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Prostanoids induce egr1 gene expression in cementoblastic OCCM cells
Author(s) -
Pham L.,
Bezouglaia O.,
Camargo P. M.,
Nervina J. M.,
Tetradis S.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of periodontal research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.31
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0765
pISSN - 0022-3484
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2007.00972.x
Subject(s) - egr1 , protein kinase c , activator (genetics) , medicine , endocrinology , biology , prostanoid , microbiology and biotechnology , ionomycin , protein kinase a , phorbol , chemistry , signal transduction , prostaglandin , kinase , gene expression , biochemistry , receptor , stimulation , gene
Background and Objective: Prostanoids that activate protein kinase C signaling are potent anabolic stimulators of cementoblastic OCCM cells. Using cDNA subtractive hybridization, we identified early growth response gene‐1 ( egr1 ) as a prostanoid‐induced gene. Egr1, a zinc‐finger transcription factor expressed during tooth development, regulates cell growth and differentiation. We hypothesize that Egr1 may mediate part of the prostanoid‐induced anabolic effect in cementoblasts. Our objective was to characterize prostanoid‐induced egr1 gene expression in OCCM cells. Material and Methods: Total RNA and proteins were assayed by northern blot and western immunoblot assays. Results: Prostaglandin E 2 ‐, prostaglandin F 2α ‐ and fluprostenol‐induced egr1 mRNA levels peaked at 0.5 h and returned to baseline by 4 h. Prostaglandin F 2α and fluprostenol more potently induced egr1 compared with prostaglandin E 2 . The phorbol ester, phorbol 12‐myristate 13‐acetate, which activates protein kinase C signaling, induced egr1 mRNA levels 66‐fold over the control, whereas forskolin (a cAMP‐protein kinase A activator) and ionomycin (a calcium activator) had no effect. Protein kinase C inhibition significantly inhibited prostaglandin E 2 ‐, prostaglandin F 2α ‐ and fluprostenol‐induced egr1 mRNA levels. Finally, prostanoids maximally induced Egr1 protein at 1 h. Conclusion: egr1 is a primary response gene induced by prostaglandin E 2 , prostaglandin F 2α and fluprostenol in OCCM cells through protein kinase C signaling, suggesting that Egr1 may be a key mediator of anabolic responses in cementoblasts. Cementum is vital for periodontal organ maintenance and regeneration. Periodontal ligament fibers (Sharpey's fibers) insert into bone and cementum, thereby supporting the tooth in the alveolus (1). If the periodontal organ is lost, its regeneration requires cementoblast differentiation in order to form new cementum for periodontal ligament fiber insertion. Early attempts to regenerate cementum have proven difficult and rarely generate sufficient tissue (2). A better understanding of the molecular and cellular regulators that promote cementoblast differentiation is critical for developing targeted periodontal regeneration.