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ArticleJournal of periodontal research2026

Tooth Movement Modulation and Root Protection via Piezo1-Mediated Production of Superoxide Dismutase 3.

Xiaomeng Dong, Yujie Zhu, Bin Li, Jie Feng, Fan Yang, Wanxi Chen, Yongwen Guo, Ding Bai, Hui Xu

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Xiaomeng DongState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7143-9932
Yujie ZhuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Bin LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jie FengState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Fan YangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7366-3580
Wanxi ChenState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yongwen GuoState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ding BaiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Hui XuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

Funding

National Key R&D Program of China 2024YFC2510700National Natural Science Foundation of China 32171308National Natural Science Foundation of China 81701006National Natural Science Foundation of China 82271018National Natural Science Foundation of China 82371002Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province 2022NSFC0695
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Abstract

aimsThis study investigated the role of superoxide dismutase 3 (SOD3) in alveolar bone remodeling and cementum repair under orthodontic loading.

methodsMice were subjected to models of tooth movement with or without adenovirus-SOD3 treatment, and were examined for osteolytic activity, distance of tooth movement, and volume of root resorption. The periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) were cultured under mechanical loading or unloaded controls, in the presence or absence of piezo-type mechanosensitive ion channel component1 (Piezo1) inhibitor GsMTx4 or Yes-associated protein (YAP) inhibitor Verteporfin, and were examined for SOD3 expressions. The MC3T3-E1, BMSCs, OCCM-30, BMMs, and RAW264.7 cell cultures with or without recombinant mouse SOD3 (rmSOD3) administration were examined for osteogenic or osteoclastogenic markers.

resultsOrthodontic loading induced SOD3 expressions in the periodontal ligament (PDL). The mechanical force-induced production of SOD3 in the PDLCs was potentially mediated by Piezo1 and YAP signaling. Exogenous rmSOD3 promoted osteoblastogenesis, boosted cementoblast differentiation and mineralization, and inhibited osteoclastogenesis from osteoclast precursors. Adenovirus-mediated SOD3 overexpression in the PDL suppressed osteoclast differentiation, reduced root resorption, and retarded orthodontic tooth movement.

conclusionPiezo1-mediated production of SOD3 from the PDLCs protected the root from resorption and retarded tooth movement by suppressing osteoclastogenesis and promoting osteoblast and cementoblast differentiation.

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Ion ChannelsSuperoxide DismutaseTooth Movement TechniquesTooth RootAnimalsBone RemodelingCell DifferentiationDental CementumMiceOsteoclastsOsteogenesisPeriodontal LigamentRoot ResorptionIon ChannelsPiezo1 protein, mouseSod3 protein, mouseSuperoxide Dismutaseorthodontic tooth movementPiezo1root resorptionsuperoxide dismutase 3

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PMID41578937
PMCPMC13378316

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