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Published on: July 31, 2015
Impact of Polydeoxyribonucleotides on the Morphology, Viability, and Osteogenic Differentiation of Gingiva-Derived
Heera Lee1,2, Somyeong Hwa1,3, Sunga Cho1
1Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Background and Objectives: Polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRN), composed of DNA fragments derived from salmon DNA, is widely recognized for its regenerative properties. It has been extensively used in medical applications, such as dermatology and wound healing, due to its ability to enhance cellular metabolic activity, stimulate angiogenesis, and promote tissue regeneration. In the field of dentistry, PDRN has shown potential in promoting periodontal healing and bone regeneration. This study aims to investigate the effects of PDRN on the morphology, survival, and osteogenic differentiation of gingiva-derived stem cell spheroids, with a focus on its potential applications in tissue engineering and regenerative dentistry. Materials and Methods: Gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells were cultured and formed into spheroids using microwells. The cells were treated with varying concentrations of PDRN (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 μg/mL) and cultivated in osteogenic media. Cell morphology was observed over seven days using an inverted microscope, and viability was assessed with Live/Dead Kit assays and Cell Counting Kit-8. Osteogenic differentiation was evaluated by measuring alkaline phosphatase activity and calcium deposition. The expression levels of osteogenic markers RUNX2 and COL1A1 were quantified using real-time polymerase chain reaction. RNA sequencing was performed to assess the gene expression profiles related to osteogenesis. Results: The results demonstrated that PDRN treatment had no significant effect on spheroid diameter or cellular viability during the observation period. However, a PDRN concentration of 75 μg/mL significantly enhanced calcium deposition by Day 14, suggesting increased mineralization. RUNX2 and COL1A1 mRNA expression levels varied with PDRN concentration, with the highest RUNX2 expression observed at 25 μg/mL and the highest COL1A1 expression at 75 μg/mL. RNA sequencing further confirmed the upregulation of genes involved in osteogenic differentiation, with enhanced expression of RUNX2 and COL1A1 in PDRN-treated gingiva-derived stem cell spheroids. Conclusions: In summary, PDRN did not significantly affect the viability or morphology of gingiva-derived stem cell spheroids but influenced their osteogenic differentiation and mineralization in a concentration-dependent manner. These findings suggest that PDRN may play a role in promoting osteogenic processes in tissue engineering and regenerative dentistry applications, with specific effects observed at different concentrations.
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