Video3_BBS7–SHH Signaling Activity Regulates Primary Cilia for Periodontal Homeostasis.MP4

    December 2021 in “ Figshare
    Pi En Chang (11805284), Shujin Li (313783), Hyun-Yi Kim (173583), Dong-Joon Lee (3975842), Yoon Jeong Choi (2194111), Han-Sung Jung (279002)
    The study explored the role of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 7 (BBS7) in maintaining periodontal ligament (PDL) homeostasis, particularly under occlusal hypofunction conditions. Researchers used RNA sequencing on 34 human teeth and found that BBS7 expression was downregulated in hypofunctional PDL, which correlated with changes in cell number, collagen fiber alignment, blood vessel diameter, and primary cilia appearance. The study highlighted that Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling, important for tissue regeneration, was linked to BBS7 expression. BBS7 knockdown suppressed cell migration and angiogenesis in vitro, indicating its essential role in PDL homeostasis through Shh signaling. However, the specific link between BBS family genes and occlusal force remained unclear.
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