2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Dentin regeneration by Thy-1-positive dental pulp cells
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22791782
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Morphological basic dentistry
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| Research Institution | Matsumoto Dental University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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| Keywords | 移植・再生医療 / 再生医学 / 象牙質 / 発生・分化 |
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| Research Abstract |
The majority of cells in the subodontoblastic layer express Thy-1.Therefore, to clarify the characteristics of cells in the subodontoblastic layer, the differentiation ability of Thy-1-positive cells into mineralizing cells was analyzed in vitro and in vivo. Following stimulation with BMP-2, Thy-1-positive dental pulp cells showed accelerated induction of ALP activity. Additionally, subcutaneous implantation of these positive cells induced numerous mineralized matrix formations. These results collectively suggest that Thy-1-positive dental pulp cells localized in the subodontoblastic layer have the ability to differentiate into hard tissue-forming cells.
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Research Products
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