Immunohistochemical localization and expression of fibromodulin in the periodontium

• Published in: Zhong hua yi xue za zhi Vol. 83; no. 19; p. 1682
• Main Authors: Qian, Hong, Fan, Ming-wen, Xiao, Y, Bartold, P M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Chinese
• Published: China 10.10.2003
• Subjects: Animals; Biglycan; Carrier Proteins - analysis; Carrier Proteins - genetics; Collagen - analysis; Collagen - genetics; Decorin; Extracellular Matrix Proteins; Fibromodulin; Immunohistochemistry; Male; Periodontium - chemistry; Proteoglycans - analysis; Proteoglycans - genetics; Rats; Rats, Inbred Lew; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction

To study the distribution and expression of fibromodulin in normal periodontium, so as to understand its role in periodontal tissue homeostasis. Five normal male Lewis rats were killed and their bilateral mandibular first molars with surrounding alveolar bones and gingival tissues were taken out. Hu...