Cell survival and gene expression under compressive stress in a three-dimensional in vitro human periodontal ligament-like tissue model.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated cell survival and gene expression under various compressive stress conditions mimicking orthodontic force by using a newly developed in vitro model of human periodontal ligament-like tissue (HPdLLT). The HPdLLT was developed by three-dimensional culturing of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts in a porous poly-L-lactide matrix with threefold increased culture media permeability due to hydrophilic modification. In vitro HPdLLTs in experimental groups were subjected to 5, 15, 25 and 35 g/cm(2) compressive stress for 1, 3, 7 or 14 days; controls were cultured over the same periods without compressive stress. Cell morphology and cell apoptosis in the experimental and control groups were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and caspase-3/7 detection. Real-t

SUBMITTER: Liao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4754250 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature