The fate of Osterix-expressing mesenchymal cells in dental root formation and maintenance.

A TakahashiN OnoWanida Ono

Published in: Orthodontics & craniofacial research (2018)

Osx-expressing cells play important roles in the entire processes of tooth root formation; their progeny continue to contribute to maintenance of tooth root even after root formation is complete.

Keyphrases

induced apoptosis
cell cycle arrest
stem cells
bone marrow
endoplasmic reticulum stress
cell death
oxidative stress