scholarly journals In vitro pharmacological characterization of a novel TRPA1 antagonist and proof of mechanism in a human dental pulp model

2013 ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Nyman ◽  
Franzen ◽  
Nolting ◽  
Klement ◽  
Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Pharmacological Characterization ◽  
Human Dental Pulp ◽  
Proof Of Mechanism

scholarly journals Chlorite oxidized oxyamylose differentially influences the microstructure of fibrin and self assembling peptide hydrogels as well as dental pulp stem cell behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa EzEldeen ◽  
Burak Toprakhisar ◽  
Denise Murgia ◽  
Nick Smisdom ◽  
Olivier Deschaume ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Microstructural Stability ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Regenerative Endodontics ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Human Dental Pulp ◽  
Peptide Hydrogels

AbstractTailored hydrogels mimicking the native extracellular environment could help overcome the high variability in outcomes within regenerative endodontics. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the chemokine-binding and antimicrobial polymer, chlorite-oxidized oxyamylose (COAM), on the microstructural properties of fibrin and self-assembling peptide (SAP) hydrogels. A further goal was to assess the influence of the microstructural differences between the hydrogels on the in vitro behavior of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Structural and mechanical characterization of the hydrogels with and without COAM was performed by atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy to characterize their microstructure (roughness and fiber length, diameter, straightness, and alignment) and by nanoindentation to measure their stiffness (elastic modulus). Then, hDPSCs were encapsulated in hydrogels with and without COAM. Cell viability and circularity were determined using confocal microscopy, and proliferation was determined using DNA quantification. Inclusion of COAM did not alter the microstructure of the fibrin hydrogels at the fiber level while affecting the SAP hydrogel microstructure (homogeneity), leading to fiber aggregation. The stiffness of the SAP hydrogels was sevenfold higher than the fibrin hydrogels. The viability and attachment of hDPSCs were significantly higher in fibrin hydrogels than in SAP hydrogels. The DNA content was significantly affected by the hydrogel type and the presence of COAM. The microstructural stability after COAM inclusion and the favorable hDPSCs' response observed in fibrin hydrogels suggest this system as a promising carrier for COAM and application in endodontic regeneration.

scholarly journals The Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Cross-Linked by Glyoxal

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2449
Author(s):  
Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska ◽  
Olha Mazur ◽  
Marta Michalska-Sionkowska ◽  
Krzysztof Łukowicz ◽  
Anna Maria Osyczka
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tannic Acid ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Blood Compatibility ◽  
Dental Pulp Cells ◽  
Preliminary Assessment ◽  
Human Dental Pulp Cells ◽  
Human Dental Pulp ◽  
Pulp Cells

In this study, hydrogels based on chitosan cross-linked by glyoxal have been investigated for potential medical applications. Hydrogels were loaded with tannic acid at different concentrations. The thermal stability and the polyphenol-releasing rate were determined. For a preliminary assessment of the clinical usefulness of the hydrogels, they were examined for blood compatibility and in the culture of human dental pulp cells (hDPC). The results showed that after immersion in a polyphenol solution, chitosan/glyoxal hydrogels remain nonhemolytic for erythrocytes, and we also did not observe the cytotoxic effect of hydrogels immersed in tannic acid (TA) solutions with different concentration. Tannic acid was successfully released from hydrogels, and its addition improved material thermal stability. Thus, the current findings open the possibility to consider such hydrogels in clinics.

scholarly journals Upregulation of ETV2 Expression Promotes Endothelial Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 096368972097873
Author(s):  
Jing Li ◽  
Youming Zhu ◽  
Na Li ◽  
Tao Wu ◽  
Xianyu Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
Endothelial Differentiation ◽  
Cell Source ◽  
Lentiviral Infection ◽  
Mrna And Protein Expression ◽  
Human Dental Pulp

The lack of vasculogenesis often hampers the survivability and integration of newly engineered tissue grafts within the host. Autologous endothelial cells (ECs) are an ideal cell source for neovascularization, but they are limited by their scarcity, lack of proliferative capacity, and donor site morbidity upon isolation. The objective of this study was to determine whether differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) into the endothelial lineage can be enhanced by recombinant ETV2 overexpression. DPSCs were extracted from fresh dental pulp tissues. ETV2 overexpression in DPSCs was achieved by lentiviral infection and cellular morphological changes were evaluated. The mRNA and protein expression levels of endothelial-specific markers were assessed through quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, western blot, immunofluorescence staining, and flow cytometry. The tube formation assay and Matrigel plug assay were also performed to evaluate the angiogenic potential of the ETV2-transduced cells in vitro and in vivo, respectively. Additionally, proteomic analysis was performed to analyze global changes in protein expression following ETV2 overexpression. After lentiviral infection, ETV2-overexpressing DPSCs showed endothelial-like morphology. Compared with control DPSCs, significantly higher mRNA and protein expression levels of endothelial-specific genes, including CD31, VE-Cadherin, VEGFR1, and VEGFR2, were detected in ETV2-overexpressing DPSCs. Moreover, ETV2 overexpression enhanced capillary-like tube formation on Matrigel in vitro, as well as neovascularization in vivo. In addition, comparative proteomic profiling showed that ETV2 overexpression upregulated the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors, which was indicative of increased VEGF signaling. Taken together, our results indicate that ETV2 overexpression significantly enhanced the endothelial differentiation of DPSCs. Thus, this study shows that DPSCs can be a promising candidate cell source for tissue engineering applications.

In vitro culture of human dental pulp cells: some aspects of cells emerging early from the explant

1997 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Stanislawski ◽  
J. P. Carreau ◽  
M. Pouchelet ◽  
Z. H. J. Chen ◽  
M. Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Culture ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Dental Pulp Cells ◽  
Human Dental Pulp Cells ◽  
Human Dental Pulp ◽  
Pulp Cells

Pharmacological Characterization of Postjunctional α-Adrenoceptors in Human Nasal Mucosa

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 495-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel R. Corboz ◽  
Maria A. Rivelli ◽  
Lori Varty ◽  
Jennifer Mutter ◽  
Mark Cartwright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Mucosa ◽  
Isometric Force ◽  
Ringer Solution ◽  
Predominant Role ◽  
Pharmacological Characterization ◽  
Human Nasal Mucosa ◽  
Force Transducers ◽  
Arteries And Veins

Background Functional α1- and α2-adrenoreceptor subtype pharmacology was characterized in an in vitro human nasal mucosa contractile bioassay. Methods Nasal mucosa was obtained from 49 donor patients and mucosal strips were placed in chambers filled with Krebs–Ringer solution and attached to isometric force transducers. Results Nonselective α-adrenoreceptor agonists epinephrine, norepinephrine, and oxymetazoline produced concentration-dependent contractions of isolated human nasal mucosa (pD2= 5.2, 4.9, and 6.5, respectively). The α2-adrenoreceptor agonist BHT-920 (10 μM)–induced contractions were blocked by yohimbine (0.01–1 μM) and prazosin (0.01–1 μM) inhibited the contractile response to the α1-adrenoreceptor agonist phenylephrine (10 μM). Histological analysis showed that phenylephrine and BHT-920 differentially contracted the arteries and veins of human nasal mucosa, respectively. Conclusion Our results indicate that functional α1- and α2-adrenoceptors are present and functional in human nasal mucosa. The a 2-adrenoceptors display a predominant role in contracting the veins and the α1-adrenoceptors appear to preferentially constrict the human nasal arteries.

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