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Enhanced Cytokine Production and Collagen Synthesis of Gingival Fibroblasts from Patients with Denture Fibromatosis

Department of Oral Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku-city, Kochi 783, Japan

K. Yoneda

Department of Oral Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku-city, Kochi 783, Japan

T. Osaki

Department of Oral Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku-city, Kochi 783, Japan

The mechanisms of denture-induced gingival hypertrophy remain to be explored. Since fibroblast proliferation and bone resorption characterize this disorder, the possible involvement of cytokines was investigated. Gingival fibroblasts were obtained from six patients with denture fibromatosis (Den-Fb) and six healthy persons (Nor-Fb). Cells were compared for proliferation, collagen synthesis, and cytokine production. Incorporation of [3H]thymidine (TdR) was increased in 3 Den-Fb and 3 Nor-Fb lines in the presence of interleukin-1-beta (IL-1β) (10 U/mL) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) (from 10 to 100 U/mL). Proline incorporation in Den-Fb was higher than that in Nor-Fb, and the mean collagen synthesis level in Den-Fb was significantly higher than that in Nor-Fb. Although there was no difference between the up-regulation of protein synthesis in Den-Fb and Nor-Fb induced by IL-1β or TNF-a, the receptors for these cytokines were expressed at higher levels in cell lines which exhibited higher protein synthesis. Between Nor-Fb and Den-Fb, there was no difference in the generation of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) or interleukin-6 (IL-6). However, most Den-Fb produced more GM-CSF and IL-6 in the presence of TNF-a. Enhancement of IL-6 generation by GM-CSF was also more prominent in Den-Fb. GM-CSF and IL-6 were synergistically generated after co-culture of the fibroblasts with gingival keratinocytes. GM-CSF and IL-6 generation of Den-Fb was markedly enhanced by co-culture of Den-Fb with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), especially PBMC from patients. PBMC from patients generated more cytokines than did those from healthy subjects. These results indicate that cytokines generated in situ cooperatively by keratinocytes infiltrated mononuclear cells, and fibroblasts evoke up-regulation of collagen synthesis by fibroblasts expressing cytokine receptors.

Key Words: denture fibromatosis • fibroblasts • DNA synthesis • collagen synthesis • cytokines

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 74, No. 4, 1072-1078 (1995)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345950740040701


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