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ArticleOrganogenesis2026

TRABD2A promotes osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells by modulating TNF-α and IL-1β.

Huibing Lu, Xiongjun Xu, Yuefei Guo, Li Tang, Jingxia Chen, Shigeng Lin

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Huibing LuDepartment of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Xiongjun XuDepartment of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yuefei GuoDepartment of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Li TangDepartment of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jingxia ChenDepartment of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Shigeng LinDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, Hainan, China.

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backgroundPeriodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by destruction of periodontal support tissues and dysregulated immune responses, particularly involving cytokines like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β). Identifying molecules that regulate both inflammation and tissue regeneration is essential for targeted therapies. Following preliminary transcriptomic evidence on periodontal tissues, this study aimed to define the specific immunomodulatory and osteogenic regulatory effects of TRAB domain-containing protein 2A (TRABD2A).

methodsRNA sequencing was performed on periodontal tissues from patients with periodontitis and periodontally healthy individuals to identify differentially expressed genes and conduct functional enrichment analysis. TRABD2A expression and its effects on cell proliferation, inflammation, osteogenic markers expression, and mineralization were assessed in human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) treated with recombinant TRABD2A,

resultsRNA sequencing revealed significant TRABD2A upregulation in periodontitis tissues, along with elevated bone-related genes runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB Ligand (RANKL) expression.

conclusionTRABD2A exerts dual functions by promoting osteogenic differentiation and modulating inflammatory responses, highlighting its potential as an immunoregulatory and pro-regenerative target for periodontitis treatment.

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Cell DifferentiationInterleukin-1betaOsteogenesisPeriodontal LigamentStem CellsTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaCell ProliferationCells, CulturedHumansPeriodontitisInterleukin-1betaTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaInterleukin-1 betaosteogenic differentiationperiodontal ligament stem cellsperiodontitisTRAB domain-containing protein 2Atumor necrosis factor-alpha

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