European Journal of Orthodontics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(1)
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Abstract
Background
Periodontal
ligament
cells
(PDLCs)
possess
mechanotransduction
capability,
vital
in
orthodontic
tooth
movement
(OTM)
and
maintaining
periodontal
homeostasis.
The
study
aims
to
elucidate
the
expression
profiles
of
mechanosensitive
ion
channel
(MIC)
families
PDLCs
how
inflammatory
mediator
alters
their
function,
advancing
understanding
biological
process
OTM.
Methods
methods
Human
were
cultured
exposed
TNF-α.
RNA
sequencing
was
conducted
explore
mRNA
transcriptome
both
normal
TNF-α-treated
PDLCs.
Differentially
expressed
MICs
identified
analyzed.
functional
expressions
TRPA1
TRPM8
further
validated
by
RT-qPCR,
Western
blot,
calcium
influx
assays.
Results
All
10
MIC
or
subfamilies
PDLCs,
with
TRP
family
being
most
abundant.
KCNK2,
PIEZO1,
TMEM87A,
PKD2
channels
TNF-α
altered
families,
resulting
increased
PIEZO,
K2P,
TRP,
TMEM63,
TMEM87
decreased
ENaC/ASIC,
TMC/TMHS/TMIE,
TMEM150,
TMEM120,
L/T/N-Type
families.
Furthermore,
17
DEMICs
(false
discovery
rate
<
0.05),
top
five
(fold
change
≥
2),
including
upregulated
TRPM8.
verified,
suggesting
that
significantly
sensitized
activities.
Conclusions
provides
comprehensive
reveals
inflammation
activities
MICs.
Treatments
targeting
these
may
offer
promising
strategies
for
improving
OTM
preventing
complications
environments,
ultimately
leading
more
effective
safer
practices.
Frontiers in Pain Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Orthodontic
forces
are
strongly
associated
with
pain,
the
primary
complaint
among
patients
wearing
orthodontic
braces.
Compared
to
other
side
effects
of
treatment,
pain
is
often
overlooked,
limited
clinical
management.
lead
inflammatory
responses
in
periodontium,
which
triggers
bone
remodeling
and
eventually
induces
tooth
movement.
Mechanical
subsequent
inflammation
periodontium
activate
sensitize
periodontal
nociceptors
produce
pain.
Nociceptive
afferents
expressing
transient
receptor
potential
vanilloid
subtype
1
(TRPV1)
play
central
roles
transducing
nociceptive
signals,
leading
transcriptional
changes
trigeminal
ganglia.
molecules,
such
as
TRPV1,
ankyrin
1,
acid-sensing
ion
channel
3,
P2X3
receptor,
believed
mediate
Neuropeptides
calcitonin
gene-related
peptides
substance
P
can
also
regulate
While
transmit
signals
brain,
they
known
modulate
alveolar
periodontitis.
Therefore,
molecules
may
contribute
modulation
movement,
currently
remains
undetermined.
Future
studies
needed
better
understand
fundamental
mechanisms
underlying
neuroskeletal
interactions
orthodontics
improve
treatment
by
developing
novel
methods
reduce
accelerate
movement—thereby
achieving
“big
gains
no
pain”
orthodontics.
Journal of Dental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(9), P. 889 - 898
Published: June 24, 2024
Located
at
the
interface
of
dentin-pulp
complex,
odontoblasts
are
specialized
cells
responsible
for
dentin
synthesis
and
nociceptive
signal
detection
in
response
to
external
stimuli.
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
mechanosensitive
ion
channel
PIEZO1
is
involved
bone
formation
remodeling
through
influx
calcium
ions,
it
abundantly
expressed
odontoblasts.
However,
specific
role
reactionary
dentinogenesis
underlying
mechanisms
remain
elusive.
In
this
study,
we
found
intense
expression
plasma
membrane
cytoplasm
healthy
human
third
molars,
mouse
mandibular
odontoblast-like
(hOBLCs).
hOBLCs,
positively
regulated
DSPP,
DMP1,
COL1A1
Ca
The Anatomical Record,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
307(5), P. 1960 - 1968
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Abstract
PIEZO1
and
PIEZO2
are
essential
components
of
mechanogated
ion
channels,
which
required
for
mechanotransduction
biological
processes
associated
with
mechanical
stimuli.
There
is
evidence
the
presence
in
teeth
periodontal
ligaments,
especially
cell
lines
mice,
but
human
studies
almost
nonexistent.
Decalcified
permanent
mouse
molars
were
processed
immunohistochemical
detection
PIEZO2.
Confocal
laser
microscopy
was
used
to
examine
co‐localization
PIEZO
1
vimentin
(a
marker
differentiated
odontoblasts)
teeth.
In
outer
layer
dental
pulp,
abundant
PIEZO1‐
PIEZO2‐positive
cells
found
that
had
no
odontoblast
morphology
vimentin‐negative.
Based
on
their
morphology,
location,
absence
positivity,
they
identified
as
pulp
stem
or
pre‐odontoblasts.
However,
ubiquitously
detected
colocalized
odontoblasts.
Intense
immunoreactivity
has
been
observed
murine
ligaments.
Our
findings
suggest
may
be
mechanosensors/mechanotransducers
odontoblasts,
well
transmission
forces
by
ligament
humans
mice.
International Dental Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Human
periodontal
ligament
(hPDL)
is
continuously
exposed
to
mechanical
forces
that
can
induce
inflammatory
responses
in
resident
stem
cells
(hPDLSCs).
Here,
we
review
the
impact
of
force
on
hPDLSCs,
focusing
activation
cytokines
and
related
signalling
pathways,
which
subsequently
influence
tissue
remodelling.
The
effects
various
forces,
including
compressive,
shear,
tensile
hPDLSCs
are
discussed.
highlights
role
pro-inflammatory
such
as
IL-1β,
IL-6,
TNF-α
mediating
responses,
well
counteracting
anti-inflammatory
like
IL-4
IL-10.
Additionally,
underscore
involvement
toll-like
receptors
(TLRs),
particularly
TLR4,
transducing
stress
signals
modulating
cytokine
production.
This
demonstrates
respond
different
with
specific
gene
expression
changes
direct
bone
remodelling
signals,
leading
increased
osteoblast
osteoclast
activity.
Moreover,
together
contiguous
hPDL
cells,
by
regulating
immune
function
several
cells.
complex
relationship
between
stress,
inflammation,
cellular
response
warrants
further
research
develop
therapeutic
strategies
for
diseases.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Periodontal
ligament
(PDL)
cells
exhibit
immunoregulatory
characteristics
and
are
being
explored
as
promising
therapeutic
candidates
for
accelerating
orthodontic
tooth
movement
(OTM).
The
impact
of
light
or
heavy
mechanical
force
(MF)
on
PDL
cellular
regulatory
ability
the
modulation
alveolar
bone
remodeling
during
OTM
is
not
yet
fully
understood.
Piezo1,
a
mechanosensitive
ion
channel,
essential
mediating
conversion
in
response
to
MF
stimuli.
This
study
aimed
investigate
influence
consequent
by
altering
capabilities
through
Piezo1
modulation.
research
represents
initial
exploration
role
activation
either
mitochondrial
calcium
concentrations
mitochondria-associated
endoplasmic
reticulum
membranes
cells.
results
have
validated
that
MF-induced
deregulation
leads
decrease
release
DNA
into
cytoplasm,
thereby
inhibiting
cGAS-STING
pathway
activation.
Inhibition
capacity
OTM,
resulting
reduced
osteoclast
deceleration
rat
sting−/−
model.
cumulative
findings
this
indicate
manipulating
via
could
potentially
offer
an
effective
strategy
shorten
duration
treatment.