Presence of mast cells and the expression of metalloproteinase 9 in the gingiva of ovariectomized rats with periodontal disease

Publication date: Available online 14 October 2017
Source:Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
Author(s): Vanessa Ávila Sarmento Silveira, Renata Falchete do Prado, Yasmin Rodarte Carvalho, Horácio Faig-Leite
BackgroundThe host's answer has an important role in periodontal disease, and the mast cells have a prime role. Such cells seem to be influenced by estrogen deficiency. The objective was to evaluate the mast cells and the expression of metalloproteinase(MMP)-9 in periodontal disease induced in ovariectomized rats.MethodsFor that purpose, 36 rats were used; 18 ovariectomized (OVX) and another 18 Sham-operated (SHAM). After 60days the periodontal disease was induced by a ligature around the first lower right molars (group P). The opposite side was the control group (groupC). The euthanasia occurred 3, 7 and 14days after the placement of the ligature. The gingiva was removed and analyzed histochemically and immunohistochemically to quantify the mast cells and to analyze MMP 9 expression.ResultsBy comparing the groups SHAM-P and C and groups OVX-C and P, it was noted that mast cells from group C were higher than P in all experimental periods. When comparing groups SHAM-C and OVX-C, significant factors were not found. When comparing groups SHAM-P and OVX-P, there was an inclination for mast cells reduction with time. The MMP-9 expression was related to the presence of periodontitis.ConclusionsIt was concluded that periodontitis led to mast cells reduction and MMP-9 increase. The ovariectomy itself did not alter the MMP-9 expression and did not influence the presence of mast cells in rat papilla, however, when associated to inflammation led to a reduction of mast cells.



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