Neutrophils Orchestrate Osteoclastogenesis in Orthodontic Tooth Movement
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ABSTRACT: To elucidate the biological mechanisms of alveolar bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), we performed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) on periodontal ligament (PDL) tissues from a mouse OTM model. We identified 11 distinct cell clusters and revealed that neutrophils are a primary source of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF, IL-1β, and OSM. Our analysis identified a specific “Inflammatory-Neu” subset that expands during OTM and coordinates macrophage recruitment. This study demonstrates that neutrophils act as indispensable upstream regulators that drive osteoclastogenesis during mechanical loading.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE324651 | GEO | 2026/07/10
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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