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ArticleScientific reports2024

Time-course study of genetic changes in periodontal ligament regeneration after tooth replantation in a mouse model.

Jun Ohshima, Shotaro Abe, Masayoshi Morita, Nobutake Tanaka, Masaya Yamaguchi, Mikako Hayashi

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Jun Ohshima *Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan. ohshima.jun.dent@osaka-u.ac.jp.
Shotaro Abe *Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Masayoshi MoritaDepartment of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Nobutake TanakaDepartment of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Masaya YamaguchiBioinformatics Research Unit, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan.
Mikako HayashiDepartment of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This research focused on analyzing gene expression changes in the periodontal ligament (PDL) after tooth re-plantation to identify key genes and pathways involved in healing and regeneration. Utilizing a mouse model, mRNA was extracted from the PDL at various intervals post-replantation for RNA sequencing analysis, spanning from 3 to 56 days. The results revealed significant shifts in gene expression, particularly notable on day 28, supported by hierarchical clustering and principal component analysis. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis highlighted an upregulation in olfactory receptor and G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathways at this time point. These findings were validated through reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), with immunochemical staining localizing olfactory receptor gene expression to the PDL and surrounding tissues. Moreover, a scratch assay indicated that olfactory receptor genes might facilitate wound healing in human PDL fibroblasts. These results underscore the importance of the 28-day post-transplant phase as a potential "tipping point" in PDL healing and regeneration. In conclusion, this research sheds light on the potential role of olfactory receptor genes in PDL regeneration, providing a foundation for developing new therapeutic approaches in tooth replantation and transplantation, with broader implications for regenerative medicine in oral health.

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Periodontal LigamentRegenerationTooth ReplantationAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFibroblastsHumansMaleMiceReceptors, OdorantWound HealingReceptors, Odorant

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PMID38969768
PMCPMC11226448

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