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ArticleJournal of cellular biochemistry2010

Odontoblast-targeted Bcl-2 overexpression impairs dentin formation.

Wenjian Zhang, Jun Ju, Gloria Gronowicz

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Article in Journal of cellular biochemistry, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Mechanisms of action ofFrontiers in pharmacology · 2024
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  2. Review
  3. Role of Cell Death in Cellular Processes During Odontogenesis.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2021
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  6. Apoptotic signaling in mouse odontogenesis.Omics : a journal of integrative biology
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3 authors.

Wenjian ZhangDepartment of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. wenjian.zhang@uth.tmc.edu
Jun Ju
Gloria Gronowicz

Funding

Bcl-2, A Key Factor for Dentinogenesis and Tooth Damage RepairR03DE019663 · NIDCR · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI ZHANG, WENJIAN · 2009 to 2010
$224k
NIDCR NIH HHS 1R03DE019663-01A1NIDCR NIH HHS R03 DE019663
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Apoptosis has been described extensively in tooth development, which is under tight control of multiple apoptosis regulators, including anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. However, it is totally unclear how Bcl-2 is related to odontogenesis, especially dentinogenesis. Using a transgenic mouse Col2.3Bcl-2 in which human Bcl-2 was overexpressed in odontoblasts, the effect of Bcl-2 on dentinogenesis was investigated. Overexpression of Bcl-2 was detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. Odontoblast apoptosis was evaluated by TUNEL and Western blot detection of cleaved caspase-3. Odontoblast differentiation was assessed by real-time PCR detection of dentin matrix expression. Dentin mineralization was evaluated by micro-CT in vivo, and alizarin red S staining and calcium content analysis in vitro. Bcl-2 was found to be overexpressed in odontoblasts and prevent their apoptosis. Odontoblast differentiation and mineralization was inhibited by Bcl-2, as evidenced by lower expressions of DMP-1, OC, and DSPP, and decreased odontoblast mineralization in vitro, as well as decreased dentin thickness and mineral density in vivo when compared to the wild-type animals. Inhibition of odontoblast differentiation by Bcl-2 occurs, at least partially, via a suppression of MEK-ERK1/2 signaling pathway. In conclusion, Bcl-2 overexpression prevents odontoblast apoptosis and impairs dentin formation, partially via an inhibition of odontoblast differentiation. This study revealed some novel functions of Bcl-2 in dentinogenesis in addition to its anti-apoptotic effect, which shed some light on the genetic complexity of tooth development.

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Genes, bcl-2AnimalsApoptosisCalcification, PhysiologicCell DifferentiationDentinogenesisDrug Delivery SystemsHumansMiceMice, TransgenicOdontoblastsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2

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PMCPMC2996920

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