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ArticleOdontology2025

N6-methyladenosine-mediated overexpression of TREM-1 is associated with periodontal disease.

Deepika Burra Anand, Jaiganesh Ramamurthy, Balachander Kannan, Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam

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Deepika Burra AnandDepartment of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Jaiganesh RamamurthyDepartment of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Balachander KannanMolecular Biology Lab, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, India.
Vijayashree Priyadharsini JayaseelanClinical Genetics Lab, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Paramasivam ArumugamMolecular Biology Lab, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, India. paramasivama.sdc@saveetha.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6117-1178

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Abstract

Periodontitis, a prevalent inflammatory disease, involves the destruction of tooth-supporting tissues. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is a type of post-transcriptional modification that significantly influences gene and protein expression. It is involved in the regulation of various diseases, including those with an inflammatory component. This study investigates the potential role of m6A-mediated TREM-1 expression in the development of periodontitis. Clinical features and TREM-1 expression were assessed in periodontitis patients and healthy controls. LPS-stimulated human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) were used to investigate m6A levels, m6A regulator METTL3, TREM-1, and inflammatory gene expression. In silico functional analysis explored TREM-1 interactions and functionalities. Periodontitis patients showed significantly elevated TREM-1 expression at both mRNA and protein levels. Predicted m6A motifs were present within the TREM-1 transcript. LPS stimulation of HGFs increased m6A content, METTL3, and TREM-1 expression, suggesting a potential link between m6A modification and TREM-1 regulation. Bioinformatic analysis revealed TREM-1 interaction with genes associated with periodontitis and its association with inflammatory pathways. This study suggests a potential role for METTL3-mediated m6A modification in regulating TREM-1 expression in periodontitis. Further investigation is needed to solidify this link and translate findings into clinical applications for improved periodontal health.

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AdenosinePeriodontal DiseasesPeriodontitisTriggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1AdultCase-Control StudiesCells, CulturedFemaleFibroblastsGingivaHumansLipopolysaccharidesMaleMethyltransferasesMiddle AgedRNA, MessengerAdenosineLipopolysaccharidesMethyltransferasesMETTL3 protein, humanN-methyladenosineRNA, MessengerTREM1 protein, humanTriggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1GeneticsHealthcarem6AMETTL3PeriodontitisTREM1

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