Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2019, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (21): 3289-3293.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.1744

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Effects of red light-emitting diodes with different light energies on proliferation of human periodontal ligament stem cells and apical papillary stem cells

Wu Yan, Yang Yaoyao, Wang Yao   

  1. Department of Oral Prevention and Health Care, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
  • Revised:2019-02-15 Online:2019-07-28 Published:2019-07-28
  • Contact: Wang Yao, PhD, Associate professor, Department of Oral Prevention and Health Care, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
  • About author:Wu Yan, Master candidate, Department of Oral Prevention and Health Care, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Project of Health and Family Planning Commission of Sichuan Province, No. 17PJ541 (to WY); Luzhou Municipal Government- Southwest Medical University Disciplinary Strategic Cooperation Project, No. 2017LZXNYD-T03 (to WY)

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Photobiomodulation is a new treatment option. Whether red light-emitting diodes can affect the proliferation and regeneration of dental stem cells is the key to exploring new treatments for maxillofacial regeneration.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of red light-emitting diodes with different light energies on the proliferation of human periodontal ligament stem cells and apical papillary stem cells.
METHODS: Periodontal ligament stem cells and apical papillary stem cells were isolated and cultured by flow cytometry. Proliferation of these cells was detected using MTT assay after exposure to red light-emitting diodes at different light energies (0, 1, 3, and 5 J/cm2). 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Apical papillary stem cells proliferated faster than periodontal ligament stem cells under non-lighting environment. Red light emitting diodes at 1, 3, and 5 J/cm2 promoted the proliferation of two kinds of odontogenic stem cells. The red light-emitting diode promoted the proliferation of periodontal ligament stem cells at proliferative and logarithmic growth phase (1-7 days). And 5 J/cm2 red light emitting diode had the most obvious effect in early stage, and 1 J/cm2 had the strongest effect in the late stage. The red light-emitting diode had a significant effect on the logarithmic growth (5-7 days) of apical papilla stem cells, and under 3 J/cm2 red light-emitting diode the proliferation peaked on the 7th day. Therefore, the red light-emitting diode can promote the proliferation of human periodontal ligament stem cells and apical papillary stem cells in dose- and time-dependent manner. Exposure to red light-emitting diode at proper energy and time can promote cell proliferation quickly and effectively.

Key words: apical papillary stem cells, periodontal ligament stem cells, odontogenic stem cells, red light-emitting diode, cell proliferation, light energy, photobiomodulation

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