ArticlePloS one2016
The Effect of Altered Loading on Mandibular Condylar Cartilage.
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- Notch Signaling Regulates the Chondrogenic Potential of Both Articular Chondrocytes and Their Progenitors During Expansion.Stem cells (Dayton, Ohio) · 2023Article
- Early Treatment of Unilateral Condylar Hyperplasia in Adolescents: Preliminary Results.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- An Overview of Clinical Conditions and a Systematic Review of Personalized TMJ Replacement.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Review
- Anabolic Response of Intermittent Parathyroid Hormone and Alendronate on the Osteochondral Tissue of TMJ.Cartilage · 2022Article
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- Type V collagen regulates the structure and biomechanics of TMJ condylar cartilage: A fibrous-hyaline hybrid.Matrix biology : journal of the International Society for Matrix Biology · 2021Article
- Alteration of the Condylar Oral Bone in Obese and Gastric Bypass Mice.Calcified tissue international · 2020Article
- Temporomandibular Joint Hypofunction Secondary to Unilateral Partial Discectomy Attenuates Degeneration in Murine Mandibular Condylar Cartilage.The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College · 2020Article
- The Roles of Indian Hedgehog Signaling in TMJ Formation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2019Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to delineate the cellular, mechanical and morphometric effects of altered loading on the mandibular condylar cartilage (MCC) and subchondral bone. We hypothesized that altered loading will induce differentiation of cells by accelerating the lineage progression of the MCC. MATERIALS AND
methodsFour-week-old male Dkk3 XCol2A1XCol10A1 mice were randomly divided into two groups: (1) Loaded-Altered loading of MCC was induced by forced mouth opening using a custom-made spring; (2) Control-served as an unloaded group. Mice were euthanized and flow cytometery based cell analysis, micro-CT, gene expression analysis, histology and morphometric measurements were done to assess the response.
resultsOur flow cytometery data showed that altered loading resulted in a significant increase in a number of Col2a1-positive (blue) and Col10a1-positive (red) expressing cells. The gene expression analysis showed significant increase in expression of BMP2, Col10a1 and Sox 9 in the altered loading group. There was a significant increase in the bone volume fraction and trabecular thickness, but a decrease in the trabecular spacing of the subchondral bone with the altered loading. Morphometric measurements revealed increased mandibular length, increased condylar length and increased cartilage width with altered loading. Our histology showed increased mineralization/calcification of the MCC with 5 days of loading. An unexpected observation was an increase in expression of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase activity in the fibrocartilaginous region with loading.
conclusionAltered loading leads to mineralization of fibrocartilage and drives the lineage towards differentiation/maturation.
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