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Pagano S, Lombardo G, Costanzi E, Balloni S, Bruscoli S, Flamini S, Coniglio M, Valenti C, Cianetti S, Marinucci L. Morpho-functional effects of different universal dental adhesives on human gingival fibroblasts: an in vitro study. Odontology 2020; 109:524-539. [PMID: 33211211 PMCID: PMC7954759 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-020-00569-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
To analyze the effects of four universal adhesives (Optibond Solo Plus—OB, Universal Bond—UB, Prime&Bond Active—PBA, FuturaBond M + —FB) on human gingival fibroblasts in terms of cytotoxicity, morphology and function. After in vitro exposure for up to 48 h, fibroblast viability was determined by the MTT assay determined, morphology by phase-contrast microscopy and migration by the scratch wound assay. Expression levels of IL1β, IL6, IL8, IL10, TNFα and VEGF genes were assessed by RT-PCR and their protein production by Western blot analysis. Apoptosis and cell cycle were analyzed by flow cytometry. OB and UB induced early morphological changes on fibroblasts (3 h) with extended cell death at 24 h/48 h. Gene expression of collagen type I and fibronectin increased fivefold compared with controls, elastin disappeared and elastase increased threefold, indicating gingival tissue tended to become fibrotic. Only UB and OB increased gene expression of inflammatory markers: IL1β at 3 and 48 h (up to about three times), IL6 and IL8 at 3 h (up to almost four times) which corresponded to the increase of the activated form NF-kB. All adhesives showed an effect on the functionality of fibroblasts with cytotoxic effect time and concentration dependent. Among all the OB and UB adhesives, they showed the greatest cell damage. The in-depth analysis of the effects of universal adhesives and possible functional effects represents an important information for the clinician towards choosing the most suitable adhesive system.
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- Stefano Pagano
- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Pharmacology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Pharmacology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea Delle Fratte, 06156, Perugia, Italy.
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Marinucci L, Balloni S, Bellucci C, Lilli C, Stabile AM, Calvitti M, Aglietti MC, Gambelunghe A, Muzi G, Rende M, Luca G, Mancuso F, Arato I. Effects of nicotine on porcine pre-pupertal sertoli cells: An in vitro study. Toxicol In Vitro 2020; 67:104882. [PMID: 32423882 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2020.104882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Smoke components, such as nicotine and its major metabolites, cross the blood-testis barrier and are detectable in the seminal plasma of both active smokers and individuals exposed to cigarette smoke. In vivo studies in a rat model have further demonstrated that nicotine exposure reduces the weight of the testis, as well as the number of spermatocytes and spermatids, and affects the ultrastructure of Sertoli cells (SC) - which serve as sentinels of spermatogenesis - causing intense germ cell sloughing in the tubular lumen that compromises offspring fertility. This study sought to determine the effects of nicotine on the viability and function of purified pig pre-pubertal SC. Nicotine exposure reduced the mRNA expression and protein levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and inhibin B and impaired FSH-r sensitivity via the downregulation of FSH-r and aromatase gene expression compared to untreated SC. Overall, our study suggests that nicotine can significantly alter extracellular matrix and tight junction protein gene expression (e.g., laminin, integrin, and occludin), thus compromising cross-talk between the interstitial and tubular compartments and enhancing blood-testis barrier (BTB) permeability via downregulation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. These findings further elucidate a potential mechanism of action underlying nicotine exposure's detrimental effects on SC function in vivo.
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- Lorella Marinucci
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Biomedical Sciences, Unit of Human, Clinical and Forensic Anatomy, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy; Department of Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, Respiratory Diseases and Toxicology, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy; Department of Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, Respiratory Diseases and Toxicology, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Biomedical Sciences, Unit of Human, Clinical and Forensic Anatomy, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy; Division of Medical Andrology and Endocrinology of Reproduction, Saint Mary Hospital, Terni 05100, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia 06132, Italy
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Charlier P, Froesch P, Prades L, Augias A, Perciaccante A, Appenzeller O, Lippi D, Balloni S, Bianucci R. Further anthropological and pathological arguments related to St Louis’ scurvy and infection signs on the Notre-Dame mandible (Paris, France). Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2020; 121:194-197. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Taticchi A, Urbani S, Albi E, Servili M, Codini M, Traina G, Balloni S, Patria FF, Perioli L, Beccari T, Conte C. In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Phenolic Compounds from Moraiolo Virgin Olive Oil (MVOO) in Brain Cells via Regulating the TLR4/NLRP3 Axis. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24244523. [PMID: 31835609 PMCID: PMC6943687 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24244523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Neuroinflammation is a feature of many classic neurodegenerative diseases. In the healthy brain, microglia cells are distributed throughout the brain and are constantly surveilling the central nervous system (CNS). In response to CNS injury, microglia quickly react by secreting a wide array of apoptotic molecules. Virgin olive oil (VOO) is universally recognized as a symbol of the Mediterranean diet. In the current study, using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV2 microglia, the anti-inflammatory effects of VOO phenolic extracts from Moraiolo cultivar (MVOO-PE) were investigated. The results showed that low concentration of MVOO-PE prevented microglia cell death and attenuated the LPS-induced activation of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing-3 (NLRP3) signaling cascade. The levels of TLR4 and NF-kB were diminished, as well as NLRP3 inflammasome and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) production. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) isoenzyme and ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba-1) inflammatory mediator were also reduced. By modulating the TLR4/NLRP3 axis, MVOO-PE pretreatment was able to significantly down-regulate the mRNA expression of inflammatory mediators and suppress the cytokine secretion. Finally, we showed protective effect of MVOO-PE in a transwell neuron-microglia co-culture system. In conclusion, these results suggest that MVOO-PE could exerts anti-inflammatory activity on brain cells and become a promising candidate for preventing several neuroinflammatory diseases.
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- Agnese Taticchi
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (A.T.); (S.U.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (A.T.); (S.U.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (A.T.); (S.U.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy; (E.A.); (M.C.); (G.T.); (S.B.); (F.F.P.); (L.P.); (T.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-075-5857906
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Pagano S, Lombardo G, Balloni S, Bodo M, Cianetti S, Barbati A, Montaseri A, Marinucci L. Cytotoxicity of universal dental adhesive systems: Assessment in vitro assays on human gingival fibroblasts. Toxicol In Vitro 2019; 60:252-260. [PMID: 31195088 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Universal adhesives are the most important innovation in restorative dentistry. They are composed of different monomers, solvents and fillers. The potential cytotoxic effect of these materials is an important scientific aspect in recent literature. The aim of this study was to determine, using different in vitro techniques, the cytotoxicity evaluation of seven universal enamel-dental adhesives on human gingival fibroblasts. For this purpose, seven universal dental enamel adhesives have been evaluated by in vitro cytotoxicity tests using direct contact tests (an unpolymerized and a polymerized method) and an indirect contact test: preparation of extracts. The polymerized method showed a cytotoxicity range from 36% (G-PremioBond, GPB) to 79% (FuturaBond M+, FB). With the unpolymerized direct methods the range was from 4% (Prime&Bond Active, PBA) to 40% (Ibond Universal, IB) for undiluted adhesives; generally passing to the major dilutions the test showed a strong inhibitory activity by all the adhesives. Whereas with the indirect method by diluting the extracts of all dental adhesives the cell viability increased. The data obtained from the work has shown a lower cytotoxic effect of Optibond Solo Plus (OB) and Adhesive Universal (AU) with more reliable results with the extracts technique. The choice of reliable in vitro cytotoxic technique could represent, in dental practice, an important aid for clinical procedures in the use of adhesive systems.
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- Stefano Pagano
- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- Tissue Engineering Department, Advanced Medical Sciences Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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Stabile A, Marinucci L, Balloni S, Giuliani A, Pistilli A, Bodo M, Rende M. Long term effects of cigarette smoke extract or nicotine on nerve growth factor and its receptors in a bronchial epithelial cell line. Toxicol In Vitro 2018; 53:29-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2018.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Pagano S, Chieruzzi M, Balloni S, Lombardo G, Torre L, Bodo M, Cianetti S, Marinucci L. Biological, thermal and mechanical characterization of modified glass ionomer cements: The role of nanohydroxyapatite, ciprofloxacin and zinc l-carnosine. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2018; 94:76-85. [PMID: 30423762 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The study evaluated the effects of 4 wt% nanohydroxyapatite (HA), 6 wt% zinc l-carnosine (MDA) and 1.5 wt% Ciprofloxacin (AB) on the mechanical, thermal and biological properties of glass ionomer cements (GIC). Filler and additive concentrations were selected after a previous study had tested single components and different percentages. Specimens included five silicon molds of each GIC cement for all tests. They were stored at room temperature for 24 h from specimen collection to analysis. Mechanical tests, calorimetric analysis, morphological investigation, antibacterial and cell viability assays were conducted. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for data analysis with significance set at p < 0.05. Adding HA, MDA and AB to GICs modified their thermal, mechanical and microbiological properties. Polymerization increased. A slight decrease in the compressive strength of modified GICs was observed in dry condition (p < 0.05). Cement extracts affected cell viability in relation to extract dilution. Mechanical behavior improved in modified glass ionomer cements, especially with the powder formulated antibiotic. Overall cytotoxicity was reduced. Therefore adding nanohydroxyapatite, antibiotic and a mucosal defensive agent to conventional glass ionomer cement in special need patients could improve the clinical, preventive and therapeutic performance of the cements, without altering their mechanical properties.
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- Stefano Pagano
- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- University of Perugia, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima, 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- University of Perugia, Department of Experimental Medicine Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- University of Perugia, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima, 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- University of Perugia, Department of Experimental Medicine Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Odontostomatological University Centre: Chair Prof. Stefano Cianetti, University of Perugia, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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- University of Perugia, Department of Experimental Medicine Section of Biosciences and Medical Embriology, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy.
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Marinucci L, Balloni S, Fettucciari K, Bodo M, Talesa VN, Antognelli C. Nicotine induces apoptosis in human osteoblasts via a novel mechanism driven by H 2O 2 and entailing Glyoxalase 1-dependent MG-H1 accumulation leading to TG2-mediated NF-kB desensitization: Implication for smokers-related osteoporosis. Free Radic Biol Med 2018; 117:6-17. [PMID: 29355739 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nicotine contained in cigarette smoke contributes to the onset of several diseases, including osteoporosis, whose emerging pathogenic mechanism is associated with osteoblasts apoptosis. Scanty information is available on the molecular mechanisms of nicotine on osteoblasts apoptosis and, consequently, on an important aspect of the pathogenesis of smokers-related osteoporosis. Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) is the detoxification enzyme of methylglyoxal (MG), a major precursor of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), potent pro-apoptotic agents. Hydroimidazolone (MG-H1) is the major AGE derived from the spontaneous MG adduction of arginine residues. The aim of this study was to investigate whether, and by means of which mechanism, the antiglycation defence Glo1 was involved in the apoptosis induced by 0.1 and 1µM nicotine in human primary osteoblasts chronically exposed for 11 and 21 days. By using gene overexpression/silencing and scavenging/inhibitory agents, we demonstrated that nicotine induces a significant intracellular accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) that, by inhibiting Glo1, drives MG-H1 accumulation/release. MG-H1, in turn, triggers H2O2 overproduction via receptor for AGEs (RAGE) and, in parallel, an apoptotic mitochondrial pathway by inducing Transglutaminase 2 (TG2) downregulation-dependent NF-kB desensitization. Measurements of H2O2, Glo1 and MG-H1 circulating levels in smokers compared with non-smokers or in smokers with osteoporosis compared with those without this bone-related disease supported the results obtained in vitro. Our findings newly pose the antiglycation enzymatic defense Glo1 and MG-H1 among the molecular events involved in nicotine-induced reactive oxygen species-mediated osteoblasts apoptosis, a crucial event in smoker-related osteoporosis, and suggest novel exposure markers in health surveillance programmes related to smokers-associated osteoporosis.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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Cagini L, Balloni S, Ludovini V, Andolfi M, Matricardi A, Potenza R, Vannucci J, Siggillino A, Tofanetti FR, Bellezza G, Bodo M, Puma F, Marinucci L. Variations in gene expression of lung macromolecules after induction chemotherapy for lung cancer†. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2017; 52:1077-1082. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezx200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Cagini L, Marinucci L, Ludovini V, Andolfi M, Potenza R, Balloni S, Vannucci J, Siggillino A, Tofanetti F, Bellezza G, Bodo M, Puma F. F-057MODIFIED GENE EXPRESSIONS OF ALVEOLAR-CAPILLAR MEMBRANE, EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX AND MEMBRANE PROTEINS AFTER INDUCTION CHEMOTHERAPY FOR NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivw260.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Marinucci L, Bodo M, Balloni S, Locci P, Baroni T. Sub-Toxic Nicotine Concentrations Affect Extracellular Matrix and Growth Factor Signaling Gene Expressions in Human Osteoblasts. J Cell Physiol 2014; 229:2038-48. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.24661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2013] [Revised: 04/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Lorella Marinucci
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science; University of Perugia; 06156 Perugia Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science; University of Perugia; 06156 Perugia Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science; University of Perugia; 06156 Perugia Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science; University of Perugia; 06156 Perugia Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science; University of Perugia; 06156 Perugia Italy
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Armentano I, Marinucci L, Dottori M, Balloni S, Fortunati E, Pennacchi M, Becchetti E, Locci P, Kenny JM. Novel Poly(L-lactide) PLLA/SWNTs Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications: Material Characterization and Biocompatibility Evaluation. Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition 2012; 22:541-56. [DOI: 10.1163/092050610x487873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- I. Armentano
- a Material Science and Technology Center, UdR INSTM, NIPLAB, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- b Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- c Material Science and Technology Center, UdR INSTM, NIPLAB, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy; INBB at Material Science and Technology Center, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- d Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- e Material Science and Technology Center, UdR INSTM, NIPLAB, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- f Material Science and Technology Center, UdR INSTM, NIPLAB, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- g Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- h Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- i Material Science and Technology Center, UdR INSTM, NIPLAB, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy; INBB at Material Science and Technology Center, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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Bodo M, Balloni S, Lumare E, Bacci M, Calvitti M, Dell’Omo M, Murgia N, Marinucci L. Effects of sub-toxic Cadmium concentrations on bone gene expression program: Results of an in vitro study. Toxicol In Vitro 2010; 24:1670-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2010.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2009] [Revised: 05/24/2010] [Accepted: 05/31/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Marinucci L, Balloni S, Carinci F, Locci P, Pezzetti F, Bodo M. Diazepam effects on non-syndromic cleft lip with or without palate: epidemiological studies, clinical findings, genes and extracellular matrix. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2010; 10:23-33. [PMID: 20645675 DOI: 10.1517/14740338.2010.506478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD This review analyses international studies investigating the combined genetic and environmental causes of cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P) and describes successes and limitations in identifying underlying genetic and environmental factors. CL/P, the most common congenital facial malformation, is a major public health burden in terms of medical costs and emotional stress to patients and families. Because genetic and environmental factors determine risk of occurrence, CL/P has a complex, multifactor aetiology. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW English language reports from 1980 to 2010 were searched for in Medline, PubMed, Science Citation Index, textbooks and review articles on drugs and pregnancy. Key words were diazepam or benzodiazepine(s) combined with cleft lip, cleft palate, oral malformations, prenatal exposure, GABA, gene expression and extracellular matrix. WHAT THE READER WILL GAIN This review presents an updated assessment of the mutagenic and genotoxic effects of diazepam (DZ), one of the most commonly used benzodiazepines, on CL/P occurrence. TAKE HOME MESSAGE Data are divergent; more studies are needed for an in-depth picture of the effects of DZ during gestation on the child's development, particularly on orofacial clefts.
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- Lorella Marinucci
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, Section of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, via del Giochetto, Perugia, Italy.
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Marinucci L, Balloni S, Becchetti E, Bistoni G, Calvi EM, Lumare E, Ederli F, Locci P. Effects of Hydroxyapatite and Biostite® on Osteogenic Induction of hMSC. Ann Biomed Eng 2010; 38:640-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10439-009-9898-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2009] [Accepted: 12/30/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Balloni S, Calvi EM, Damiani F, Bistoni G, Calvitti M, Locci P, Becchetti E, Marinucci L. Effects of titanium surface roughness on mesenchymal stem cell commitment and differentiation signaling. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2009; 24:627-35. [PMID: 19885402] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are primary cells capable of differentiating to osteocytic lineage when stimulated under appropriate conditions. This study examined changes in hMSC morphology, proliferation, and gene expression after growth on machined or dual acid-etched (AE) titanium surfaces. MATERIALS AND METHODS hMSCs, isolated from adult human bone marrow, were cultured on titanium surfaces. The two specimens of titanium surfaces in this study included machined and AE titanium disks. Cell morphology was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy, and cell proliferation and collagen synthesis were estimated by measuring the amount of 3H-thymidine incorporation into DNA and 3H-proline incorporation into collagen fibers. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was determined by measuring the release of p-nitrophenol from disodium p-nitrophenyl phosphate. Changes in gene expression for bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), Runx2 type II, Osterix (Osx), osteopontin, type I collagen, ALP, osteocalcin, and bone sialoprotein were determined by reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction after 22 days of in vitro culture in osteogenic medium. RESULTS The two substrates had no significant effects on cell adhesion and proliferation. Morphologic characteristics were observed by scanning electron microscopy. hMSCs on the machined surface spread more and were flatter than cells cultured on the AE surface. Osteopontin mRNA expression was similar on all surfaces, and the other mRNA transcripts were increased in hMSC cultured on AE surface. In particular, BMP-2, Runx2, and Osx, three osteogenic factors that induce the progressive differentiation of multipotent mesenchymal cells into osteoblasts, were expressed more on AE titanium than on machined titanium. Collagen and ALP assays confirmed the highest level of mRNA transcripts correlated with increases in these proteins. CONCLUSION These results showed that an AE titanium surface stimulated the expression of markers of osteoblastic phenotype more than a machined titanium surface.
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- Stefania Balloni
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science, University of Perugia, Italy
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Marinucci L, Balloni S, Bodo M, Carinci F, Pezzetti F, Stabellini G, Conte C, Lumare E. Corrigendum to “Patterns of some extracellular matrix gene expression are similar in cells from cleft lip-palate patients and in human palatal fibroblasts exposed to diazepam in culture” [Toxicology 257 (2009) 10–16]. Toxicology 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2009.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Marinucci L, Balloni S, Bodo M, Carinci F, Pezzetti F, Stabellini G, Conte C, Carmela C, Lumare E. Patterns of some extracellular matrix gene expression are similar in cells from cleft lip-palate patients and in human palatal fibroblasts exposed to diazepam in culture. Toxicology 2008; 257:10-6. [PMID: 19114084 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2008.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2008] [Revised: 11/28/2008] [Accepted: 12/01/2008] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Prenatal exposure to diazepam, a prototype sedative drug that belongs to Benzodiazepines, can lead to orofacial clefting in human newborns. By using real-time PCR, in the present study we investigated whether diazepam elicits gene expression alterations in extracellular matrix (ECM) components, growth factors and gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor (GABRB3), implicated in the coordinate regulation of palate development. Palate fibroblasts were treated with diazepam (Dz-N fibroblasts) and compared to cleft lip-palate (CLP) fibroblasts obtained from patients with no known exposure to diazepam or other teratogens. Untreated fibroblasts from non-CLP patients were used as control. The results showed significant convergences in gene expression pattern of collagens, fibromodulin, vitronectin, tenascin C, integrins and metalloprotease MMP13 between Dz-N and CLP fibroblasts. Among the growth factors, constitutive Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 (FGF2) was greatly enhanced in Dz-N and CLP fibroblasts and associated with a higher reduction of FGF receptor. Transforming Growth Factor beta 3 (TGFbeta(3)) resulted up-regulated in CLP fibroblasts and decreased in Dz-N fibroblasts. We found phenotypic differences exhibited by Dz-N and CLP fibroblasts in GABRB3 gene regulation, so further studies are necessary to determine whether GABAergic system could be involved in the development of diazepam mediated CLP phenotype. Taken together the results elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying possible toxicology effects induced by diazepam. Counselling of women on the safety of diazepam exposure is clinically important, also for the forensic consequences.
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- Lorella Marinucci
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science, University of Perugia, Italy.
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Bellucci C, Lilli C, Baroni T, Parnetti L, Sorbi S, Emiliani C, Lumare E, Calabresi P, Balloni S, Bodo M. Differences in extracellular matrix production and basic fibroblast growth factor response in skin fibroblasts from sporadic and familial Alzheimer's disease. Mol Med 2007; 13:542-50. [PMID: 17660861 PMCID: PMC1933258 DOI: 10.2119/2007-00034.bellucci] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 04/23/2007] [Accepted: 07/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules and growth factors, such as fibroblast growth factor (FGF), play a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether phenotypic alterations in ECM production are present in non-neuronal AD cells associated with different FGF expression and response. Synthesis of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) and collagen were measured in skin fibroblasts from patients with familial, sporadic AD (FAD and SAD respectively), and from age-matched controls by radiolabeled precursors. Proteoglycans (PG), metalloprotease (MMP)-1, and FGF gene expressions were measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The results showed different ECM neosynthesis and mRNA levels in the two AD fibroblast populations. FAD accumulated more collagen and secreted less GAG than SAD. Biglycan PG was upregulated in FAD while betaglycan, syndecan, and decorin were markedly downregulated in SAD fibroblasts. We found a significant decrease of MMP1, more marked in FAD than in SAD fibroblasts. Constitutive FGF expression was greatly reduced in both pathological conditions (SAD>FAD). Moreover, an inverse high affinity/low affinity FGF receptor ratio between SAD and FAD fibroblasts was observed. FGF treatment differently modulated ECM molecule production and gene expression in the two cell populations. These observations in association with the changes in FGF gene expression and in the FGF receptor number, suggest that cellular mechanisms downstream from FGF receptor binding are involved in the two different forms of AD.
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- Catia Bellucci
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Specialistic Medicine and Public Health, Neuroscience Clinical section, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Neurologic and Psychiatric Sciences, University of Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Specialistic Medicine and Public Health, Neuroscience Clinical section, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Specialistic Medicine and Public Health, Neuroscience Clinical section, University of Perugia, Italy
- Address correspondence and reprint requests to Maria Bodo, Department of Specialistic Medicine and Public Health, Neuroscience Clinical section, University of Perugia, Italy. Phone/Fax: 075-5857432; E-mail:
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Marinucci L, Balloni S, Becchetti E, Belcastro S, Guerra M, Calvitti M, Lilli C, Calvi EM, Locci P. Effect of titanium surface roughness on human osteoblast proliferation and gene expression in vitro. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2006; 21:719-25. [PMID: 17066632] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Cell proliferation and extracellular matrix formation are primary events in bone formation. At the dental implant-tissue interface, implant surface roughness modulates osteoblast functions. The aim of the present in vitro study was to investigate the effect of varying surface roughness of titanium implant material on cell proliferation and mRNA expression of specific markers of osteoblast phenotype. MATERIALS AND METHODS Primary cultures of osteoblasts derived from human mandibular bone were cultured on titanium surfaces. Three titanium surfaces were studied: machined titanium, microsandblasted titanium, and macro-sandblasted titanium (average surface roughnesses of 0.5 and 3 microm, respectively). Cell morphology was estimated by scanning electron microscope analysis and cell proliferation by measuring the amount of 3H-thymidine incorporation into DNA. mRNA expression of osteonectin, osteopontin, bone sialoprotein (BSP), and Runx2, which are markers of osteoblastic phenotype, were determined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis. RESULTS Human osteoblasts cultured on machined titanium spread more and were flatter than cells cultured on rough titanium. All blasted surfaces showed significantly higher DNA synthesis than the machined surfaces. Osteonectin mRNA expression was similar on all surfaces. Other mRNA transcripts were increased in osteoblasts cultured on rough titanium surfaces, particularly the macrosandblasted surface. CONCLUSIONS An average surface roughness of 3 microm (macro-sandblasted titanium) is more suitable than an average surface roughness of 0.5 microm (micro-sandblasted titanium) in favoring osteoblast differentiation in vitro.
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- Lorella Marinucci
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical Science, University of Perugia, Italy
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Bodo M, Bellocchio S, Bellucci C, Balloni S, Pietrella D, Sbaraglia G, Muzi G, Lilli C, Lumare A, DellʼOmo M, Abbritti G. Silica, Hyaluronate, and Alveolar Macrophage Functional Differentiation. J Investig Med 2003. [DOI: 10.2310/6650.2003.34279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Bodo M, Bellocchio S, Bellucci C, Balloni S, Pietrella D, Sbaraglia G, Muzi G, Lilli C, Lumare A, Dell'Omo M, Abbritti G. Silica, hyaluronate, and alveolar macrophage functional differentiation. J Investig Med 2003; 51:95-103. [PMID: 12643514 DOI: 10.1136/jim-51-02-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Silicosis is mediated by macrophages, their soluble mediators, and extracellular matrix molecules. In this study, we investigated the effects of silica and/or hyaluronate (HA) on several alveolar macrophage responses. METHODS We evaluated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) production by radiolabeled precursors, nitric oxide (NO) release by its oxidation product, phagocytic activity by Candida albicans internalization, and the secretion of two fibrogenic cytokines, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha and transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta, by specific assays. RESULTS Silica significantly reduced GAG secretion, particularly HA secretion. Alone, it decreased Candida uptake; associated with HA, it enhanced the reduction. Silica and Candida reduced NO release, which was not significantly affected when silica- or Candida-exposed cells were also treated with HA. TNF-alpha and TGF-beta activities were stimulated by silica but reduced by HA. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that silica and HA modify alveolar macrophage functional differentiation. Silica- and HA-induced modifications of the microenvironment could determine whether the response proceeds toward healing and repair or toward lung chronic pathology.
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- Maria Bodo
- Histology Section, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy.
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Bodo M, Bellocchio S, Bellucci C, Balloni S, Pietrella D, Sbaraglia G, Muzi G, Lilli C, Lumare A, Dell'Omo M, Abbritti G. Silica, Hyaluronate, and Alveolar Macrophage Functional Differentiation. J Investig Med 2003. [DOI: 10.1177/108155890305100211] [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: 01/09/2023]
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Background Silicosis is mediated by macrophages, their soluble mediators, and extracellular matrix molecules. In this study, we investigated the effects of silica and/or hyaluronate (HA) on several alveolar macrophage responses. Methods We evaluated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) production by radiolabeled precursors, nitric oxide (NO) release by its oxidation product, phagocytic activity by Candida albicans internalization, and the secretion of two fibrogenic cytokines, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, by specific assays. Results Silica significantly reduced GAG secretion, particularly HA secretion. Alone, it decreased Candida uptake; associated with HA, it enhanced the reduction. Silica and Candida reduced NO release, which was not significantly affected when silica- or Candida-exposed cells were also treated with HA. TNF-α and TGF-β activities were stimulated by silica but reduced by HA. Conclusions The results suggest that silica and HA modify alveolar macrophage functional differentiation. Silica- and HA-induced modifications of the microenvironment could determine whether the response proceeds toward healing and repair or toward lung chronic pathology.
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- Maria Bodo
- From the Histology Section, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- From the Histology Section, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- From the Histology Section, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- From the Histology Section, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
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