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ArticleStem cells international2025

Ferulic Acid Alleviates Inflammation and Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation in Periodontitis by Inhibiting NF-

Qiao Wang, Bo Feng, Yongzhi Gao

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Qiao WangDepartment of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3927-8870
Bo FengDepartment of Stomatology, Qiqihar Wuguan Hospital, Qiqihar, 161006, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0599-5273
Yongzhi GaoDepartment of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0211-9837

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Abstract

Background: Periodontitis refers to a chronic inflammatory illness that induces the destruction of periodontal tissues and can be driven by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of pathogens. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory potential and underlying mechanisms of ferulic acid (FA) in periodontitis. Method: An in vitro periodontitis model was established by treating human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) with 10 µg/mL LPS for 24 h. The experimental groups included a control group, an LPS-treated group, and an LPS + FA cotreatment group. In addition, phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) treatment was used for nuclear factor Result: This study uncovered that FA alleviates LPS-induced inflammatory responses in hPDLSCs, promoting cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. FA inhibits NF- Conclusion: This study evaluated FA's effects on inflammation and osteogenic function in LPS-induced hPDLSCs, revealing its potential to alleviate periodontitis via NF-

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ferulic acidinflammationNF-κB pathwayosteogenic differentiationperiodontitis

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PMCPMC12767440

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