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  1. Article ; Online: Achieving Complete Human Gingival Fibroblast Collagen Coverage on Implant Abutments through Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) Photofunctionalization.

    Komatsu, Keiji / Matsuura, Takanori / Ogawa, Takahiro

    The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants

    2024  , Page(s) 1–32

    Abstract: Purpose: The formation of a biological seal between implant abutments and the surrounding soft tissue is a preventive strategy against peri-implantitis. The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that surfaces of prosthetic implant abutments ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: The formation of a biological seal between implant abutments and the surrounding soft tissue is a preventive strategy against peri-implantitis. The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that surfaces of prosthetic implant abutments treated with vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) light enhance the growth and function of human gingival fibroblasts.
    Materials and methods: Implant abutments were treated with 172 nm VUV light for one minute. Untreated abutments were subjected as controls. Their surface properties were characterized using SEM, contact angle measurements, and chemical composition analysis. Human gingival fibroblasts were cultured on both untreated and VUV-treated abutments to evaluate cell attachment, proliferation, distribution, and collagen production. Cell detachment assays were also performed under various mechanical and chemical stimuli.
    Results: After VUV treatment, implant abutments demonstrated a notable transition from hydrophobic to hydrophilic wettability. Surface element analysis revealed a considerable reduction in surface carbon and increases in oxygen and titanium elements on the VUV-treated surfaces. On day 1 of culture, 3.9 times more fibroblasts attached on VUV-treated abutments than on untreated control abutments. Fibroblastic proliferation increased 1.9-3.1 times on VUV-treated abutments, along with a significant improvement in the distribution of populating cells. Collagen production on VUV-treated abutments increased by 1.5-1.7 times. While untreated abutment surfaces showed voids and limited spread of collagen deposition, dense and full coverage of collagen was observed on VUV-treated abutments, with a great contrast in the challenging axial surface zone. Cell retention against mechanical and chemical detaching stimuli was increased 11.3 and 4.3 times, respectively, by VUV treatment.
    Conclusion: Treatment of implant abutments with VUV light for one minute resulted in a reduction of surface carbon and a transformation of the surface from hydrophobic to hydrophilic. This led to enhanced attachment, proliferation, and retention of human gingival fibroblasts, along with nearly complete collagen coverage on implant abutments. These in vitro results indicate the promising potential of utilizing VUV photofunctionalized implant abutments to enhance soft tissue reaction and sealing mechanisms.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632880-5
    ISSN 1942-4434 ; 0882-2786
    ISSN (online) 1942-4434
    ISSN 0882-2786
    DOI 10.11607/jomi.10957
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  2. Article ; Online: Genome-wide transcriptional responses of osteoblasts to different titanium surface topographies.

    Komatsu, Keiji / Matsuura, Takanori / Suzumura, Toshikatsu / Ogawa, Takahiro

    Materials today. Bio

    2023  Volume 23, Page(s) 100852

    Abstract: This is the first genome-wide transcriptional profiling study using RNA-sequencing to investigate osteoblast responses to different titanium surface topographies, specifically between machined, smooth and acid-etched, microrough surfaces. Rat femoral ... ...

    Abstract This is the first genome-wide transcriptional profiling study using RNA-sequencing to investigate osteoblast responses to different titanium surface topographies, specifically between machined, smooth and acid-etched, microrough surfaces. Rat femoral osteoblasts were cultured on machine-smooth and acid-etched microrough titanium disks. The culture system was validated through a series of assays confirming reduced osteoblast attachment, slower proliferation, and faster differentiation on microrough surfaces. RNA-sequencing analysis of osteoblasts at an early stage of culture revealed that gene expression was highly correlated (r = 0.975) between the two topographies, but 1.38 % genes were upregulated and 0.37 % were downregulated on microrough surfaces. Upregulated transcripts were enriched for immune system, plasma membrane, response to external stimulus, and positive regulation to stimulus processes. Structural mapping confirmed microrough surface-promoted gene sharing and networking in signaling pathways and immune system/responses. Target-specific pathway analysis revealed that Rho family G-protein signaling pathways and actin genes, responsible for the formation of stress fibers, cytoplasmic projections, and focal adhesion, were upregulated on microrough surfaces without upregulation of core genes triggered by cell-to-cell interactions. Furthermore, disulfide-linked or -targeted extracellular matrix (ECM) or membranous glycoproteins such as laminin, fibronectin, CD36, and thrombospondin were highly expressed on microrough surfaces. Finally, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and cyclin D1, whose co-expression reduces cell proliferation, were upregulated on microrough surfaces. Thus, osteoblasts on microrough surfaces were characterized by upregulation of genes related to a wide range of functions associated with the immune system, stress/stimulus responses, proliferation control, skeletal and cytoplasmic signaling, ECM-integrin receptor interactions, and ECM-membranous glycoprotein interactions, furthering our knowledge of the surface-dependent expression of osteoblastic biomarkers on titanium.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2590-0064
    ISSN (online) 2590-0064
    DOI 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100852
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  3. Article ; Online: A Novel High-Energy Vacuum Ultraviolet Light Photofunctionalization Approach for Decomposing Organic Molecules around Titanium.

    Suzumura, Toshikatsu / Matsuura, Takanori / Komatsu, Keiji / Ogawa, Takahiro

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 3

    Abstract: Titanium undergoes biological aging, represented by increased hydrophobicity and surface accumulation of organic molecules over time, which compromises the osseointegration of dental and orthopedic implants. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of a novel UV ... ...

    Abstract Titanium undergoes biological aging, represented by increased hydrophobicity and surface accumulation of organic molecules over time, which compromises the osseointegration of dental and orthopedic implants. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of a novel UV light source, 172 nm wavelength vacuum UV (VUV), in decomposing organic molecules around titanium. Methylene blue solution used as a model organic molecule placed in a quartz ampoule with and without titanium specimens was treated with four different UV light sources: (i) ultraviolet C (UVC), (ii) high-energy UVC (HUVC), (iii) proprietary UV (PUV), and (iv) VUV. After one minute of treatment, VUV decomposed over 90% of methylene blue, while there was 3-, 3-, and 8-fold more methylene blue after the HUVC, PUV, and UVC treatments, respectively. In dose-dependency experiments, maximal methylene blue decomposition occurred after one minute of VUV treatment and after 20-30 min of UVC treatment. Rapid and effective VUV-mediated organic decomposition was not influenced by the surface topography of titanium or its alloy and even occurred in the absence of titanium, indicating only a minimal photocatalytic contribution of titanium dioxide to organic decomposition. VUV-mediated but not other light source-mediated methylene blue decomposition was proportional to its concentration. Plastic tubes significantly reduced methylene blue decomposition for all light sources. These results suggest that VUV, in synergy with quartz ampoules, mediates rapid and effective organic decomposition compared with other UV sources. This proof-of-concept study paves the way for rapid and effective VUV-powered photofunctionalization of titanium to overcome biological aging.
    MeSH term(s) Ultraviolet Rays ; Titanium ; Vacuum ; Methylene Blue ; Quartz ; Surface Properties
    Chemical Substances Titanium (D1JT611TNE) ; Methylene Blue (T42P99266K) ; Quartz (14808-60-7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms24031978
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  4. Article: Clinical Significance and Remaining Issues of Anti-HBc Antibody and HBV Core-Related Antigen.

    Yano, Yoshihiko / Sato, Itsuko / Imanishi, Takamitsu / Yoshida, Ryutaro / Matsuura, Takanori / Ueda, Yoshihide / Kodama, Yuzo

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 7

    Abstract: Currently, hepatitis B virus (HBV) core antibody (anti-HBc antibody) and HBV core-related antigen (HBcrAg) are widely used as serum markers for diagnosis based on the HBV core region. This review focused on anti-HBc antibodies and HBcrAg and aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Currently, hepatitis B virus (HBV) core antibody (anti-HBc antibody) and HBV core-related antigen (HBcrAg) are widely used as serum markers for diagnosis based on the HBV core region. This review focused on anti-HBc antibodies and HBcrAg and aimed to summarize the clinical significance of currently used assay systems and the issues involved. While anti-HBc is very significant for clinical diagnosis, the clinical significance of quantitative assay of anti-HBc antibody has been reevaluated with improvements in diagnostic performance, including its association with clinical stage and prediction of carcinogenesis and reactivation. In addition, concerning the new HBcrAg, a high-sensitivity assay method has recently been established, and its diagnostic significance, including the prediction of reactivation, is being reevaluated. On the other hand, the quantitative level of anti-HBc antibody expressed in different units among assay systems complicates the interpretation of the results. However, it is difficult to standardize assay systems as they vary in advantages, and caution is needed in interpreting the assay results. In conclusion, with the development of highly sensitive HBcrAg and anti-HBc antibody, a rapid and sensitive detection assay system has been developed and used in clinical practice. In the future, it is hoped that a global standard will be created based on the many clinical findings.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics14070728
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  5. Article ; Online: Octacalcium phosphate collagen composite for periodontal regeneration in a canine one-wall intrabony defect.

    Yamaki, Daichi / Fukuba, Shunsuke / Okada, Munehiro / Takeuchi, Shunsuke / Hoshi, Shu / Matsuura, Takanori / Iwata, Takanori

    Journal of periodontal research

    2024  

    Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the regenerative capacities of octacalcium phosphate collagen composite (OCP/Col) in one-wall intrabony defects in dogs. The background data discuss the present state of the field: No study has assessed the ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the regenerative capacities of octacalcium phosphate collagen composite (OCP/Col) in one-wall intrabony defects in dogs. The background data discuss the present state of the field: No study has assessed the efficacy of OCP/Col for periodontal regeneration therapy despite the fact that OCP/Col has proved to be efficient for bone regeneration.
    Methods: In six beagle dogs, the mandibular left third premolars were extracted 12 weeks before the experimental surgery. Standardized bone defects (5 mm in height and 4 mm in width) were simulated on the distal surface of the second premolars and mesially on the fourth premolars. The defect was filled with either OCP/Col (experimental group) or left empty (control group). Histological and histomorphometric characteristics were compared 8 weeks after surgery.
    Results: No infectious or ankylotic complications were detected at any of the tested sites. The experimental group exhibited a significantly greater volume, height, and area of newly formed bone than the control group. The former also showed a greater height of the newly formed cementum than the latter, although the results were not statistically significant. The newly formed periodontal ligaments were inserted into newly formed bone and cementum in the experimental group.
    Conclusion: OCP/Col demonstrated high efficacy for bone and periodontal tissue regeneration that can be successfully applied for one-wall intrabony defects.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390953-0
    ISSN 1600-0765 ; 0022-3484
    ISSN (online) 1600-0765
    ISSN 0022-3484
    DOI 10.1111/jre.13245
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  6. Article: Decomposing Organic Molecules on Titanium with Vacuum Ultraviolet Light for Effective and Rapid Photofunctionalization.

    Suzumura, Toshikatsu / Matsuura, Takanori / Komatsu, Keiji / Ogawa, Takahiro

    Journal of functional biomaterials

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 1

    Abstract: Ultraviolet (UV) photofunctionalization counteracts the biological aging of titanium to increase the bioactivity and osseointegration of titanium implants. However, UV photofunctionalization currently requires long treatment times of between 12 min and ... ...

    Abstract Ultraviolet (UV) photofunctionalization counteracts the biological aging of titanium to increase the bioactivity and osseointegration of titanium implants. However, UV photofunctionalization currently requires long treatment times of between 12 min and 48 h, precluding routine clinical use. Here, we tested the ability of a novel, xenon excimer lamp emitting 172 nm vacuum UV (VUV) to decompose organic molecules coated on titanium as a surrogate of photofunctionalization. Methylene blue as a model organic molecule was coated on grade 4 commercially pure titanium and treated with four UV light sources: (i) ultraviolet C (UVC), (ii) high-energy UVC (HUVC), (iii) proprietary UV (PUV), and (iv) VUV. After one minute of treatment, VUV decomposed 57% of methylene blue compared with 2%, 36%, and 42% for UVC, HUVC, and PUV, respectively. UV dose-dependency testing revealed maximal methylene blue decomposition with VUV within one minute. Equivalent decomposition was observed on grade 5 titanium alloy specimens, and placing titanium specimens in quartz ampoules did not compromise efficacy. Methylene blue was decomposed even on polymethyl methacrylate acrylic specimens at 20-25% lower efficiency than on titanium specimens, indicating a relatively small contribution of titanium dioxide-mediated photocatalytic decomposition to the total decomposition. Load-testing revealed that VUV maintained high efficacy of methylene blue decomposition regardless of the coating density, whereas other UV light sources showed low efficacy with thin coatings and plateauing efficacy with thicker coatings. This study provides foundational data on rapid and efficient VUV-mediated organic decomposition on titanium. In synergy with quartz ampoules used as containers, VUV has the potential to overcome current technical challenges hampering the clinical application of UV photofunctionalization.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2648525-4
    ISSN 2079-4983
    ISSN 2079-4983
    DOI 10.3390/jfb14010011
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  7. Article ; Online: N-Acetyl Cysteine-Mediated Improvements in Dental Restorative Material Biocompatibility.

    Matsuura, Takanori / Komatsu, Keiji / Ogawa, Takahiro

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 24

    Abstract: The fibroblast-rich gingival tissue is usually in contact with or adjacent to cytotoxic polymer-based dental restoration materials. The objective of this study was to determine whether the antioxidant amino acid, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), reduces the ... ...

    Abstract The fibroblast-rich gingival tissue is usually in contact with or adjacent to cytotoxic polymer-based dental restoration materials. The objective of this study was to determine whether the antioxidant amino acid, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), reduces the toxicity of dental restorative materials. Human oral fibroblasts were cultured with bis-acrylic, flowable composite, bulk-fill composite, self-curing acrylic, and titanium alloy test specimens. Cellular behavior and function were analyzed on and around the materials. Impregnation of the bulk-fill composite and self-curing acrylic with NAC reduced their toxicity, improving the attachment, growth, and function of human oral fibroblasts on and around the materials. These mitigating effects were NAC dose dependent. However, NAC impregnation of the bis-acrylic and flowable composite was ineffective, with no cells attaching to nor around the materials. Although supplementing the culture medium with NAC also effectively improved fibroblast behaviors, direct impregnation of materials with NAC was more effective than supplementing the cultures. NAC-mediated improvements in fibroblast behavior were associated with reduced production of reactive oxygen species and oxidized glutathione together with increased glutathione reserves, indicating that NAC effectively directly scavenged ROS from materials and reinforced the cellular antioxidant defense system. These results establish a proof of concept of NAC-mediated improvements in biocompatibility in the selected dental restorative materials.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms232415869
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  8. Article ; Online: A Case of Duodenal Edema-related Undiagnosed Hereditary Angioedema.

    Kawara, Fumiaki / Matsuura, Takanori / Yamanaka, Kodai / Nishioka, Chiharu

    Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)

    2022  Volume 62, Issue 15, Page(s) 2285–2286

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Angioedemas, Hereditary/complications ; Angioedemas, Hereditary/diagnosis ; Angioedema ; Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein ; Edema/diagnostic imaging ; Edema/etiology ; Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins
    Chemical Substances Complement C1 Inhibitor Protein ; Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-23
    Publishing country Japan
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 32371-8
    ISSN 1349-7235 ; 0021-5120 ; 0918-2918
    ISSN (online) 1349-7235
    ISSN 0021-5120 ; 0918-2918
    DOI 10.2169/internalmedicine.0869-22
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  9. Article ; Online: Human Gingival Fibroblast Growth and Function in Response to Laser-Induced Meso-and Microscale Hybrid Topography on Dental Implant Healing Abutments.

    Chao, Denny / Komatsu, Keiji / Matsuura, Takanori / Cheng, James / Stavrou, Stella C / Jayanetti, Jay / Chang, Ting-Ling / Ogawa, Takahiro

    The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants

    2024  

    Abstract: Purpose: Laser-created titanium surface topographies enhance soft tissue attachment and implant stability. However, knowledge about the underlying mechanisms governing the tissue-level reaction is lacking. The objective of this study was to examine the ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Laser-created titanium surface topographies enhance soft tissue attachment and implant stability. However, knowledge about the underlying mechanisms governing the tissue-level reaction is lacking. The objective of this study was to examine the behavior and function of human gingival fibroblasts growing on healing abutments with or without laser-textured topography.
    Materials and methods: Human primary gingival connective tissue fibroblasts were cultured on healing abutments with machined or laser-textured (Laser-Lok, BioHorizons) surfaces. Cellular and molecular responses were evaluated by cell density assay (WST-1), fluorescence microscopy, qRT-PCR, and detachment test.
    Results: The machined surface showed mono-directional traces and scratches from milling, whereas the laser-textured surface showed a distinct morphology consisting of mono-directional meso-scale channels (15 μm pitch) and woven, oblique micro-ridges formed within the channel. There were no differences in initial fibroblast attachment, subsequent fibroblast proliferation, nor collagen production between the machined and laser-textured surfaces. Fibroblasts growing on laser-textured surface spread mono-directionally along the meso-channels, while cells growing on machined surfaces spread randomly. Fibroblasts on laser-textured surfaces were 1.8-times more resistant to detachment than those on machined surfaces. An adhesive glycoprotein (fibronectin) and trans-membrane adhesion linker gene (integrin beta-1) were upregulated on laser-textured surfaces.
    Conclusions: The increased fibroblast retention, uniform growth, increased transcription of cell adhesion proteins compellingly explain the enhanced tissue-level response to laser-created, hybrid textured titanium surfaces. These results provide a cellular and molecular rationale for the tissue reaction to this unique surface and support its extended use from implant fixtures and healing abutments to diverse prosthetic components where enhanced soft tissue responses would be desirable.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632880-5
    ISSN 1942-4434 ; 0882-2786
    ISSN (online) 1942-4434
    ISSN 0882-2786
    DOI 10.11607/jomi.10745
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  10. Article ; Online: Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) Light Photofunctionalization to Induce Human Oral Fibroblast Transmigration on Zirconia.

    Suzumura, Toshikatsu / Matsuura, Takanori / Komatsu, Keiji / Sugita, Yoshihiko / Maeda, Hatsuhiko / Ogawa, Takahiro

    Cells

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 21

    Abstract: Soft tissue adhesion and sealing around dental and maxillofacial implants, related prosthetic components, and crowns are a clinical imperative to prevent adverse outcomes of periodontitis and periimplantitis. Zirconia is often used to fabricate implant ... ...

    Abstract Soft tissue adhesion and sealing around dental and maxillofacial implants, related prosthetic components, and crowns are a clinical imperative to prevent adverse outcomes of periodontitis and periimplantitis. Zirconia is often used to fabricate implant components and crowns. Here, we hypothesized that UV treatment of zirconia would induce unique behaviors in fibroblasts that favor the establishment of a soft tissue seal. Human oral fibroblasts were cultured on zirconia specimens to confluency before placing a second zirconia specimen (either untreated or treated with one minute of 172 nm vacuum UV (VUV) light) next to the first specimen separated by a gap of 150 µm. After seven days of culture, fibroblasts only transmigrated onto VUV-treated zirconia, forming a 2.36 mm volume zone and 5.30 mm leading edge. Cells migrating on VUV-treated zirconia were enlarged, with robust formation of multidirectional cytoplastic projections, even on day seven. Fibroblasts were also cultured on horizontally placed and 45° and 60° tilted zirconia specimens, with the latter configurations compromising initial attachment and proliferation. However, VUV treatment of zirconia mitigated the negative impact of tilting, with higher tilt angles increasing the difference in cellular behavior between control and VUV-treated specimens. Fibroblast size, perimeter, and diameter on day seven were greater than on day one exclusively on VUV-treated zirconia. VUV treatment reduced surface elemental carbon and induced superhydrophilicity, confirming the removal of the hydrocarbon pellicle. Similar effects of VUV treatment were observed on glazed zirconia specimens with silica surfaces. One-minute VUV photofunctionalization of zirconia and silica therefore promotes human oral fibroblast attachment and proliferation, especially under challenging culture conditions, and induces specimen-to-specimen transmigration and sustainable photofunctionalization for at least seven days.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Surface Properties ; Vacuum ; Fibroblasts ; Silicon Dioxide
    Chemical Substances zirconium oxide (S38N85C5G0) ; Silicon Dioxide (7631-86-9)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2661518-6
    ISSN 2073-4409 ; 2073-4409
    ISSN (online) 2073-4409
    ISSN 2073-4409
    DOI 10.3390/cells12212542
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