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Tavitian A, Somech J, Chamlian B, Liberman A, Galindez C, Schipper HM. Craniofacial anomalies in schizophrenia-relevant GFAP.HMOX1 0-12m mice. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2024. [PMID: 38606671 DOI: 10.1002/ar.25449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Subtle craniofacial dysmorphology has been reported in schizophrenia patients. This dysmorphology includes midline facial elongation, frontonasal anomalies and a sexually dimorphic deviation from normal directional asymmetry of the face, with male patients showing reduced and female patients showing enhanced facial asymmetry relative to healthy control subjects. GFAP.HMOX10-12m transgenic mice (Mus musculus) that overexpress heme oxygenase-1 in astrocytes recapitulate many schizophrenia-relevant neurochemical, neuropathological and behavioral features. As morphogenesis of the brain, skull and face are highly interrelated, we hypothesized that GFAP.HMOX10-12m mice may exhibit craniofacial anomalies similar to those reported in persons with schizophrenia. We examined craniofacial anatomy in male GFAP.HMOX10-12m mice and wild-type control mice at the early adulthood age of 6-8 months. We used computer vision techniques for the extraction and analysis of mouse head shape parameters from systematically acquired 2D digital images, and confirmed our results with landmark-based geometric morphometrics. We performed skull bone morphometry using digital calipers to take linear distance measurements between known landmarks. Relative to controls, adult male GFAP.HMOX10-12m mice manifested craniofacial dysmorphology including elongation of the nasal bones, alteration of head shape anisotropy and reduction of directional asymmetry in facial shape features. These findings demonstrate that GFAP.HMOX10-12m mice exhibit craniofacial anomalies resembling those described in schizophrenia patients, implicating heme oxygenase-1 in their development. As a preclinical mouse model, GFAP.HMOX10-12m mice provide a novel opportunity for the study of the etiopathogenesis of craniofacial and other anomalies in schizophrenia and related disorders.
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- Ayda Tavitian
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Sun Y, Li L, Wang J, Liu H, Wang H. Emerging Landscape of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Approaches. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci 2024; 7:72-96. [PMID: 38230285 PMCID: PMC10789133 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.3c00324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an uncommon genetic disorder characterized by shortness of stature, hearing loss, poor bone mass, recurrent fractures, and skeletal abnormalities. Pathogenic variations have been found in over 20 distinct genes that are involved in the pathophysiology of OI, contributing to the disorder's clinical and genetic variability. Although medications, surgical procedures, and other interventions can partially alleviate certain symptoms, there is still no known cure for OI. In this Review, we provide a comprehensive overview of genetic pathogenesis, existing treatment modalities, and new developments in biotechnologies such as gene editing, stem cell reprogramming, functional differentiation, and transplantation for potential future OI therapy.
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- Yu Sun
- PET
Center, Chongqing University Three Gorges
Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- PET
Center, Chongqing University Three Gorges
Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Medical
School of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi 445000, China
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- PET
Center, Chongqing University Three Gorges
Hospital, Chongqing 404000, China
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- Department
of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School
of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, United States
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Sung HH, Spresser WJ, Hoffmann JP, Dai Z, Van der Kraan PM, Caird MS, Davidson EB, Kozloff KM. Collagen mutation and age contribute to differential craniofacial phenotypes in mouse models of osteogenesis imperfecta. JBMR Plus 2024; 8:ziad004. [PMID: 38690127 PMCID: PMC11059998 DOI: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziad004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Craniofacial and dentoalveolar abnormalities are present in all types of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Mouse models of the disorder are critical to understand these abnormalities and underlying OI pathogenesis. Previous studies on severely affected OI mice report a broad spectrum of craniofacial phenotypes, exhibiting some similarities to the human disorder. The Brtl/+ and G610c/+ are moderately severe and mild-type IV OI, respectively. Little is known about the aging effects on the craniofacial bones of these models and their homology to human OI. This study aimed to analyze the Brtl/+ and G610c/+ craniofacial morphometries during aging to establish suitability for further OI craniofacial bone intervention studies. We performed morphological measurements on the micro-CT-scanned heads of 3-wk-old, 3-mo-old, and 6-mo-old female Brtl/+ and G610c/+ mice. We observed that Brtl/+ skulls are shorter in length than WT (P < .05), whereas G610c/+ skulls are similar in length to their WT counterparts. The Brtl/+ mice exhibit alveolar bone with a porotic-like appearance that is not observed in G610c/+. As they age, Brtl/+ mice show severe bone resorption in both the maxilla and mandible (P < .05). By contrast, G610c/+ mice experience mandibular resorption consistently across all ages, but maxillary resorption is only evident at 6 mo (P < .05). Western blot shows high osteoclastic activities in the Brtl/+ maxilla. Both models exhibit delayed pre-functional eruptions of the third molars (P < .05), which are similar to those observed in some bisphosphonate-treated OI subjects. Our study shows that the Brtl/+ and G610c/+ mice display clear features found in type IV OI patients; both show age-related changes in the craniofacial growth phenotype. Therefore, understanding the craniofacial features of these models and how they age will allow us to select the most accurate mouse model, mouse age, and bone structure for the specific craniofacial bone treatment of differing OI groups.
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- Hsiao H Sung
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
- Experimental Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Radboud Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 6525 GA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
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- Experimental Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Radboud Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 6525 GA
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- Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
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- Experimental Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Radboud Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 6525 GA
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- Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
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Zhou X, Zhang C, Yao S, Fan L, Ma L, Pan Y. Genetic architecture of non-syndromic skeletal class III malocclusion. Oral Dis 2023; 29:2423-2437. [PMID: 36350305 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Non-syndromic skeletal Class III malocclusion is a major craniofacial disorder characterized by genetic and environmental factors. Patients with severe skeletal Class III malocclusion require orthognathic surgery to obtain aesthetic facial appearance and functional occlusion. Recent studies have demonstrated that susceptible chromosomal regions and genetic variants of candidate genes play important roles in the etiology of skeletal Class III malocclusion. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of our current understanding of the genetic factors that affect non-syndromic skeletal Class III malocclusion, including the patterns of inheritance and multiple genetic approaches. We then summarize the functional studies on related loci and genes using cell biology and animal models, which will help to implement individualized therapeutic interventions.
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- Xi Zhou
- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Huang W, Huang Q, He H, Huang F. PER2 Promotes Odontoblastic/Osteogenic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells by Modulating Mitochondrial Metabolism. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10661. [PMID: 37445839 PMCID: PMC10341716 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) possess remarkable self-renewal and multilineage differentiation ability. PER2, an essential circadian molecule, regulates various physiological processes. Evidence suggests that circadian rhythm and PER2 participate in physiological functions of DPSCs. However, the influence of PER2 on DPSCs' differentiation remains largely unknown. This study aimed to explore the effect and potential mechanism of PER2 on hDPSCs' differentiation. Dental pulp tissues were extracted, and hDPSCs were cultured for in vitro and in vivo experiments. Dorsal subcutaneous transplantation was performed in 6-week-old male BALB/c mice. The hDPSCs' odontoblastic/osteogenic differentiation was assessed, and mitochondrial metabolism was evaluated. The results indicated PER2 expression increasing during hDPSCs' odontoblastic/osteogenic differentiation. Gain- and loss-of function studies confirmed that PER2 promoted alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, mineralized nodules deposition, mRNA expression of DSPP, DMP1, COL1A1 and protein expression of DSPP and DMP1 in hDPSCs. Furthermore, PER2 enhanced collagen deposition, osteodentine-like tissue formation and DSPP expression in vivo. Mitochondrial metabolic evaluation aimed to investigate the mechanism of PER2-mediated hDPSC odontoblastic/osteogenic differentiation, which showed that PER2 increased ATP synthesis, elevated mitochondrial membrane potential and changed expression of proteins regulating mitochondrial dynamics. This study demonstrated that PER2 promoted hDPSCs' odontoblastic/osteogenic differentiation, which involved mitochondrial metabolic change.
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- Wushuang Huang
- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China; (W.H.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China; (W.H.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China; (W.H.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China; (W.H.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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Alcorta-Sevillano N, Infante A, Macías I, Rodríguez CI. Murine Animal Models in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: The Quest for Improving the Quality of Life. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010184. [PMID: 36613624 PMCID: PMC9820162 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic disorder characterized by bone fragility, due to alterations in the type I collagen molecule. It is a very heterogeneous disease, both genetically and phenotypically, with a high variability of clinical phenotypes, ranging from mild to severe forms, the most extreme cases being perinatal lethal. There is no curative treatment for OI, and so great efforts are being made in order to develop effective therapies. In these attempts, the in vivo preclinical studies are of paramount importance; therefore, serious analysis is required to choose the right murine OI model able to emulate as closely as possible the disease of the target OI population. In this review, we summarize the features of OI murine models that have been used for preclinical studies until today, together with recently developed new murine models. The bone parameters that are usually evaluated in order to determine the relevance of new developing therapies are exposed, and finally, current and innovative therapeutic strategies attempts considered in murine OI models, along with their mechanism of action, are reviewed. This review aims to summarize the in vivo studies developed in murine models available in the field of OI to date, in order to help the scientific community choose the most accurate OI murine model when developing new therapeutic strategies capable of improving the quality of life.
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- Natividad Alcorta-Sevillano
- Stem Cells and Cell Therapy Laboratory, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza de Cruces S/N, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain
- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, University of Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Stem Cells and Cell Therapy Laboratory, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza de Cruces S/N, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain
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- Stem Cells and Cell Therapy Laboratory, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza de Cruces S/N, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain
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- Stem Cells and Cell Therapy Laboratory, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza de Cruces S/N, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain
- Correspondence:
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Calsa B, Bortolança TJ, Masiero BC, Esquisatto MAM, de Oliveira CA, Catisti R, Santamaria-Jr M. Maxillary and dental development in the offspring of protein-restricted female rats. Eur J Oral Sci 2022; 130:e12895. [PMID: 36199171 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Nutritional restriction during developmental periods impairs organ physiology. Female rats were subjected to protein restriction during pregnancy and lactation to analyze dental and maxillary development. Four exposure groups were considered: normal-protein diet during pregnancy and lactation (NP, 17% casein), low-protein diet during lactation (LP-L, 6% casein), low-protein diet during pregnancy and lactation (LP), and low-protein diet during pregnancy (LP-G). Maxillae from 15-day-old male pups were collected. All protein-restricted groups presented increased dentin thickness and reduced alveolar bone area. When protein restriction was applied during both gestation and lactation (LP), harmful effects were observed in the form of loss of protective OPG (osteoprotegerin) in tooth epithelium-mesenchyme, due to higher RANKL expression, delay in odontoblast maturation, less dental pulp vascularity, reduction in amount of alveolar bone, and less matrix mineralization. In the LP-L group, effects of protein restriction seemed less harmful, and despite less alveolar bone, the enhancement in BMP-7, VEGF, and RANKL seems a compensatory signal to maintain maxillary osteogenesis. In LP-G animals, Dspp expression was higher, suggesting a delay in odontoblast maturation or expression recuperation. In conclusion, maternal protein restriction affects dental and maxillary development. A low-protein diet only in gestation allows for normal development. A low-protein diet during gestation-lactation results in impaired odontogenesis that may increase susceptibility of dental anomalies.
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- Bruno Calsa
- Graduate Program of Biomedical Sciences, Herminio Ometto University Center, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Biomedical Sciences, Herminio Ometto University Center, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Biomedical Sciences, Herminio Ometto University Center, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Biomedical Sciences, Herminio Ometto University Center, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Biomedical Sciences, Herminio Ometto University Center, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil.,Graduate Program of Orthodontics, Herminio Ometto University Center, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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Andras NL, Mohamed FF, Chu EY, Foster BL. Between a rock and a hard place: Regulation of mineralization in the periodontium. Genesis 2022; 60:e23474. [PMID: 35460154 PMCID: PMC9492628 DOI: 10.1002/dvg.23474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The periodontium supports and attaches teeth via mineralized and nonmineralized tissues. It consists of two, unique mineralized tissues, cementum and alveolar bone. In between these tissues, lies an unmineralized, fibrous periodontal ligament (PDL), which distributes occlusal forces, nourishes and invests teeth, and harbors progenitor cells for dentoalveolar repair. Many unanswered questions remain regarding periodontal biology. This review will focus on recent research providing insights into one enduring mystery: the precise regulation of the hard-soft tissue borders in the periodontium which define the interfaces of the cementum-PDL-alveolar bone structure. We will focus on advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms that maintain the unmineralized PDL "between a rock and a hard place" by regulating the mineralization of cementum and alveolar bone.
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- Natalie L. Andras
- Biosciences Division, College of DentistryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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- Biosciences Division, College of DentistryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, School of DentistryUniversity of MarylandBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Biosciences Division, College of DentistryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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Faruangsaeng T, Thaweesapphitak S, Khamwachirapitak C, Porntaveetus T, Shotelersuk V. Comparative transcriptome profiles of human dental pulp stem cells from maxillary and mandibular teeth. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8860. [PMID: 35614192 PMCID: PMC9133121 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12867-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The molecular control of tooth development is different between the maxilla and mandible, contributing to different tooth shapes and locations; however, whether this difference occurs in human permanent teeth is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the transcriptome profiles of permanent maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth. Ten participants who had a pair of opposing premolars or molars extracted were recruited. The RNA obtained from cultured dental pulp stem cells underwent RNA-sequencing and qRT-PCR. The transcriptome profiles of two opposing premolar pairs and two molar pairs demonstrated that the upper premolars, lower premolars, upper molars, and lower molars expressed the same top-ranked genes, comprising FN1, COL1A1, COL1A2, ACTB, and EEFIA1, which are involved in extracellular matrix organization, immune system, signal transduction, hemostasis, and vesicle-mediated transport. Comparative transcriptome analyses of each/combined tooth pairs demonstrated that PITX1 was the only gene with different expression levels between upper and lower posterior teeth. PITX1 exhibited a 64-fold and 116-fold higher expression level in lower teeth compared with their upper premolars and molars, respectively. These differences were confirmed by qRT-PCR. Taken together, this study, for the first time, reveals that PITX1 is expressed significantly higher in mandibular posterior teeth compared with maxillary posterior teeth. The difference is more evident in the molars compared with premolars and consistent with its expression pattern in mouse developing teeth. We demonstrate that differences in lower versus upper teeth gene expression during odontogenesis occur in permanent teeth and suggest that these differences should be considered in molecular studies of dental pulp stem cells. Our findings pave the way to develop a more precise treatment in regenerative dentistry such as gene-based therapies for dentin/pulp regeneration and regeneration of different tooth types.
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- Thira Faruangsaeng
- International Graduate Program in Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Genomics and Precision Dentistry, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Genomics and Precision Dentistry, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Genomics and Precision Dentistry, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- International Graduate Program in Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. .,Center of Excellence in Genomics and Precision Dentistry, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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- Center of Excellence for Medical Genomics, Medical Genomics Cluster, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Excellence Center for Genomics and Precision Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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Kemppainen AV, Finnilä MA, Heikkinen A, Härönen H, Izzi V, Kauppinen S, Saarakkala S, Pihlajaniemi T, Koivunen J. The CMS19 disease model specifies a pivotal role for collagen XIII in bone homeostasis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:5866. [PMID: 35393492 PMCID: PMC8990013 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-09653-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Mutations in the COL13A1 gene result in congenital myasthenic syndrome type 19 (CMS19), a disease of neuromuscular synapses and including various skeletal manifestations, particularly facial dysmorphisms. The phenotypic consequences in Col13a1 null mice (Col13a1−/−) recapitulate the muscle findings of the CMS19 patients. Collagen XIII (ColXIII) is exists as two forms, a transmembrane protein and a soluble molecule. While the Col13a1−/− mice have poorly formed neuromuscular junctions, the prevention of shedding of the ColXIII ectodomain in the Col13a1tm/tm mice results in acetylcholine receptor clusters of increased size and complexity. In view of the bone abnormalities in CMS19, we here studied the tubular and calvarial bone morphology of the Col13a1−/− mice. We discovered several craniofacial malformations, albeit less pronounced ones than in the human disease, and a reduction of cortical bone mass in aged mice. In the Col13a1tm/tm mice, where ColXIII is synthesized but the ectodomain shedding is prevented due to a mutation in a protease recognition sequence, the cortical bone mass decreased as well with age and the cephalometric analyses revealed significant craniofacial abnormalities but no clear phenotypical pattern. To conclude, our data indicates an intrinsic role for ColXIII, particularly the soluble form, in the upkeep of bone with aging and suggests the possibility of previously undiscovered bone pathologies in patients with CMS19.
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- A V Kemppainen
- ECM-Hypoxia Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5400, 90014, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, 90014, Oulu, Finland
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- ECM-Hypoxia Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5400, 90014, Oulu, Finland
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- ECM-Hypoxia Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5400, 90014, Oulu, Finland
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- ECM-Hypoxia Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5400, 90014, Oulu, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, 90014, Oulu, Finland.,Foundation for the Finnish Cancer Institute, Tukholmankatu 8, 00130, Helsinki, Finland
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- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, 90014, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, 90014, Oulu, Finland.,Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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- ECM-Hypoxia Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5400, 90014, Oulu, Finland
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- ECM-Hypoxia Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5400, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
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Eren ED, Nijhuis WH, van der Weel F, Dede Eren A, Ansari S, Bomans PHH, Friedrich H, Sakkers RJ, Weinans H, de With G. Multiscale characterization of pathological bone tissue. Microsc Res Tech 2021; 85:469-486. [PMID: 34490967 PMCID: PMC9290679 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bone is a complex natural material with a complex hierarchical multiscale organization, crucial to perform its functions. Ultrastructural analysis of bone is crucial for our understanding of cell to cell communication, the healthy or pathological composition of bone tissue, and its three‐dimensional (3D) organization. A variety of techniques has been used to analyze bone tissue. This article describes a combined approach of optical, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopy for the ultrastructural analysis of bone from the nanoscale to the macroscale, as illustrated by two pathological bone tissues. By following a top‐down approach to investigate the multiscale organization of pathological bones, quantitative estimates were made in terms of calcium content, nearest neighbor distances of osteocytes, canaliculi diameter, ordering, and D‐spacing of the collagen fibrils, and the orientation of intrafibrillar minerals which enable us to observe the fine structural details. We identify and discuss a series of two‐dimensional (2D) and 3D imaging techniques that can be used to characterize bone tissue. By doing so we demonstrate that, while 2D imaging techniques provide comparable information from pathological bone tissues, significantly different structural details are observed upon analyzing the pathological bone tissues in 3D. Finally, particular attention is paid to sample preparation for and quantitative processing of data from electron microscopic analysis.
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- E Deniz Eren
- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Eindhoven University of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Biointerface Science, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Orthopedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,TU Delft, Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Taqi D, Moussa H, Schwinghamer T, Vieira AR, Dagdeviren D, Retrouvey JM, Rauch F, Tamimi F. Missing and unerupted teeth in osteogenesis imperfecta. Bone 2021; 150:116011. [PMID: 34020077 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.116011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bone fragility and craniofacial and dental abnormalities such as congenitally missing teeth and teeth that failed to erupt which are believed to be doubled in OI patients than normal populations and were associated with low oral health quality of life. However, the etiology of these abnormalities remains unclear. To understand the factors influencing missing and unerupted teeth, we investigated their prevalence in a cohort of OI patients as a function of the clinical phenotype (OI type), the genetic variant type, the tooth type and the onset of bisphosphonate treatment. METHOD A total of 144 OI patients were recruited from The Shriners Hospital, Montreal, Canada, between 2016 and 2017. Patients were evaluated using intraoral photographs and panoramic radiographs. Missing teeth were evaluated in all patients, and unerupted teeth were assessed only in patients ≥15 years old (n = 82). RESULTS On average, each OI patient had 2.4 missing teeth and 0.8 unerupted teeth, and the most common missing and unerupted teeth were the premolars and the upper second molars, respectively. These phenomena were more prominent in OI type III and IV than in OI type I, and were not sex or age-related. Missing teeth were significantly more common in patients with C-propeptide variants than all other variants (p-value <0.05). Unerupted teeth were significantly more common in patients with α1 and α2 glycine variants or substitutions than in those with haploinsufficiency variants. Early-onset of bisphosphonate treatment would significantly increase the risk of unerupted teeth in patients with OI types III and IV (OR = 1.68, 95% CI (1.15-1.53)). CONCLUSION The prevalence of missing and unerupted teeth at the tooth type level in OI patients varies according to the nature of the collagen variants and the OI type. These findings highlight the role of collagen in tooth development and eruption.
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- Doaa Taqi
- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Faculty of Dentistry, Benghazi university, Libya.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; School of Dentistry, University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA.
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- Shriners Hospital for Children, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; College of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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Zeng Y, Pan Y, Mo J, Ling Z, Jiang L, Xiong F, Yan W. Case Report: A Novel COL1A1 Missense Mutation Associated With Dentineogenesis Imperfecta Type I. Front Genet 2021; 12:699278. [PMID: 34249109 PMCID: PMC8260930 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.699278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a clinical and genetic disorder that results in bone fragility, blue sclerae and dentineogenesis imperfecta (DGI), which is mainly caused by a mutation in the COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes, which encode type I procollagen. Case Report: A missense mutation (c.1463G > C) in exon 22 of the COL1A1 gene was found using whole-exome sequencing. However, the cases reported herein only exhibited a clinical DGI-I phenotype. There were no cases of bone disease or any other common abnormal symptom caused by a COL1A1 mutation. In addition, the ultrastructural analysis of the tooth affected with non-syndromic DGI-I showed that the abnormal dentine was accompanied by the disruption of odontoblast polarization, a reduced number of odontoblasts, a reduction in hardness and elasticity, and the loss of dentinal tubules, suggesting a severe developmental disorder. We also investigated the odontoblast differentiation ability using dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) that were isolated from a patient with DGI-I and cultured. Stem cells isolated from patients with DGI-I are important to elucidate their pathogenesis and underlying mechanisms to develop regenerative therapies. Conclusion: This study can provide new insights into the phenotype-genotype association in collagen-associated diseases and improve the clinical diagnosis of OI/DGI-I.
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- Yuting Zeng
- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Single Cell Technology and Application, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Chavez MB, Chu EY, Kram V, de Castro LF, Somerman MJ, Foster BL. Guidelines for Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis of Rodent Dentoalveolar Tissues. JBMR Plus 2021; 5:e10474. [PMID: 33778330 PMCID: PMC7990153 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Micro–computed tomography (μCT) has become essential for analysis of mineralized as well as nonmineralized tissues and is therefore widely applicable in the life sciences. However, lack of standardized approaches and protocols for scanning, analyzing, and reporting data often makes it difficult to understand exactly how analyses were performed, how to interpret results, and if findings can be broadly compared with other models and studies. This problem is compounded in analysis of the dentoalveolar complex by the presence of four distinct mineralized tissues: enamel, dentin, cementum, and alveolar bone. Furthermore, these hard tissues interface with adjacent soft tissues, the dental pulp and periodontal ligament (PDL), making for a complex organ. Drawing on others' and our own experience analyzing rodent dentoalveolar tissues by μCT, we introduce techniques to successfully analyze dentoalveolar tissues with similar or disparate compositions, densities, and morphological characteristics. Our goal is to provide practical guidelines for μCT analysis of rodent dentoalveolar tissues, including approaches to optimize scan parameters (filters, voltage, voxel size, and integration time), reproducibly orient samples, define regions and volumes of interest, segment and subdivide tissues, interpret findings, and report methods and results. We include illustrative examples of analyses performed on genetically engineered mouse models with phenotypes in enamel, dentin, cementum, and alveolar bone. The recommendations are designed to increase transparency and reproducibility, promote best practices, and provide a basic framework to apply μCT analysis to the dentoalveolar complex that can also be extrapolated to a variety of other tissues of the body. © 2021 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC. on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Michael B Chavez
- Division of Biosciences, College of Dentistry The Ohio State University Columbus OH USA
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda MD USA
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- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda MD USA
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- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda MD USA
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda MD USA
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- Division of Biosciences, College of Dentistry The Ohio State University Columbus OH USA
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Baddam P, Biancardi V, Roth DM, Eaton F, Thereza-Bussolaro C, Mandal R, Wishart DS, Barr A, MacLean J, Flores-Mir C, Pagliardini S, Graf D. Neural crest-specific deletion of Bmp7 leads to midfacial hypoplasia, nasal airway obstruction, and disordered breathing modelling Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dis Model Mech 2021; 14:dmm.047738. [PMID: 33431521 PMCID: PMC7888714 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.047738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a relatively common sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD) affecting approximately 1-5% of children, is often caused by anatomical obstruction and/or collapse of the nasal and/or pharyngeal airways. The resulting sleep disruption and intermittent hypoxia lead to various systemic morbidities. Predicting the development of OSA from craniofacial features alone is currently not possible and a controversy remains if upper airway obstruction facilitates reduced midfacial growth or vice-versa. Currently, there is no rodent model that recapitulates both the development of craniofacial abnormalities and upper airway obstruction to address these questions. Here, we describe that mice with a neural crest-specific deletion of Bmp7 (Bmp7ncko) present with shorter, more acute angled cranial base, midfacial hypoplasia, nasal septum deviation, turbinate swelling and branching defects, and nasal airway obstruction. Interestingly, several of these craniofacial features develop after birth during periods of rapid midfacial growth and precede the development of an upper airway obstruction. We identified that in this rodent model, no single feature appeared to predict upper airway obstruction, but the sum of those features resulted in a reduced breathing frequency, apneas and overall reduced oxygen consumption. Metabolomics analysis of serum from peripheral blood identified increased levels of hydroxyproline, a metabolite upregulated under hypoxic conditions. As this model recapitulates many features observed in OSA, it offers unique opportunities for studying how upper airway obstruction affects breathing physiology and leads to systemic morbidities.
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- Pranidhi Baddam
- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Equal contributions
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Equal contributions
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Dentistry, Hospital dos Pinheiros, UNIFASIPE, Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- The Metabolomics Innovation Centre, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- The Metabolomics Innovation Centre, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and the Women & Children's Health Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta
- Stollery Children's Hospital; Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Abstract
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited skeletal dysplasia characterized by bone fragility and skeletal deformities. While the majority of cases are associated with pathogenic variants in COL1A1 and COL1A2, the genes encoding type I collagen, up to 25% of cases are associated with other genes that function within the collagen biosynthesis pathway or are involved in osteoblast differentiation and bone mineralization. Clinically, OI is heterogeneous in features and variable in severity. In addition to the skeletal findings, it can affect multiple systems including dental and craniofacial abnormalities, muscle weakness, hearing loss, respiratory and cardiovascular complications. A multi-disciplinary approach to care is recommended to address not only the fractures, reduced mobility, growth and bone pain but also other extra-skeletal manifestations. While bisphosphonates remain the mainstay of treatment in OI, new strategies are being explored, such as sclerostin inhibitory antibodies and TGF beta inhibition, to address not only the low bone mineral density but also the inherent bone fragility. Studies in animal models have expanded the understanding of pathomechanisms of OI and, along with ongoing clinical trials, will allow to develop better therapeutic approaches for these patients.
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- Ronit Marom
- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
- Division of Genetics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
- Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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Menegaz RA, Ladd SH, Organ JM. Craniofacial allometry in the OIM -/- mouse model of osteogenesis imperfecta. FASEB J 2020; 34:10850-10859. [PMID: 32592291 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202000715r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a skeletal disorder characterized by the impaired synthesis of type I collagen (Col1). This study tests the hypothesis that the craniofacial phenotype of severe OI is linked to an overall reduction in body size. 3D landmark data were collected from µCT scans of adult OIM-/- and wild-type (WT) mice and used to calculate centroid sizes (CS) and interlandmark distances (ILDs). To remove the effect of body size, ILDs were scaled against craniomandibular lengths and CS. Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare CS and absolute/scaled ILDs between genotypes. OIM-/- mice are smaller than their WT littermates in body mass, craniomandibular CS, and absolute ILDs including skull, basicranial, palatal, mandibular, and toothrow lengths. When linear distances are scaled to CS, OIM-/- mice have a relatively short midface, short nasal bones, tall mandibular corpora, and long mandibular toothrows. Results underscore the importance of size and scaling in morphometric analyses. The deleterious effect of Col1 mutations on global skeletal dimensions combined with localized morphometric changes may underlie the facial phenotype seen in human patients with severe OI. Attempts to identify these localized changes should first account for the restricted growth and small body sizes present in individuals with OI.
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- Rachel A Menegaz
- Center for Anatomical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Center for Anatomical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Xu H, Lenhart SA, Chu EY, Chavez MB, Wimer HF, Dimori M, Somerman MJ, Morello R, Foster BL, Hatch NE. Dental and craniofacial defects in the Crtap -/- mouse model of osteogenesis imperfecta type VII. Dev Dyn 2020; 249:884-897. [PMID: 32133710 DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Inactivating mutations in the gene for cartilage-associated protein (CRTAP) cause osteogenesis imperfecta type VII in humans, with a phenotype that can include craniofacial defects. Dental and craniofacial manifestations have not been a focus of case reports to date. We analyzed the craniofacial and dental phenotype of Crtap-/- mice by skull measurements, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), histology, and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Crtap-/- mice exhibited a brachycephalic skull shape with fusion of the nasofrontal suture and facial bones, resulting in mid-face retrusion and a class III dental malocclusion. Loss of CRTAP also resulted in decreased dentin volume and decreased cellular cementum volume, though acellular cementum thickness was increased. Periodontal dysfunction was revealed by decreased alveolar bone volume and mineral density, increased periodontal ligament (PDL) space, ectopic calcification within the PDL, bone-tooth ankylosis, altered immunostaining of extracellular matrix proteins in bone and PDL, increased pSMAD5, and more numerous osteoclasts on alveolar bone surfaces. CONCLUSIONS Crtap-/- mice serve as a useful model of the dental and craniofacial abnormalities seen in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta type VII.
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- He Xu
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University and School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Vertebrate Zoology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.,National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Physiology & Biophysics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.,Division of Genetics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Scheiber AL, Barton DK, Khoury BM, Marini JC, Swiderski DL, Caird MS, Kozloff KM. Sclerostin Antibody-Induced Changes in Bone Mass Are Site Specific in Developing Crania. J Bone Miner Res 2019; 34:2301-2310. [PMID: 31441963 PMCID: PMC7458133 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.3858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Sclerostin antibody (Scl-Ab) is an anabolic bone agent that has been shown to increase bone mass in clinical trials of adult diseases of low bone mass, such as osteoporosis and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Its use to decrease bone fragility in pediatric OI has shown efficacy in several growing mouse models, suggesting translational potential to pediatric disorders of low bone mass. However, the effects of pharmacologic inhibition of sclerostin during periods of rapid growth and development have not yet been described with respect to the cranium, where lifelong deficiency of functioning sclerostin leads to patterns of excessive bone growth, cranial compression, and facial palsy. In the present study, we undertook dimensional and volumetric measurements in the skulls of growing Brtl/+ OI mice treated with Scl-Ab to examine whether therapy-induced phenotypic changes were similar to those observed clinically in patients with sclerosteosis or Van Buchem disorder. Mice treated between 3 and 14 weeks of age with high doses of Scl-Ab show significant calvarial thickening capable of rescuing OI-induced deficiencies in skull thickness. Other changes in cranial morphology, such as lengths and distances between anatomic landmarks, intracranial volume, and suture interdigitation, showed minimal effects of Scl-Ab when compared with growth-induced differences over the treatment duration. Treatment-induced narrowing of foramina was limited to sites of vascular but not neural passage, suggesting patterns of local regulation. Together, these findings reveal a site specificity of Scl-Ab action in the calvaria with no measurable cranial nerve impingement or brainstem compression. This differentiation from the observed outcomes of lifelong sclerostin deficiency complements reports of Scl-Ab treatment efficacy at other skeletal sites with the prospect of minimal cranial secondary complications. © 2019 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. © 2019 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Amanda L Scheiber
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Bone and Extracellular Matrix Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Disorders, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Kresge Hearing Research Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Vas V, Kovács T, Körmendi S, Bródy A, Kudlik G, Szeder B, Mező D, Kállai D, Koprivanacz K, Merő BL, Dülk M, Tóvári J, Vajdovich P, Şenel ŞN, Özcan I, Helyes Z, Dobó-Nagy C, Buday L. Significance of the Tks4 scaffold protein in bone tissue homeostasis. Sci Rep 2019; 9:5781. [PMID: 30962481 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42250-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
The main driver of osteoporosis is an imbalance between bone resorption and formation. The pathogenesis of osteoporosis has also been connected to genetic alterations in key osteogenic factors and dysfunction of bone marrow mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (BM-MSCs). Tks4 (encoded by the Sh3pxd2b gene) is a scaffold protein involved in podosome organization. Homozygous mutational inactivation of Sh3pxd2b causes Frank-ter Haar syndrome (FTHS), a genetic disease that affects bone tissue as well as eye, ear, and heart functions. To date, the role of Tks4 in adult bone homeostasis has not been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the facial and femoral bone phenotypes of Sh3pxd2b knock-out (KO) mice using micro-CT methods. In addition to the analysis of the Sh3pxd2b-KO mice, the bone microstructure of an FTHS patient was also examined. Macro-examination of skulls from Tks4-deficient mice revealed craniofacial malformations that were very similar to symptoms of the FTHS patient. The femurs of the Sh3pxd2b-KO mice had alterations in the trabecular system and showed signs of osteoporosis, and, similarly, the FTHS patient also showed increased trabecular separation/porosity. The expression levels of the Runx2 and osteocalcin bone formation markers were reduced in the bone and bone marrow of the Sh3pxd2b-KO femurs, respectively. Our recent study demonstrated that Sh3pxd2b-KO BM-MSCs have a reduced ability to differentiate into osteoblast lineage cells; therefore, we concluded that the Tks4 scaffold protein is important for osteoblast formation, and that it likely plays a role in bone cell homeostasis.
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Ida-Yonemochi H, Morita W, Sugiura N, Kawakami R, Morioka Y, Takeuchi Y, Sato T, Shibata S, Watanabe H, Imamura T, Igarashi M, Ohshima H, Takeuchi K. Craniofacial abnormality with skeletal dysplasia in mice lacking chondroitin sulfate N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1. Sci Rep 2018; 8:17134. [PMID: 30459452 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-35412-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Chondroitin sulfate (CS) proteoglycan is a major component of the extracellular matrix and plays an important part in organogenesis. To elucidate the roles of CS for craniofacial development, we analyzed the craniofacial morphology in CS N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-1 (T1) gene knockout (KO) mice. T1KO mice showed the impaired intramembranous ossification in the skull, and the final skull shape of adult mice included a shorter face, higher and broader calvaria. Some of T1KO mice exhibited severe facial developmental defect, such as eye defects and cleft lip and palate, causing embryonic lethality. At the postnatal stages, T1KO mice with severely reduced CS amounts showed malocclusion, general skeletal dysplasia and skin hyperextension, closely resembling Ehlers-Danlos syndrome-like connective tissue disorders. The production of collagen type 1 was significantly downregulated in T1KO mice, and the deposition of CS-binding molecules, Wnt3a, was decreased with CS in extracellular matrices. The collagen fibers were irregular and aggregated, and connective tissues were dysorganized in the skin and calvaria of T1KO mice. These results suggest that CS regulates the shape of the craniofacial skeleton by modulating connective tissue organization and that the remarkable reduction of CS induces hypoplasia of intramembranous ossification and cartilage anomaly, resulting in skeletal dysplasia.
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that is usually caused by disturbed production of collagen type I. Depending on its severity in the patient, this disorder may create difficulties and challenges for the dental practitioner. The goal of this article is to provide guidelines based on scientific evidence found in the current literature for practitioners who are or will be involved in the care of these patients. A prudent approach is recommended, as individuals affected by OI present with specific dentoalveolar problems that may prove very difficult to address. Recommended treatments for damaged/decayed teeth in the primary dentition are full-coverage restorations, including stainless steel crowns or zirconia crowns. Full-coverage restorations are also recommended in the permanent dentition. Intracoronal restorations should be avoided, as they promote structural tooth loss. Simple extractions can also be performed, but not immediately before or after intravenous bisphosphonate infusions. Clear aligners are a promising option for orthodontic treatment. In severe OI types, such as III or IV, orthognathic surgery is discouraged, despite the significant skeletal dysplasia present. Given the great variations in the severity of OI and the limited quantity of information available, the best treatment option relies heavily on the practitioner’s preliminary examination and judgment. A multidisciplinary team approach is encouraged and favored in more severe cases, in order to optimize diagnosis and treatment.
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- Maxime Rousseau
- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Khalil Bas W, Fahim Bool H, Abd El-Mak N, El-Bassyou GET. Ameliorative Effects of Brachidontes variabilis Calcium Carbonate Against Bone Loss in Ovariectomized Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2018. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2018.477.487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Jabbour Z, Al-Khateeb A, Eimar H, Retrouvey JM, Rizkallah J, Glorieux FH, Rauch F, Tamimi F. Genotype and malocclusion in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. Orthod Craniofac Res 2018; 21:71-77. [PMID: 29388328 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTS To investigate the relationship between genotype and severity of malocclusion in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). SETTING AND SAMPLE POPULATION A total of 49 patients participated in this cross-sectional study (age range: 5-19 years; 28 females; diagnoses: OI type I, N = 7; OI type III, N = 11; OI type IV, N = 27; OI type V, N = 2; OI type VI, N = 2). MATERIALS AND METHODS Sequence analysis of COL1A1/COL1A2 and other OI-related genes was compared to the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR), an index reflecting the severity of malocclusion. RESULTS The mutation spectrum was as follows: COL1A1, N = 22; COL1A2, N = 22, IFITM5, N = 2; SERPINF1, N = 2; no mutation detected, N = 1). Compared to patients with COL1A1 mutations, patients with COL1A2 mutations had significantly higher scores for total PAR, anterior cross-bite, anterior open bite and anteroposterior buccal occlusion. Males with COL1A2 mutations had significantly higher total PAR scores than females (median 36 vs 30, P = .047, Mann-Whitney test). Exploratory correlation between age and buccal vertical occlusion was noted in patients with COL1A2 mutations (Spearman correlation: r = .46, P = .03, power = .50). Two patients with OI type V (caused by IFITM5 mutations) had total PAR scores of 44 and 21. Both patients scored high for "segment." Patients with OI type VI (due to SERPINF1 mutations) scored similar to OI type V for "centreline." Considerable difference was observed in the total PAR score between the 2 patients with OI type VI. They had total PAR of 43 and 2. CONCLUSION Type of disease-causing mutation affects the severity of malocclusion in individuals with OI.
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- Z Jabbour
- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Shriners Hospital for Children, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Shriners Hospital for Children, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Marulanda J, Eimar H, McKee MD, Berkvens M, Nelea V, Roman H, Borrás T, Tamimi F, Ferron M, Murshed M. Matrix Gla protein deficiency impairs nasal septum growth, causing midface hypoplasia. J Biol Chem 2017; 292:11400-11412. [PMID: 28487368 PMCID: PMC5500805 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m116.769802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Revised: 05/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Genetic and environmental factors may lead to abnormal growth of the orofacial skeleton, affecting the overall structure of the face. In this study, we investigated the craniofacial abnormalities in a mouse model for Keutel syndrome, a rare genetic disease caused by loss-of-function mutations in the matrix Gla protein (MGP) gene. Keutel syndrome patients show diffuse ectopic calcification of cartilaginous tissues and impaired midface development. Our comparative cephalometric analyses of micro-computed tomography images revealed a severe midface hypoplasia in Mgp-/- mice. In vivo reporter studies demonstrated that the Mgp promoter is highly active at the cranial sutures, cranial base synchondroses, and nasal septum. Interestingly, the cranial sutures of the mutant mice showed normal anatomical features. Although we observed a mild increase in mineralization of the spheno-occipital synchondrosis, it did not reduce the relative length of the cranial base in comparison with total skull length. Contrary to this, we found the nasal septum to be abnormally mineralized and shortened in Mgp-/- mice. Transgenic restoration of Mgp expression in chondrocytes fully corrected the craniofacial anomalies caused by MGP deficiency, suggesting a local role for MGP in the developing nasal septum. Although there was no up-regulation of markers for hypertrophic chondrocytes, a TUNEL assay showed a marked increase in apoptotic chondrocytes in the calcified nasal septum. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed unusual mineral deposits in the septal extracellular matrix of the mutant mice. Of note, the systemic reduction of the inorganic phosphate level was sufficient to prevent abnormal mineralization of the nasal septum in Mgp-/-;Hyp compound mutants. Our work provides evidence that modulation of local and systemic factors regulating extracellular matrix mineralization can be possible therapeutic strategies to prevent ectopic cartilage calcification and some forms of congenital craniofacial anomalies in humans.
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- Juliana Marulanda
- From the Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
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- From the Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
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- From the Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
- the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C7, Canada
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- From the Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
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- From the Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
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- the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C7, Canada
- the Division of Experimental Medicine, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1, Canada
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- the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
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- From the Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
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- the Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec H2W 1R7, Canada, and
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- From the Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada,
- the Division of Experimental Medicine, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1, Canada
- the Shriners Hospital for Children, Montreal, Quebec H4A 0A9, Canada
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