Abstract
Two novel proteins - odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein and amelotin - have recently been identified in maturation-stage ameloblasts and in the junctional epithelium. This article reviews the structure and function of the junctional epithelium, the pattern of expression of odontogenic ameloblast-associated and amelotin proteins and the potential involvement of these proteins in the formation and regeneration of the junctional epithelium.
© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Amyloid
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Basement Membrane / anatomy & histology
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Basement Membrane / physiology
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Carrier Proteins / physiology*
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Dental Enamel Proteins / physiology*
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Epithelial Attachment / anatomy & histology*
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Epithelial Attachment / physiology
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Extracellular Matrix Proteins / physiology
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Gene Expression Regulation
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Hemidesmosomes / physiology
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Humans
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Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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Neoplasm Proteins
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Periodontal Ligament / anatomy & histology
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Periodontal Ligament / physiology
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Regeneration / physiology
Substances
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AMTN protein, human
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Amyloid
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Carrier Proteins
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Dental Enamel Proteins
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Extracellular Matrix Proteins
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Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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Neoplasm Proteins
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ODAM protein, human