In Vivo Performance of Different Scaffolds for Dental Pulp Stem Cells Induced for Odontogenic Differentiation
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH Dentistry In vivo performance of different scaffolds for dental pulp stem cells induced for odontogenic differentiation Cigdem ATALAYIN(a) Abstract: This study was designed to determine the in vivo (a) Huseyin TEZEL performance of three different materials as scaffolds for dental pulp Taner DAGCI(b) Nefise Ulku KARABAY stem cells (DPSC) undergoing induced odontogenic differentiation. YAVASOGLU(c) An odontogenic medium modified by the addition of recombinant (d) Gulperi OKTEM human bone morphogenetic protein 2 was used in the experimental Timur KOSE(e) groups to induce differentiation. Mesenchymal stem cell medium was used in the control groups. DPSC were transplanted onto the backs of (a) Ege University, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Izmir, mice via three scaffolds: copolymer of L-lactide and DL-lactide (PLDL), Turkey. copolymer of DL-lactide (PDL) and hydroxyapatite tricalcium phosphate (b) Ege University, School of Medicine, (HA/TCP). The expression levels of dentin sialo-phosphoprotein (DSPP), Department of Physiology, Izmir, Turkey. dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP1), enamelysin/matrix metalloproteinase 20 (c) Ege University, Faculty of Science, (MMP20) and phosphate-regulating gene with homologies to endopeptidases Department of Biology, Izmir, Turkey. on X chromosome (PHEX) were analysed using RT-PCR. The expressions (d) Ege University, School of Medicine, in the experimental groups were compared to those in the control Department of Histology and Embryology, groups. The transcript expressions at 6 and 12 weeks were significantly Izmir, Turkey. different for all scaffolds (p < 0.05), except for the expression of DSPP in (e) Ege University, School of Medicine, the PLDL group with regard to the time variable. Although there was a Department of Biostatistics and Medical decrease in the expression of enamelysin/MMP20 in PLDL and HA/TCP Informatics, Izmir, Turkey. at 12 weeks, all other expressions increased and reached their highest level at 12 weeks. The highest DSPP expression was in the PDL group (p < 0.05). The highest expression of DMP1 was detected in the HA/TCP Declaration of Interests: The authors group (p < 0.05). The highest expression of PHEX was in the PLDL group certify that they have no commercial or associative interest that represents a conflict (p < 0.05). Consequently, PLDL and PDL seemed to be promising scaffold of interest in connection with the manuscript. candidates for odontogenic regeneration at least as HA-TCP, when they were applied with the DPSC induced for odontogenic differentiation. Corresponding Author: Keywords: Dentistry; Regeneration; Dental Pulp. Cigdem Atalayin E-mail: [email protected] Introduction The current dental treatments are unable to restore full biological DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107BOR-2016.vol30.0120 function, including the mechanical properties of the lost or damaged tissue. The ‘regenerative dentistry’ concept of biological tooth repair appears to be a promising alternative for the future of dentistry.1 Although different stem cells, morphogens and scaffolds can be combined to simulate natural odontogenic regeneration, it is crucial to determine which options most Submitted: May 5, 2016 closely replicate the characteristics of human dental tissues. Accepted for publication: Aug 16, 2016 Last revision: Sep 1, 2016 Dental pulp stem cells (DPSC) seem to be the most appropriate cell group for the regenerative approach.2 They have a higher odontogenic Braz. Oral Res. 2016;30(1):e120 1 In vivo performance of different scaffolds for dental pulp stem cells induced for odontogenic differentiation differentiation capacity compared to other cell groups (Research no. 11-5.1/8), and informed consent was due to their content of specific progenitor cells.3 obtained from the patients. A previously reported Odontogenic differentiation of DPSC can be induced isolation and culture method was used.5,13,14 using various factors; for example, dexamethasone has The cells were analysed with flow cytometry using been reported as the main inductive factor in previous a FACSCalibur (BD Biosciences, CA, USA), and the DPSC studies.4,5,6 Bone morphogenetic proteins data were analysed using the Cell Quest software (BD (BMP), known as active components of odontogenic Biosciences, CA, USA) to determine the phenotypic differentiation and tooth development, have been used characteristics. Stem cells that were negative for as a growth factor in an appropriate medium.7,8 This CD34 (hematopoietic progenitor cell antigen; APC) combination of inductive factors has been suggested as and CD45 (leucocyte common antigen/cell marker being more effective in enhancing differentiation.4,9,10 of hematopoietic origin; APC-H) but positive for Hence, it may be useful to investigate different medium CD73 (NTES’-nucleotidase; PE) and CD90 (thymus modifications to create effective combinations of cell antigen/Thy-1/Thy-1.1; FITC) were selected factors for inducing odontogenic differentiation. for this study. The rate of mesenchymal clusters of Scaffolds imitate the conditions in the tissue.11 The differentiation (CD73+CD90) was 98.3%. properties of a scaffold material are important. It must In the control (-) groups, a mesenchymal stem simulate the biological matrix and provide the desired cell medium13 containing an alpha modification of tissue formation.12 Many types of natural and synthetic Eagle’s medium (Gibco Invitrogen, Grand Island, materials have been tested as scaffolds in regenerative USA) supplemented with 15% fetal bovine serum dentistry; nevertheless, there is still a need for new (FBS) (Gibco Invitrogen, Grand Island, USA), 0.1 mM materials and designs. Both ceramics and synthetic L-ascorbic acid phosphate (Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, polymers can provide optimal scaffold structures.13 MO, USA), 2 mM L-glutamine (Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, Hydroxyapatite tricalcium phosphate (HA-TCP) has MO, USA) and 100 units/ml penicillin/streptomycin been reported to be an appropriate scaffold material (Gibco Invitrogen, Grand Island, USA) was used for DPSC and odontogenic regeneration.6,14,15 Synthetic during the culture period. In the experimental polymers are increasingly in demand as scaffold (+) groups, the medium was modified by adding materials due to their properties of biocompatibility, 0.01 μM dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1.8 mM biodegradability and the incorporation of bioactive monopotassium phosphate (KH2PO4) and 50 ng/ml molecules.13 Copolymers, including a poly-L/DL recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein lactide that is used in medical applications, may 2 (rhBMP2) (ProSpec-Tany TechnoGene Ltd., Israel) also be an option to consider when devising new to induce odontogenic differentiation.8,13 The cells scaffold materials. were cultured at 37°C in 5% CO2 and the medium The aim of this study was to determine the in vivo was changed every two days. performance of different scaffold materials, i.e., a copolymer of L-lactide and DL-lactide (PLDL), Preparation of scaffolds a copolymer of DL-lactide (PDL) and hydroxyapatite Three different scaffold materials (40 mg) were tricalcium phosphate (HA/TCP) for DPSC induced for used as follows; odontogenic differentiation by medium modification. a. PLDL in a 80/20 molar ratio with an inherent viscosity midpoint of 5.8 dl/g (Purasorb PLDL, Methodology Purac, Holland) b. PDL with an inherent viscosity midpoint of Cell culture 2.0 dl/g. (Purasorb PDL, Purac, Holland) Human impacted third molar teeth (n = 15) that c. HA-TCP ceramic powder (Zimmer, Warsaw, had been surgically extracted were used as the Indiana, USA) cell source. The study protocol was approved by The polymer scaffolds, PLDL and PDL, were the Human Ethical Committee of Ege University dissolved in dioxane before being mixed with the 2 Braz. Oral Res. 2016;30(1):e120 Atalayin C, Tezel H, Dagci T, Karabay Yavasoblu NU, Oktem G, Kose T cells. The cell suspensions, containing ~1x106 DPSC MMP20 reverse: 5’GATTTCGCATAAAGTTGCCCAT cultured to the third passage, were mixed with the PHEX forward: 5’AACTTTGCTGCCTCAATGGGA appropriate scaffold material, and transplantation PHEX reverse: 5’ GTCAATAAAGGCCCAGCGAAC was performed as described below. β-actin forward: 5’ AGCCTCGCCTTTGCCGA β-actin reverse: 5’ CTGGTGCCTGGGGCG Transplantation A total of 0.3 ml of each primer (0.5 mM) was mixed All transplantation procedures were performed with 10.5 ml of LightCycler FastStart DNA Master under sterile conditions and in accordance with the SYBR Green I (Roche, Cat no: 03 003 230 001) for a guidelines approved by the Animal Ethical Committee final volume of 18 ml. The standard cycling conditions of Ege University (Research no. 2010-21). Fifty mg/kg were 95°C for 10 min, followed by 40 cycles of 95°C for Ketamine HCl (Alfamine®), 5 mg/kg Xylazine HCl 15 s, 62°C for 8 s and 72°C for 13 s. The comparative (Alfazyne®) and 1 mg/kg acepromazine maleate Ct method (2–ΔΔCt method) was used to analyse the were intraperitoneally administered to each of the data.16 The expression of genes was normalized using immunocompromised mice. The dorsal surface of each the glucose β-actin gene as a control housekeeping mouse was shaved and cleaned, and one midsagittal gene. The relative changes in the expression levels of incision was made. A mixture of cell suspension and the analysed genes in the experimental group were scaffold (n = 3 for each group) was then placed into a compared to those in the control group. The details pocket that was prepared subcutaneously to the dorsal of the analysis were as follows: surface of each immunocompromised mouse. The Ct: Threshold cycle, HKG: Housekeeping gene pockets and incision lines were closed. The animals (β-actin), GOI: Experimental gene were euthanized with 100 mg/kg thiopental sodium ΔCt(Control): Ct(GOI) – Ct(HKG) at 6 or at 12 weeks; the samples were removed 6 or ΔCt(Experimental): Ct(GOI) – Ct(HKG) 12 weeks, respectively, after the transplantation, and ΔΔCt: ΔCt (Experimental) – ΔCt (Control) the structure of the formed tissues was investigated Fold change: 2 –ΔΔCt using Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). IBM SPSS (Version 20.0) was used for the statistical analysis.