Preliminary findings on the possible role of B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) on diabetes-related periodontitis

Abstract The possible role of B-cell growth and differentiation-related cytokines on the pathogenesis of diabetes-related periodontitis has not been addressed so far. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the gene expression of proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) and B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS), two major cytokines associated to survival, differentiation and maturation of B cells in biopsies from gingival tissue with periodontitis. Gingival biopsies were obtained from subjects with periodontitis (n = 17), with periodontitis and DM (n = 19) as well as from periodontally and systemically healthy controls (n = 10). Gene expressions for APRIL, BLyS, RANKL, OPG, TRAP and DC-STAMP were evaluated using qPCR. The expressions APRIL, BLyS, RANKL, OPG, TRAP and DC-STAMP were all higher in both periodontitis groups when compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the expressions of BLyS, TRAP and RANKL were significantly higher in the subjects with periodontitis and DM when compared to those with periodontitis alone (p < 0.05). The mRNA levels of BLyS correlated positively with RANKL in the subjects with periodontitis and DM (p < 0.05). BLyS is overexpressed in periodontitis tissues of subjects with type 2 DM, suggesting a possible role of this cytokine on the pathogenesis DM-related periodontitis.

Utilização de biópsias gengivais minimamente invasivas para o estudo da expressão de mediadores inflamatórios e sua correlação com a expressão do fluido gengival em pacientes com periodontite severa / Use of minimally invasive gingival biopsies in the study of inflammatory mediators expression and their correlation with gingival fluid in patients with severe periodontitis

O objetivo deste estudo foi utilizar biópsias minimamente invasivas para avaliar a expressão de mediadores inflamatórios e sua correlação com o fluido gengival em pacientes com periodontite severa. O grupo teste compreendeu 22 pacientes com periodontite severa (idade média 45,5  DP 8,9 anos), analisados por sítios rasos e profundos, e o grupo controle por 14 pacientes periodontalmente saudáveis (idade média 39,35  DP 16,5 anos). As amostras do fluido gengival foram coletadas com papel absorvente, nos mesmos sítios de onde foram realizadas as biópsias, e quantificadas, por Luminex®, para IFN- γ, IL 1-β, IL-6, IL-21, IL-22, IL-23, IL-25, IL-31, IL-33, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A, IL-17F, sCD40L e TNFα. Foram coletadas biópsias, com um punch de 2mm de diâmetro nos grupos teste e controle. A avaliação imuno-histoquímica foi semiquantitativa, nas células epiteliais, plasmócitos, macrófagos, fibroblastos e células endoteliais, para a IL1-β, IFN-γ, IL-6 e IL-17. Foram observadas marcações imuno-histoquímicas, em todos os grupos celulares analisados, tanto nos pacientes com periodontite como nos controles, sem diferenças significativas entre eles. O fluido gengival apresentou maiores quantidades para os marcadores IL-1β e IL-23 nos sítios profundos. Não foram encontradas correlações significativas entre as marcações imuno-histoquímicas e o fluido gengival para os subgrupos analisados. Na análise comparativa entre as biópsias e o fluido gengival, a IL1-β mostrou alta concordância nos sítios rasos e profundos. Concluindo, a utilização padronizada de um punch de 2mm de diâmetro para biópsias em tecido periodontal mostrou- se viável, para estudos com imuno-histoquímica. O fluido gengival pode não expressar todos os marcadores do tecido correspondente, com variações dependendo do marcador analisado e das condições inflamatórias locais...

The aim of this study was to use minimally invasive biopsies to evaluate the expression of inflammatory mediators and their correlation with gingival fluid in patients with severe periodontitis. The test group comprised 22 patients with severe periodontitis (mean age 45.5  8.9 years SD), analyzed by shallow and deep sites and the control group for 14 periodontally healthy patients (mean age 39.35  SD 16.5 years). Gingival fluid samples were collected with absorbent paper in the same sites where biopsies were performed, and quantified by Luminex® to IFN-γ, IL-1 β, IL-6, IL-21, IL-22, IL-23, IL-25, IL-31, IL-33, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A, IL-17F, TNF and sCD40L. Biopsies were taken with a 2 mm diameter punch in both groups. Immunohistochemistry was semiquantitative evaluated, comprising epithelial cells, plasma cells, macrophages, fibroblasts and endothelial cells, to IL1-β, IFN-γ, IL-6 and IL-17. Immunohistochemical markers were observed in the analyzed cells groups, both in periodontitis patients as in controls, without significant differences between them. The gingival fluid showed higher amounts for IL-1β and IL-23 in deep sites. No significant correlations between immunohistochemical markers and GCF were found. In the comparative analysis between immunohistochemical markers and GCF, IL1-β showed high concordance in shallow and deep sites. In conclusion, the use of a standardized punch 2mm diameter for periodontal tissue biopsies proved to be feasible for studies with immunohistochemistry. The gingival fluid may not express all the markers of the corresponding tissue, with variations depending on the analysed marker and local inflammatory conditions...

Utilização de biópsias gengivais minimamente invasivas para o estudo da expressão de mediadores inflamatórios e sua correlação com a expressão do fluido gengival em pacientes com periodontite severa / Use of minimally invasive gingival biopsies in the study of inflammatory mediators expression and their correlation with gingival fluid in patients with severe periodontitis

O objetivo deste estudo foi utilizar biópsias minimamente invasivas para avaliar a expressão de mediadores inflamatórios e sua correlação com o fluido gengival em pacientes com periodontite severa. O grupo teste compreendeu 22 pacientes com periodontite severa (idade média 45,5  DP 8,9 anos), analisados por sítios rasos e profundos, e o grupo controle por 14 pacientes periodontalmente saudáveis (idade média 39,35  DP 16,5 anos). As amostras do fluido gengival foram coletadas com papel absorvente, nos mesmos sítios de onde foram realizadas as biópsias, e quantificadas, por Luminex®, para IFN- γ, IL 1-β, IL-6, IL-21, IL-22, IL-23, IL-25, IL-31, IL-33, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A, IL-17F, sCD40L e TNFα. Foram coletadas biópsias, com um punch de 2mm de diâmetro nos grupos teste e controle. A avaliação imuno-histoquímica foi semiquantitativa, nas células epiteliais, plasmócitos, macrófagos, fibroblastos e células endoteliais, para a IL1-β, IFN-γ, IL-6 e IL-17. Foram observadas marcações imuno-histoquímicas, em todos os grupos celulares analisados, tanto nos pacientes com periodontite como nos controles, sem diferenças significativas entre eles. O fluido gengival apresentou maiores quantidades para os marcadores IL-1β e IL-23 nos sítios profundos. Não foram encontradas correlações significativas entre as marcações imuno-histoquímicas e o fluido gengival para os subgrupos analisados. Na análise comparativa entre as biópsias e o fluido gengival, a IL1-β mostrou alta concordância nos sítios rasos e profundos. Concluindo, a utilização padronizada de um punch de 2mm de diâmetro para biópsias em tecido periodontal mostrou- se viável, para estudos com imuno-histoquímica. O fluido gengival pode não expressar todos os marcadores do tecido correspondente, com variações dependendo do marcador analisado e das condições inflamatórias locais.

The aim of this study was to use minimally invasive biopsies to evaluate the expression of inflammatory mediators and their correlation with gingival fluid in patients with severe periodontitis. The test group comprised 22 patients with severe periodontitis (mean age 45.5  8.9 years SD), analyzed by shallow and deep sites and the control group for 14 periodontally healthy patients (mean age 39.35  SD 16.5 years). Gingival fluid samples were collected with absorbent paper in the same sites where biopsies were performed, and quantified by Luminex® to IFN-γ, IL-1 β, IL-6, IL-21, IL-22, IL-23, IL-25, IL-31, IL-33, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A, IL-17F, TNF and sCD40L. Biopsies were taken with a 2 mm diameter punch in both groups. Immunohistochemistry was semiquantitative evaluated, comprising epithelial cells, plasma cells, macrophages, fibroblasts and endothelial cells, to IL1-β, IFN-γ, IL-6 and IL-17. Immunohistochemical markers were observed in the analyzed cells groups, both in periodontitis patients as in controls, without significant differences between them. The gingival fluid showed higher amounts for IL-1β and IL-23 in deep sites. No significant correlations between immunohistochemical markers and GCF were found. In the comparative analysis between immunohistochemical markers and GCF, IL1-β showed high concordance in shallow and deep sites. In conclusion, the use of a standardized punch 2mm diameter for periodontal tissue biopsies proved to be feasible for studies with immunohistochemistry. The gingival fluid may not express all the markers of the corresponding tissue, with variations depending on the analysed marker and local inflammatory conditions.

Reconhecimento de Candida albicans por fibroblastos murinos: envolvimento de receptores de reconhecimento de patógenos (TLR2 e CD14) e a proteína adaptadora MyD88 / The recognition of Candida albicans by fibroblasts: Toll like receptors pathogens (TLR2 and CD14) abt the MyD88 protein evaluation

Os tecidos pulpar e periodontal são frequentemente agredidos por fatores ambientais como calor, trauma mecânico e micro-organismos, sendo estes considerados o fator etiológico principal das periodontopatias e periapicopatias. Dentre as células residentes desses tecidos, especial atenção tem sido dada ao papel dos fibroblastos no desenvolvimento da resposta imune. Fibroblastos são células que respondem à estímulos microbianos e existem evidências do papel de receptores do tipo Toll (TLR) no reconhecimento desses estímulos. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo principal avaliar o reconhecimento de Candida albicans por fibroblastos gengivais e pulpares. Para tal, fibroblastos isolados a partir de tecido gengival e pulpar de camundongos do grupo controle e deficientes de TLR2, CD14 e MyD88 foram avaliados quanto à expressão de TLRs e moléculas de superfície, resposta proliferativa e produção de citocinas (TGF-β, IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-13 e IL-6), após a estimulação com agonistas de TLR2, TLR4 e C. albicans. Fibroblastos gengivais e pulpares, apesar de provenientes de tecidos diferentes, apresentaram características morfológicas semelhantes. Contudo, a cinética de crescimento dos fibroblastos gengivais deficientes de MyD88 foi mais lenta, e fibroblastos pulpares demoraram mais tempo para surgir a partir dos fragmentos de tecido. A ausência de TLR2 e da molécula adaptadora MyD88 não afetaram a produção de colágeno Tipo I pelos fibroblastos gengivais. Entretanto, fibroblastos deficientes de CD14 apresentaram baixa produção de colágeno. Ademais, os fibroblastos gengivais expressaram TLR2, TLR3, TLR4, assim como as moléculas de adesão ICAM-1 e CD44. A ausência de TLR2 e CD14 interferiu na resposta proliferativa de fibroblastos gengivais e pulpares, respectivamente. O reconhecimento de C. albicans por fibroblastos gengivais e pulpares modulou a produção das citocinas. A produção de TNF-α foi...

Pulpal and periapical tissue are frequently injured by heat, mechanical trauma and microorganisms, which are considered the main etiological factor of periodontal and endodontic diseases. Among these tissue resident cells, special attention has been given to fibroblasts in the immune response. Fibroblasts are cells that recognize pathogens through Toll like receptors (TLR). The aim of this study was to evaluate the recognition of Candida albicans by pulpal and gingival fibroblasts from TLR2, CD14, MyD88 knockout mice and control group mice. The results were analyzed concerning the expression of TLR(s) and surface molecules, proliferative response and citokynes production (TGF-β, IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-13 e IL-6) after the cells stimulation with TLR2, TLR4 and C.albicans agonists. Gingival and Pulpal fibroblasts, even isolated from different tissue, showed morphological similarities; however, gingival fibroblast deficient of MyD88 show lower proliferative response and pulpa l fibroblasts needed more time to detach from tissue fragments. The production of Type I collagen was affected in gingival cells deficient of CD14. Gingival fibroblasts expressed TLR2, TLR3, TLR4, and the adhesion molecules (ICAM-1 and CD44). The absence of TLR2 and CD14 interfered with the proliferative response of pulpal and gingival fibroblasts, respectively. The recognition of C. albicans by gingival and pulpal fibroblasts modulated the citokynes production. TNF-α production after the recognition of C. albicans was dependent from MyD88, CD14 and TLR2 molecules, whereas the production of IL-1β and IL-13 was dependent of TLR2.

Periodontal ligament and gingival fibroblasts participate in the production of TGF-β, interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-10

The aim of this study was to quantify and compare the production of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-10 by human cultured periodontal ligament and gingival fibroblasts both obtained from the same donors challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Porphyromonas gingivalis. Fibroblasts were exposed to 0.1-10 µg/mL of LPS from P. gingivalis and after 24 h the supernatants were collected and analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). TGF-β protein production was upregulated in a concentration-dependent manner, mainly in gingival fibroblasts, which was statistically significant when challenged by 10 µg/mL LPS. Additionally, at this concentration, gingival fibroblasts had almost a two-fold increase in the amount of TGF-β when compared to periodontal ligament fibroblasts. Both periodontal ligament and gingival fibroblasts showed an increase in IL-8 production when challenged with 1 µg/mL and 10 µg/mL LPS. IL-10 production remained unaffected when challenged by any of the LPS concentrations tested in either periodontal ligament or gingival fibroblasts. Our results demonstrate that periodontal ligament and gingival fibroblasts when challenged by LPS from P. gingivalis with 24 h may play a critical role in producing TGF-β and IL-8 but not IL-10.

Melanin: A scavenger in gingival inflammation.

Background: One of the major direct or indirect targets of ultraviolet exposure of skin is the melanocyte or the melanin -forming cell. Epidermal melanocytes act as a trap for free radicals. Based on the protective role of melanocytes in medical literature, the role of melanin pigmentation in gingiva needs to be elucidated. Periodontal pathogens and their products demonstrate the ability to induce the generation of reactive oxygen species. Hence purpose of this study was to unravel the protective role of melanin (if any) against the gingival inflammation. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 subjects; 20 in each group were selected. The selection of subjects regarding gingival pigmentation was based on Dummett's scoring criteria 0, 3. A complete medical, dental history and an informed consent were obtained from the patients. After evaluation of clinical parameters the GCF was collected using microcapillary pipettes at the selected sites. IL-1β levels were quantitated using ELISA. Results: In non-pigmented healthy and gingivitis groups, there was a positive correlation between plaque index, gingival index and bleeding index versus IL-1β level: indicating an increase in the biochemical mediator of inflammation corresponding to an increase in the clinical parameters of inflammation. Also a positive correlation was found between the gingival index and bleeding index versus the IL-1β levels in the pigmented healthy group. The pigmented gingivitis groups showed a negative correlation between the plaque index, gingival index and bleeding index. Conclusions: The clinical markers of inflammation such as gingival index, bleeding index was of low numerical value in pigmented group than in the non-pigmented group, supposedly due to the protective action of melanin. The negative correlation of clinical markers of inflammation to the IL-1β levels in the pigmented gingivitis group could possibly be attributed to the protective role of melanins.

E-cadherin and CD1a expression in gingival epithelium in periodontal health, disease and post-treatment.

Background: Epithelial integrity is important for maintenance of periodontal health. It is not fully known if non-surgical periodontal therapy is capable of recreating the epithelial barrier in its functional state. Patients and Methods: Sixty-five patients (31 males and 34 females) were included in the study. They were divided into group A (healthy gingiva 16 patients), group B (gingivitis 17 patients), group C (periodontitis 17 patients), and group D (post-treatment 15 patients). Gingival samples were collected and immunohistochemical study was done using E-cadherin and CD1a antibody. Statistical analysis was done using analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison test for CD1a and Tukey's highly significant difference (HSD) test for E-cadherin. Result: There was a statistically significant difference (P<0.001) in the expression of E-cadherin between healthy (1.846±0.555), gingivitis (1.100±0.994), and periodontitis group (0.700±0.483). Similarly, there was a statistically significant difference (P<0.001) in the expression of CD1a between healthy (75.70±3.09), gingivitis (42.53±3.09), and periodontitis group (29.07±3.08). However, the expression of E-cadherin (1.242±0.653) and CD1a in post-treatment samples (52.18±2.90) was lower with no statistically significant difference when compared to health. Discussion: The significant reduction in E-cadherin and CD1a levels in periodontal disease when compared to health could possibly be a result of invasion by the periodontopathogens and its subsequent sequel. Although, the post-treatment samples showed significant improvement when compared to disease, the reduction in E-cadherin and CD1a levels when compared to gingival health suggests that the epithelial barrier was not yet fully established in its functional state.

Immunoglobulin concentration in gingival tissue of type 2 diabetic patients with periodontitis.

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is considered as a risk factor for the initiation and progression of periodontal disease. The diabetic patients often exhibit decreased immune response and increased susceptibility to infection. In the present study, a quantitative estimation of the gingival tissue immunoglobulin concentrations in diabetic and non diabetic subjects with periodontitis was assessed and compared with that of clinically healthy gingiva. METHOD: 40 gingival tissue samples obtained from 20 diabetic (Type 2) and 20 non-diabetic subjects were subjected to quantitative estimation of immunoglobulins G, A, and M. The data thus obtained were compared to the level of immunoglobulin found in clinically healthy gingiva. RESULTS: The IgG and IgA level in the tissues of both diabetic and non-diabetic subjects with periodontitis were found to be significantly higher than that of healthy subjects. The diabetic group also showed a significantly higher IgG and IgA levels compared to the non-diabetic group with periodontitis. CONCLUSION: These findings support the concept that the humoral immune response plays an important role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease in diabetics. The significantly higher levels of immunoglobulin in the gingival tissues might be a protective mechanism against the increased bacterial challenge in diabetic subjects.

Evaluación de los mecanismos oxidativos del PMN neutrófilo de saliva de pacientes periodontalmente sanos por reducción de NBT / An evaluation of the oxidative mechanisms of salivary PMN neutrophil in saliva of periodontally healthy patients by NBT reduction

Antecedentes: en general, las enfermedades periodontales se caracterizan por cambios, tanto estructurales como bioquímicos en el ámbito tisular, y en su patogenia, por contraste de infecciones bacterianas, el neutrófilo es considerado como la célula más importante de la inmunidad innata. La importancia de esta célula radica en el hecho de estar presente en cada uno de los cuatro estadios que caracterizan el avance de la lesión, así como en los hallazgos de susceptibilidad a infecciones bacterianas recurrentes, incluyendo enfermedad periodontal, en pacientes con defectos cualitativos y cuantitativos en PMN neutrófilos de sangre periférica. Una de las alteraciones funcionales del neutrófilo asociada a la pérdida de la capacidad de defensa ejercida por esta célula contra bacterias extracelulares, la constituye el hecho de ser incapaz de acivar sus mecanismos oxidativos para producir la muerte intracelular de los microorganismos ingeridos. Objetivo: evaluar la capacidad del PMN neutrófilo de saliva y sangre periférica de pacientes periodontalmente sanos para activarse y utilizar losmecanismos microbicidas dependientes de oxígeno, para reconocer si el PMN neutrófilo, al migrar a través del surco gingival, conserva intacta su funcionalidad. Métodos: el estudio fue descriptivo comparativo, in vitro. Para su desarrollo se formaron muestras de saliva y de sangre periférica de 5 individuos. Los neutrófilos aislados fueron sometidos a activación con phorbol miristato acetato (PMA) y posteriormente a las pruebas de reducción del nitroazul de tetrazolio, el cual se puede cuantificar por observación directa al microscopio de luz. Resultados: los PMN neutrófilos obtenidos de sangre y saliva reducen el NBT en un porcentaje más ato que los PMN neutrófilos de sangre periférica, en ausencia de activación. Se encontró que los PMN neutrófilos de saliva tienen un estado de activación de base debido a su constante exposición a las bacterias de la cavidad bucal, y una vez que se activan, dichas células reducen el NBT en menor cantidad que los PMN neutrófilos de sangre periférica bajo iguales condiciones. Conclusiones: los PMN neutrófilos de saliva son células funcionales capaces de activarse, ya que mantienen intactos los mecanismos oxidativos una vez llegan a la saliva a través del surco gingival

Participaçäo da imunidade humoral na alteraçäo periodontal de ratos / Humoral immunity and periodontal disease of rats

Alteraçäo periodontal foi provocada experimentalmente em ratos, colocando-se fio de algodäo na regiäo cervical dos primeiros molares inferiores. Após 35 dias a placa dental foi coletada e inoculada no tecido subcutâneo de ratos controles e com alteraçäo periodontal, provocando intenso acúmulo de neurófilos. A injeçäo intradêrmica da fraçäo solúvel da placa dental causou permeabilidade vascular, entretanto näo foi constatada a presença de anticorpos específicos aos componentes da placa dental. Os resultados deste trabalho sugerem que as alteraçöes periodontais provocadas em ratos através do irritante gengival säo decorrentes principalmente de mecanismos inflamatórios näo imunológicos

Determinaçäo quantitativa da imunoglobulina G no tecido gengival de pacientes portadores de gengivite e periodontite através da imunodifusäo radial simples / Quantitative determination of immunoglobulin G in the gingival tissue of patients with gingivitis and peridontitis by single radial immunodifusion

Utilizando a técnica da imunodifusäo radial simples os autores quantificaram as concentraçöes da imunoglobulina G em homogeneizados de tecido gengival de trinta e sete pacientes, clínica e radiograficamente diagnosticados como portadores de gengivite e periodontite moderada, concluindo näo existir diferença estatisticamente significante em seus níveis entre os dois grupos