Int. J. Dev. Biol. 45: S103 - S104 (2001)
Study of novel genes involved in odontoblast and ameloblast differentiation
Published: 30 November -0001
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.