NaF reduces KLK4 expression by decreasing Foxo1/Runx2 expression in LS8 cells
Juedan Li1, Mingqing Kou2, Min Cui1
1Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China; Department of General Dentistry and Emergency Room, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China.
Objective:
This study aimed to investigate the effect of high fluoride on runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) expression and to explore the possible relationship among Runx2, forkhead box o1 (Foxo1) and kallikrein 4 (KLK4) in high fluoride-treated ameloblasts.
Design:
Ameloblast-like cells (LS8 cells) were exposed to various concentrations of sodium fluoride (NaF) for up to 48 h. Runx2 expression was downregulated by gene silencing, and Foxo1 expression was up- and downregulated by gene overexpression and silencing, respectively. The mRNA and protein levels of Runx2, Foxo1, KLK4 and matrix metalloproteinase 20 (MMP20) were detected by qRT-PCR and western blotting.
Results:
Runx2 expression was decreased in a dose- and time-dependent manner in NaF-treated LS8 cells. The knockdown of Runx2 markedly decreased KLK4 expression in LS8 cells under NaF conditions. However, the variation trend of MMP20 was unclear. In addition, forced Foxo1 expression led to significant upregulation of Runx2 in LS8 cells under NaF conditions. In contrast, the knockdown of Foxo1 markedly decreased the Runx2 protein levels under NaF conditions. Moreover, Foxo1 downregulation markedly decreased runx2 mRNA levels, and this inhibition in LS8 cells was intensified when combined with NaF treatment.
Conclusion:
The results indicated that NaF reduces Runx2 expression in LS8 cells and that decreased Foxo1/Runx2 expression induced by high fluoride is a cause of low KLK4 expression.
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