Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2016, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (8): 775-779.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2016.08.001

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Effects of Cytochalasin B on Function and Actin Cytoskeleton of Goat Temporomandibular Joint Disc Cells.

ZHANG Wen-xia1,2,3, KANG Hong1, LV Wei1, LI Yan-mei1, ZHONG Ni1, BAO Guang-jie1,2,3*   

  1. 1. Institute of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
    2. Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases of Gansu Provincial, Northwest University for Nationalities, Lanzhou 730000, China;
    3. Key Lab of Stomatology of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Northwest University for Nationalities, Lanzhou 730030, China
  • Received:2016-02-14 Online:2016-08-26 Published:2016-08-26

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the relationship between cytoskeletal integrity and the functional changes of temporomandibular join disc cells by cytochalasin B(CB). Methods: Taking cell proliferation and morphology as evaluating parameters, different concentrations of CB were added to TMJ disc cells to get an optimal working concentration. Cells exposing to the optimal concentration of CB, apoptosis, adhesion and actin were observed. Results: CB of 2 μmol/L obviously inhibited the proliferative activity of TMJ disc cells. However, as the culturing went on, the inhibition rate significantly reduced. No effect was observed with regard to cell apoptosis. The TMJ disc cell adhesion rate reduced. Compare with the control group, cells gradually lost ecptomas in the treatment group, becoming smoother; actin filaments obviously fractured and fluorescence intensity decreased. Moreover, actin mRNA expression reduced. Conclusion: CB may inhibit TMJ disc cell morphology and function by destroying the structure of actin.

Key words: Temporomandibular join disc, Cytochalasin B, Actin, Cytoskeleton

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