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ArticleClinical and experimental dental research2025

Gingival Stem Cell-Conditioned Media and Low-Level Laser Therapy Enhance Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Function by Upregulating Wnt and TGF-β Pathway Components: An In Vitro Study.

Mohammed Y Aljabri, Yaser A Alhazmi, Salah A Elsayyad, Shehabeldin M Saber, Mohamed Shamel

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Mohammed Y AljabriDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6891-9759
Yaser A AlhazmiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6441-2907
Salah A ElsayyadDental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt.
Shehabeldin M SaberDental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1465-3198
Mohamed ShamelDental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0061-5163

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objectivesThis study investigated the synergistic effects of gingival stem cell conditioned media (GSC-CM) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on stimulating PDLSCs, explicitly focusing on the molecular basis of enhancing the Wnt and TGF-β signaling pathways. MATERIAL AND

methodsPDLSCs were isolated and GSC-CM were prepared and characterized. Five groups were utilized: control, osteogenic induction medium (positive control), GSC-CM, LLLT (980 nm, 1.5 J/cm²), and a combination of GSC-CM with LLLT. Cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay on Days 1, 2, and 3. Osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs was assessed using mineralization assays employing Alizarin Red staining, and molecular analyses of osteogenic markers (RUNX2, ALP, OCN) and signaling-related genes (CTNNβ1, TGFβ1) conducted via RT‒PCR.

resultsThe findings revealed that the dual application of GSC-CM and LLLT significantly enhanced cell viability and osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCc compared to the effects of the individual treatment modalities. Moreover, the study revealed elevated expression levels of osteogenic markers across all the experimental groups, specially the combination group, which showed the highest levels. Significantly, the combination treatment group displayed superior outcomes in this regard. The results also suggest potential activation of Wnt/β-catenin and TGF-β signaling components.

conclusionsThis study highlights the significant effects of using GSC-CM and LLLT to improve PDLSC survival and osteogenic differentiation.

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GingivaLow-Level Light TherapyPeriodontal LigamentStem CellsTransforming Growth Factor betaWnt Signaling PathwayCell DifferentiationCells, CulturedCell SurvivalCulture Media, ConditionedHumansIn Vitro TechniquesOsteogenesisUp-RegulationCulture Media, ConditionedTransforming Growth Factor betagingival stem cell‐conditioned medialow‐level laser therapyosteogenic differentiationPDLSCsperiodontal regenerationTGF‐β signaling pathwayWnt signaling pathway

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