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de Jongh CA, Bikker FJ, de Vries TJ, Werner A, Gibbs S, Krom BP. Porphyromonas gingivalis interaction with Candida albicans allows for aerobic escape, virulence and adherence. Biofilm 2024; 7:100172. [PMID: 38226024 PMCID: PMC10788424 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2023.100172] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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In the oral cavity Candida albicans interacts with many oral bacteria, including Porphyromonas gingivalis, both physically and metabolically. The aim of this in vitro study was to characterize these interactions and study their effects on the survival of P. gingivalis. First, metabolic interactions were evaluated by counting the colony forming units (CFU) after co-culturing. The results indicated that the anaerobic bacterium P. gingivalis survives under aerobic conditions when co-cultured with C. albicans. This is due to the oxygen consumption by C. albicans as determined by a reduction in survival upon the addition of Antimycin A. By measuring the protease activity, it was found that the presence of C. albicans induced gingipain activity by P. gingivalis, which is an important virulence factor. Adherence of P. gingivalis to hyphae of C. albicans was observed with a dynamic flow system. Using various C. albicans mutants, it was shown that the mechanism of adhesion was mediated by the cell wall adhesins, members of the agglutinin-like sequence (Als) family: Als3 and Als1. Furthermore, the two microorganisms could be co-cultured into forming a biofilm in which P. gingivalis can survive under aerobic culturing conditions, which was imaged using scanning electron microscopy. This study has further elucidated mechanisms of interaction, virulence acquisition and survival of P. gingivalis when co-cultured with C. albicans. Such survival could be essential for the pathogenicity of P. gingivalis in the oxygen-rich niches of the oral cavity. This study has emphasized the importance of interaction between different microbes in promoting survival, virulence and attachment of pathogens, which could be essential in facilitating penetration into the environment of the host.
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- Caroline A. de Jongh
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dental Materials Science, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Haak W, Jagt JZ, de Meij TGJ, Bikker FJ, Brand HS, de Boer NKH, Kaman WE. Fecal proteolytic profiling of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: A pilot study. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23627. [PMID: 38690708 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202302190r] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Colonoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, this invasive procedure has a high burden for pediatric patients. Previous research has shown elevated fecal amino acid concentrations in children with IBD versus controls. We hypothesized that this finding could result from increased proteolytic activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether fecal protease-based profiling was able to discriminate between IBD and controls. Protease activity was measured in fecal samples from patients with IBD (Crohn's disease (CD) n = 19; ulcerative colitis (UC) n = 19) and non-IBD controls (n = 19) using a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET)-peptide library. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to determine the diagnostic value of each FRET-peptide substrate. Screening the FRET-peptide library revealed an increased total proteolytic activity (TPA), as well as degradation of specific FRET-peptides specifically in fecal samples from IBD patients. Based on level of significance (p < .001) and ROC curve analysis (AUC > 0.85), the fluorogenic substrates W-W, A-A, a-a, F-h, and H-y showed diagnostic potential for CD. The substrates W-W, a-a, T-t, G-v, and H-y showed diagnostic potential for UC based on significance (p < .001) and ROC analysis (AUC > 0.90). None of the FRET-peptide substrates used was able to differentiate between protease activity in fecal samples from CD versus UC. This study showed an increased fecal proteolytic activity in children with newly diagnosed, treatment-naïve, IBD. This could lead to the development of novel, noninvasive biomarkers for screening and diagnostic purposes.
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- Wieke Haak
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fu C, Brand HS, Nazmi K, Werner A, van Splunter A, Bikker FJ. Carbon dots combined with phytosphingosine inhibit acid-induced demineralization of hydroxyapatite in vitro. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 160:105911. [PMID: 38335699 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2024.105911] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To study the effects of carbon dots (CDs), in combination with phytosphingosine (PHS), against acid-induced demineralization of hydroxyapatite in vitro. METHODS CDs were generated from citric acid and urea by microwave heating. Transmission electron microscope (TEM), FT-IR, and fluorescence intensity were used to characterize the CDs. A hydroxyapatite (HAp) model was used to investigate the protective effects of CDs, PHS, and their combinations with and without a salivary pellicle against acid-induced demineralization in vitro. Ca2+ release as a parameter to evaluate the inhibition of demineralization was measured by capillary electrophoresis. The interactions between CDs, PHS, and HAp discs were investigated using a fluorescence detector. RESULTS Uniform-sized CDs were synthesized, showing typical optical characteristics. CDs exhibited no inhibition of acid-induced demineralization in vitro, in contrast to PHS. Notably, a pre-coating of CDs increased the protective effects of PHS against acid-induced demineralization, which was not disturbed by the presence of a salivary pellicle and Tween 20. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) confirmed the binding and layers formed of both CDs and PHS to the HAp surfaces. Based on fluorescence spectra CDs binding to HAp seemed to be dependent on Ca2+ and PO43- interactions. CONCLUSIONS CDs combined with PHS showed protective effects against acid-induced demineralization of HAp discs in vitro.
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- Cuicui Fu
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dental Materials Science, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
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Bikker FJ. [Phytosphingosine, a new ingredient for oral care products?]. Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd 2024; 131:163-166. [PMID: 38591120 DOI: 10.5177/ntvt.2024.04.23102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Despite the availability of a wide range of (fluoridated) oral care products, there is a constant search under way for new substances that contribute to a healthy mouth. Laboratory research shows that the lipid phytosphingosine forms a molecular layer on hydroxyapatite and protects it against acid-induced demineralization and bacterial adhesion. In the future, phytosphingosine may be used in the future as a new ingredient in oral care products for the prevention of tooth erosion and biofilm-related disorders, such as caries, gingivitis and periodontitis.
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Brand HS, Assy Z, Bots CP, Jager DHJ, Bikker FJ. Tips for management. Br Dent J 2024; 236:360. [PMID: 38459291 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7195-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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- H S Brand
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Saliva Clinic of the Dutch Institute for Salivary Research, Bunschoten, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Faruque MRJ, Taidouch K, Bikker FJ, Ligtenberg AJM. Exploring the Correlation between Salivary Spinnbarkeit and Caries Scores. Caries Res 2024; 58:115-120. [PMID: 38246142 PMCID: PMC10997273 DOI: 10.1159/000536402] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION In this study, the relationship between the spinnbarkeit, i.e., the stretchability of saliva, and dental caries was investigated. METHODS Dentistry students were divided into a group with more than 2 decayed, missed, and filled teeth (DMFT ≥2, n = 30) and caries-free group (DMFT = 0, n = 36). RESULTS Unstimulated saliva flow rate, pH, and spinnbarkeit were determined. Salivary spinnbarkeit was significantly lower in the caries-prone group compared to the caries-free group (5.4 ± 3.9 mm vs. 13.5 ± 7.6 mm, respectively, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This suggests that saliva with high spinnbarkeit protects better against dental caries.
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- Mouri R J Faruque
- Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Nivet C, Custovic I, Avoscan L, Bikker FJ, Bonnotte A, Bourillot E, Briand L, Brignot H, Heydel JM, Herrmann N, Lelièvre M, Lesniewska E, Neiers F, Piétrement O, Schwartz M, Belloir C, Canon F. Development of New Models of Oral Mucosa to Investigate the Impact of the Structure of Transmembrane Mucin-1 on the Mucosal Pellicle Formation and Its Physicochemical Properties. Biomedicines 2024; 12:139. [PMID: 38255244 PMCID: PMC10812975 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010139] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The mucosal pellicle (MP) is a biological film protecting the oral mucosa. It is composed of bounded salivary proteins and transmembrane mucin MUC1 expressed by oral epithelial cells. Previous research indicates that MUC1 expression enhances the binding of the main salivary protein forming the MP, MUC5B. This study investigated the influence of MUC1 structure on MP formation. A TR146 cell line, which does not express MUC1 natively, was stably transfected with genes coding for three MUC1 isoforms differing in the structure of the two main extracellular domains: the VNTR domain, exhibiting a variable number of tandem repeats, and the SEA domain, maintaining the two bound subunits of MUC1. Semi-quantification of MUC1 using dot blot chemiluminescence showed comparable expression levels in all transfected cell lines. Semi-quantification of MUC5B by immunostaining after incubation with saliva revealed that MUC1 expression significantly increased MUC5B adsorption. Neither the VNTR domain nor the SEA domain was influenced MUC5B anchoring, suggesting the key role of the MUC1 N-terminal domain. AFM-IR nanospectroscopy revealed discernible shifts indicative of changes in the chemical properties at the cell surface due to the expression of the MUC1 isoform. Furthermore, the observed chemical shifts suggest the involvement of hydrophobic effects in the interaction between MUC1 and salivary proteins.
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- Clément Nivet
- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Institut Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB), UMR CNRS 6303, University of Bourgogne, 21000 Dijon, France; (I.C.); (E.B.); (E.L.); (O.P.)
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- Agroécologie, UMR1347 INRAE, ERL CNRS 6300, DimaCell Platform, Center of Microscopy INRAE, University of Bourgogne, 21000 Dijon, France; (L.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Agroécologie, UMR1347 INRAE, ERL CNRS 6300, DimaCell Platform, Center of Microscopy INRAE, University of Bourgogne, 21000 Dijon, France; (L.A.); (A.B.)
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- Institut Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB), UMR CNRS 6303, University of Bourgogne, 21000 Dijon, France; (I.C.); (E.B.); (E.L.); (O.P.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Institut Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB), UMR CNRS 6303, University of Bourgogne, 21000 Dijon, France; (I.C.); (E.B.); (E.L.); (O.P.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Institut Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB), UMR CNRS 6303, University of Bourgogne, 21000 Dijon, France; (I.C.); (E.B.); (E.L.); (O.P.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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- Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour (CSGA), UMR1324 INRAE, Institut Agro Dijon, Université de Bourgogne, UMR6265 CNRS, 21000 Dijon, France; (C.N.); (L.B.); (H.B.); (J.-M.H.); (N.H.); (M.L.); (F.N.); (M.S.); (C.B.)
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Fey JMH, Bikker FJ, Hesse D. Saliva Collection Methods Among Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review. Mol Diagn Ther 2024; 28:15-26. [PMID: 37950136 PMCID: PMC10786738 DOI: 10.1007/s40291-023-00684-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Saliva can be used for screening and diagnostic purposes. Although multiple saliva collection methods are available, their use in children can be limited due to lack of cooperation, developmental stage, and age. The aim of this scoping review was to comprehensively appraise the different methods of saliva collection among both children and adolescents by assessing the available scientific literature. METHODS A literature search was performed using the databases PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Eligible studies on saliva collection methods among children and adolescents were included for this review. RESULTS The literature search identified 249 eligible articles, of which 205 had a cross-sectional study design. Four distinct saliva collection methods have surfaced: the drooling method, the absorption method, the spitting method, and the suction method. Among infants or children under the age of 6 years, the suction and absorption methods were most preferred. The drooling and spitting methods were only applicable among children above the age of 3 years. When children were not willing to cooperate, the absorption method was most feasible. In adolescents and older children, no specific method was found to be preferred over another method. CONCLUSION Overall, saliva collection is well tolerated by children and adolescents, with the absorption and suction methods being preferred with young and uncooperative children.
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- Juliette M H Fey
- Department of Paediadtric Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediadtric Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Al Habobe H, Haverkort EB, Nazmi K, Van Splunter AP, Pieters RHH, Bikker FJ. The impact of saliva collection methods on measured salivary biomarker levels. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 552:117628. [PMID: 37931731 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117628] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Saliva diagnostics have become increasingly popular due to their non-invasive nature and patient-friendly collection process. Various collection methods are available, yet these are not always well standardized for either quantitative or qualitative analysis. In line, the objective of this study was to evaluate if measured levels of various biomarkers in the saliva of healthy individuals were affected by three distinct saliva collection methods: 1) unstimulated saliva, 2) chew stimulated saliva, and 3) oral rinse. Saliva samples from 30 healthy individuals were obtained by the three collection methods. Then, the levels of various salivary biomarkers such as proteins and ions were determined. It was found that levels of various biomarkers obtained from unstimulated saliva were comparable to those in chew stimulated saliva. The levels of potassium, sodium, and amylase activity differed significantly among the three collection methods. Levels of all biomarkers measured using the oral rinse method significantly differed from those obtained from unstimulated and chew-stimulated saliva. In conclusion, both unstimulated and chew-stimulated saliva provided comparable levels for a diverse group of biomarkers. However, the results obtained from the oral rinse method significantly differed from those of unstimulated and chew-stimulated saliva, due to the diluted nature of the saliva extract.
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- H Al Habobe
- Research Group Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry, Research Centre for Healthy and Sustainable Living, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, The Netherlands; Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicines, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; Dept of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Research Group Innovations in Preventive Care, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry, Research Centre for Healthy and Sustainable Living, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, The Netherlands; Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicines, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Assy Z, Thomson WM, Brand HS, Cha S, Susam MM, Weisman GA, Vissink A, Bikker FJ, Jager DHJ. The minimally important difference for the Xerostomia Inventory among Sjögren's disease patients. Oral Dis 2023. [PMID: 38148483 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14841] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Until now, the clinically relevant improvement for the Xerostomia Inventory (XI) has not been defined. Therefore, our aim was to determine the Minimally Important Difference (MID) of the XI for improvement in dry-mouth symptoms in SjD patients. METHOD The study recruited 34 SjD patients who underwent sialendoscopy of major salivary glands and 15 SjD patients in a nonintervention control group. XI scores were assessed at several time points. The MID was determined from the mean difference in XI scores between the groups with and without improvement. RESULTS In the control group, no significant XI score changes were seen. In the sialendoscopy group, a clinically relevant XI score change of four scale points was identified after 1 week. For a prolonged duration (≥16 weeks), a minimum reduction of seven scale points in the XI score was required to indicate clinically relevant improvement. CONCLUSION In SjD patients, a minimum change of four points in the XI score indicates a clinically relevant improvement for evaluating short-term effects. For prolonged effects, a clinically relevant improvement requires a MID of seven points. The determination of the MID in XI could assist in future studies that evaluate changes in xerostomia.
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- Zainab Assy
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, Center for Orphaned Autoimmune Disorders, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry, Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Inflammatory Diseases, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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van Santen JS, Assy Z, Bikker FJ, Laine ML, Vissink A, Kroese FGM, Pringle S. The diagnostic power of salivary electrolytes for Sjögren's disease: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2023; 41:2511-2524. [PMID: 38079344 DOI: 10.55563/clinexprheumatol/648k4u] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the power of salivary electrolytes for the diagnosis of Sjögren's disease (SjD). METHODS A literature search was conducted (last search March 2023) using PubMed and Web of Science and completed with a manual search. Articles were screened for reports of human salivary ion concentrations, comparing SjD patients with healthy controls and/or sicca patients. Articles not using the SjD classification criteria or performing the classification as part of the experimental design were excluded. Forest plots were used to present the meta-analyses results for each ion, distinguishing between salivary type (unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva, submandibular/sublingual and parotid saliva). RESULTS A total of 21 out of 722 articles were eligible for inclusion. For SjD patients a significant increase in salivary ion concentration was observed for sodium, chloride and calcium when comparing to healthy controls. Significant differences between SjD and sicca patients were noted for sodium, chloride, phosphate, calcium, phosphate, nitrite and nitrate. Stimulated whole saliva showed larger variability in results between studies in comparison to other types of saliva (unstimulated whole saliva, submandibular/sublingual saliva and parotid saliva). CONCLUSIONS Despite differences in saliva type, salivary ion levels could be utilised for the screening for SjD. Making use of chloride in combination with sodium would be most promising for distinguishing SjD patients from healthy controls and adding phosphate to potentially make a distinguishment with sicca patients. Unstimulated whole saliva should be the first choice when testing salivary ion concentrations.
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- Joanita S van Santen
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, and Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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Faruque M, Nazmi K, van Splunter A, Laine ML, Bikker FJ. Sialagogic Effects Through Olfactory Stimulation with Mastic Resin and α-pinene Volatiles in vivo. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115699. [PMID: 37865987 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115699] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Xerostomia, often associated with decreased saliva quality, poses challenges due to limited treatment efficacy. This study aimed to investigate alternative approaches to enhance saliva secretion through olfactory volatile stimulation with mastic resin and its main compound α-pinene, known for inhibiting acetylcholinesterase in vitro. METHODS The inhibitory effects of freshly prepared mastic resin extract oil and α-pinene oil on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity were measured in vitro. Eighty healthy participants were recruited and divided into two groups: exposed to mastic resin volatiles (n = 40) or α-pinene volatiles (n = 40). Saliva samples were collected pre, during and post exposure to analyze saliva flow rate, spinnbarkeit, ion composition and MUC5B levels. RESULTS Mastic resin extract oil and α-pinene oil inhibited AChE activity by 207 % and 22 %, respectively. Olfactory stimulation with these volatiles significantly increased saliva secretion rate without altering spinnbarkeit and ion composition. Salivary MUC5B concentration rose after exposure to mastic resin volatiles. CONCLUSIONS Olfactory stimulation with mastic resin and α-pinene volatiles demonstrated a bona fide in vivo effect on saliva secretion, confirming their sialagogic capability, potentially as a result of local glandular AChE inhibition. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of both volatile compounds in treating patients with xerostomia and hyposalivation through olfactory exposure.
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- Mouri Faruque
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Lundtorp Olsen C, Massarenti L, Vendius VFD, Gürsoy UK, Van Splunter A, Bikker FJ, Gürsoy M, Damgaard C, Markvart M, Belstrøm D. Probiotics Partly Suppress the Impact of Sugar Stress on the Oral Microbiota-A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2023; 15:4810. [PMID: 38004205 PMCID: PMC10675525 DOI: 10.3390/nu15224810] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The aim was to test if probiotics counteract oral dysbiosis during 14 days of sugar stress and subsequently help restore oral homeostasis. Eighty healthy individuals received either probiotics (n = 40) or placebo lozenges (n = 40) for 28 days and rinsed with a 10% sucrose solution 6-8 times during the initial 14 days of the trial. Saliva and supragingival samples were collected at baseline, day 14, and day 28. Saliva samples were analyzed for levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, albumin, and salivary enzyme activity. The supragingival microbiota was characterized according to the Human Oral Microbiome Database. After 14 days of sugar stress, the relative abundance of Porphyromonas species was significantly higher (p = 0.03) and remained significantly elevated at day 28 in the probiotic group compared to the placebo group (p = 0.004). At day 28, the relative abundance of Kingella species was significantly higher in the probiotic group (p = 0.03). Streptococcus gordinii and Neisseria elongata were associated with the probiotic group on day 28, while Streptococcus sobrinus was associated with the placebo group on day 14 and day 28. On day 28, the salivary albumin level was significantly lower in the probiotic group. The present study demonstrates a potential stabilizing effect on the supragingival microbiota mediated by consumption of probiotics during short-term sugar stress.
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- Christine Lundtorp Olsen
- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
- ADM Denmark A/S, 3390 Hundested, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (L.M.); (C.D.)
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- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20520 Turku, Finland; (U.K.G.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (A.V.S.); (F.J.B.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (A.V.S.); (F.J.B.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20520 Turku, Finland; (U.K.G.); (M.G.)
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (L.M.); (C.D.)
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- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
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- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
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Lundtorp Olsen C, Massarenti L, Vendius VFD, Gürsoy UK, Van Splunter A, Bikker FJ, Gürsoy M, Damgaard C, Markvart M, Belstrøm D. Probiotics Support Resilience of the Oral Microbiota during Resolution after Experimental Gingivitis-A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2023; 15:4805. [PMID: 38004199 PMCID: PMC10675299 DOI: 10.3390/nu15224805] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The present study aims to test whether probiotics protect against experimental gingivitis incited by 14 days of oral hygiene neglect and/or subsequently support the restoration of oral homeostasis. Eighty systemically and orally healthy participants refrained from oral hygiene procedures for 14 days, followed by 14 days with regular oral hygiene procedures. Additionally, participants consumed either probiotics (n = 40) or placebo (n = 40) throughout the trial. At baseline, day 14, and day 28, supragingival plaque score and bleeding-on-probing percentage (BOP %) were registered, and supragingival plaque and saliva samples were collected. The supragingival microbiota was characterized using 16S sequencing, and saliva samples were analyzed for levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and proteases. At day 28, the relative abundance of Lautropia (p = 0.014), Prevotella (p = 0.046), Fusobacterium (p = 0.033), and Selenomonas (p = 0.0078) genera were significantly higher in the placebo group compared to the probiotics group, while the relative abundance of Rothia (p = 0.047) species was associated with the probiotics group. Streptococcus sanguinis was associated with the probiotics group, while Campylobacter gracilis was associated with the placebo group. No difference was observed in salivary cytokines, albumin, or any enzyme activity. The present study suggests that probiotics support the resilience of the oral microbiota in the resolution period after gingivitis.
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- Christine Lundtorp Olsen
- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
- AMD Denmark A/S, 3390 Hundested, Denmark
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (L.M.); (C.D.)
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- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20520 Turku, Finland; (U.K.G.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (A.V.S.); (F.J.B.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (A.V.S.); (F.J.B.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20520 Turku, Finland; (U.K.G.); (M.G.)
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- Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (L.M.); (C.D.)
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- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
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- Section for Clinical Oral Microbiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (V.F.D.V.); (M.M.); (D.B.)
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Soldati KR, Jiang Y, Brandt BW, Exterkate RAM, Buijs MJ, Nazmi K, Kaman WE, Cheng L, Bikker FJ, Crielaard W, Zandim-Barcelos DL, Deng DM. Differential Modulation of Saliva-Derived Microcosm Biofilms by Antimicrobial Peptide LL-31 and D-LL-31. Pathogens 2023; 12:1295. [PMID: 38003760 PMCID: PMC10675243 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12111295] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Microbiome modulation, aiming to restore a health-compatible microbiota, is a novel strategy to treat periodontitis. This study evaluated the modulation effects of antimicrobial peptide LL-31 and its D-enantiomer (D-LL-31) on saliva-derived microcosm biofilms, spiked with or without Porphyromonas gingivalis. To this end, one-day-old biofilms were incubated for 24 h with biofilm medium alone, or medium containing 40 µM LL-31 or D-LL-31, after which biofilms were grown for 5 days. Biofilms were assessed at 1 day and 5 days after intervention for the total viable cell counts, dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP4) activity, P. gingivalis amount (by qPCR) and microbial composition (by sequencing). The results showed that D-LL-31, not LL-31, significantly reduced the total viable cell counts, the P. gingivalis amount, and the DPP4 activity of the biofilms spiked with P. gingivalis, but only at 1 day after intervention. In the biofilms spiked with P. gingivalis, D-LL-31 tended to reduce the α-diversity and the compositional shift of the biofilms in time as compared to the control and LL-31 groups. In conclusion, D-LL-31 showed a better performance than LL-31 in biofilm modulation. The biofilm modulation function of the peptides could be impaired when the biofilms were in a severely dysbiotic state.
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- Kahena R. Soldati
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.R.S.); (Y.J.); (B.W.B.); (R.A.M.E.); (M.J.B.); (W.C.)
- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry at Araraquara, Universidade Estadual Paulista—UNESP, Araraquara 1680, SP, Brazil;
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.R.S.); (Y.J.); (B.W.B.); (R.A.M.E.); (M.J.B.); (W.C.)
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.R.S.); (Y.J.); (B.W.B.); (R.A.M.E.); (M.J.B.); (W.C.)
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.R.S.); (Y.J.); (B.W.B.); (R.A.M.E.); (M.J.B.); (W.C.)
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.R.S.); (Y.J.); (B.W.B.); (R.A.M.E.); (M.J.B.); (W.C.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.N.); (W.E.K.); (F.J.B.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.N.); (W.E.K.); (F.J.B.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.N.); (W.E.K.); (F.J.B.)
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.R.S.); (Y.J.); (B.W.B.); (R.A.M.E.); (M.J.B.); (W.C.)
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry at Araraquara, Universidade Estadual Paulista—UNESP, Araraquara 1680, SP, Brazil;
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (K.R.S.); (Y.J.); (B.W.B.); (R.A.M.E.); (M.J.B.); (W.C.)
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Potocka W, Assy Z, Bikker FJ, Laine ML. Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care. Molecules 2023; 28:7178. [PMID: 37894657 PMCID: PMC10609285 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207178] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Plant products have been employed in medicine for centuries. As the world becomes more health-conscious, there is a growing interest in natural and minimally processed products for oral health care. This has led to an increase in research into the bioactive compounds found in plant products, particularly monoterpenes. Monoterpenes are known to have beneficial biological properties, but the specific mechanisms by which they exert their effects are not yet fully understood. Despite this, some monoterpenes are already being used in oral health care. For example, thymol, which has antibacterial properties, is an ingredient in varnish used for caries prevention. In addition to this, monoterpenes have also demonstrated antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them versatile for various applications. As research continues, there is potential for even more discoveries regarding the benefits of monoterpenes in oral health care. This narrative literature review gives an overview of the biological properties and current and potential applications of selected monoterpenes and their derivatives in oral health care. These compounds demonstrate promising potential for future medical development, and their applications in future research are expected to expand.
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- Wiktoria Potocka
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.A.); (F.J.B.)
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.A.); (F.J.B.)
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.A.); (F.J.B.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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Javed A, Balhuizen MD, Pannekoek A, Bikker FJ, Heesterbeek DAC, Haagsman HP, Broere F, Weingarth M, Veldhuizen EJA. Effects of Escherichia coli LPS Structure on Antibacterial and Anti-Endotoxin Activities of Host Defense Peptides. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1485. [PMID: 37895956 PMCID: PMC10609994 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101485] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The binding of Host Defense Peptides (HDPs) to the endotoxin of Gram-negative bacteria has important unsolved aspects. For most HDPs, it is unclear if binding is part of the antibacterial mechanism or whether LPS actually provides a protective layer against HDP killing. In addition, HDP binding to LPS can block the subsequent TLR4-mediated activation of the immune system. This dual activity is important, considering that HDPs are thought of as an alternative to conventional antibiotics, which do not provide this dual activity. In this study, we systematically determine, for the first time, the influence of the O-antigen and Lipid A composition on both the antibacterial and anti-endotoxin activity of four HDPs (CATH-2, PR-39, PMAP-23, and PMAP36). The presence of the O-antigen did not affect the antibacterial activity of any of the tested HDPs. Similarly, modification of the lipid A phosphate (MCR-1 phenotype) also did not affect the activity of the HDPs. Furthermore, assessment of inner and outer membrane damage revealed that CATH-2 and PMAP-36 are profoundly membrane-active and disrupt the inner and outer membrane of Escherichia coli simultaneously, suggesting that crossing the outer membrane is the rate-limiting step in the bactericidal activity of these HDPs but is independent of the presence of an O-antigen. In contrast to killing, larger differences were observed for the anti-endotoxin properties of HDPs. CATH-2 and PMAP-36 were much stronger at suppressing LPS-induced activation of macrophages compared to PR-39 and PMAP-23. In addition, the presence of only one phosphate group in the lipid A moiety reduced the immunomodulating activity of these HDPs. Overall, the data strongly suggest that LPS composition has little effect on bacterial killing but that Lipid A modification can affect the immunomodulatory role of HDPs. This dual activity should be considered when HDPs are considered for application purposes in the treatment of infectious diseases.
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- Ali Javed
- Section of Immunology, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands; (A.J.); (A.P.); (F.B.)
- NMR Spectroscopy, Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Section of Molecular Host Defense, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands; (M.D.B.); (H.P.H.)
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- Section of Immunology, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands; (A.J.); (A.P.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Section of Molecular Host Defense, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands; (M.D.B.); (H.P.H.)
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- Section of Immunology, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands; (A.J.); (A.P.); (F.B.)
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- NMR Spectroscopy, Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Section of Immunology, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands; (A.J.); (A.P.); (F.B.)
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Pringle S, Bikker FJ, Vogel W, de Bakker BS, Hofland I, van der Vegt B, Bootsma H, Kroese F, Vissink A, Valstar M. Immunohistological profiling confirms salivary gland-like nature of the tubarial glands and suggests closest resemblance to the palatal salivary glands. Radiother Oncol 2023; 187:109845. [PMID: 37543053 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109845] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE High label uptake in 68 Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT recently identified a bilateral nasopharyngeal structure as a salivary gland (SG)-like additional 'area of interest', to be considered in conditions affecting SGs. These structures were termed 'tubarial glands'. We aimed to further characterize their histological and immunohistochemical position compared to established SGs. METHODS Tubarial gland tissue was compared with parotid, submandibular, sublingual, palatal and labial SGs tissue using immunohistological techniques. RESULTS Expression of acinar cell-associated aquaporin-5 (AQP5) was detected in tubarial glands, in an apical location associated in control, established SGs with polarized, secretory acinar cells. Keratin14 (KRT14) expression in cells peripheral to AQP5+ clusters also suggested presence of myoepithelial cells. α-amylase, prolactin-induced protein, proline rich protein Haelll subfamily 2, and Muc5B expression suggests mucous acinar cell presence, and presence of muco-serous acinar cells peripheral to putative mucous acinar cells. Expression of adrenergic receptor-β1 by acinar-like cells of the tubarial gland suggests ability to transduce sympathetic neuronal signaling. In terms of ductal architecture, tubarial glands contained large excretory-like ducts (similar to all other SGs), and squamous ducts, comprised of intermingled KRT14+ and KRT7+ cells. These squamous ducts were also observed in palatal, sublingual and labial SGs. No striated or intercalated ducts were observed, similar to palatal SGs. CONCLUSION Based on histological and immunohistochemical analyses, the tubarial glands resemble SGs. They most convincingly echo characteristics of the palatal SGs in terms of ductal cells, and both the palatal and labial SGs when considering acinar cells.
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- Sarah Pringle
- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Dept. of Nuclear Medicine, Netherlands Cancer Institute (NCI), Plesmanlaan 121 1066 CX, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Dept. of Radiation Oncology, NCI, Plesmanlaan 121 1066 CX, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development research institute, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Core Facility Molecular Pathology &Biobanking, Division of Pathology, NCI, Plesmanlaan 121 1066 CX, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, NCI, Plesmanlaan 121 1066 CX, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Assy Z, van Santen JS, Brand HS, Bikker FJ. Use and efficacy of dry-mouth interventions in Sjögren's disease patients and possible association with perceived oral dryness and patients' discomfort. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5529-5537. [PMID: 37507599 PMCID: PMC10492750 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05172-2] [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: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Sjögren's disease (SjD) patients use various interventions to relief their oral dryness. However, the use and efficacy of these interventions have only partially been evaluated. The present study aims to investigate whether there is an association between the perceived oral dryness and discomfort of SjD patients and their use of specific interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed among SjD patients, who completed several questionnaires to assess the severity of their oral dryness and an inventory of dry-mouth interventions. The perceived efficacy of each intervention was reported on a 5-point Likert-scale. RESULTS The questionnaires were returned by 92 SjD patients. For relief of oral dryness, they mostly used "eating fruit", "drinking tea", "moistening the lips", "drinking water, and "drinking small volumes" (> 50%). Three interventions had a frequency of use ranging from 2-6 times/day, whereas, "drinking water" and "drinking small volumes" showed higher frequencies (> 14). The highest overall efficacy (≥ 3.5) was reported for "chewing gum" and "using a mouth gel". Furthermore, various dry-mouth interventions showed significant associations with oral dryness scores and/or patients' discomfort. For example, "drinking small volumes" and "using XyliMelts" were associated with the Bother Index score. CONCLUSION Great variation was found in the use of dry-mouth interventions by the participants and the severity of the oral dryness and/or patients' discomfort seemed to affect their choice of intervention. Notably, the mostly used interventions did not show the highest reported efficacy. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These findings might help SjD patients and clinicians in their choice of effective dry-mouth interventions.
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- Z Assy
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Assy Z, Brand HS, Jager DHJ, Bikker FJ. [A PhD completed. General conclusions of doctoral research into regional mouth dryness]. Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd 2023; 130:373-375. [PMID: 37667634 DOI: 10.5177/ntvt.2023.09.23034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Dry mouth has a complex aetiology which makes proper diagnosis complicated. Until now, dry mouth diagnosis has mainly focused on the overall oral dryness, without taking into account regional differences within the mouth. This research showed, among other things, that there are unique patterns of oral dryness, each with its own cause. For example, patients suffering from Sjogren's syndrome mainly experienced dryness of the posterior of the palate. Patients with dry mouth due to the side effects of medication, in contrast, experienced the front part of the tongue as the driest. These findings suggest that mapping of intraoral dryness may be a useful diagnostic tool to differentiate between possible causes of dry mouth.
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Faruque MRJ, Bikker FJ, Laine ML. Comparing SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in Human Saliva to Oropharyngeal Swabs, Nasopharyngeal Swabs, and Sputum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol 2023; 2023:5807370. [PMID: 37600753 PMCID: PMC10435302 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5807370] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in human saliva and compared it with the loads in oropharyngeal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, and sputum. In addition, the salivary viral loads of symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients were compared. Searches were conducted using four electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science, for studies published on SARS-CoV-2 loads expressed by CT values or copies/mL RNA. Three reviewers evaluated the included studies to confirm eligibility and assessed the risk of bias. A total of 37 studies were included. Mean CT values in saliva ranged from 21.5 to 39.6 and mean copies/mL RNA ranged from 1.91 × 101 to 6.98 × 1011. Meta-analysis revealed no significant differences in SARS-CoV-2 load in saliva compared to oropharyngeal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, and sputum. In addition, no significant differences were observed in the salivary viral load of symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients. We conclude that saliva specimen can be used as an alternative for SARS-CoV-2 detection in oropharyngeal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, and sputum.
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- Mouri R. J. Faruque
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Fu C, Brand HS, Bikker FJ. The applications of carbon dots in oral health: A scoping review. Oral Dis 2023. [PMID: 37530494 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14702] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This scoping review aims to provide an overview of the research and potential applications of carbon dots (CDs) for oral health purposes. DESIGN Systematic literature searches were performed on PubMed and Web of Science databases (up to February 2023). Two co-authors selected the published works independently and extracted the data in accordance with the PRISMA statement. Studies with the application of CDs for oral health purposes were included. RESULTS Among 152 articles, 19 articles were finally selected. Eight studies investigated the anti-microbial effects of CDs against, for example, oral pathogens, eight studies explored the applicability of CDs in relation to oral cancer, and three studies investigated CDs in relation to cell differentiation and tissue regeneration in oral health. The studies showed the promising potential of CDs in oral health, particularly for inducing bacterial killing by increasing reactive oxygen species, killing oral cancer cells via photodynamic therapeutic effects, and inducing dental pulp and periodontal bone regeneration. CONCLUSION The findings show that CDs have the potential to be utilized in the future for various oral health purposes. Besides, these results underline the broad-spectrum applicability of CDs, crossing the borders of oral health.
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- Cuicui Fu
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Yu L, Firatli Y, Elmanfi S, Gürsoy M, Özdemir Kabalak M, Kasnak G, Pussinen P, Bikker FJ, Caglayan F, Firatli E, Gürsoy UK. Localization and expression profiles of gingival monocyte chemoattractant protein-1-induced protein-1 (MCPIP-1) and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma translocation protein 1 (MALT-1). Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:2065-2074. [PMID: 37010640 PMCID: PMC10159971 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05010-5] [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: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purposes of this study were to localize monocyte chemoattractant protein-1-induced protein-1 (MCPIP-1) and its suppressor mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma translocation protein 1 (MALT-1) in gingival tissues and to profile their protein expression levels in relation to the clinical inflammation, Porphyromonas gingivalis colonization, and interleukin (IL)-8 levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study samples were collected from two independent study populations: (1) Gingival tissues were collected from eight periodontally healthy individuals and eight periodontitis patients to localize MCPIP-1 and MALT-1 immunohistochemically, and (2) forty-one gingival tissue samples with marginal, mild, or moderate to severe inflammation were collected from 20 periodontitis patients to determine MCPIP-1 and MALT-1 levels using immunoblots, P. gingivalis levels with qPCR, P. gingivalis gingipain activities with fluorogenic substrates, and IL-8 levels with multiplex technique. RESULTS MCPIP-1 was detectable in the epithelium and in connective tissue, being especially prominent around the blood vessel walls in healthy periodontal tissues. MALT-1 was observed at all layers of gingival epithelium and especially around the accumulated inflammatory cells in connective tissue. No difference in gingival tissue MCPIP-1 and MALT-1 levels was observed in relation to the severity of gingival inflammation. MALT-1 levels were elevated (p = 0.023) with the increase in tissue P. gingivalis levels, and there was an association between MALT-1 and IL-8 levels (β = 0.054, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Interactions of MALT-1 levels with gingival tissue P. gingivalis counts and IL-8 levels suggest that activation of MALT-1 can take part in P. gingivalis-regulated host immune responses. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Pharmacological targeting the crosstalk between immune response and MCPIP-1/MALT-1 may have benefits in periodontal treatment.
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- Lili Yu
- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Kent University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland.
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Fu C, Qin X, Shao W, Zhang J, Zhang T, Yang J, Ding C, Song Y, Ge X, Wu G, Bikker FJ, Jiang N. Carbon quantum dots as immune modulatory therapy in a Sjögren's syndrome mouse model. Oral Dis 2023. [PMID: 37125663 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14603] [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: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic effects of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) in immunomodulation on non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice, as the model for Sjögren's syndrome (SS). METHODS Carbon quantum dots were generated from Setaria viridis via a hydrothermal process. Their toxic effects were tested by cell viability and blood chemistry analysis, meanwhile therapeutic effects were investigated in NOD mice in the aspects of saliva flow, histology, and immune cell distribution. RESULTS Carbon quantum dots, with rich surface chemistry and unique optical properties, showed non-cytotoxicity in vitro or no damage in vivo. Intravenously applied CQDs alleviated inflammation in the submandibular glands in NOD mice after 6-week treatments. The inflammatory area index and focus score were significantly decreased in CQD-treated mice. Besides, the levels of anti-SSA and anti-SSB were decreased in the presence of CQDs. The stimulated saliva flow rates and weight of submandibular glands were significantly increased in CQD-treated mice by reducing the apoptosis of cells. The CD3+ and CD4+ T cells distributed around the ducts of submandibular glands were significantly decreased, while the percentage of Foxp3+ cells was higher in CQD-treated mice than that in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that CQDs may ameliorate the dysregulated immune processes in NOD mice.
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- Cuicui Fu
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Biomimetic Nanomaterials, Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam Movement Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Faruque MRJ, Cukkemane N, Fu C, Nazmi K, Laine ML, Bikker FJ. Identification and Characterization of MUC5B Binding Peptides by Phage Display. Arch Oral Biol 2023; 147:105624. [PMID: 36701953 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105624] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES MUC5B plays a multifactorial role in oral health. As a consequence, decreased MUC5B output leads to impaired salivary functions and xerostomia. Synthetic combinatorial technologies have been used to develop functional peptide libraries by phage display e.g. for therapeutic purposes. In this light, our primary aim was to identify peptide sequences with specific selectivity for salivary MUC5B in vitro using phage display. Our secondary aims were to analyze their effect on salivary spinnbarkeit in situ and their effect on acid-induced demineralization in vitro. METHODS MUC5B binding phages were selected by phage display. Peptide affinity to MUC5B was evaluated using MUC5B coated hydroxyapatite (HA) granules. The MUC5B binding peptides (MBPs) were then examined for their effects on salivary spinnbarkeit and protective effect on acid-induced demineralization in vitro. A competitive ELISA was performed to identify the binding epitope on MUC5B using F2, a MUC5B specific antibody. RESULTS MBP-12 and MBP-14 displayed the highest affinity to MUC5B. MBP-12 mildly stabilized the spinnbarkeit of serous saliva after overnight incubation and of mucous saliva at all timepoints tested. The addition of MBP-12 to a pellicle of unstimulated saliva on HA discs showed no additive protective effect against acid-induced demineralization. Epitope characterization suggested sulfo-Lewisa SO3-3Gal_1-3GlcNAc (galactose residue) as MBP-12 binding site on MUC5B. CONCLUSIONS The use of phage display in generating MBPs was successful. Characterization of the MBPs revealed a mild effect on spinnbarkeit in case of mucous saliva. Possibly, combinatorial peptide libraries might contribute to the development of novel formulations to treat xerostomia.
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- Mouri R J Faruque
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Araujo LCD, Amorim AA, Vivanco RG, Arruda CNFD, Bikker FJ, Pires-de-Souza FDCP. The effect of Phytosphingosine and bioactive glass-ceramics in preventing dental enamel erosion. Braz Dent J 2023; 34:88-96. [PMID: 37194859 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202304904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the effect of phytosphingosine (PHS) and bioactive glass-ceramic (Biosilicate) on dental enamel in terms of color alteration (ΔE), microhardness, and surface roughness when submitted to erosive challenge (EC). Sixty specimens of bovine teeth (6×6×2mm) were obtained. Initial color (Easyshade, VITA), KHN (HMV-2, Shimadzu), and Ra (SJ-201P, Mitutoyo) measurements were performed. Specimens were separated into groups according to treatments: PHS, 10% Biosilicate, PHS+10% Biosilicate, and artificial saliva (control) and submitted to EC with Coca-Cola for 2 min. This cycle was repeated 4 times daily/15 days. Between cycles, specimens remained in artificial saliva (2 h/37°C). After daily cycles, they were also stored in artificial saliva at 37ºC. Final color, microhardness, and surface roughness measurements were done. Color and KHN data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA, Tukey's test; and Ra, by 2-way ANOVA, repeated measures, and Tukey's test (p<.05). The highest ΔE occurred in Saliva+EC (p<.05). Groups treated with PHS presented lower color change than Saliva+EC (p<.05). All the groups presented mean values above the 50:50% perceptibility (50:50%PT) and acceptability (50:50%AT) thresholds, except for control that showed mean value above 50:50%PT but below 50:50%AT. Biosilicate+EC showed higher relative microhardness than Saliva+EC (p<.05), but was similar to PHS+EC and PHS+Biosilicate+EC. Final enamel surface roughness increased for all the groups (p<.05), except for the control. The Biosilicate may prevent enamel mineral loss induced by erosion better than saliva. The PHS associated or not to Biosilicate demonstrated better color stability than saliva.
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- Leticia Campos de Araujo
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit and Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fu C, Qin X, Zhang J, Zhang T, Song Y, Yang J, Wu G, Luo D, Jiang N, Bikker FJ. In vitro and in vivo toxicological evaluation of carbon quantum dots originating from Spinacia oleracea. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13422. [PMID: 36820041 PMCID: PMC9937992 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13422] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Food-derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) can relatively easily be synthesized and chemically manipulated for a broad spectrum of biomedical applications. However, their toxicity may hinder their actual use. Here, Spinacia oleracea-derived CQDs i.e., CQD-1 and CQD-2, were synthesized by means of different shredding methods and followed by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal approach. Subsequently, these CQDs were analyzed in vitro and in an in vivo mice model to test their biocompatibility and potential use as bioimaging agents and for activation of osteogenic differentiation. When comparing CQD-1 and CQD-2, it was found that CQD-1 exhibited 7.6 times higher photoluminescent (PL) emission intensity around 411 nm compared to CQD-2. Besides, it was found that the size distribution of CQD-1 was 2.05 ± 0.08 nm, compared with 2.14 ± 0.04 nm for CQD-2. Upon exposure to human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) in vitro, CQD-1 was endocytosed into the cytoplasm and significantly increased the differentiation of hBMSCs up to 10 μg mL-1 after 7 and 14 days. Apparently, the presence of relatively low doses of CQD-1 showed virtually no toxic or histological effects in the major organs in vivo. In contrast, high doses of CQD-1 (1 mg mL-1) caused cell death in vitro ranging from 35% on day 1 to 80% on day 3 post-exposure, and activated the apoptotic machinery and increased lymphocyte aggregates in the liver tissue. In conclusion, S. oleracea-derived CQDs have the potential for biomedical applications in bioimaging and activation of stem cells osteogenic differentiation. Therefore, it is postulated that CQD-1 from S. oleracea remains potential prospective material at appropriate doses and specifications.
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- Cuicui Fu
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Laboratory of Biomimetic Nanomaterials, Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, #22 Zhongguancun, South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology& Shanxi Province Key, Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi 030605, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic, Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam Movement Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Corresponding author. CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China.
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- Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, #22 Zhongguancun, South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam 1081LA, the Netherlands
- Corresponding author.
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de Jongh CA, de Vries TJ, Bikker FJ, Gibbs S, Krom BP. Mechanisms of Porphyromonas gingivalis to translocate over the oral mucosa and other tissue barriers. J Oral Microbiol 2023; 15:2205291. [PMID: 37124549 PMCID: PMC10134951 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2023.2205291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction The oral pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis is not only associated with periodontitis but also with systemic diseases elsewhere in the body. The mechanisms by which P. gingivalis travels from the oral cavity to other organs in the body are largely unknown. This review describes the four putative mechanisms supported by experimental evidence, which enable translocation of P. gingivalis over the oral mucosa, endothelial barriers and subsequent dissemination into the bloodstream. Mechanisms The first mechanism: proteolytic enzymes secreted by P. gingivalis degrade adhesion molecules between tissue cells, and the extracellular matrix. This weakens the structural integrity of the mucosa and allows P. gingivalis to penetrate the tissue. The second is transcytosis: bacteria actively enter tissue cells and transfer to the next layer or the extracellular space. By travelling from cell to cell, P. gingivalis reaches deeper structures. Thirdly, professional phagocytes take up P. gingivalis and travel to the bloodstream where P. gingivalis is released. Lastly, P. gingivalis can adhere to the hyphae forming Candida albicans. These hyphae can penetrate the mucosal tissue, which may allow P. gingivalis to reach deeper structures. Conclusion More research could elucidate targets to inhibit P. gingivalis dissemination and prevent the onset of various systemic diseases.
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- Caroline A. de Jongh
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- CONTACT Bastiaan P. Krom Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Salivary stones (sialoliths) are calcified structures located in the ductal system of the major salivary glands. Their exact cause is not clear but in general they are characterized by concentric inorganic (hydroxyapatite) layers. The formation is a slow intermittent process which may result in enlargement of the sialolith causing obstruction of saliva secretion resulting in mealtime related pain and swelling of the affected salivary gland. Various studies reported the presence of organic material such as proteins and lipids in the core of sialoliths. In the present study the protein composition of twenty submandibular sialoliths was analyzed. It was found that proteins contributed on average 5% to the dry weight of submandibular stones whereby small salivary stones contained more extractable proteins than large salivary stones. Using a combination of SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis and Western blotting, we identified α-amylase (in all stones; 100%), lysozyme (95%), lactoferrin (85%), secretory-IgA (75%), MUC7 (60%), complement C4 (60%) and C-reactive protein (35%). The presence, and the combinations, of lactoferrin, lysozyme, s-IgA and α-amylase in sialoliths was confirmed by ELISA. The gradually increasing size of a sialolith might provoke a local inflammatory response in the duct of the submandibular gland whereby the relatively low concentrations of lactoferrin and lysozyme may originate from neutrophils. The interaction of lactoferrin with s-IgA could contribute to the accumulation of lactoferrin in sialoliths. In summary, these results suggest a new pathophysiological role for lactoferrin, in the formation of sialoliths.
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- Saskia Kraaij
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Qin X, Fu C, Zhang J, Shao W, Qin X, Gui Y, Wang L, Guo H, Chen F, Jiang L, Wu G, Bikker FJ, Luo D. Direct preparation of solid carbon dots by pyrolysis of collagen waste and their applications in fluorescent sensing and imaging. Front Chem 2022; 10:1006389. [PMID: 36171998 PMCID: PMC9510749 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1006389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) have found their extensive applications in sensing, bioimaging, and photoelectronic devices. In general terms, the synthesis of CDs is straight-forward, though their subsequent purification can be laborious. Therefore, there is a need for easier ways to generate solid CDs with a high conversion yield. Herein, we used collagen waste as a carbon source in producing solid CDs through a calcination procedure without additional chemical decomposition treatment of the raw material. Considering a mass of acid has destroyed the original protein macromolecules into the assembled structure with amino acids and peptide chains in the commercial extraction procedure of collagen product. The residual tissues were assembled with weak intermolecular interactions, which would easily undergo dehydration, polymerization, and carbonization during the heat treatment to produce solid CDs directly. The calcination parameters were surveyed to give the highest conversion yield at 78%, which occurred at 300°C for 2 h. N and S atomic doping CDs (N-CDs and S-CDs) were synthesized at a similar process except for immersion of the collagen waste in sulfuric acid or nitric acid in advance. Further experiments suggested the prepared CDs can serve as an excellent sensor platform for Fe3+ in an acid medium with high anti-interference. The cytotoxicity assays confirmed the biosafety and biocompatibility of the CDs, suggesting potential applications in bioimaging. This work provides a new avenue for preparing solid CDs with high conversion yield.
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- Xiaoyun Qin
- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam Movement Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Floris J. Bikker, ; Dan Luo,
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Floris J. Bikker, ; Dan Luo,
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Assy Z, Jager DHJ, Brand HS, Bikker FJ. Correlations of palatal surface area with anthropometric dimensions of the head and face. Surg Radiol Anat 2022; 44:1261-1267. [PMID: 36056237 PMCID: PMC9492607 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-022-03008-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Purpose Saliva distribution over the palatal surface plays an important role in the perception of dry mouth. It is envisaged that non-invasive estimation of the palatal surface area by anthropometric measurements of the head and face can be useful in the assessment of oral dryness. For this purpose, the relationship between the palatal surface area and anthropometric measurements of the head and face was investigated. Methods The palatal surface was measured in 51 healthy volunteers using an intra-oral scanner. The distances between anthropometric landmarks of the head and face were determined using an anatomical sliding caliper. Correlations between the palatal surface area and the anthropometric landmarks were investigated. Results The median palatal surface area for the total study population was found to be 2120.6 mm2. Virtually, all anthropometric measurements showed significant differences between females and males. Various head and face measurements had a significant correlation with the palatal surface area. However, these correlations disappeared when the participants were stratified based on their sex, with the exception of mandibular length and palatal width in females. Conclusion The surface area of the palate correlates with nearly all anthropometric measurements of the head and face included in this study. Yet, the clinical applicability seems limited to females.
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- Z Assy
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Akbar N, Kaman WE, Sarink M, Nazmi K, Bikker FJ, Khan NA, Siddiqui R. Novel Antiamoebic Tyrocidine-Derived Peptide against Brain-Eating Amoebae. ACS Omega 2022; 7:28797-28805. [PMID: 36033708 PMCID: PMC9404165 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Acanthamoeba castellanii (A. castellanii) can cause Acanthamoeba keratitis, a sight-threatening infection, as well as a fatal brain infection termed granulomatous amoebic encephalitis, mostly in immunocompromised individuals. In contrast, Naegleria fowleri (N. fowleri) causes a deadly infection involving the central nervous system, recognized as primary amoebic encephalitis, mainly in individuals partaking in recreational water activities or those with nasal exposure to contaminated water. Worryingly, mortality rates due to these infections are more than 90%, suggesting the need to find alternative therapies. In this study, antiamoebic activity of a peptide based on the structure of the antibiotic tyrocidine was evaluated against A. castellanii and N. fowleri. The tyrocidine-derived peptide displayed significant amoebicidal efficacy against A. castellanii and N. fowleri. At 250 μg/mL, the peptide drastically reduced amoebae viability up to 13% and 21% after 2 h of incubation against N. fowleri and A. castellanii., whereas, after 24 h of incubation, the peptide showed 86% and 94% amoebicidal activity against A. castellanii and N. fowleri. Furthermore, amoebae pretreated with 100 μg/mL peptide inhibited 35% and 53% A. castellanii and N. fowleri, while, at 250 μg/mL, 84% and 94% A. castellanii and N. fowleri failed to adhere to human cells. Amoeba-mediated cell cytopathogenicity assays revealed 31% and 42% inhibition at 100 μg/mL, while at 250 μg/mL 75% and 86% A. castellanii and N. fowleri were inhibited. Assays revealed inhibition of encystation in both A. castellanii (58% and 93%) and N. fowleri (73% and 97%) at concentrations of 100 and 250 μg/mL respectively. Importantly, tyrocidine-derived peptide depicted minimal cytotoxicity to human cells and, thus, may be a potential candidate in the rational development of a treatment regimen against free-living amoebae infections. Future studies are necessary to elucidate the in vivo effects of tyrocidine-derived peptide against these and other pathogenic amoebae of importance.
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- Noor Akbar
- College
of Arts and Sciences, American University
of Sharjah, University
City, Sharjah 26666, United Arab Emirates
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- Department
of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center
Rotterdam, Department
of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Wytemaweg 80, 3015
CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, University
City, Sharjah 27272, Unites Arab Emirates
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- College
of Arts and Sciences, American University
of Sharjah, University
City, Sharjah 26666, United Arab Emirates
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Kaman WE, Nazmi K, Voskamp‐Visser AI, Bikker FJ. Gramicidin A is hydrolyzed by a d-stereospecific peptidase produced by Bacillus anthracis. Environ Microbiol Rep 2022; 14:570-576. [PMID: 35403341 PMCID: PMC9541196 DOI: 10.1111/1758-2229.13069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Previously we described the discovery of a Bacillus spp. specific peptidase activity related to d-stereospecific peptidases (DSPs). The peptidase showed a strong preference for d-leucine and d-valine amino acids. These amino acids are present in the structure of the non-ribosomal peptide (NRP) antibiotics gramicidin A, B and C and polymyxin E. To examine if the Bacillus spp. DSP-related peptidase can hydrolyze these NRPs, the effect of gramicidin A and C and polymyxin E on peptidase activity in Bacillus anthracis culture supernatant was monitored. It was found that both gramicidins inhibited the DSP-related activity in a competitive manner. MALDI-TOF analysis revealed that upon incubation with B. anthracis culture supernatant gramicidin A hydrolyzation products appeared. This study shows that the Bacillus spp. specific DSP-like peptidase was potentially produced by the bacteria to gain intrinsic resistance against NRP antibiotics. These results are of utmost importance in research towards antimicrobial resistance, whereas transfer of DSP-related activity to other clinically relevant pathogens can be a serious threat to human health.
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- Wendy E. Kaman
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry AmsterdamUniversity of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004Amsterdam1081 LAThe Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry AmsterdamUniversity of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004Amsterdam1081 LAThe Netherlands
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- Department of CBRN ProtectionNetherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research TNORijswijk2288 GJThe Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry AmsterdamUniversity of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004Amsterdam1081 LAThe Netherlands
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Lei XX, Cheng LHH, Lin HY, Yang Y, Lu YY, Pang MR, Dong YQ, Bikker FJ, Forouzanfar T, Cheng B, Wu G. The minimal active domain of human salivary histatin 1 is efficacious in promoting acute skin wound healing. Mil Med Res 2022; 9:41. [PMID: 35841072 PMCID: PMC9287874 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-022-00398-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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- Xiao-Xuan Lei
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Science, 1081HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Liuhua Road 111, Guangzhou, 510030, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Science, 1081HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Liuhua Road 111, Guangzhou, 510030, China
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- Savaid Stomatology School, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510140, China
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- Hangzhou Huibo Science and Technology Co. LTD, Xinjie Science Park, Hangzhou, 311217, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Liuhua Road 111, Guangzhou, 510030, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Liuhua Road 111, Guangzhou, 510030, China
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), 1081LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Science, 1081HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, Liuhua Road 111, Guangzhou, 510030, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Science, 1081HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Mateluna C, Torres P, Rodriguez-Peña M, Silva P, Matthies DJ, Criollo A, Bikker FJ, Bolscher JGM, Wilson CAM, Zapata-Torres G, Torres VA. Identification of VEGFR2 as the Histatin-1 receptor in endothelial cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 201:115079. [PMID: 35551916 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
Histatin-1 is a salivary peptide with antimicrobial and wound healing promoting activities, which was previously shown to stimulate angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo via inducing endothelial cell migration. The mechanisms underlying the proangiogenic effects of Histatin-1 remain poorly understood and specifically, the endothelial receptor for this peptide, is unknown. Based on the similarities between Histatin-1-dependent responses and those induced by the prototypical angiogenic receptor, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), we hypothesized that VEGFR2 is the Histatin-1 receptor in endothelial cells. First, we observed that VEGFR2 is necessary for Histatin-1-induced endothelial cell migration, as shown by both pharmacological inhibition studies and siRNA-mediated ablation of VEGFR2. Moreover, Histatin-1 co-immunoprecipitated and co-localized with VEGFR2, associating spatial proximity between these proteins with receptor activation. Indeed, pulldown assays with pure, tagged and non-tagged proteins showed that Histatin-1 and VEGFR2 directly interact in vitro. Optical tweezers experiments permitted estimating kinetic parameters and rupture forces, indicating that the Histatin-1-VEGFR2 interaction is transient, but specific and direct. Sequence alignment and molecular modeling identified residues Phe26, Tyr30 and Tyr34 within the C-terminal domain of Histatin-1 as relevant for VEGFR2 binding and activation. This was corroborated by mutation and molecular dynamics analyses, as well as in direct binding assays. Importantly, these residues were required for Histatin-1 to induce endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis in vitro. Taken together, our findings reveal that VEGFR2 is the endothelial cell receptor of Histatin-1 and provide insights to the mechanism by which this peptide promotes endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis.
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- Carlos Mateluna
- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Molecular Graphics Suite, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, VU University & University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, VU University & University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Molecular Graphics Suite, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS), Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Hansenová Maňásková S, Nazmi K, Van't Hof W, van Belkum A, Kaman WE, Martin NI, Veerman ECI, Bikker FJ. Natural and Synthetic Sortase A Substrates Are Processed by Staphylococcus aureus via Different Pathways. Bioconjug Chem 2022; 33:555-559. [PMID: 35319881 PMCID: PMC9026250 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.2c00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Endogenous Staphylococcus aureus sortase A (SrtA)
covalently incorporates cell wall anchored proteins equipped with
a SrtA recognition motif (LPXTG) via a lipid II-dependent pathway
into the staphylococcal peptidoglycan layer. Previously, we found
that the endogenous S. aureus SrtA
is able to recognize and process a variety of exogenously added synthetic
SrtA substrates, including K(FITC)LPMTG-amide and K(FITC)-K-vancomycin-LPMTG-amide.
These synthetic substrates are covalently incorporated into the bacterial
peptidoglycan (PG) of S. aureus with
varying efficiencies. In this study, we examined if native and synthetic
substrates are processed by SrtA via the same pathway. Therefore,
the effect of the lipid II inhibiting antibiotic bacitracin on the
incorporation of native and synthetic SrtA substrates was assessed.
Treatment of S. aureus with bacitracin
resulted in a decreased incorporation of protein A in the bacterial
cell wall, whereas incorporation of exogenous synthetic substrates
was increased. These results suggest that natural and exogenous synthetic
substrates are processed by S. aureus via different pathways.
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- Silvie Hansenová Maňásková
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Radiotherapy, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Biological Chemistry Group, Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University Sylviusweg 72, 2302 BH Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Friedrich B, Lyer S, Janko C, Unterweger H, Brox R, Cunningham S, Dutz S, Taccardi N, Bikker FJ, Hurle K, Sebald H, Lenz M, Spiecker E, Fester L, Hackstein H, Strauß R, Boccaccini AR, Bogdan C, Alexiou C, Tietze R. Scavenging of bacteria or bacterial products by magnetic particles functionalized with a broad-spectrum pathogen recognition receptor motif offers diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Acta Biomater 2022; 141:418-428. [PMID: 34999260 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.01.001] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sepsis is a dysregulated host response of severe bloodstream infections, and given its frequency of occurrence and high mortality rate, therapeutic improvements are imperative. A reliable biomimetic strategy for the targeting and separation of bacterial pathogens in bloodstream infections involves the use of the broad-spectrum binding motif of human GP-340, a pattern-recognition receptor of the scavenger receptor cysteine rich (SRCR) superfamily that is expressed on epithelial surfaces but not found in blood. Here we show that these peptides, when conjugated to superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), can separate various bacterial endotoxins and intact microbes (E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa and S. marcescens) with high efficiency, especially at low and thus clinically relevant concentrations. This is accompanied by a subsequent strong depletion in cytokine release (TNF, IL-6, IL-1β, Il-10 and IFN-γ), which could have a direct therapeutic impact since escalating immune responses complicates severe bloodstream infections and sepsis courses. SPIONs are coated with aminoalkylsilane and capture peptides are orthogonally ligated to this surface. The particles behave fully cyto- and hemocompatible and do not interfere with host structures. Thus, this approach additionally aims to dramatically reduce diagnostic times for patients with suspected bloodstream infections and accelerate targeted antibiotic therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Sepsis is often associated with excessive release of cytokines. This aspect and slow diagnostic procedures are the major therapeutic obstacles. The use of magnetic particles conjugated with small peptides derived from the binding motif of a broad-spectrum mucosal pathogen recognition protein GP-340 provides a highly efficient scavenging platform. These peptides are not found in blood and therefore are not subject to inhibitory mechanisms like in other concepts (mannose binding lectine, aptamers, antibodies). In this work, data are shown on the broad bacterial binding spectrum, highly efficient toxin depletion, which directly reduces the release of cytokines. Host cells are not affected and antibiotics not adsorbed. The particle bound microbes can be recultured without restriction and thus be used directly for diagnostics.
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- Bernhard Friedrich
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Hemostaseology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Hemostaseology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMTI), Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), the Netherlands
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- GeoZentrum Nordbayern, Mineralogy, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Immunologie und Hygiene, Mikrobiologisches Institut - Klinische Mikrobiologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research and Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany; Interdisciplinary Center for Nanostructure Films (IZNF), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany
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- Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research and Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany; Interdisciplinary Center for Nanostructure Films (IZNF), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Hemostaseology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Immunologie und Hygiene, Mikrobiologisches Institut - Klinische Mikrobiologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Germany.
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Assy Z, Bikker FJ, Mashhour E, Asadi M, Brand HS. Preferences of Sjögren's syndrome patients regarding potential new saliva substitutes. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:6245-6252. [PMID: 35688954 PMCID: PMC9525427 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04576-w] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Sjögren's syndrome (SS) patients should be involved in the development of new saliva substitutes at an early stage. The purpose of the current study was to explore the preferences of these patients regarding various product characteristics of potential new saliva substitutes. MATERIAL AND METHOD A questionnaire was distributed among SS patients. They could anonymously indicate their preferences for saliva substitute characteristics using 5-point Likert scales. RESULTS Fifty-nine SS patients filled in the questionnaire. According to their opinion, the most ideal saliva substitute has a thin-watery consistency with a neutral flavour that should be applied as a spray. Patients demand a prolonged alleviation of dry mouth complaints and neutralization of harmful bacteria. The patients mainly object against the presence of artificial sweeteners and alcohol in saliva substitutes, but have limited objections against the presence of vegetable-based ingredients and natural enzymes. Major objections were against the potential side effects "bitter taste" and "discoloration of teeth". Age and severity of xerostomia affected desire of flavours. Younger patients preferred menthol flavour, while respondents with severe xerostomia preferred the use of "neutral flavours" significantly more. CONCLUSION The most ideal saliva substitute has thin-watery consistency in spray form with a neutral flavour and providing long alleviation of dry mouth complaints. Besides, it should not contain artificial sweeteners or alcohol, and should not have a bitter taste or cause discoloration of the teeth. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Investigating the opinion of SS patients provides tailoured insights into their preference, which may contribute to the development of more effective saliva substitutes.
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- Zainab Assy
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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de Brouwer P, Bikker FJ, Brand HS, Kaman WE. Is TIMP-1 a biomarker for periodontal disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Periodontal Res 2021; 57:235-245. [PMID: 34850390 PMCID: PMC9299605 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12957] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Objective One of the most important families of proteases associated with periodontal disease is the family of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Their activity is regulated by tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), and an imbalance between MMP activity and regulation by TIMPs has been associated with the progression of periodontal disease. This strong interaction between TIMPs and MMPs might be an indication that TIMPs can be used as a biomarker to monitor periodontal disease progression in oral fluids. In particular, TIMP‐1 is a frequently studied biomarker for periodontal diseases. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the scientific literature regarding TIMP‐1 concentrations in oral fluids of patients suffering from periodontitis or gingivitis in comparison to healthy individuals. Material and Methods PubMed/ MedLine and Web of Science databases were searched electronically. Studies that met the inclusion criteria were systematically evaluated and assessed for eligibility and risk of bias. Meta‐analysis was performed through the random effects model to assess the association between periodontitis/gingivitis and TIMP‐1 concentration in stimulated saliva, unstimulated saliva, and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Results The search strategy provided a total of 322 studies of which 10 studies met all inclusion criteria. Two studies investigated TIMP‐1 concentrations in GCF, three studies in unstimulated saliva, and five studies investigated TIMP‐1 concentrations in stimulated saliva. Three studies revealed that TIMP‐1 levels in oral fluids were significantly decreased in periodontal disease. Meta‐analysis revealed that there is no statistically significant difference between TIMP‐1 concentration in oral fluids of periodontitis/gingivitis patients in comparison to healthy individuals. Conclusions This systematic review with meta‐analysis shows that periodontal diseases are not associated with a statistically significant change in TIMP‐1 concentration in oral fluids.
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- Puk de Brouwer
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, Netherlands
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Katsiki P, Bikker FJ. [Developments of assays in oral fluids to support diagnosis of periodontitis]. Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd 2021; 128:595-598. [PMID: 34859974 DOI: 10.5177/ntvt.2021.12.21084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
The diagnosis of periodontitis is traditionally based on clinical and radiographic examinations in combination with an anamnesis. For dentists, but possibly also for non-dental care providers, more and more other methods are being developed that could be useful for supporting currently used diagnostics as well as periodontal screening purposes. This includes the analysis of biomarkers in oral fluids such as saliva, oral rinses and gingival crevicular fluid. For example, there is a commercial test, based on the analysis of MMP-8 in oral rinses, to disprove or confirm suspicions of periodontal inflammation. In addition, recent research shows that the combination of MMP-8 and chitinase in oral rinses has superior discrimination capabilities to the analysis of MMP-8 or chitinase alone. Although diagnosis using saliva, gingival crevicular fluid and oral rinses appears to be a promising alternative for detecting periodontal inflammation, probing remains the gold standard in the oral care practice.
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Assy Z, Bots CP, Arisoy HZ, Gülveren SS, Bikker FJ, Brand HS. Correction to: Differences in perceived intra-oral dryness in various dry-mouth patients as determined using the Regional Oral Dryness Inventory. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:6475. [PMID: 34591182 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04200-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Z Assy
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Saliva Clinic of the Dutch Institute for Salivary Research, Bunschoten, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Room 12N-37, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Assy Z, Bikker FJ, Picauly O, Brand HS. The association between oral dryness and use of dry-mouth interventions in Sjögren's syndrome patients. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:1465-1475. [PMID: 34374853 PMCID: PMC8816756 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04120-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objective Sjögren’s syndrome patients use different dry-mouth interventions for the relieve of their oral dryness. Recently, it was shown that patients with dry-mouth complaints have regional differences in perceived intra-oral dryness. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate whether the use of dry-mouth interventions is related to the perceived regional oral dryness. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was performed among Sjögren’s patients. Volunteers could anonymously administer various questionnaires, including the Regional Oral Dryness Inventory (RODI), Xerostomia Inventory (XI), Bother Index (BI) and a list of dry-mouth interventions. Results Sjögren’s syndrome patients use a wide variety for the relieve of oral dryness. “Drinking water’’ and “moistening the lips’’ were used most frequently. Dry-mouth interventions, “drinking water’’, “rinsing of the mouth”, and “drinking small volumes” had significant associations with the RODI-scores of the posterior palate, and anterior and posterior tongue, respectively. On the other hand, “using mouth gel’’ had a significant association with the RODI-scores of the inside cheeks. Conclusion Sjögren’s syndrome patients are more likely to use mouth gels when their inside cheeks were experienced as most dry, while they drank water, rinsed their mouth or drank small volumes if the posterior palate, and anterior and posterior tongue were considered as dry. It can be concluded that intra-oral dryness affects dry-mouth perception and thereby also the use of the various dry-mouth interventions. Clinical relevance The therapeutic choice of dry-mouth interventions by Sjögren’s syndrome patients seems to some extent to be related to dryness at specific intra-oral regions.
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- Z Assy
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, 3004, Amsterdam, 1081 LA, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, 3004, Amsterdam, 1081 LA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, 3004, Amsterdam, 1081 LA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan, 3004, Amsterdam, 1081 LA, the Netherlands
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Katsiki P, Nazmi K, Loos BG, Laine ML, Schaap K, Hepdenizli E, Bikker FJ, Brand HS, Veerman ECI, Nicu EA. Comparing periodontitis biomarkers in saliva, oral rinse and gingival crevicular fluid: A pilot study. J Clin Periodontol 2021; 48:1250-1259. [PMID: 33998029 PMCID: PMC8453974 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To explore the feasibility of screening for periodontitis by measuring biomarkers, namely total proteolytic activity (TPA), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8, chitinase, lysozyme or their combination, in saliva, oral rinse and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). MATERIAL AND METHODS Subjects were recruited among healthy/gingivitis individuals and untreated periodontitis patients in Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). All participants donated samples of unstimulated whole saliva, oral rinse and GCF. The protein concentrations and MMP-8 levels were determined by ELISA. Enzymatic activities were measured using appropriate fluorogenic substrates. RESULTS In oral rinse samples, periodontitis patients (n = 19) exhibited significantly higher concentrations of MMP-8 and TPA than controls (n = 20). MMP-8 in combination with chitinase explained 88% of the variance and assigned a subject to control or periodontitis group, with best accuracy (87.2%) in oral rinse. CONCLUSIONS The combination of MMP-8 and chitinase in the current oral rinse procedure has the potential to discriminate periodontitis from periodontal health/gingivitis.
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- Panagiota Katsiki
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Oprisdent, Sibiu, Romania
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Alhogail S, Chinnappan R, Alrifai M, Suaifan GARY, Bikker FJ, Kaman WE, Weber K, Cialla-May D, Popp J, Alfageeh MB, Al-Kattan K, Zourob MM. Simple and rapid peptide nanoprobe biosensor for the detection of Legionellaceae. Analyst 2021; 146:3568-3577. [PMID: 33913455 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00528f] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study demonstrates the development of a sensitive, specific, and quantitative peptide-based nanoprobe prototype assay for the detection of Legionellaceae in a simple way and in a short time. In this work, proteases present in the culture supernatants of Legionella spp. were used as a biomarker. Fluorogenic peptide substrates, specific to Legionella strains culture supernatant proteases, were identified. Peptidases produced a significant increase in the fluorescence intensity following the cleavage of the dipeptide fluorogenic substrates. The specific substrates were identified and coupled with carboxyl-terminated nano-magnetic particles (NMPs). On the other hand, the C-terminal was conjugated with the cysteine residue to covalently integrate with a gold sensing platform via the Au-S linkage. Four different sensors were fabricated from the four specific substrates, which were treated with the protesase of six different species of Legionella. In the presence of specific protease, the peptide sequence is digested and the magnetic nanobeads moved out of the gold surface, resulting in the apparence of gold color. One of the nanoprobes sensitivity detects as low as 60 CFU mL-1 of Legionella anisa, Legionella micdadei, and Fluoribacter dumoffii. The cross-reactivity of the sensors was tested using other closely associated bacterial species and no significant cross-reactivity of the sensors was found. It is envisaged that this assay could be useful for screening purposes or might be supportive for the fast and easy detection of Legionella protease activity for water monitoring purposes.
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- Sahar Alhogail
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, King Saud University, Ad Diriyah district 11433, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany and InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied Research, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany and Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of the Leibniz research alliance "Leibniz Health Technologies", Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany and InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied Research, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany and Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of the Leibniz research alliance "Leibniz Health Technologies", Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany and InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied Research, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany and Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of the Leibniz research alliance "Leibniz Health Technologies", Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, King Abdullah Rd, Al Raed, Riyadh 12354, Saudi Arabia
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia. and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia
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Vinke J, Oude Elberink M, Stokman MA, Kroese FGM, Nazmi K, Bikker FJ, van der Mei HC, Vissink A, Sharma PK. Lubricating properties of chewing stimulated whole saliva from patients suffering from xerostomia. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:4459-4469. [PMID: 33661446 PMCID: PMC8310523 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03758-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to quantify the lubricating properties of chewing stimulated whole saliva from healthy controls (n = 22), from patients suffering from primary Sjögren's syndrome (n = 37) and from patients undergoing head-and-neck radiotherapy (n = 34). MATERIALS AND METHODS All participants had to complete the Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire to score dry mouth sensation. Lubrication was measured using an ex vivo tongue-enamel friction system in terms of Relief and Relief period. MUC5b and total protein concentrations of the saliva samples were measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and a bicinchoninic acid assay, respectively. RESULTS Relief of Sjögren's patients' saliva and post-irradiation patients' saliva was similar compared with healthy controls, but saliva from post-irradiation patients lubricated significantly better than saliva from Sjögren's patients. The Relief period was similar between the three groups. The Relief and Relief period were higher for saliva samples post-irradiation compared to pre-irradiation. MUC5b and total protein concentrations were comparable in all groups. MUC5b and total protein output were significantly lower in patients subjected to radiotherapy compared to saliva from healthy controls and pre-irradiation patients. MUC5b concentrations positively correlated with lubricating properties of post-irradiation patient saliva. CONCLUSIONS The lubricating properties of patient saliva were not any worse than healthy controls. Lower flow rate leads to lower availability of saliva in the oral cavity and decreases the overall output of protein and MUC5b, which might result in an insufficient replenishing of the mucosal salivary film. CLINICAL RELEVANCE An insufficient replenishing might underlie the sensation of a dry mouth and loss of oral function.
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- Jeroen Vinke
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Saliva is essential for the maintenance of oral health. When salivary flow is impaired, the risk of various oral diseases such as caries and candidiasis increases drastically. Under healthy conditions, saliva provides effective protection against microbial colonization by the collaborative action of numerous host-defense molecules. This review describes how saliva has been the guideline for the design and characterization of a heterodimeric antimicrobial construct called LFchimera. This construct mimics the helical parts of two antimicrobial domains in the crystal structure of bovine lactoferrin. It shows high antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and parasites including biowarfare agents such as Bacillus anthracis, Burkholderia pseudomallei, and Yersinia pestis. Further, sublethal concentrations of LFchimera inhibited biofilm formation, the invasiveness of HeLa cells by Yersinia spp., and prevented haemolysis of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, demonstrating the versatility of these peptides.
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- A J M Ligtenberg
- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, G. Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, G. Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, G. Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, G. Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, G. Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Free University and University of Amsterdam, G. Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Torres P, Hernández N, Mateluna C, Silva P, Reyes M, Solano L, Venegas S, Criollo A, Nazmi K, Bikker FJ, Bolscher JGM, Garrido M, Cáceres M, Torres VA. Histatin-1 is a novel osteogenic factor that promotes bone cell adhesion, migration, and differentiation. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 15:336-346. [PMID: 33480156 DOI: 10.1002/term.3177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Histatin-1 is a salivary antimicrobial peptide involved in the maintenance of enamel and oral mucosal homeostasis. Moreover, Histatin-1 has been shown to promote re-epithelialization in soft tissues, by stimulating cell adhesion and migration in oral and dermal keratinocytes, gingival and skin fibroblasts, endothelial cells and corneal epithelial cells. The broad-spectrum activity of Histatin-1 suggests that it behaves as a universal wound healing promoter, although this is far from being clear yet. Here, we report that Histatin-1 is a novel osteogenic factor that promotes bone cell adhesion, migration, and differentiation. Specifically, Histatin-1 promoted cell adhesion, spreading, and migration of SAOS-2 cells and MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts in vitro, when placed on a fibronectin matrix. Besides, Histatin-1 induced the expression of osteogenic genes, including osteocalcin, osteopontin, and Runx2, and increased both activity and protein levels of alkaline phosphatase. Furthermore, Histatin-1 promoted mineralization in vitro, as it augmented the formation of calcium deposits in both SAOS-2 and MC3T3-E1 cells. Mechanistically, although Histatin-1 failed to activate ERK1/2, FAK, and Akt, which are signaling proteins associated with osteogenic differentiation or cell migration, it triggered nuclear relocalization of β-catenin. Strikingly, the effects of Histatin-1 were recapitulated in cells that are nonosteogenically committed, since it promoted surface adhesion, migration, and the acquisition of osteogenic markers in primary mesenchymal cells derived from the apical papilla and dental pulp. Collectively, these observations indicate that Histatin-1 is a novel osteogenic factor that promotes bone cell differentiation, surface adhesion and migration, as crucial events required for bone tissue regeneration.
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- Pedro Torres
- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, VU University & University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, VU University & University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, VU University & University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Program of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, and Millennium Nucleus of Ion Channels-Associated Diseases (MiNICAD), Santiago, Chile
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- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Sharma PK, Vinke J, Oude Elberink M, Stokman MA, Kroese FG, Nazmi K, Bikker FJ, van der Mei HC, Vissink A. Biotribological properties of xerostomia patient saliva and its enhancement. BIO Web Conf 2021. [DOI: 10.1051/bioconf/20214102007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The study aimed to quantify the lubricating properties of chewing stimulated whole saliva from healthy controls (n=22), from patients suffering from primary Sjögren’s syndrome (n=37) and from patients undergoing head-and-neck radiotherapy (n=34). Materials and Methods All participants had to complete the Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire to score dry mouth sensation. Lubrication was measured using an ex vivo tongue-enamel friction system in terms of Relief and Relief period. MUC5b and total protein concentrations of the saliva samples were measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and a bicinchoninic acid assay, respectively. Results Relief of Sjögren’s patients saliva and post-irradiation patients saliva was similar compared with healthy controls, but saliva from post-irradiation patients lubricated significantly better than saliva from Sjögren’s patients. The Relief period was similar between the three groups. The Relief and Relief period were higher for saliva samples post-irradiation compared to pre-irradiation. MUC5b and total protein concentrations were comparable in all groups. MUC5b and total protein output were significantly lower in patients subjected to radiotherapy compared to saliva from healthy controls and pre-irradiation patients. MUC5b concentrations positively correlated with lubricating properties of post-irradiation patient saliva. Conclusions The lubricating properties of patient saliva were not any worse than healthy controls. Lower flow rate leads to lower availability of saliva in the oral cavity and decreases the overall output of protein and MUC5b, which might result in an insufficient replenishing of the mucosal salivary film. Clinical Relevance An insufficient replenishing might underlie the sensation of a dry mouth and loss of oral function. In the talk I will explain biomaterials related strategies, yet ex vivo, to enhance salivary lubrication despite of low flowrates.
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Affandi AJ, Grabowska J, Olesek K, Lopez Venegas M, Barbaria A, Rodríguez E, Mulder PPG, Pijffers HJ, Ambrosini M, Kalay H, O'Toole T, Zwart ES, Kazemier G, Nazmi K, Bikker FJ, Stöckl J, van den Eertwegh AJM, de Gruijl TD, Storm G, van Kooyk Y, den Haan JMM. Selective tumor antigen vaccine delivery to human CD169 + antigen-presenting cells using ganglioside-liposomes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2020; 117:27528-27539. [PMID: 33067394 PMCID: PMC7959579 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2006186117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Priming of CD8+ T cells by dendritic cells (DCs) is crucial for the generation of effective antitumor immune responses. Here, we describe a liposomal vaccine carrier that delivers tumor antigens to human CD169/Siglec-1+ antigen-presenting cells using gangliosides as targeting ligands. Ganglioside-liposomes specifically bound to CD169 and were internalized by in vitro-generated monocyte-derived DCs (moDCs) and macrophages and by ex vivo-isolated splenic macrophages in a CD169-dependent manner. In blood, high-dimensional reduction analysis revealed that ganglioside-liposomes specifically targeted CD14+ CD169+ monocytes and Axl+ CD169+ DCs. Liposomal codelivery of tumor antigen and Toll-like receptor ligand to CD169+ moDCs and Axl+ CD169+ DCs led to cytokine production and robust cross-presentation and activation of tumor antigen-specific CD8+ T cells. Finally, Axl+ CD169+ DCs were present in cancer patients and efficiently captured ganglioside-liposomes. Our findings demonstrate a nanovaccine platform targeting CD169+ DCs to drive antitumor T cell responses.
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- Alsya J Affandi
- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- DC4U, 3621 ZA Breukelen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Immunology, Centre for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, 3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Biomaterials, Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- DC4U, 3621 ZA Breukelen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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Sun W, Ma D, Bolscher JGM, Nazmi K, Veerman ECI, Bikker FJ, Sun P, Lin H, Wu G. Human Salivary Histatin-1 Promotes Osteogenic Cell Spreading on Both Bio-Inert Substrates and Titanium SLA Surfaces. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:584410. [PMID: 33195147 PMCID: PMC7649783 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.584410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Promoting cell spreading is crucial to enhance bone healing and implant osteointegration. In this study, we investigated the stimulatory effect of human salivary histatin-1 (Hst-1) on the spreading of osteogenic cells in vitro as well as the potential signaling pathways involved. Osteogenic cells were seeded on bio-inert glass slides with or without the presence of Hst1 in dose-dependent or time-course assays. 1 scrambled and 6 truncated Hst1 variants were also evaluated. Cell spreading was analyzed using a well-established point-counting method. Fluorescent microscopy was adopted to examine the cellular uptake of fluorescently labeled Hst1 (F-Hst1) and also the cell spreading on sandblasted and acid etched titanium surfaces. Signaling inhibitors, such as U0126, SB203580, and pertussis toxin (PTx) were used to identify the potential role of extracellular-signal-regulated kinase, p38 and G protein-coupled receptor pathways, respectively. After 60 min incubation, Hst1 significantly promoted the spreading of osteogenic cells with an optimal concentration of 10 μM, while truncated and scrambled Hst1 did not. F-Hst1 was taken up and localized in the vicinity of the nuclei. U0126 and SB2030580, but not PTx, inhibited the effect of Hst1. 10 μM Hst1 significantly promoted the spreading of osteogenic cells on both bio-inert substrates and titanium SLA surfaces, which involved ERK and p38 signaling. Human salivary histatin-1 might be a promising peptide to enhance bone healing and implant osteointegration in clinic.
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- Wei Sun
- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Savaid Stomatology School, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Science, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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