Int. J. Dev. Biol. 45: S103 - S104 (2001)
Study of novel genes involved in odontoblast and ameloblast differentiation
Published: 1 June 2001
Abstract
Teeth are organs which develop by inductive interactions between dental epithelium and subjacent mesenchyme. In order to identify genes involved in odontoblast and ameloblast differentiation, we have constructed a cDNA library from E19.5 mouse molars. In this work, we report partial DNA sequences of 10 non-characterized genes. In addition, we show cell expression of the transcripts in mouse embryo molars by in situ hybridization. We discuss the role of these genes in cell differentiation.