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ArticleThe EPMA journal2019

The circadian expression of osteogenic factors in periodontal tissue loading mechanical force: new concepts of the personalized orthodontic care.

Xu Qin, Qilin Li, Weimin Chen, Yumin Bai, Babak Baban, Jing Mao

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Article in The EPMA journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Influence of circadian rhythm on effects induced by mechanical strain in periodontal ligament cells.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2025
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  7. The Potential Roles of Dec1 and Dec2 in Periodontal Inflammation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2021
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Xu Qin1Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095# Jiefang Ave., Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030 Hubei China.
Qilin Li1Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095# Jiefang Ave., Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030 Hubei China.
Weimin Chen1Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095# Jiefang Ave., Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030 Hubei China.
Yumin Bai1Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095# Jiefang Ave., Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030 Hubei China.
Babak Baban3Department of Oral Biology, College of Dental Medicine, Augusta University, Augusta, GA USA.
Jing Mao1Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095# Jiefang Ave., Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430030 Hubei China.
Tongji Hospital · CNHuazhong University of Science and Technology · CNAugusta University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe need for orthodontic treatment continues to increase. Strategies that shorten the treatment course and reduce discomfort are most welcome in clinic. Circadian rhythm plays important role in various physiological processes, including bone formation. This study intended to depict a possible circadian releasing property of the osteogenic factors within the periodontal tissue during orthodontic treatment, which may direct a more efficient and satisfactory orthodontic treatment to the patient.

methodsPrimary periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) were obtained from the Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. An equibiaxial strain value of 12% was applied on rat PDLCs (rPDLCs). After 2 h stimuli of 10

resultsThe rPDLCs displayed typical fibroblastic spindle shape, and subcultured steadily in vitro. Induced by DX, the mRNA expression of Col-1, OPN, and IBSP within the loaded/unloaded rPDLCs oscillated as that of the main clock gene Per-1. The osteogenic genes' expressions as well as the protein releases sustained a circadian oscillation trend in vivo.

conclusionsThis study indicates the existence of a circadian rhythm of the osteogenic factors within the orthodontic sensitive tissues, which highlights the importance of precise timing of force loading in further orthodontic treatment. Thus, a periodicity pattern of orthodontic traction at night may prove a more efficient tooth movement while minimizing the treatment window and discomfort complains.

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Animal modelAnimal studyBiomarker panelCircadian rhythmExpression patternMechanical forceOrthodontic tooth movementOsteogenesisPersonalized orthodonic carePredictive preventive personalised medicinePrognosis

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PMID30984310
PMCPMC6459461
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