{"title":"靶向MSR1促进胞吐:不可逆性牙髓炎免疫稳态调节的新策略","authors":"Sitong Liu , Longrui Dang , Xiaolan Guo , Kailun Wu , Xiaofei Qu , Jing Xu , Buling Wu , Zhao Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.identj.2025.103968","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To investigate the role of macrophage-mediated efferocytosis in resolution of inflammation during irreversible pulpitis, with a focus on the functional relevance of macrophage scavenger receptor 1 (<em>MSR1</em>).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Whole-transcriptome sequencing was performed on pulp tissue from 3 healthy individuals and 3 with pulpitis, integrated with Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets (GSE77459, GSE92681; total n = 30). After batch correction, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified (|Fold Change|>1.5, <em>P < .</em>05) and analyzed by Gene Ontology (GO) / Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment, CIBERSORT immune cell deconvolution, and machine learning. Efferocytosis activity was validated by immunofluorescence, Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and Western blot (WB). MSR1 was selected for in vivo validation via small interfering RNA (siRNA) knockdown in a rat pulpitis model.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 467 differentially expressed genes were identified, which were enriched in immune response and phagosome-related pathways. Macrophage infiltration was significantly increased in pulpitis tissues, accompanied by upregulation of efferocytosis markers. Immunofluorescence showed that MER proto-oncogene tyrosine kinase (MERTK)-positive macrophages in human inflammatory dental pulp could phagocytize apoptotic cells positive for caspase 3 (CASP3) and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). MSR1 is regarded as a key regulatory factor. Knockdown of <em>Msr1</em> in rats can impair the clearance of apoptotic cells, reduce the expression of <em>Mertk</em>, and aggravate inflammation.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>MSR1 maintains immune homeostasis in the dental pulp by promoting macrophage efferocytosis, providing a theoretical basis for targeted vital pulp therapy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13785,"journal":{"name":"International dental journal","volume":"75 6","pages":"Article 103968"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7000,"publicationDate":"2025-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Targeting MSR1 to Facilitate Efferocytosis: A Novel Strategy for Immune Homeostasis Regulation in Irreversible Pulpitis\",\"authors\":\"Sitong Liu , Longrui Dang , Xiaolan Guo , Kailun Wu , Xiaofei Qu , Jing Xu , Buling Wu , Zhao Chen\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.identj.2025.103968\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To investigate the role of macrophage-mediated efferocytosis in resolution of inflammation during irreversible pulpitis, with a focus on the functional relevance of macrophage scavenger receptor 1 (<em>MSR1</em>).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Whole-transcriptome sequencing was performed on pulp tissue from 3 healthy individuals and 3 with pulpitis, integrated with Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets (GSE77459, GSE92681; total n = 30). After batch correction, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified (|Fold Change|>1.5, <em>P < .</em>05) and analyzed by Gene Ontology (GO) / Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment, CIBERSORT immune cell deconvolution, and machine learning. Efferocytosis activity was validated by immunofluorescence, Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and Western blot (WB). MSR1 was selected for in vivo validation via small interfering RNA (siRNA) knockdown in a rat pulpitis model.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 467 differentially expressed genes were identified, which were enriched in immune response and phagosome-related pathways. Macrophage infiltration was significantly increased in pulpitis tissues, accompanied by upregulation of efferocytosis markers. Immunofluorescence showed that MER proto-oncogene tyrosine kinase (MERTK)-positive macrophages in human inflammatory dental pulp could phagocytize apoptotic cells positive for caspase 3 (CASP3) and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). MSR1 is regarded as a key regulatory factor. 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Targeting MSR1 to Facilitate Efferocytosis: A Novel Strategy for Immune Homeostasis Regulation in Irreversible Pulpitis
Aim
To investigate the role of macrophage-mediated efferocytosis in resolution of inflammation during irreversible pulpitis, with a focus on the functional relevance of macrophage scavenger receptor 1 (MSR1).
Methods
Whole-transcriptome sequencing was performed on pulp tissue from 3 healthy individuals and 3 with pulpitis, integrated with Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets (GSE77459, GSE92681; total n = 30). After batch correction, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified (|Fold Change|>1.5, P < .05) and analyzed by Gene Ontology (GO) / Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment, CIBERSORT immune cell deconvolution, and machine learning. Efferocytosis activity was validated by immunofluorescence, Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and Western blot (WB). MSR1 was selected for in vivo validation via small interfering RNA (siRNA) knockdown in a rat pulpitis model.
Results
A total of 467 differentially expressed genes were identified, which were enriched in immune response and phagosome-related pathways. Macrophage infiltration was significantly increased in pulpitis tissues, accompanied by upregulation of efferocytosis markers. Immunofluorescence showed that MER proto-oncogene tyrosine kinase (MERTK)-positive macrophages in human inflammatory dental pulp could phagocytize apoptotic cells positive for caspase 3 (CASP3) and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). MSR1 is regarded as a key regulatory factor. Knockdown of Msr1 in rats can impair the clearance of apoptotic cells, reduce the expression of Mertk, and aggravate inflammation.
Conclusion
MSR1 maintains immune homeostasis in the dental pulp by promoting macrophage efferocytosis, providing a theoretical basis for targeted vital pulp therapy.
期刊介绍:
The International Dental Journal features peer-reviewed, scientific articles relevant to international oral health issues, as well as practical, informative articles aimed at clinicians.