Molecular signaling and mechanisms of low-level laser-induced gene expression in cells involved in orthodontic tooth movement

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BACKGROUND: The study aimed to observe molecular signaling, including reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), to evaluate the alteration of gene expression by low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and the correlation between its mechanisms and the NF-kB pathway in cells involved in orthodontic tooth movement.

METHODS: Osteoblast-like cells (MG63), immortalized periodontal ligament cells (iPDL), and M1 macrophage-like cells were irradiated by 980-nm LLLT with energy densities of 1 and 10 J/cm2 ΔΨm and intracellular ROS were monitored using fluorescent probes. The changes of mRNA expression were assessed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). NF-kB inhibitor, ROS scavenger, and ΔΨm suppressor were used to analyze signals associated with the regulation of gene expression. Finally, Western blot analysis was performed to confirm NF-kB signaling after LLLT.

RESULTS: We found the increases of ΔΨm and ROS in all three cell types after LLLT, but no significant difference was observed between 1 and 10 J/cm2 LLLT. Regarding gene expression, some target genes were upregulated in MG63 6 h, 12 h, and 1 day after LLLT and in iPDL cells 12 h and 1 day after LLLT. However, no changes occurred in M1 cells. The inhibitor that significantly reduced most changes in gene expression was NF-kB inhibitor. Western blot analysis showed the increase in p-IkBα level after LLLT in iPDL and MG63, but not in M1.

CONCLUSION: The 980-nm LLLT increased ΔΨm and ROS production in all three cell types. However, changes in gene regulation were found only in MG63 and iPDL cells, which related to the NF-kB pathway.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:123

Enthalten in:

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 123(2024), 4 vom: 18. Apr., Seite 442-451

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ratanasereeprasert, Nutthakarn [VerfasserIn]
Hsu, Li-Fang [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Shih-Kai [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Yi-Jane [VerfasserIn]
Chang, Jui-Heng [VerfasserIn]
Yao, Chung-Chen Jane [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Gene regulation
Journal Article
Low-level laser therapy
Mitochondrial membrane potential
NF-kB pathway
NF-kappa B
Reactive Oxygen Species
Reactive oxygen species

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Date Completed 15.04.2024

Date Revised 15.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jfma.2023.09.011

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM362988978