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. 2022 Aug;57(4):742-753.
doi: 10.1111/jre.12997. Epub 2022 May 4.

Extracellular adenosine triphosphate induces IDO and IFNγ expression of human periodontal ligament cells through P2 X7 receptor signaling

Maythwe Kyawsoewin  1   2 , Phoonsuk Limraksasin  1   3   4 , Utapin Ngaokrajang  1 , Prasit Pavasant  1   3 , Thanaphum Osathanon  3   5
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Extracellular adenosine triphosphate induces IDO and IFNγ expression of human periodontal ligament cells through P2 X7 receptor signaling

Maythwe Kyawsoewin et al. J Periodontal Res. 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Background: Mechanical stimuli induce the release of adenosine triphosphate into the extracellular environment by human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs). Extracellular adenosine triphosphate (eATP) plays the role in both inflammation and osteogenic differentiation. eATP involves in immunosuppressive action by increasing immunosuppressive molecules IDO and IFNγ expression on immune cells. However, the role of eATP on the immunomodulation of hPDLCs remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the effects of eATP on the IDO and IFNγ expression of hPDLCs and the participation of purinergic P2 receptors in this phenomenon.

Methods: hPDLCs were treated with eATP. The mRNA and protein expression of indoleamine-pyrrole 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) and interferon-gamma (IFNγ) were determined. The role of the purinergic P2 receptor was determined using calcium chelator (EGTA) and PKC inhibitor (PKCi). Chemical inhibitors (KN62 and BBG), small interfering RNA (siRNA), and P2 X7 receptor agonist (BzATP) were used to confirm the involvement of P2 X7 receptors on IDO and IFNγ induction by hPDLCs.

Results: eATP significantly enhanced mRNA expression of IDO and IFNγ. Moreover, eATP increased kynurenine which is the active metabolite of tryptophan breakdown catalyzed by the IDO enzyme and significantly induced IFNγ protein expression. EGTA and PKCi reduced eATP-induced IDO and IFNγ expressions by hPDLCs, confirming the role of calcium signaling. Chemical P2 X7 inhibitors (KN62 and BBG) and siRNA targeting the P2 X7 receptor significantly inhibited the eATP-induced IDO and IFNγ production. Correspondingly, BzATP markedly increased IDO and IFNγ expression.

Conclusion: eATP induced immunosuppressive function of hPDLCs by promoting IDO and IFNγ production via P2 X7 receptor signaling. eATP may become a promising target for periodontal regeneration by modulating immune response and further triggering tissue healing.

Keywords: IDO; IFNγ; P2X7 receptor; extracellular adenosine triphosphate; periodontal ligament cells.

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