Expression of odontogenic ameloblast-associated and amelotin proteins in the junctional epithelium

Periodontol 2000. 2013 Oct;63(1):59-66. doi: 10.1111/prd.12031.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid
  • Basement Membrane / anatomy & histology
  • Basement Membrane / physiology
  • Carrier Proteins / physiology*
  • Dental Enamel Proteins / physiology*
  • Epithelial Attachment / anatomy & histology*
  • Epithelial Attachment / physiology
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins / physiology
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Hemidesmosomes / physiology
  • Humans
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • Periodontal Ligament / anatomy & histology
  • Periodontal Ligament / physiology
  • Regeneration / physiology

Substances

  • AMTN protein, human
  • Amyloid
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Dental Enamel Proteins
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • ODAM protein, human