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Effects of electroacupuncture on experimental periodontitis in rats
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Journal Of Periodontology. Chicago: Amer Acad Periodontology, v. 86, n. 6, p. 801-811, 2015.
0022-3492
10.1902/jop.2015.140630
WOS:000355265900009
4408095517346846
0000-0003-4859-0583
Autor
Lisboa, Mario R. P.
Gondim, Delane V.
Ervolino, Edilson [UNESP]
Vale, Mariana L.
Frota, Nicolly P. R.
Nunes, Nara L. T.
Mariguela, Viviane C. [UNESP]
Taba, Mario
Messora, Michel R.
Furlaneto, Flavia A. C.
Resumen
Background: Acupuncture has shown the capability of modulating the immuno-inflammatory response of the host. This study aims to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on ligature-induced periodontitis in rats. Methods: Thirty-two animals were divided into four groups: 1) control; 2) experimental periodontitis (EP); 3) sham-treated (EP/EA-sham); and 4) treated with EA (EP/EA). For the EP groups, a ligature was placed around the right mandibular first molars at day 1. Sessions of EA or EA-sham were assigned every other day. For EA treatment, large intestine meridian points LI4 and LI11 and stomach meridian points ST36 and ST44 were used. EA-sham was performed in off-meridian points. Animals were euthanized at day 11. Histomorphometric and microtomographic analyses were performed. Immunolabeling patterns for the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) were assessed. Expressions of interleukin (IL)-1 beta, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8, IL-6, and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 messenger RNAs (mRNAs) were evaluated by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Data were analyzed statistically (P < 0.05, analysis of variance). Results: Histomorphometric and microtomographic analyses demonstrated that group EP/EA presented reduced alveolar bone loss when compared to group EP (P < 0.05). Reduced RANKL immunolabeling and fewer TRAP-positive multinucleated cells were observed in the EA-treated group in relation to group EP. No differences were observed in OPG expression among groups. EA treatment decreased the genic expression of IL-1 beta and MMP-8 (P < 0.05), increased the mRNA expression of IL-6 (P < 0.05), and did not modify the genic expression of COX-2 in animals with EP (P > 0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that EA reduced periodontal tissue breakdown and the expression of some proinflammatory mediators and a proresorptive factor in EP in rats. National Council for Research and Technological Development Process Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil International Association for Dental Research Unilever Hatton Divisional Award (Brazilian Division) Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Department of Clinical Dentistry, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Morfologia, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Faculdade de Odontologia (FOA), Departamento de Ciências Básicas, Araçatuba, SP, Brasil Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology, BR-14040940 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Departamento de Patologia Veterinária, Jaboticabal, SP, Brasil Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Faculdade de Odontologia (FOA), Departamento de Ciências Básicas, Araçatuba, SP, Brasil Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Departamento de Patologia Veterinária, Jaboticabal, SP, Brasil National Council for Research and Technological Development Process: 150128/2013-4