Abstract
The role of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) in the regulation of apoptosis has been suggested, yet their impact on specific cells such as periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDLF) and gingival fibroblasts (GF) remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to test the role of IGF-1 signaling in cell survival in PDLF compared with GF. In periodontal tissue sections, a significantly reduced apoptotic rate was first demonstrated in PDLF compared with GF. In vitro, IGF-1 substantially enhanced cell survival in PDLF compared with GF by the up-regulation of anti-apoptotic molecules and the down-regulation of pro-apoptotic molecules. Furthermore, the differential expression of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 5 (IGFBP-5) was observed in vitro, and its differential distribution was confirmed in vivo. Analysis of the present data suggests an enhanced cell survival in PDLF compared with GF by the up-regulation of IGF-1 signaling pathway.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 454-459 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Dental Research |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Dentistry
Keywords
- Cell survival
- Gingival fibroblasts
- Insulin-like growth factor
- Periodontal ligament fibroblasts
- Signaling pathway
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