Expression of Shh, Ptc1, Ptc2 mRNA in the cap stage of mouse molar.
- Author:
Zhi CHEN
1
;
Lu ZHANG
;
Zhi-feng WANG
;
Zhi-jun SUN
;
Qi ZHANG
;
Bing FAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Animals; Hedgehog Proteins; Mice; Molar; metabolism; Patched Receptors; Patched-1 Receptor; RNA, Messenger; biosynthesis; Receptors, Cell Surface; biosynthesis; genetics; Tooth Germ; growth & development; metabolism; Trans-Activators; biosynthesis
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2003;38(2):93-95
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression of Shh and its receptors Ptc1 and Ptc2 mRNA in the cap stage of mouse molar and discuss its role in early tooth morphogenesis.
METHODSThe embryonic mouse heads of early tooth development (E10.5 - E15.5) were obtained and 5 micro m serial sections were made. Immunohistochemical staining of PCNA was carried out by SP method. The expression pattern of Shh, Ptc1, and Ptc2 mRNA was analysed by in situ hybridization.
RESULTSE14.5, outer dental epithelium, inner dental epithelium, stellate reticulum and underlying dental mesenchyme were PCNA positive. Most of the enamel knot cells were PCNA negative. A few of the enamel knot cells were PCNA positive. Shh, Ptc1, and Ptc2 mRNA were strongly expressed in outer dental epithelium, inner dental epithelium, stellate reticulum and the enamel knot.
CONCLUSIONIn the cap stage, Shh as a paracrine and autocrine signaling molecule might stimulate epithelium and mesenchyme proliferation.
