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miR-140-5p regulates the odontoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells via the Wnt1/β-catenin signaling pathway

Lu X., Chen X., Xing J., Lian M., Huang D., Lu Y.

Laboratory Study, published in Stem Cell Res Ther (2019) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Laboratory Study
Journal
Stem Cell Res Ther (2019)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
31358066
PMCID
PMC6664499
DOI
10.1186/s13287-019-1344-4
Citations
36

Abstract (original English)

Background MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a key role in regulating cell differentiation. In the present study, we aimed to explore the role of miR-140-5p in odontoblastic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Methods DPSCs from normal human impacted third molars were isolated and cultured. After overexpression or silencing of miR-140-5p in DPSCs, activity, proliferation, and odontoblastic differentiation of DPSCs were evaluated. The possible target gene of miR-140-5p was verified by luciferase reporter gene assay. Using gene transfection technology, RT-CPR, and Western blot to confirm miR-140-5p regulates the odontoblastic differentiation of DPSCs through Wnt1/β-catenin signaling. Results We found the expression of miR-140-5p decreased in the differentiated DPSCs for odontoblastic cells, and at the same time, the expressions of Wnt1 and β-catenin increased. Wnt1 was the target gene of miR-140-5p which was confirmed by luciferase reporter gene system. miR-140-5p overexpression suppressed the expression of Wnt1. miR-140-5p inhibitor could promote the odontoblastic differentiation of DPSCs. miR-140-5p mimic could weaken the odontoblastic differentiation of DPSCs, which could be reversed by the overexpression of Wnt1. Conclusion Our data demonstrated that miR-140-5p regulates the odontoblastic differentiation of DPSCs via targeting Wnt1/β-catenin signaling. Therefore, miR-140

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
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OdontoblastsStem CellsDental PulpHumansMicroRNAs3' Untranslated RegionsSequence AlignmentCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationBase Sequence

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