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ArticleJournal of advanced research2025

Multi-omics approach reveals TGF-β signaling-driven senescence in periodontium stem cells.

Bo Li, Wei Li, Yueqi Liao, Zhijie Weng, Yafei Chen, Takehito Ouchi, Yi Fan, Zhihe Zhao, Longjiang Li

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  14. Metabolic regulation in the senescence process of stem cells.Stem cells translational medicine · 2025
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  17. Editorial: Perivascular niche and stem cell signaling in tooth.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2025
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9 authors.

Bo LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. Electronic address: libo.scu@foxmail.com.
Wei LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China.
Yueqi LiaoDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, School of Big Health & Intelligent Engineering, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
Zhijie WengState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Yafei ChenState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Comfort Care Dental Center, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Takehito OuchiDepartment of Physiology, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo 1010061, Japan.
Yi FanState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Zhihe ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Longjiang LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. Electronic address: muzili63@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe periodontal ligament (PDL), a dynamic connective tissue that anchors teeth to the alveolar bone, enables tooth retention and facilitates continuous turnover. The integrity of the periodontium is maintained by periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), whose dysfunction and senescence with age can disrupt tissue homeostasis, hinder injury repair, and lead to tooth loss, ultimately impacting overall health. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is known for its regenerative properties and as a functional paracrine factor in stem cell therapy, but its precise role in modulating PDLSC activity remains controversial and poorly understood.

objectivesThis study aims to clarify the role of TGF-β1 in PDLSC senescence and identify the underlying molecular mechanisms, thereby advancing our understanding of age-related periodontal diseases and informing the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.

methodsWe employed spatial transcriptomics to map Tgfb1 mRNA expression in murine jawbone tissues, focusing on its distribution in the periodontium. Pseudotime analysis was performed to assess expression patterns and infer temporal dynamics. Human PDLSCs were used as a model to investigate the effects of TGF-β1 signaling, with assays conducted to examine DNA methylation, senescence phenotypes, cell cycle arrest, and underlying signaling pathways.

resultsSpatial transcriptomic profiling revealed enriched Tgfb1 expression in the periodontium, with upregulation tendencies. In human PDLSCs, TGF-β1 treatment induced a senescent phenotype marked by G2 phase cell cycle arrest and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation. Mechanistically, TGF-β1 triggered ROS production through DNA methylation-mediated silencing of PRKAG2, a gene encoding AMPKγ2, resulting in ROS accumulation, DNA damage, and ATM signaling activation. Importantly, inhibition of ROS with N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) or reversal of PRKAG2 epigenetic silencing with decitabine mitigated PDLSC senescence by suppressing ATM signaling.

conclusionOur work presents the first spatially resolved transcriptomic landscape of murine jawbone tissues and uncovers DNA methylation as a crucial mechanism underlying TGF-β1-induced PDLSC senescence. These findings illuminate a previously unrecognized link between TGF-β1 signaling, ROS production, and epigenetic regulation, offering promising avenues for developing stem cell-based therapies to attenuate age-related periodontal diseases and improve systemic health.

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Cellular SenescencePeriodontal LigamentPeriodontiumStem CellsTransforming Growth Factor betaTransforming Growth Factor beta1AnimalsCells, CulturedDNA MethylationGene Expression ProfilingHumansMaleMiceMultiomicsSignal TransductionTranscriptomeTransforming Growth Factor betaTransforming Growth Factor beta1Cellular senescenceDNA methylationPeriodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs)Reactive oxygen species (ROS)Spatial transcriptomicsTransforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)

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