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. 2023 Dec 21;28(1):7.
doi: 10.1007/s00784-023-05404-5.

Differentially expressed miRNAs associated with generalized aggressive periodontitis

Esra Guzeldemir-Akcakanat  1 , Deniz Sunnetci-Akkoyunlu  2 , V Merve Balta-Uysal  3 , Tolgahan Özer  2 , Elif Büşra Işik  2 , Naci Cine  2
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Differentially expressed miRNAs associated with generalized aggressive periodontitis

Esra Guzeldemir-Akcakanat et al. Clin Oral Investig. .

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate miRNA expression profiles in individuals with periodontitis which is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the integrity of the periodontal attachment. miRNAs play a crucial role in gene regulation through various mechanisms, making them potential diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets for various diseases.

Materials and methods: A total of 25 individuals with aggressive periodontitis and 25 controls were included in the study. Gingival tissues were collected for miRNA isolation and cDNA synthesis. miRNAs associated with periodontitis, including hsa-miR-185-5p, hsa-miR-17, hs-miR-146a, hs-miR-146b, hs-miR-155, hs-miR-203, hs-miR-205, hs-miR-223, and hsa-miR-21-3p, were analyzed using a combination of miRTarBase database analysis and literature mining was performed. Real-time PCR was used to assess the expression patterns of the target miRNAs, and the data were analyzed using the REST program.

Results: The study revealed upregulated expression levels of hsa-miR-223-3p, hsa-miR-203b-5p, hsa-miR-146a-5p, hsa-miR-146b-5p, and hsa-miR-155-5p in individuals with periodontitis. Conversely, downregulated expression was observed for hsa-miR-185-5p, hsa-miR-21-3p, and hsa-miR-17-3p.

Conclusion: The findings suggest significant differences in the expression of specific miRNAs associated with inflammation in periodontitis. MZB1 acts as a hormone-regulated adipokine/pro-inflammatory cytokine, driving chronic inflammation and influencing cellular expansion. Predominantly expressed in marginal zone and B1 B cells, specialized subsets that respond rapidly to infections, MZB1 impacts immune protein synthesis and immune cell maturation, notably targeting microRNA-185 to potentially impede T cell development. Further research is needed to elucidate the functional significance and potential implications of these miRNAs.

Clinical relevance: miRNAs regulate the expression of target genes by finely tuning protein expression levels. The current findings provide compelling evidence of notable variations in the expression levels of specific miRNAs associated with inflammation in individuals affected by periodontitis; hence, miRNAs hold promise as potential therapeutic targets for periodontitis.

Keywords: Aggressive periodontitis; Epigenetics; Gingiva; Inflammation; MicroRNAs; Periodontitis.

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