Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.

The kallikrein-kinin system (KKS) is a complex enzymatic system involved in multiple biological processes, particularly inflammation. The system's peptides exert broad effects through two receptors, B1 (B1R) and B2 (B2R), expressed in various cell types, including osteoblasts. However, the impa...

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Main Authors: Natália Couto Figueiredo, Mitchell Piacsek, Carina Cristina Montalvany-Antonucci, Mariana de Souza Santos, Flávio Almeida Amaral, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Tarcília Aparecida Silva, Soraia Macari, Subramanya Pandruvada, Ildeu Andrade
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318436
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author Natália Couto Figueiredo
Mitchell Piacsek
Carina Cristina Montalvany-Antonucci
Mariana de Souza Santos
Flávio Almeida Amaral
Mauro Martins Teixeira
Tarcília Aparecida Silva
Soraia Macari
Subramanya Pandruvada
Ildeu Andrade
author_facet Natália Couto Figueiredo
Mitchell Piacsek
Carina Cristina Montalvany-Antonucci
Mariana de Souza Santos
Flávio Almeida Amaral
Mauro Martins Teixeira
Tarcília Aparecida Silva
Soraia Macari
Subramanya Pandruvada
Ildeu Andrade
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description The kallikrein-kinin system (KKS) is a complex enzymatic system involved in multiple biological processes, particularly inflammation. The system's peptides exert broad effects through two receptors, B1 (B1R) and B2 (B2R), expressed in various cell types, including osteoblasts. However, the impact of this system on bone remodeling induced by mechanical force needs to be better understood. This study aimed to elucidate the role of the B2 kinin receptor in bone phenotype and remodeling under mechanical stress. Orthodontic forces were applied to the upper first molars of B2R-/- mice and wild-type controls. Bone parameters, bone cellular counts, expression of inflammatory biomarkers, and osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation and activity were assessed using microtomography, histological analysis, real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and in vitro bone cell cultures, respectively. The results revealed that B2 receptor deficiency significantly altered maxillary bone architecture, reduced trabecular thickness, increased orthodontic tooth movement, and spontaneous alveolar bone loss (ABL). Histological analysis showed a higher number of osteoclasts in B2R-/- mice, with no significant change in osteoblast counts. Molecular analysis indicated elevated levels of RANK, RANKL, OPG, RANKL/OPG, IL-1β, and B1 receptor expression in B2R-/- mice, while in vitro studies confirmed enhanced osteoclast numbers and activity in B2R-/- cells. In conclusion, this study underscores the critical roles of kinin receptors in regulating alveolar bone remodeling, with B2R deletion leading to increased osteoclastic activity and bone loss. The compensatory upregulation of B1Rs in the absence of B2Rs suggests functional redundancy. However, the B2R-/- phenotype emphasizes the complex involvement of the KKS pathway in bone physiology, suggesting avenues for further research into bone pathophysiology and potential therapeutic approaches.
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spelling doaj-art-831dd0136cf44e54bc6dd324f119c6772025-08-20T03:52:48ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01202e031843610.1371/journal.pone.0318436Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.Natália Couto FigueiredoMitchell PiacsekCarina Cristina Montalvany-AntonucciMariana de Souza SantosFlávio Almeida AmaralMauro Martins TeixeiraTarcília Aparecida SilvaSoraia MacariSubramanya PandruvadaIldeu AndradeThe kallikrein-kinin system (KKS) is a complex enzymatic system involved in multiple biological processes, particularly inflammation. The system's peptides exert broad effects through two receptors, B1 (B1R) and B2 (B2R), expressed in various cell types, including osteoblasts. However, the impact of this system on bone remodeling induced by mechanical force needs to be better understood. This study aimed to elucidate the role of the B2 kinin receptor in bone phenotype and remodeling under mechanical stress. Orthodontic forces were applied to the upper first molars of B2R-/- mice and wild-type controls. Bone parameters, bone cellular counts, expression of inflammatory biomarkers, and osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation and activity were assessed using microtomography, histological analysis, real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and in vitro bone cell cultures, respectively. The results revealed that B2 receptor deficiency significantly altered maxillary bone architecture, reduced trabecular thickness, increased orthodontic tooth movement, and spontaneous alveolar bone loss (ABL). Histological analysis showed a higher number of osteoclasts in B2R-/- mice, with no significant change in osteoblast counts. Molecular analysis indicated elevated levels of RANK, RANKL, OPG, RANKL/OPG, IL-1β, and B1 receptor expression in B2R-/- mice, while in vitro studies confirmed enhanced osteoclast numbers and activity in B2R-/- cells. In conclusion, this study underscores the critical roles of kinin receptors in regulating alveolar bone remodeling, with B2R deletion leading to increased osteoclastic activity and bone loss. The compensatory upregulation of B1Rs in the absence of B2Rs suggests functional redundancy. However, the B2R-/- phenotype emphasizes the complex involvement of the KKS pathway in bone physiology, suggesting avenues for further research into bone pathophysiology and potential therapeutic approaches.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318436
spellingShingle Natália Couto Figueiredo
Mitchell Piacsek
Carina Cristina Montalvany-Antonucci
Mariana de Souza Santos
Flávio Almeida Amaral
Mauro Martins Teixeira
Tarcília Aparecida Silva
Soraia Macari
Subramanya Pandruvada
Ildeu Andrade
Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.
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title Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.
title_full Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.
title_fullStr Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.
title_full_unstemmed Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.
title_short Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling.
title_sort deletion of kinin receptor b2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318436
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