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A Biomimetic Microfluidic Triple‐compartment Periodontium‐on‐chip for Investigation of Inflammatory Responses in Periodontitis

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ARA Arun Karthick RKGKavitha GovarthananLKLakshmi Krishnan

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Overview

Randomized trial explores inflammatory responses and drug efficacy in periodontitis models, suggesting novel therapies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to develop a biomimetic microfluidic platform to study inflammation in periodontitis and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
  • Developed a triple-compartment microfluidic chip mimicking native periodontal tissue structure and function.
  • Induced periodontitis using lipopolysaccharide and evaluated inflammation through monocyte adhesion and ROS generation.
  • Tested therapeutic drugs, including metformin and curcumin, for their anti-inflammatory effects.
  • Enhanced osteogenic and cementogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells was confirmed via gene expression and protein analysis.
  • The inflammation model effectively displayed increased cell adhesion and ROS generation upon lipopolysaccharide treatment.
  • Treatment with metformin and curcumin demonstrated significant reductions in inflammatory markers, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28ff956f82f25be989c798https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.73973
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