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Potential function of TGF-β isoforms in maturation-stage ameloblasts

Authors :
Risako Chiba
Saeko Kobayashi
Miu Okubo
Henry C. Margolis
Takeo Karakida
Yasuo Yamakoshi
Takahiko Niwa
Takatoshi Nagano
Kazuhiro Gomi
Hajime Yamazaki
Ryuji Yamamoto
Source :
Journal of oral biosciences. 61(1)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Objectives To investigate potential functions of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) isoforms in maturation-stage ameloblasts during amelogenesis. Methods In vivo activation of TGF-β was characterized by using matrix metalloproteinase 20 null (Mmp20-/-) and wild-type (Mmp20+/+) mice. Using mHAT9d cells cultured in the presence of each TGF-β isoform, (1) cell proliferation was determined by MTS assay, (2) immunostaining with anti-cleaved caspase-3 monoclonal antibody was performed and apoptotic indices were measured, (3) gene expression was analyzed by RT-qPCR, and (4) the uptake of amelogenin into mHAT9d cells was directly observed using a fluorescence microscope. Results TGF-β1 and TGF-β3 were present in the enamel matrix of developing teeth which were activated by MMP20 in vivo. A genetic study revealed that the three TGF-β isoforms upregulate kallikrein 4 (KLK4) mRNA levels but downregulate carbonic anhydrase II. Moreover, TGF-β1 and TGF-β2 significantly upregulated the mRNA level of amelotin, whereas TGF-β3 dramatically downregulated the mRNA levels of odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein (ODAM), family with sequence similarity 83 member H (FAM83H), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Immunostaining analysis showed that the apoptosis of mHAT9d cells is induced by three TGF-β isoforms, with TGF-β3 being most effective. Both TGF-β1 and TGF-β3 induced endocytosis of amelogenin. Conclusions We propose that TGF-β is regulated in an isoform-specific manner to perform multiple biological functions such as gene expression related to the structure of basal lamina/ameloblasts, mineral ion transport, apoptosis, and endocytosis in maturation-stage ameloblasts.

Details

ISSN :
18803865
Volume :
61
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of oral biosciences
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....641f7bc8ed876791e64e05658ec0c43e