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ReviewStem cells international2025

Spatio-Temporal Regulation of IGFs in Enamel Development: Molecular Mechanisms From Ameloblast Polarity to Mineralization Homeostasis.

Xue Zeng, Pengcheng He

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Review in Stem cells international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Xue ZengDepartment of Pediatric Outpatient Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7504-527X
Pengcheng HeKey Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, (Sichuan University) Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5030-0824

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The development of enamel relies on the precise regulation of ameloblast differentiation, enamel matrix secretion, and mineralization. The formation of enamel is crucial for the normal function of dental tissues, and promoting enamel remineralization is of significant importance for the treatment of dental caries. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of enamel development is essential for oral therapy and provides a bridge to tooth regeneration. Among various growth factors, the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) family, including IGF-1 and IGF-2, has been shown to play a key role in enamel formation by activating signaling pathways such as PI3K/AKT and MAPK. This review summarizes the role of the IGF family in tooth development and enamel formation and sheds light on key parts of the research for future treatment improvements.

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cell polarityenamel formationenamel mineralizationIGFsPH homeostasis

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PMID40395978
PMCPMC12092154

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