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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Proteome and miRNAs Expression in Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.

Alessandro Allegra, Rossana De Salvo, Antonia Marcianò, Francesca Polito, Fabio Stagno, Alfonso Carleo, Michele Costanzo, Marianna Caterino, Marco Ragusa, Laura Licitri and 10 more

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Alessandro AllegraDepartment of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6156-8239
Rossana De SalvoLaboratory of Functional Proteomics, Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
Antonia MarcianòDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Francesca PolitoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Fabio StagnoDepartment of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7947-158X
Alfonso CarleoLaboratory of Molecular Medicine and Genomics, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.
Michele CostanzoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6386-2009
Marianna CaterinoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6035-8213
Marco RagusaDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4282-920X
Laura LicitriDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Selene Francesca Anna DragoDepartment of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1469-6101
Irene GasparoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Giuseppe AlbertiDepartment of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Marieme KhouyyiDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Enrico Nastro SiniscalchiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna Kore, 94100 Enna, Italy.
Giacomo OteriDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0941-1645
Luca BiniLaboratory of Functional Proteomics, Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8951-2106
Vincenzo MacaioneDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Laura BianchiLaboratory of Functional Proteomics, Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9219-1227
M'hammed AguennouzDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0440-0354

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Abstract

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a complex condition associated with the use of antiresorptive drugs, such as bisphosphonates and denosumab. The condition is characterized by the presence of exposed bone in the maxillofacial region that fails to heal. MRONJ remains highly intractable, as its pathogenic mechanisms are not yet fully understood. It is therefore essential to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the disease. MiRNA expression analysis and proteomic studies were performed on a selected cohort of patients with MRONJ on jawbone tissue, using qRT-PCR and 2D electrophoresis followed by mass spectrometry. MiRNAs and proteomics data validation was carried out by Western blot analysis of differentially expressed proteins highlighted by a proteome study and predicted targets of differentially expressed miRNAs. Nineteen miRNAs were overexpressed and two downregulated in jawbone tissue from all MRONJ patients. Notably, five of these dysregulated miRNAs are involved in the regulation of angiogenesis and desmosome functions, suggesting a potential link to the molecular alterations observed at the protein level. Proteomic analysis revealed decreased concentrations of the pigment epithelium-derived factor, and of desmoglein-1, a desmosomal cadherin. Validation analysis confirmed the dysregulation of pathways involved in bone remodeling and necroptosis. The pathophysiology of MRONJ arises from a complex interplay of factors, including impaired bone remodeling, affected angiogenesis, and altered cell adhesion and differentiation mechanisms, ultimately leading to necroptosis. Through proteomic analysis and validation of miRNA expression, our study proposes specific molecular alteration in MRONJ-compromised bone tissue, involving desmosomal component imbalance and angiogenesis inhibition.

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Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the JawMicroRNAsProteomeGene Expression RegulationHumansPigment Epithelium-Derived FactorProteomicsSerpinsMicroRNAsPigment Epithelium-Derived FactorProteomeSerpinsangiogenesisdesmoglein-1desmosomeinflammationmatrix mineralizationmedication-related osteonecrosis of the jawmulti-omics profilingnecroptosisosteoblast signalingosteoclast regulationpigment epithelium-derived factorRunx1/Runx2

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