• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.28 no.5
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• pp.419-424
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• 2003

이 연구의 목적은 원래의 치수조직과 유사한 조직을 재생하기 위한 pulp tissue engineering의 한 방법으로 건전한 조직으로부터 배양된 치수세포와 쥐의 조섬유세포(NIH 3T3 cell)를 Rat tail type I collagen solution에서 3차원적으로 관찰하기 위한 것으로, 콜라젠 젤의 수축량과 세포의 증식 량을 비교하였으며, 또한 마모된 사람치아의 표면과 배양용기에서 두 세포의 증식 량을 비교하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 콜라젠 젤에 NIH 3T3 세포를 배양한 경우 그 수축량은 최소였으나, 치수세포를 배양한 경우 그 수축량은 현저하였다. 2. 서로 다른 수의 치수세포를 콜라젠 젤에서 배양시킨 경우 세포 수가 많을수록 수축량이 증가하였으며, 세포가 없는 콜라젠 젤은 수축하지 않았다. 3. 치수세포를 콜라젠 젤에서 18일간 배양시킨 후 세포의 증식은 거의 없는 반면, NIH 3T3 세포는 계속 증식하였다. 4. 마모된 사람 치아 표면과 배양 용기에서 치수세포와 NIH 3T3세포를 배양한 경우 NIH 3T3세포가 치수세포에 비해 빠르게 증식 하였으며 , 특히 사람 치아의 표면에서 NIH 3T3세포가 현저히 빠른 증식을 보였다. 이상의 결과는 치수세포를 type I collagen gel에서 3차원 적으로 배양 후 치수조직의 재생을 유도하는 pulp tissue engineering에 관한 연구에 발판이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.203-214
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• 2006

Dental pulp is a loose, mesenchymal tissue almost entirely enclosed in the dentin. It consists of cells, ground substance, and neural and vascular supplies. Damage to the dental pulp by mechanical, chemical, thermal, and microbial irritants can provoke various types of inflammatory response. Pulpal inflammation leads to the tissue degradation, which is mediated in part by Matrix metalloproteinase leads to accelerate extracellular matrix degradation with pathological pathway We have now investigated the induction of MMPs and inflammatory cytokines by Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) control of inflammatory mediators by peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs). Human dental pulp cells exposed to various concentrations of LPS ($1-10{\mu}g/ml$) revealed elevated levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 at 24 hrs of culture. LPS also stimulated the production of ICAM-1, VCAM-1, $IL-1{\beta},\;and\;TNF-{\alpha}$. Adenovirus $PPAR{\gamma}\;(Ad/PPAR{\gamma})\;and\;PPAR{\gamma}$ agonist rosiglitazone reduced the synthesis of MMPs, adhesion molecules and pro-inflammatory cytokines. The inhibitory effect of $Ad/PPAR{\gamma}$ was higher than that of $PPAR{\gamma}$ agonist. These result offer new insights in regard to the anti-inflammatory potential of $PPAR{\gamma}$ in human dental pulp cell.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.32 no.6
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• pp.514-521
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• 2007

The purinoreceptor, $P2X_3$ is a ligand-gated cation channel activated by extracellular ATP. It has been reported that ATP can be released during inflammation and tissue damage, which in turn may activate $P2X_3$ receptors to initiate nociceptive signals. However, little is known about the contribution of $P2X_3$ to the dental pain during pulpal inflammation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the expression of $P2X_3$ and its colocalization with TRPV1 to understand the mechanism of pain transmission through $P2X_3$ in the human dental pulp with double labeling immunofluorescence method. In the human dental pulp, intense $P2X_3$ immunoreactiyity was observed throughout the coronal and radicular pulp. Of all $P2X_3$-positive fibers examined, 79.4% coexpressed TRPV1. This result suggests that $P2X_3$ along with TRPV1 may be involved in the transmission of pain and potentiation of noxious stimuli during pulpal inflammation.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.473-478
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• 2010

Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the biocompatibility of newly introduced Bioaggregate on human pulp and PDL cells. Materials and Methods: Cells were collected from human pulp and PDL tissue of extracted premolars. Cell culture plate was coated either with Bioaggregate or white MTA, then the same number of cells were poured to cell culture dishes. Cell attachment and growth was examined under a phase microscope after 1,3 and 7 days of seeding. Cell viability was measured and the data was analyzed using Student t-test and one way ANOVA. Results: Both types of cells used in this study were well attached and grew healthy on Bioaggregate and MTA coated culture dishes. No cell inhibition zone was observed in Bioaggregate group. There was no statistical difference of viable cells between bioaggreagte and MTA groups. Conclusions: Bioaggregate appeared to be biocompatible compared with white MTA on human pulp and PDL cells.

• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.53 no.2
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• pp.129-130
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• 2017

Streptococcus gordonii is a Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic and non-motile cocci. S. gordonii is a member of oral flora and a pioneer species that initiate the dental biofilm formation. S. gordonii has also been implicated in the pulpitis of primary teeth as well as systemic diseases such as infective endocarditis and septic arthritis. S. gordonii is associated with oral, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections. S. gordonii KCOM 1506 (= ChDC B679) was isolated from a human acute pulpitis lesion. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of S. gordonii KCOM 1506.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.166-175
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• 2016

There is no genetic activity information with the functions of dental pulp and periodontal ligament in human. The purpose of this study was to identify the gene-expression profiles of, and the molecular biological differences between periodontal ligament and dental pulp obtained from human permanent teeth. cDNA microarray analysis identified 347 genes with a fourfold or greater difference in expression level between the two tissue types 83 and 264, of which were more plentiful in periodontal ligament and dental pulp, respectively. Periodontal ligament exhibited strong expression of genes related to collagen synthesis (FAP), collagen degradation (MMP3, MMP9, and MMP13), and bone development and remodeling (SSP1, BMP3, ACP5, CTSK, and PTHLH). Pulp exhibited strong expression of genes associated with calcium ions (CALB1, SCIN, and CDH12) and the mineralization and formation of enamel and dentin (SPARC/SPOCK3, PHEX, AMBN, and DSPP). Among these genes, SPP1, SPARC/SPOCK3, AMBN, and DSPP were well known in dental research. However, the other genes are the newly found and it may help to find a good source of regenerative therapy if further study is performed.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.191-199
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• 2001

목적 - 기질금속단백분해효소(matrix metalloproteinase)는 조직의 염증 및 치유과정에서 숙주세포에서 생성, 분비되어 세포외기질(extracellular matrix)의 분해에 작용한다. 다양한 염증반응에 기질금속단백분해효소가 중요한 역할을 하는것으로 보고되고 있으나 치수 및 치근단 질환에서의 그 역할은 거의 알려져 있지 않은 상태이다. 본 연구에서는 염증이 있는 사람의 치수 및 치근단 조직을 채취하여 Enzymeimmunoassay 및 면역조직화학적 검색을 통해 제1형, 2형, 3형 기질금속단백분해효소의 수준 및 그 분포를 측정하여 치수 및 치근단 병소에서 이 효소의 작용을 알아보는 것을 목적으로 한다. 방법 - 연구재료는 근관치료를 위해 서울대학교 병원 치과 진료부 보존과에 내원한 환자를 대상으로 34개의 치아에서 통상의 근관치료 중 발수한 치수조직과 치근단 수술중 얻은 치근단 병소(n=10)를 이용하였다. 치수는 발수 전에 임상진단을 통해 급성 치수염(n=12), 만성 치수염(n=12), 정상 치수(n=10)로 구분하고 정상치수로 진단된 것을 대조군으로 설정하였다. 채취된 표본은 둘로 나누어 절반은 30분 이내에 5$\mu\textrm{m}$ 두께로 동결절단을 시행하여 조직표본을 제작하였고 deep freezer에 보관하였다가 헤마톡실린-에오신 염색 및 면역조직화학적 검색을 시행하였다. 나머지 조직은 ELISA를 위해 액체 질소에 보관하였다. ELISA를 시행하기전 표본의 단백질 정량을 시행하여 모든 표본의 단백질 양을 50mg/$\mu\textrm{l}$로 일치시키고 Amersham사의 ELISA kit를 사용하여 제1형, 2형, 3형의 기질금속단백분해효소의 양을 측정하였으며 그 결과를 Mann-Whitney U test를 사용하여 각 군간의 통계학적 유의성을 검증하였다. 결과 1. ELISA의 결과 제1형 기질금속단백분해효소의 농도는 모든 실험군에서 대조군보다 유의성있게 높게 나타났다.(p<.05). 또한 급성치수염군의 제1형 기질금속단백분해효소의 농도가 다른 실험군보다 유의성있게 높았다(p<.05). 2. 제2형 기질금속단백분해효소의 경우 급성치수염군과 대조군에서만 유의성있는 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 3. 제3형 기질금속단백분해효소의 경우 급성치수염군에서 대조군이나 만성치수염군보다 유의성 있는 높은 수치를 보였다(p<.05). 4. 면역조직화학검색 결과 염증성 치수에 존재하는 급성 및 만성염증세포 주위로 기질금속단백분해효소에 대한 면역 반응이 존재하였으며 주로 제1형과 제3형 기질금속단백분해효소의 경우 대식세포 및 림파구 주위로 강한 발색제의 침윤양상이 관찰되었다. 5. 치근단병소의 면역조직화학적 검색 결과 만성염증 세포 주변으로 미약한 발색제의 침윤양상이 관찰되었다.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.151-160
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• 2000

The effect of concentration as factor in cytotoxicity, protein synthesis and alkaline phosphatase activity was compared for pulpotomy medicaments (formaldehyde, formocresol, paraformaldehyde, ferric sulfate) Human pulp fibroblasts were exposed to a range of concentrations(0.01, 0.05, 0.10, 0.25, 0.50, $1.00{\mu}l/ml$) of each agents, for period of 24hrs. The cell activities were evaluated by MTT assay, protein assay and alkaline phosphatase activity examination. The results as follows : 1. After 24hrs culture, pulp fibroblasts adding formaldehyde, formocresol and paraformaldehyde were suppressed cell activities with concentration increasing, but, no depression of cell activities by ferric sulfate. No significant difference was in formaldehyde, formocresol and paraformaldehyde. 2. Protein synthesis by pulpotomy agents were not significant difference in pulp fibroblasts but protein synthesis were a little decreased by paraformaldehyde. 3. Alkaline phosphatase activity was a little decreased by pulpotomy medicaments.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.34 no.5
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• pp.430-441
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to characterize functional distinction between human dental pulp cells(PC) and periodontal ligament cells(PDLC) using cDNA micro array assay and to confirm the results of the microarray assay using RT-PCR. 3 genes out of 51 genes which were found to be more expressed(>2 fold) in PC were selected, and 3 genes out of 19 genes which were found to be more expressed(>2 fold) in PDLC were selected for RT-PCR as well. According to this study, the results were as follows: 1. From the micro array assay, 51 genes were more expressed (2 fold) from PC than PDLC. 2. RT-PCR confirmed that ITGA4 and TGF ${\beta}2$ were more expressed in PC than in PDLC 3. From the micro array assay, 19 genes were more expressed (2 fold) from PDLC than PC. 4. RT-PCR confirmed that LUM, WISP1. and MMP1 were more expressed in PDLC than in PC. From the present study, different expression of the genes between the PC and PDLC were characterized to show the genes which play an important role in dentinogenesis were more expressed from PC than PDLC, while the genes which were related with collagen synthesis were more expressed from PDLC than PC.

• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.53 no.2
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• pp.131-133
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• 2017

Streptococcus intermedius is a Gram-positive, obligately anaerobic, nonsporeforming, and nonmotile cocci. S. intermedius is a member of oral flora and is endodontic infection, respiratory infections, infective endocarditis, brain abscess, and liver abscess. Streptococcus intermedius ChDC B718 (= KCOM 1545) was isolated from a human pulpitis lesion. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of S. intermedius ChDC B718.