ArticleJournal of applied oral science : revista FOB2025
Identifying metabolic biomarkers and pathways in pulpitis: a metabolomic study using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography/orbitrap mass spectrometry.
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backgroundPulpitis, which is often triggered by caries and trauma, is a significant clinical challenge due to its prevalence. This research aims to uncover potential metabolic biomarkers for pulpitis and map out the implicated metabolic pathways, thereby laying a foundation for enhanced diagnostic and preventive strategies. METHODOLOGY: We analyzed pulp samples from 12 participants (six who had pulpitis and six who had healthy teeth) using serum metabolomics via ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with Orbitrap mass spectrometry. Important biomarkers were pinpointed via multivariate analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis. Additionally, correlation and biomarker pathway enrichment analyses were conducted to explore the relations between differentially expressed biomarkers and their associated biological pathways. Specific metabolites of interest were further examined via alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin Red staining, and RT-qPCR analysis.
resultsWe identified 22 significant biomarkers (13 increased, nine decreased) related to 18 metabolic pathways in pulpitis cases. Key biomarkers included ascorbic acid, inosine, allopurinol riboside, and L-asparagine, in which ascorbic acid and inosine showed the most substantial downregulation and strongest association with pulpitis. Notably, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis and retrograde endocannabinoid signaling pathways were closely linked with pulpitis. Ascorbic acid enhanced the osteogenic differentiation, calcium deposition, as well as the expression of osteogenic genes of human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs).Conclusions: The identified biomarkers and metabolic pathways offer insights into the pathogenesis of pulpitis and have potential applications in developing preventive treatments.
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