Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (1): 113-117.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.01.020

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Stem cells from the apical papilla versus periodontal ligament stem cells: biological behaviors

Zhao Lu, Yu Li, Yuan Ping, Zhou Chun-mei, Wu Pei-ling   

  1. Department of Stomatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830063, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Received:2015-11-03 Online:2016-01-01 Published:2016-01-01
  • Contact: Wu Pei-ling, Master, Chief physician, Doctoral supervisor, Department of Stomatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830063, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • About author:Zhao Lu, Studying for master’s degree, Department of Stomatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830063, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Supported by:

    the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, No. 2015211C107

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Stem cells from the apical papilla are a new kind of mesenchymal stem cells, and whether it can 
be used in root regeneration is the key to the present study.
OBJECTIVE: To culture rat stem cells from the apical papilla and periodontal ligament stem cells in vitro, and to compare the biology behaviors of these two kinds of cells, thereby providing experimental basis for the application of stem cells from the apical papilla in root regeneration.
METHODS: The apical papilla, as well as the periodontal ligament tissues from the healthy mandibular teeth of young rats were digested and cultured. Immunophenotypes of stem cells from the apical papilla and periodontal ligament stem cells were detected by immunofluorescence technique. Then, cell growth curves were determined by MTT method and mineralized nodule formation was observed by alizarin red staining.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Stem cells from the apical papilla and periodontal ligament stem cells were both positive for STRO-1. Stem cells from the apical papilla were positive for CD90 and weakly positive for CD146. Periodontal ligament stem cells were positive for CD146 and weakly positive for CD90. The absorbance values of stem cells from the apical papilla and periodontal ligament stem cells increased with the increasing of time and became stable at 8 days. Since the 4th day, the proliferation capacity of stem cells from the apical papilla was significantly stronger than that of periodontal ligament stem cells (P < 0.05). Both of stem cells are visible to have mineralized nodule formation. Compared with the periodontal ligament stem cells, stem cells from the apical papilla were stained obviously deeper and had more mineralized nodules. These results show that stem cells from the apical papilla have stronger proliferation capacity and mineralization ability than periodontal ligament stem cells. 

 

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