Regenerative Potential of Human Schneiderian Membrane: Progenitor Cells and Epithelial‐Mesenchymal Transition

An innate osteogenic potential of the Schneiderian membrane (SM) is progressively assessed in studies ranging from non‐human species to human subjects. It has relevance for endosteal placement and osseointegration. Nestin‐expressing osteogenic progenitor cells are allegedly involved in bone formation and remodelling. Nestin phenotype was not assessed previously in human SM. We therefore aimed to fill that particular gap in the literature. Bioptic samples of human adult SM were obtained during surgery from eight adult patients, operated for non‐malignant pathologies. Immunohistochemistry on paraffin‐embedded tissue samples used primary antibodies against nestin, CD45, CD146, cytokeratin 7 (CK7), and alpha‐smooth muscle actin (α‐SMA). Nestin expression was consistently found in endothelial cells, and was scarcely encountered in pericytes, putative stromal stem/progenitor cells, as well as in glandular epithelial cells. Moreover, woven bone formation in the periosteal layer of the SM can also be regarded as evidence of the osteogenic potential of this membrane. Nestin and CD45 expression in cells of the primary bone supports the osteogenic potential of SM nestin‐expressing cells and a possible involvement of hematopoietic stem cells in maxillary sinus floor remodeling. CD146, a known inducer of epithelial‐mesenchymal transition (EMT), was expressed in epithelia, as was CK7. Isolated stromal cells were found expressing CD146, CK7 and α‐SMA, suggesting that regenerative processes happening in the SM may also involve processes of EMT which generate stem/progenitor cells. This study provides additional evidence for the regenerative potential of the Schneiderian membrane and identifies potential roles for cells of its stem niche in osteogenesis. Anat Rec, 298:2132–2140, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Soluble form of FGFR2 with S252W partially prevents craniosynostosis of the apert mouse model

Background: Apert syndrome (AS) is characterized by craniosynostosis, midfacial hypoplasia, and bony syndactyly. It is an autosomal dominantly inherited disease caused by point mutations (S252W or P253R) in fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) 2. These mutations cause activation of FGFR2 depending on ligand binding. Recently, an AS mouse model, Fgfr2^+/S252W, showed phenotypes similar to those of AS patients. We previously reported that the soluble form of FGFR2^S252W (sFGFR2IIIc^S252W) efficiently inhibits enhanced osteoblastic differentiation caused by FGFR2 activation in AS in vitro, presumably because FGFs binding to FGFRs is interrupted. In this study, we developed Fgfr2^+/S252W (Ap) mice expressing the sFGFR2IIIc^S252W protein, and we investigated the effects of sFGFR2IIIc^S252W on AS‐like phenotypes. Results: In Ap mice, the coronal suture (CS) was fused prematurely at P1. In addition, the mice exhibited a widened interfrontal suture (IFS) with ectopic bone and thickened cartilage formation. In Fgfr2^+/S252W sFGFR2IIIc^S252W (Ap/Sol) mice, the CS was similar to that of wild‐type mice. Ap/Sol mice did not show any ectopic bone or cartilage formation in the IFS, but showed a wider IFS than that of the wild‐type mice. Conclusions: sFGFR2IIIc^S252W may partially prevent craniosynostosis in the Apert mouse model by affecting the CS and IFS in vivo. Developmental Dynamics 243:560–567, 2014. © 2013 The Authors Developmental Dynamics published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of American Association of Anatomists.     

牵张成骨和引导骨再生术在垂直骨增量上的比较研究

随着种植外科的进展,大量垂直向和水平向骨增量技术得到了发展。许多种植患者存在垂直向骨量不足的问题,需要增加垂直向骨量;但垂直向骨增量相对于水平向骨增量难度比较大,预见性较差,往往易致较多的并发症;因此,垂直向骨增量技术受到了越来越多的关注。引导骨再生技术和牵张成骨术是2类较常用的垂直向骨增量技术,在临床上已得到一定的应用,本文对其在垂直向骨增量上的研究进展作一综述。     

弧形牵张成骨重建人体下颌骨颏部节段性缺损的三维有限元研究

目的:建立下颌骨颏部节段性缺损弧形牵张成骨的三维有限元模型,研究弧形牵张成骨重建下颌骨颏部节断性缺损过程中,不断变化方向的牵张力对新骨组织形成的影响。方法:建立颏部节段性缺损的三维有限元模型,并把简化后的弧形牵张器有限元模型置入截断后的下颌骨,模拟弧形牵张成骨,并测量在弧形牵张成骨过程中下颌骨整体位移及其von Mises应力分布。结果:在未考虑唇颊侧软组织作用的前提下,弧形牵张成骨形成的新骨向舌侧生长,重建的下颌骨弧度较原下颌骨弧度变小。von Mises应力主要集中于牵张器在下颌骨的固位处。结论:在弧形牵张成骨重建下颌骨缺损过程中,牵张力本身就促使新骨组织向舌侧生长,从而使重建的下颌骨弧度较正常时小。此项研究为临床上如何克服弧形牵张成骨所形成的下颌骨弧度较小的不足,提供了一定的理论依据。     

大鼠下颌骨牵张成骨的蛋白质组学分析

目的:探讨用蛋白质组学iTRAQ技术分析大鼠下颌骨牵张成骨过程中新生组织蛋白表达的改变。方法:6只大鼠进行单侧下颌骨牵张,速率:0.4mm/d,牵张期为10d,术后随机分为2组,分别于下颌骨牵张成骨牵张期第10d及下颌骨牵张成骨固定期第14d取材。将取材的新生骨组织标本进行蛋白质提取及蛋白质定量检测。应用iTRAQ技术对蛋白质样本进行检测,寻找及鉴定差异蛋白。结果:应用iTRAQ技术对大鼠下颌骨牵张成骨的新生骨组织成功进行了蛋白质组学分析,质谱鉴定出置信度95%的蛋白质共567种,共鉴定出差异蛋白207个,其中上调≥1.5倍的47个,下降≤0.8倍的58个。结论:筛选出多种与牵张成骨过程中新骨形成相关的差异表达蛋白质,为进一步验证与新骨形成相关的蛋白质奠定基础。     

Results of a bone splint technique for the treatment of lower limb deformities in children with type I osteogenesis imperfecta

Background:

Children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) can suffer from frequent fractures and limb deformities, resulting in impaired ambulation. Osteopenia and thin cortices complicate orthopedic treatment in this group. This study evaluates the clinical results of a bone splint technique for the treatment of lower limb deformities in children with type I OI. The technique consists of internal plating combined with cortical strut allograft fixation.

Materials and Methods:

We prospectively followed nine children (five boys, four girls) with lower limb deformities due to type I OI, who had been treated with the bone splint technique (11 femurs, four tibias) between 2003 and 2006. The fracture healing time, deformity improvement, ambulation ability and complications were recorded to evaluate treatment effects.

Results:

At the time of surgery the average age in our study was 7.7 years (range 5-12 years). The average length of followup was 69 months (range 60-84 months). All patients had good fracture healing with an average healing time of 14 weeks (range 12-16 weeks) and none experienced further fractures, deformity, or nonunion. The fixation remained stable throughout the procedure in all cases, with no evidence of loosening or breakage of screws and the deformity and mobility significantly improved after surgery. Of the two children confined to bed before surgery, one was able to walk on crutches and the other needed a wheelchair. The other seven patients could walk without walking aids or support like crutches.

Conclusions:

These findings suggest that the bone splint technique provides good mechanical support and increases the bone mass. It is an effective treatment for children with OI and lower limb deformities.     

减阻牵张快速牙移动不同加力方式下骨改建效果观察

目的：观察不同牵张力下减阻牵张快速移动牙牙周组织骨改建情况。方法：Beagle犬12只,随机分为加力5天、15天、加力15天固定保持10天、90天组共四组,拔除犬双侧下颌第二前磨牙,选择下颌第一前磨牙为移动牙。将每组6颗牙齿随机分配为减阻-牵张方法组、减阻-常规方法组和常规方法组,每组2颗牙。按相应分组定期取材并制作切片,行HE、MASSON三色染色并观察。结果：减阻牵张方法组第一前磨牙远中移动量远大于减阻常规方法组和常规方法组（P〈0．05）,且3组支抗牙前移量无显著差异（P〉0．05）;组织学观察减阻牵张组张力侧成骨最为活跃,且未见牙周膜结构破坏,而压力侧少见透明样变组织。MASSON染色观察减阻牵张组新生骨较其余两组更为明显,长期保持后骨质良好。结论：减阻牵张方法能有效激发正畸移动牙牙周组织骨改建,且无不良反应,适宜强牵张力是实现牙齿快速移动的必要条件。