An immunocytochemical study of keratin reactivity during rat odontogenesis |
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Authors: | A. J. Smith C. Wilson J. B. Matthews |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology, University of Birmingham Dental School, St. Chads Queensway, B4 6NN Birmingham, UK |
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Abstract: | Summary The cytokeratin distribution in the developing rat enamel organ from day 15 of gestation through to 11 days post partum was examined immunohistochemically using a panel of monoclonal antibodies. A temporo-spatial programme of keratin expression was observed during odontogenesis and positive reactivity of the enamel organ was seen with the pan keratin antibodies CK1 (clone LP34 — reacts with a number of keratins including 6 and 18) and AE1-3 (reacts with most acidic and basic keratins). No reactivity was observed in the enamel organ with the other antibodies examined (Ks 8.12 [reacts with keratins 13 and 16], Ks 8.60 [reacts with keratins 10 and 11) and MCA157 [reacts with rat liver antigen]), although these antibodies did stain other epithelial tissues. This study supports the view that the epithelial cells of the enamel organ synthesize a tissuspecific subset of keratins which are related to the differentiation of the cells. |
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