-dependent manner during odontogenic differentiation of hDPSCs. Inhibition of ZBTB20 reduced osteogenic medium (OM)-induced odontogenic differentiation, reflected in decreased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, mineralized nodule formation and mRNA expression of odonto/osteogenic marker genes. In contrast, overexpression of ZBTB20 enhanced ALP activity, mineralization and the expression of differentiation marker genes. Furthermore, the expression of IκBa was increased by ZBTB20 silencing in HDPSCs, whereas ZBTB20 overexpression decreased IκBa and enhanced nuclear NF-κB p65. Inhibition of the NF-κB pathway significantly suppressed the odontogenic differentiation of HDPSCs induced by ZBTB20. Conclusion: This study shows for the first time that ZBTB20 plays an important role during odontoblastic differentiation of HDPSCs and may have clinical implications for regenerative endodontics.

scholarly journals LncRNA H19 promotes odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells by regulating miR-140-5p and BMP-2/FGF9

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jialin Zhong ◽  
Xinran Tu ◽  
Yuanyuan Kong ◽  
Liyang Guo ◽  
Baishun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Biological Role ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Qrt Pcr ◽  
Odontoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

Abstract Background Increasing evidence has revealed that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert critical roles in biological mineralization. As a critical process for dentin formation, odontoblastic differentiation is regulated by complex signaling networks. The present study aimed to investigate the biological role and regulatory mechanisms of lncRNA-H19 (H19) in regulating the odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Methods We performed lncRNA microarray assay to reveal the expression patterns of lncRNAs involved in odontoblastic differentiation. H19 was identified and verified as a critical factor by qRT-PCR. The gain- and loss-of-function studies were performed to investigate the biological role of H19 in regulating odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs in vitro and in vivo. Odontoblastic differentiation was evaluated through qRT-PCR, Western blot, and Alizarin Red S staining. Bioinformatics analysis identified that H19 could directly interact with miR-140-5p, which was further verified by luciferase reporter assay. After overexpression of miR-140-5p in hDPSCs, odontoblastic differentiation was determined. Moreover, the potential target genes of miR-140-5p were investigated and the biological functions of BMP-2 and FGF9 in hDPSCs were verified. Co-transfection experiments were conducted to validate miR-140-5p was involved in H19-mediated odontoblastic differentiation in hDPSCs. Results The expression of H19 was significantly upregulated in hDPSCs undergoing odontoblastic differentiation. Overexpression of H19 stimulated odontoblastic differentiation in vitro and in vivo, whereas downregulation of H19 revealed the opposite effect. H19 binds directly to miR-140-5p and overexpression of miR-140-5p inhibited odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs. H19 acted as a miR-140-5p sponge, resulting in regulated the expression of BMP-2 and FGF9. Overexpression of H19 abrogated the inhibitory effect of miR-140-5p on odontoblastic differentiation. Conclusion Our data revealed that H19 plays a positive regulatory role in odontoblastic differentiation of hDPSCs through miR-140-5p/BMP-2/FGF9 axis, suggesting that H19 may be a stimulatory regulator of odontogenesis.

scholarly journals 3D Spheroid Formation Using BMP-Loaded Microparticles Enhances Odontoblastic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Tae-Jun Min ◽  
Min Ji Kim ◽  
Kyung-Jung Kang ◽  
Yeoung Jo Jeoung ◽  
Se Heang Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Primary Cells ◽  
Spheroid Formation ◽  
Odontoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Periodic Treatment ◽  
Human Dental Pulp ◽  
Inducing Factors ◽  
Differentiation Efficiency

Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) are the primary cells responsible for dentin regeneration. Typically, in order to allow for odontoblastic differentiation, hDPSCs are cultured over weeks with differentiation-inducing factors in a typical monolayered culture. However, monolayered cultures have significant drawbacks including inconsistent differentiation efficiency, require a higher BMP concentration than should be necessary, and require periodic treatment with BMPs for weeks to see results. To solve these problems, we developed a 3D-cell spheroid culture system for odontoblastic differentiation using microparticles with leaf-stacked structure (LSS), which allow for the sustained release of BMPs and adequate supply of oxygen in cell spheroids. BMPs were continuously released and maintained an effective concentration over 37 days. hDPSCs in the spheroid maintained their viability for 5 weeks, and the odontoblastic differentiation efficiency was increased significantly compared to monolayered cells. Finally, dentin-related features were detected in the spheroids containing BMPs-loaded microparticles after 5 weeks, suggesting that these hDPSC-LSS spheroids might be useful for dentin tissue regeneration.

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