EMMPRIN/CD147 deficiency disturbs ameloblast–odontoblast cross-talk and delays enamel mineralization

EMMPRIN / CD 147 deficiency disturbs ameloblast - odontoblast cross - talk and delays enamel mineralization . Running Title : EMMPRIN and tooth formation

Deletion of Slc26a1 and Slc26a7 Delays Enamel Mineralization in Mice

Amelogenesis features two major developmental stages-secretory and maturation. During maturation stage, hydroxyapatite deposition and matrix turnover require delicate pH regulatory mechanisms mediated by multiple ion transporters. Several members of the Slc26 gene family (Slc26a1, Slc26a3, Slc26a4, Slc26a6, and Slc26a7), which exhibit bicarbonate transport activities, have been suggested by pre...

Protein-mediated enamel mineralization.

Enamel is a hard nanocomposite bioceramic with significant resilience that protects the mammalian tooth from external physical and chemical damages. The remarkable mechanical properties of enamel are associated with its hierarchical structural organization and its thorough connection with underlying dentin. This dynamic mineralizing system offers scientists a wealth of information that allows t...

Mineralization Potential of Polarized Dental Enamel

BACKGROUND Management of human teeth has moved from a surgical to a more conservative approach of inhibiting or preventing lesion progression. Increasing enamel mineralization is crucial in this regard. A potential difficulty is the preferential mineralization of the outermost portion of the enamel that can prevent overall mineralization. We describe a strategy for increasing the mineralization...

The Pattern of the Mineralization of Enamel

Voluminous literature on the subject of enamel mineralization has been reviewed and published recently.1. 2 Therefore, the author will not attempt to cite again the numerous individual contributions of the many investigators in this area. An evaluation of the past studies leads the reader to the conclusion that at least two general concepts of enamel mineralization have been developed and appea...