Development of the methods for application of the factors that biologically accelerate reparative dentin formation

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1. Pulp cell isolation from human extracted tooth and confirmation of their phenotypeUnder permission of ethical committee, pulp cells were isolated from human extracted tooth. RT-PCR was carried our to confirm their gene expression profile and phenotype. As a result, they expressed odont oblast-specific gene, dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP), and were suspected to be odont oblast lineage.2. Effects of Growth factors on their attachment, proliferation, and differentiationEffects of growth factors, e.g., transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), on their attachment to plastic dish were investigated. As a result, adsorption of these growth factors enhanced their attachment to plastic dish. Effects on their proliferation and alkaline phosphatase (ALPase) activity were also investigated. Concerning about proliferation, only TGF-beta1 enhanced their proliferation. While ALPase activity was downregulated by TGF-beta1 and bFGF.3. Effects of hydroxyapatite (HAP) on their attachmentTo estimate compatibility of HAP with pulp-derived cells, their attachment onto HAP was investigated. As a result, attachment onto HAP was significantly higher compared to plastic dish made of polystyrene. Adsorption of growth factors onto HAP tended to enhance attachment, but the difference was not significant.4. Effect of HAP on their gene expressionTo estimate that HAP have an effects on gene expression of pulp-derived cells or not, they were seeded onto HAP and their gene expression were investigated by RT-PCR. As a result, DSPP and type 1 collagen gene expression were significantly enhanced.