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Growth Factors Regulate Expression of Mineral Associated Genes in Cementoblasts
Author(s) -
Saygin N. Esra,
Tokiyasu Yoshihiko,
Giannobile William V.,
Somerman Martha J.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2000.71.10.1591
Subject(s) - cementoblast , bone sialoprotein , osteopontin , osteocalcin , growth factor , osteonectin , transforming growth factor , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , transforming growth factor beta , chemistry , endocrinology , alkaline phosphatase , cementum , medicine , pathology , biochemistry , receptor , dentin , enzyme
Background: Knowledge of the responsiveness of cells within the periodontal region to specific bioactive agents is important for improving regenerative therapies. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of specific growth factors, insulin‐like growth factor‐I (IGF‐I), platelet‐derived growth factor‐BB (PDGFBB), and transforming growth factor‐β (TGF‐β) on cementoblasts in vitro and ex vivo. Methods: Osteocalcin (OC) promoter driven SV40 transgenic mice were used to obtain immortalized cementoblasts. Growth factor effects on DNA synthesis were assayed by [ 3 H]‐thymidine incorporation. Northern analysis was used to determine the effects of growth factors on gene expression profile. Effects of growth factors on cementoblast induced biomineralization were determined in vitro (von Kossa stain) and ex vivo (re‐implantation of cells in immunodeficient (SCID) mice). Results: All growth factors stimulated DNA synthesis compared to control. Twenty‐four hour exposure of cells to PDGFBB or TGF‐β resulted in a decrease in bone sialoprotein (BSP) and osteocalcin (OCN) mRNAs while PDGF‐BB also increased osteopontin (OPN) mRNA. Cells exposed to IGF‐I for 24 hours exhibited decreased transcripts for OCN and OPN with an upregulation of BSP mRNA noted at 72 hours. In vitro mineralization was inhibited by continuous application of PDGF‐BB or TGF‐β, while cells exposed to these factors prior to implantation into SCID mice still promoted biomineralization. Conclusions: These data indicate IGF‐I, PDGF‐BB, and TGF‐β influence mitogenesis, phenotypic gene expression profile, and biomineralization potential of cementoblasts suggesting that such factors alone or in combination with other agents may provide trigger factors required for regenerating periodontal tissues. J Periodontol 2000;71:1591‐1600.