Project description:Dysbiosis of subgingival microbiome promotes the growth of periodontopathogens and the development of periodontitis, an irreversible chronic inflammatory disease. Untreated periodontitis leads to the destruction of connective tissues, alveolar bone resorption and ultimately to tooth loss. Periodontitis has been associated with inflammatory metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. While periodontitis-induced inflammation is a key player in both, the development of subgingival microbiome dysbiosis and in the host-microbiome interaction, the effects of hyperglycemia on the regulation of the host genes controlling the inflammatory response and the host-microbiome interaction are still scarce. We investigated the impacts of a hyperglycemic microenvironment on the inflammatory response and gene expression of a gingival fibroblasts-macrophages coculture model stimulated with dysbiotic subgingival microbiomes. A coculture model composed of immortalized human gingival fibroblasts overlaid with U937 macrophages-likes cells were stimulated with subgingival microbiome collected from four healthy donors and four patients with periodontitis. Pro-inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinase were measured by a Luminex assay while the coculture RNA was submitted to a microarray analysis. Subgingival microbiomes were submitted to 16s rRNA gene sequencing. Data were analyzed by using an advanced multi-omics bioinformatic data integration model. Our results showed that krt76, krt27, pnma5, mansc4, rab41, thoc6, tm6sf2, and znf506 as well as the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1, GM-CSF, FGF2, IL-10, the metalloproteinases MMP3 and MMP8, and bacteria from the ASV 105, ASV 211, ASV 299, Prevotella, Campylobacter and Fretibacterium genera are key correlated variables contributing to periodontitis-induced inflammatory response in a hyperglycemic microenvironment. To conclude, our multi-omics integration analysis unveiled unique differentially interrelated bacterial genera, genes and pro-inflammatory cytokines involved in the regulation of the inflammatory response in a hyperglycemic microenvironment. These data also highlight the importance of considering hyperglycemic conditions in the development of new drugs or treatments for periodontal disease in link with type 2 diabetes.
Project description:Using single cell-RNA sequencing, we reported structural and functional changes of gingival cellulome in diabetes-associated periodontitis, with the aim to identify distinct cell populations and functions involving in disease progression. We identified inflammation-related stromal and epithelial subpopulations that expanded in diabetes-associated periodontitis, creating distinct immune microenvironment that drives the progression of the disease.
Project description:Periodontitis affects billions of people worldwide. To address relationships of periodontal niche cell types and microbes in periodontitis, we generated an integrated single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) atlas of human periodontium (34-sample, 105918-cell), including sulcular and junctional keratinocytes (SK/JKs). SK/JKs displayed altered differentiation states and were enriched for effector cytokines in periodontitis. Single-cell, metagenomics revealed 37 bacterial species with cell-specific tropism. Fluorescence in situ hybridization detected intracellular 16S and mRNA signals of multiple species and correlated with SK/JK proinflammatory phenotypes in situ. Cell-cell communication analysis predicted keratinocyte-specific innate and adaptive immune interactions. Highly multiplexed immunofluorescence (33-antibody) revealed peri-epithelial immune foci, with innate cells often spatially constrained around JKs. Spatial phenotyping revealed immunosuppressed JK-microniches and SK-localized tertiary lymphoid structures in periodontitis. Here, we demonstrate impacts on and predicted interactomics of SK and JK cells in health and periodontitis, which requires further investigation to support precision periodontal interventions in states of chronic inflammation.
Project description:Redondoviridae is a recently identified family of DNA viruses associated with periodontitis. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) emerged as a novel endogenous, conserved noncoding RNAs, which contributed to the virus related immune‐inflammatory response. However, the characteristics and function of circRNAs in Redondoviridae related periodontal inflammation are not yet understood. The present study aimed to analyze the expression profiles of circRNAs in gingival tissues in periodontitis patients with and without Redondoviridae-infection and healthy controls using high-throughput RNA sequencing combined with experimental validation. Out of 17819 circRNAs, 175 circRNAs were dysregulated. Functional annotation and enrichment analysis of the differential circRNAs host genes demonstrated the potential alteration in the molecular and cellular components and metabolism in individuals suffering from periodontitis with Redondoviridae infection. Moreover, “axon guidance” (PATH:04360), “lysine biosynthesis” (PATH:00300) and “vascular endothelial growth factor signaling pathways” (PATH:04370) were significantly enriched in Redondoviridae infected gingivitis tissues. Furthermore, the key circRNAs (circCOL1A1, circAASS, circPTK2, circATP2B4, circDOCK1, circTTBK2, and circMCTP2) associated with the pathobiology of Redondoviridae related periodontitis were revealed by constructing circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks. The bioinformatic analyses demonstrated that several abnormal expression circRNAs may contribute to the etiopathogenesis and development of Redondoviridae-related periodontitis. The findings of the present study have enhanced the current understanding of the mechanism of Redondoviridae-related periodontitis process and provide an insight into further applications for diagnostic markers and therapeutic uses.
Project description:Periodontitis induces myeloid lineage skewing of the bone marrow progenitor cells. In this study, we performed single cell RNA-sequencing in LSK (Lin—Sca-1+cKit+ ) cells to determine whether the periodontitis-induced myeloid lineage bias persists after the resolution of periodontal inflammation.
Project description:Neutrophil recruitment and activation are hallmarks of the prevalent inflammatory disease, periodontitis. However, the mechanisms by which neutrophils contribute to in inflammatory bone destruction remain unclear. Herein, we document that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have a direct role in mediating inflammatory pathology. In an established animal model of periodontitis, we demonstrate that genetic or pharmacologic inhibition of NETs formation, or removal of NETs by DNase-Ⅰ, alleviates inflammatory bone loss in vivo. Investigating the mechanisms by which NETs drive periodontal inflammation, we find that extracellular histones have a direct role in disease progression. Consistent with findings in animal models, histones bearing classic NET-associated post-translational modifications are correlated with disease severity and are significantly elevated in local lesions and systemic circulation of patients with periodontitis. Our work reveals NETs-associated components as pathogenic mediators, potential biomarkers, and therapeutic targets for periodontitis.
Project description:Hyperglycemic memory is part of the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. We established a novel mouse model of intermediate-term hyperglycemic memory and demonstrated that changes in gene expression and microvascular damage in the neurovascular unit of the diabetic retina persist after euglycemic reentry, indicating memory. Using microarrays and functional annotation clustering of full genome expression data, genes meeting the criteria for hyperglycemic memory were attributed to the cytoskeletal and nuclear compartments of cells of the neurovascular unit.
Project description:Periodontitis (PD) as a chronic inflammatory disease instigated by periodontal pathogenic bacteria and mediated by the host immune response, resulting in the destruction of supporting periodontal tissue and tooth loss in adults. Constructing an injectable delivery system that allows for sustained drug release within periodontal pockets to continuously eliminate pathogenic bacteria, reduce periodontal inflammation, and promote periodontal tissue regeneration is an effective strategy for periodontitis treatment. Here, we explore the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of curcumin-loaded Pickering emulsion (PE-CUR) in periodontitis treatment. The Pickering emulsion formulation offers an effective delivery system, enhancing curcumin's bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. In vitro studies, we demonstrate that the PE-CUR exhibit excellent biocompatibility and anti-inflammatory property by elimination of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In addition, PE-CUR significantly eliminate key periodontal pathogens, including Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). In a rat model of periodontitis, PE-CUR significantly attenuates periodontal tissue inflammation and alveolar bone loss, indicating a protective effect against periodontal tissue destruction. Mechanistically, PE-CUR promotes the expression of anti-inflammatory factors and inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory factors by regulating macrophage polarization from M1 to M2 and modulating the MAPK and PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. Furthermore, PE-CUR decreases the formation of osteoclasts as well as stimulates the activation and differentiation of osteoblasts successively, thereby ameliorating the periodontal inflammation and promoting the alveolar bone regeneration. Overall, our findings elucidate the therapeutic mechanisms of PE-CUR in periodontitis, suggesting its potential as a promising treatment strategy warranting further clinical investigation.
Project description:Background/purpose Periodontal diseases exacerbate hepatic inflammation and diseases like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via circulating pathogenic factors from periodontal tissue. Long-term pre-symptomatic state eventually leads to the development of such hepatic diseases. However, it is uncertain if periodontitis contributes in the onset of hepatic pre-symptomatic state. Herein, we conducted a hepatic whole transcription analysis of periodontitis-affected mice and healthy mice to understand the early functional changes in the hepatic system in periodontitis-affected mice. Materials and methods Silk ligatures were tied around mice second maxillary molars for 14 days to develop periodontitis. RNA-seq samples were collected from periodontal tissues and liver tissues of mice with periodontitis and healthy mice. Lipidomic analysis of hepatic omega-3 fatty acids in periodontitis-affected and healthy mice was conducted. The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolites were elucidated using hepatocytes HepG2 cells. Results In the liver of mice with periodontitis, genes coding for cytochrome P450 such as Cyp4a12a and Cyp4a12b were identified as significantly down-regulated genes. Lipidomic analyses identified that epoxidation and subsequent hydrolysis of hepatic omega-3 fatty acids were inhibited in periodontitis-affected mice. Eicosapentaenoic acid metabolites, epoxy eicosatetraenoic acid and dihydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid, inhibited inflammatory responses of HepG2 cells. Conclusion These results suggest that, in the liver of periodontitis-affected mice, due to the reduced activity of omega-3 fatty acid epoxidation, pre-symptomatic state with pro-inflammatory status develop. Therefore, early intervention of periodontitis might contribute to the prevention of the onset of hepatic diseases.