Daidzein induces bone morphogenetic protein-2 and runt-related transcription 2 on periodontal ligament cells after experimental tooth movement

ABSTRACT Purpose To analysis, daidzein increases the expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) and runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) after experimental tooth movement (EXTM). Materials and Methods 36 Wistar rats were randomly divided into the EXTM group and EXTM with daidzein group (EXTM+DZ group). After EXTM, the rats in the EXTM+DZ group were treated with daidzein (10 mg/kg/day). Micro-computed tomography (CT) analysis revealed the bone mineral density (BMD), ratio of bone volume to tissue volume (BV/TV), and ratio of relapse. Histopathological changes were examined by immunohistochemical staining for BMP-2 and Runx2. Human PDLCs were subjected to tension force and treated with 10 μg/mL daidzein. The expression of BMP-2 and Runx2 by daidzein was confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results The EXTM+DZ group showed a significantly decreased ratio of relapse and increased BMD and BV/TV as compared to the EXTM group. The ratio of BMP-2 – and Runx-2 –positive cells in the EXTM+DZ group was higher than that in the EXTM group. Moreover, daidzein upregulated the mRNA expression and protein levels of BMP-2 and Runx2 in a time-dependent manner. Conclusion These results suggested that daidzein decreased the ratio of relapse through BMP-2 and Runx2 expression.