Does TGF-β play a role in degenerative temporomandibular joint diseases? A systematic review

Objectives: The objective of this review was to assess the literature for evidence investigating the role of TGF-β in temporomandibular joint disease with osteoarthritis. Method: An electronic and manual search was carried out on the databases, MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web Of Science, and E...

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Published in:Cranio 2017-07, Vol.35 (4), p.228-232
Main Authors: da Costa, Giovanna de Fátima Alves, Souza, Rafaelly Domingos Campos, de Araújo, Gabriela Monteiro, Gurgel, Bruno César de Vasconcelos, Barbosa, Gustavo Augusto Seabra, Calderon, Patrícia dos Santos
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Language:English
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Animals
Biomarkers - metabolism
Databases, Factual
Degenerative
Dentistry
Humans
Metabolism
Mutation
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis - metabolism
Osteoarthrosis
Receptors, Transforming Growth Factor beta - metabolism
Temporomandibular joint
Temporomandibular Joint - metabolism
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - metabolism
Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β)
Transforming Growth Factor beta - metabolism
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Summary:Objectives: The objective of this review was to assess the literature for evidence investigating the role of TGF-β in temporomandibular joint disease with osteoarthritis. Method: An electronic and manual search was carried out on the databases, MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web Of Science, and EMBASE, from 1975 to December 2015 by two independent evaluators to identify clinical and laboratory trials in English. Results: The search produced 693 records. Following a process of selection based on certain criteria, eight articles were included. Discussion: This systematic review suggests that TGF-β administration alone does not result in joint regeneration; other factors may be involved, such as TGF-β receptor expression ,and TGF-β receptor mutations that do not allow a correct transduction, resulting in TGF-β deficiency. The anabolism induced by this growth factor is also able to neutralize the catabolic processes that are elevated in osteoarthritis. Therefore, further studies are essential to determine how the concentration of TGF-β in the temporomandibular joints acts as a potential marker for the development of degenerative conditions.
ISSN:0886-9634
2151-0903
DOI:10.1080/08869634.2016.1193961