The oral commensal Streptococcus mitis activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in human oral epithelial cells.

ABSTRACT: Streptococcus mitis (S. mitis) is a pioneer commensal bacterial species colonizing many of the surfaces of the oral cavity in healthy individuals. Yet, not much information is available regarding its interaction with the host. We used examination of its transcriptional regulation in oral keratinocytes to elucidate some of its potential roles in the oral cavity. Transcription factor analysis of oral keratinocytes predicted S. mitis-mediated activation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). Activation and functionality of AhR was confirmed through nuclear translocation determined by immunofluorescence microscopy and real-time polymerase chain reaction with reverse transcription analysis of CYP1A1, the hallmark gene for AhR activation. Addition of Streptococcus mutans or Streptococcus gordonii d

SUBMITTER: Engen SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5709542 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature