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Knockdown of DANCR reduces osteoclastogenesis and root resorption induced by compression force via Jagged1
Xiaoge Zhang1, Yanli Zhao1, Zhihe Zhao2
1a Department of Orthodontics , the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou , China.
Abstract:
LncRNA DANCR has been proven to be involved in osteoblast differentiation. This study aims to investigate the role of DANCR in osteoclast formation and root resorption in periodontal ligament (PDL) cells induced by compression force (CF). Rat orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) model was established. The molecules expressions in the areas of root resorption form OTM model were measured. The number of osteoclasts was measured using Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining. The bone resorption was detected using pit formation assay. We showed that the expression of DANCR and Jagged1 protein was increased in rat OTM model and human periodontal ligament (hPDL) cells treated with CF, and CF increased the production of Jagged1, RANKL, and IL-6 from the hPDL cells. Moreover, DANCR could positively regulate Jagged1 protein expression. Knockdown of DANCR could change the promotion effect of CF on osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in vitro and in vivo experiments, while overexpression of Jagged1 reversed si-DANCR effect. Taken together, knockdown of DANCR reduced osteoclast formation and root resorption induced by CF via Jagged1.
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