Abstract
Objectives: Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and inflammatory cytokines play pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diseases. These mediators are influenced by mechanical loading. To clarify a reaction to mechanical stress of synovial cells, we examined the effects of compressive force on levels of expression of PGE2 and cyclooxygenase (COX). Materials and methods: Rabbit synovial lineage cell (HIG-82) were continuously compressed using a conventional method. PGE2 release in conditioned medium was monitored by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of COX mRNA in synovial cells was analyzed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction. Results: Compressive force was found to enhanced the production of PGE2 andmRNAexpression of COX-2 in synovial cells. Further, indomethacin blocked compressive force-mediated production of PGE2. Conclusions: Our results indicated that the compressed force enhanced PGE2 production through COX-2 expression in synovial cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-118 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 May |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Compressive force
- Cyclooxygenase-2
- Synovial fibroblast
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Otorhinolaryngology