Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of extracellular heat shock protein (HSP) 72 on human periodontal ligament fibroblast cells (hPDLFs) in vitro.
Design: hPDLFs were stimulated by recombinant human HSP72 (rhHSP72). TAK-242 was used to inhibit toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) activity. Interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α mRNA levels were analyzed by real-time PCR and protein levels were analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. p65/RelA phosphorylation was analyzed by western blot.
Results: IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α mRNA and protein levels were significantly increased by rhHSP72 stimulation. These effects were inhibited by TAK-242 treatment. Additionally, p65/RelA phosphorylation was increased after 5-min rhHSP72 stimulation, which was inhibited by TAK-242 treatment.
Conclusion: Extracellular HSP72 induces proinflammatory cytokines through TLR4/NF-κB in hPDLFs.
Keywords: HSP72; IL-6; IL-8; PDL; TNF-α.
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