2000
DOI: 10.1177/00220345000790091201
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Expression of mRNAs Encoding for α and β Integrin Subunits, MMPs, and TIMPs in Stretched Human Periodontal Ligament and Gingival Fibroblasts

Abstract: The biological mechanisms of tooth movement result from the cellular responses of connective tissues to exogenous mechanical forces. Among these responses, the degradation of the extracellular matrix takes place, but the identification of the molecular basis as well as the components implicated in this degradation are poorly understood. To contribute to this identification, we subjected human fibroblasts obtained from the periodontal ligament (PDLs) and from the gingiva (HGFs) to a continuous stretch to quanti… Show more

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“…They help maintain a delicate balance between physiological degradation and synthesis of the extracellular matrix. TIMPs are widely distributed in the tissues and fluids and are expressed by many cells including fibroblasts [3]. TIMPs play an important role in MMP inhibition and ECM turnover.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They help maintain a delicate balance between physiological degradation and synthesis of the extracellular matrix. TIMPs are widely distributed in the tissues and fluids and are expressed by many cells including fibroblasts [3]. TIMPs play an important role in MMP inhibition and ECM turnover.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…21 To test the effect of integrin cell surface receptors on cell shape and cytoskeletal organization and since fibronectin is one of the major periodontal ECM proteins, we decided to focus on the two major fibronectin-associated integrin subunits a5 and b1, which are preferentially expressed to a higher extent in PDL cells. [22][23][24][25][26] To determine the effects of root surface topography on integrin-related signaling networks, we have compared mPDLPs exposed to regular 2D culture dishes (2D), 3D root surface environments in vitro (3D) (i.e., cells were grown in vitro on denuded root surfaces for 3 days before replantation), and mPDLPs that were replanted in vivo for 8 weeks (in vivo) (Fig. 2i).…”
Section: 20mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There are increasing evidences that MMPs are essential enzymes responsible for degradation of extracellular matrix in the pathological condi- 19) . Numerous studies have examined MMPs secreted from periodontal ligament fibroblast [20][21][22] and correlated the level of expression with the invasive ability of the disease 4,6) . Individual osteoblasts, like fibroblasts, are capable of both synthesizing and degrading their respective organic matrices in vivo 23) .…”
Section: ⅳ Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%