https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/638854
標題: | Inducing cyclooxygenase-2 expression, prostaglandin E<inf>2</inf> and prostaglandin F<inf>2α</inf> production of human dental pulp cells by activation of toll-like receptor-3, mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase and p38 signaling | 作者: | Chang, Mei Chi Wu, Ju Hui Chen, Shyuan Yow Hsu, Yung Ting Yeung, Sin Yuet Pan, Yu Hwa JIIANG-HUEI JENG |
關鍵字: | Cyclooxygenase | Dental pulp | Infection/inflammation | Prostaglandin | Signal transduction | Toll-like receptor 3 | 公開日期: | 1-一月-2023 | 來源出版物: | Journal of Dental Sciences | 摘要: | Background: /purpose: Bacterial infection was the major etiology for pulpal/root canal infection. This study aimed to investigate the activation of toll-like receptor-3 (TLR) on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and PGF2α production of human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) and associated signaling. Materials and methods: HDPCs were exposed to different concentrations of Poly (I:C) (a TLR3 activator). Cell viability was determined by 3- (4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5- diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was evaluated by ALP staining. Activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and p38 by Poly (I:C) was determined by immunofluorescent staining. The COX-2 protein expression was analyzed by Western blot. PGE2 and PGF2α production was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The mRNA expression was studied by real-time polymerase-chain reaction. Moreover, HDPCs were exposed to Poly(I:C) with/without U0126 or SB203580 treatment and analysis of COX-2 expression and prostanoid production were conducted. Results: Poly (I:C) showed little effect on ALP activity, but decreased viability of HDPCs. It stimulated COX-2 mRNA and protein expression. Poly (I:C) induced PGE2 and PGF2α production of HDPCs. Poly (I:C) activated p-ERK, and p-p38 protein expression. Treatment by U0126 (a mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK)/ERK inhibitor) and SB203580 (a p38 inhibitor) attenuated Poly (I:C)-induced COX-2 mRNA and protein expression as well as PGE2 and PGF2α production. Conclusion: TLR3 activation is involved in the infection and inflammatory responses of pulp tissues, via MEK/ERK, and p38 signaling to mediate COX-2 expression as well as PGE2 and PGF2α production, contributing to the pathogenesis and progression of pulpal/periapical diseases. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/638854 | ISSN: | 19917902 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.jds.2023.11.009 |
顯示於: | 醫學院附設醫院 (臺大醫院) |
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