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MRNA and long non-coding RNA expression profiling of human periodontal ligament cells under tension loading.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study explored the expression profiles of messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in human periodontal ligament (PDL) cells subjected to tensile loading.

Methods

PDL cells were isolated from the teeth of five healthy individuals, cultured and then exposed to tensile loading. RNA sequencing was performed to explore the mRNA and lncRNA expression profiles with or without tensile loading. Differential expression, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were conducted to reveal enriched biological functions and signal transduction pathways. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was performed to validate the expression of specific mRNAs and lncRNAs associated with the enriched pathways.

Results

Tensile loading significantly enhanced the osteogenic potential of PDL cells. Overall, 1438 mRNAs (860 up- and 578 down-regulated) and 195 lncRNAs (107 up- and 88 down-regulated) were differentially expressed (adjusted P-value <0.05) in the tensile loading group versus the control group. GO and KEGG analyses of the differentially expressed genes indicated significant enrichment in osteogenesis-related biological processes and intracellular signal transduction pathways (e.g. the PI3K-Akt pathway), respectively. The qPCR analysis validated the expression levels of five selected mRNAs (EGFR, FGF5, VEGFA, HIF1A, and FOXO1) and three selected lncRNAs (CYTOR, MIR22HG, and SNHG3).

Limitation

Further studies are warranted to validate the mechanisms regulating tension-induced bone remodelling in PDL cells and potential regulation by the identified lncRNAs.

Conclusion

The notably altered mRNA and lncRNA expression profiles in PDL cells under tensile loading enhance our mechanistic understanding of tension-induced osteogenesis.

SUBMITTER: Lin Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8643418 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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