Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway

Objectives Strontium (Sr 2+ ) is a crucial trace element in humans, mainly present in the bones. We investigated the effects of Sr 2+ on human periodontal ligament stem cell (hPDLSC) proliferation and osteogenesis and the relevant pathways. Methods hPDLSCs were harvested from extracted premolars and...

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Main Authors: Tongke Sun, Dan Ma, Yang Song, Jing Hu, Ziqing Yang, Xu Wang, Jun Zhang
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251315024
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author Tongke Sun
Dan Ma
Yang Song
Jing Hu
Ziqing Yang
Xu Wang
Jun Zhang
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Dan Ma
Yang Song
Jing Hu
Ziqing Yang
Xu Wang
Jun Zhang
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description Objectives Strontium (Sr 2+ ) is a crucial trace element in humans, mainly present in the bones. We investigated the effects of Sr 2+ on human periodontal ligament stem cell (hPDLSC) proliferation and osteogenesis and the relevant pathways. Methods hPDLSCs were harvested from extracted premolars and characterized by flow cytometry, then cultured and treated with various Sr 2+ concentrations. Cell-counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assays were used to assess hPDLSC proliferation, with alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin red S staining, and ALP activity assays used to analyze their osteogenic capacity. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blots were used to examine the expression levels of relevant factors, such as collagen I (COL-1), ALP, and Runx family transcription factor 2 (RUNX2). Moreover, tankyrase inhibitor XAV939 treatment was used to investigate the role of Sr 2+ in the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Results The hPDLSCs were successfully isolated and cultured in vitro . A 0.01 mM Sr 2+ concentration significantly enhanced hPDLSC proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. However, XAV939-mediated inhibition of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin pathway could reverse the Sr 2 + -induced osteogenic effects. Conclusions Sr 2+ can enhance hPDLSC proliferation and osteogenesis by stimulating canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling, suggesting it may play a critical role in periodontal regeneration and has clinical application potential.
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spelling doaj-art-c2c85417f3154829bc43f8dab06a9a8c2025-02-11T17:03:53ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research1473-23002025-02-015310.1177/03000605251315024Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathwayTongke SunDan MaYang SongJing HuZiqing YangXu WangJun ZhangObjectives Strontium (Sr 2+ ) is a crucial trace element in humans, mainly present in the bones. We investigated the effects of Sr 2+ on human periodontal ligament stem cell (hPDLSC) proliferation and osteogenesis and the relevant pathways. Methods hPDLSCs were harvested from extracted premolars and characterized by flow cytometry, then cultured and treated with various Sr 2+ concentrations. Cell-counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assays were used to assess hPDLSC proliferation, with alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin red S staining, and ALP activity assays used to analyze their osteogenic capacity. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blots were used to examine the expression levels of relevant factors, such as collagen I (COL-1), ALP, and Runx family transcription factor 2 (RUNX2). Moreover, tankyrase inhibitor XAV939 treatment was used to investigate the role of Sr 2+ in the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Results The hPDLSCs were successfully isolated and cultured in vitro . A 0.01 mM Sr 2+ concentration significantly enhanced hPDLSC proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. However, XAV939-mediated inhibition of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin pathway could reverse the Sr 2 + -induced osteogenic effects. Conclusions Sr 2+ can enhance hPDLSC proliferation and osteogenesis by stimulating canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling, suggesting it may play a critical role in periodontal regeneration and has clinical application potential.https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251315024
spellingShingle Tongke Sun
Dan Ma
Yang Song
Jing Hu
Ziqing Yang
Xu Wang
Jun Zhang
Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway
Journal of International Medical Research
title Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway
title_full Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway
title_fullStr Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway
title_full_unstemmed Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway
title_short Effects of 0.01 mM strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the Wnt/-catenin signaling pathway
title_sort effects of 0 01 mm strontium on human periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenic differentiation via the wnt catenin signaling pathway
url https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251315024
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