Expression of Mmp2 in mouse tooth

matrix metalloproteinase 2; gelatinase A; 72kD type IV collagenase

Species: mouse
Tooth: molar
Method: in situ hybridization (radioactive), probe: 561b


Initiation stage
Expression: dental mesenchyme
No expression: oral epithelium, dental epithelium

Bud stage
Expression: dental mesenchyme
No expression: oral epithelium, dental epithelium

Cap stage
Expression: dental papilla, dental sac
No expression: oral epithelium, outer enamel epithelium, inner enamel epithelium, enamel knot, stellate reticulum

Bell stage
Expression: dental papilla, dental sac
No expression: oral epithelium, outer enamel epithelium, inner enamel epithelium, stellate reticulum

Late bell
(differentiation) stage
Expression: dental papilla, dental sac, preodontoblasts
No expression: outer enamel epithelium, stellate reticulum, preameloblasts

Secretory stage
Expression: dental papilla, dental sac, odontoblasts
No expression: outer enamel epithelium, stratum intermedia, stellate reticulum, ameloblasts


Source references:
Sahlberg,C., Reponen,P., Tryggvason,K., and, Thesleff,I. (1992) Archives of Oral Biology 37(12):1021-1030
Sahlberg,C., Reponen,P., Tryggvason,K., and, Thesleff,I. (1999) European Journal of Oral Sciences 107(2):121-130

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Data last edited 30.03.2004 by M.K., page last created 10.12.2004 by P.N.