Phagocytosis and nitric oxide production by peritoneal adherent cells in response to Candida albicans in aging: a collaboration to elucidate the pathogenesis of denture stomatitis

Authors

  • Taiane Priscila GARDIZANI Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru; Departamento de Cirurgia
  • Karen Henriette PINKE Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru; Departamento de Cirurgia
  • Heliton Gustavo de LIMA Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru; Departamento de Cirurgia
  • Vanessa Soares LARA Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru; Departamento de Cirurgia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-7757-2016-0322

Keywords:

Candida-associated denture stomatitis, Immunosenescence, Peritoneal adherent cells, Phagocytosis, Nitric oxide

Abstract

Elderly denture wearers are commonly affected by Candida-associated denture stomatitis (DS), an inflammatory process of the oral mucosa strongly associated with Candida spp and other microorganisms, as well as local and systemic factors. The impaired immune response against pathogens is among the inherent host factors that have been also associated with the pathogenesis of DS. Mononuclear phagocytes respond to the pathogens through phagocytosis followed by the production of several substances inside the phagosomes, among them are the reactive nitrogen species (RNS). A failure in these mechanisms may contribute to the DS development. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of aging on the internalization and the production of nitric oxide (NO) by peritoneal adherent cells (PAC), in response to Candida albicans (C. albicans). Material and methods PAC obtained from young and aged mice were challenged with dead or viable C. albicans by using predetermined proportions (cells:yeast) for 30 and 120 minutes. Phagocytosis was analyzed by acridine orange dye, and NO production by the Griess reaction. Results C. albicans phagocytosis by PAC from aged mice was similar to that of young mice, although the cells from older mice cells present more internalized fungi compared with matched control. In addition, a tendency towards impaired NO production by peritoneal mononuclear phagocytes from aged mice was observed. Conclusions PAC from aged mice may capture and store many fungi, which in turn may mean that these cells are effectively unable to eliminate fungi, probably due to impaired NO production. Therefore, considering the important role of C. albicans overgrowth in the pathogenesis of DS and the aspects observed in this study, aging may favor the onset and severity of local candidosis such as DS and its systemic forms.

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Published

2017-06-01

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Phagocytosis and nitric oxide production by peritoneal adherent cells in response to Candida albicans in aging: a collaboration to elucidate the pathogenesis of denture stomatitis. (2017). Journal of Applied Oral Science, 25(3), 265-273. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-7757-2016-0322