2007
DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2007.01.015
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Elevated TGF-β2 signaling in dentin results in sex related enamel defects

Abstract: Initiation of enamel formation requires reciprocal signaling between epithelially and mesenchymally derived cells.Objective-In this study, we used a transgenic mouse model which drives overexpression of an activated form of TGF-β2 under control of the osteocalcin promoter, to investigate the role of TGF-β2 in the dental mesenchyme, on enamel formation.Design-Dentin and enamel were imaged by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Dentin mechanical properties were characterized for… Show more

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“…Dental‐targeted over‐expression of TGF‐ β 1 (using a Dspp–Tgfβ1 transgene) results in a phenotype similar to dentin dysplasia , and over‐expression of TGF‐ β 2 in the dentin matrix results in the reduction of dentin hardness and elasticity in male mice . Our histological analysis shows no obvious changes in dentin or odontoblasts in Ltbp3‐/‐ mutants.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 65%
“…Dental‐targeted over‐expression of TGF‐ β 1 (using a Dspp–Tgfβ1 transgene) results in a phenotype similar to dentin dysplasia , and over‐expression of TGF‐ β 2 in the dentin matrix results in the reduction of dentin hardness and elasticity in male mice . Our histological analysis shows no obvious changes in dentin or odontoblasts in Ltbp3‐/‐ mutants.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 65%
“…This has been reported for the other major hypomineralized condition of enamel, dental fluorosis, 34,35 and animal models also indicate a genetic risk component for non-fluorotic hypomineralized enamel. 36,37 The exact aetiological mechanism(s) of enamel hypomineralization and why there is markedly asymmetric presentation in individuals remain unknown. While most respondents believed medical conditions to be involved in the aetiology, which is supported by several studies reporting a higher incidence of developmental enamel defects in medically compromised populations, [16][17][18][19] just over half in the present study thought there was a genetic component.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(13,14) TGF-b is one of the few factors known to regulate tissue-level properties. (15)(16)(17) When TGF-b signaling was decreased or increased in transgenic mouse models, the modulus and hardness of the tissue increased or decreased, respectively, as determined by nanoindentation. (15) Therefore, modulation of MMP activity also may influence mechanical properties via indirect effects on TGF-b activity in addition to direct effects on matrix processing.…”
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