PMID: 11314517Apr 21, 2001Paper

Immunohistochemistry of bone sialoprotein and osteopontin during reparative dentinogenesis in vivo

The Chinese Journal of Dental Research : the Official Journal of the Scientific Section of the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA)
Q ZhangQ Zhu

Abstract

To investigate the stage-specific and tissue expression of bone sialoprotein (BSP) and osteopontin (OPN) during reparative dentinogenesis in vivo. Direct pulp-capping with Ca(OH)2 developed a model used for the investigation of reparative dentinogenesis in the exposed dental pulp. In this model, standardized class V cavities were prepared close to the gingival margin on the buccal surface of each tooth. Animals were sacrificed 3, 7, and 10 days post-operation. Immunohistochemical staining determined the tissue-specific expression of BSP and OPN during the process. Odontoblast-like cells and reparative dentin reacted positively with BSP and OPN. The expression of BSP reached a peak at day 7, then gradually decreased, while the expression of OPN showed no significant difference between day 7 and day 10. BSP and OPN may play different roles in reparative dentinogenesis. BSP may serve as a nucleator of hydroxyapatite crystal formation.

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