Expression of Ntf5 in rat tooth

Ntf4; neurotrophin 4/5; neurotrphic factor 4/5; Nt4; Nt5

Species: rat
Tooth: molar
Method: in situ hybridization (radioactive), probe:


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

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

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

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

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

Comparison of expression of neurotrophins and their receptors in developing tooth..

Source references:
Luukko,K. (1998) European Journal of Oral Sciences 106(1):80-93

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Data last edited 04.05.2004 by M.K., page last created 10.12.2004 by P.N.