Expression patterns of Rho-associated protein kinase signaling pathway-related genes in mouse submandibular glands
10.11620/IJOB.2021.46.2.81
- Author:
Ki-Chul KIM
1
;
Sangho ROH
Author Information
1. Cellular Reprogramming and Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:International Journal of Oral Biology
2021;46(2):81-84
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Salivary glands are exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the oral cavity, and secreted saliva plays essential roles in oral health. Therefore, maintaining the salivary glands in an intact state is required for proper production and secretion of saliva. To investigate a specific signaling pathway that might affect the maintenance of mouse submandibular gland (SMGs), RNA sequencing was performed. In SMGs, downregulated expression patterns of Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) signaling pathway-related genes, including Rhoa, Rhob, Rhoc, Rock1, and Rock2, were observed. Gene expression profiling analyses of these genes indicate that the ROCK signaling pathway is a potential signal for SMG maintenance.
