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Collagen analysis in human tooth germ papillae
Abrahão, Ivete Jorge; Martins, Manoela Domingues; Katayama, Emílio; Antoniazzi, João Humberto; Segmentilli, Angelo; Marques, Márcia Martins.
  • Abrahão, Ivete Jorge; University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Department of Endodontics. São Paulo. BR
  • Martins, Manoela Domingues; Metropolitan University of Santos. School of Dentistry. Santos. BR
  • Katayama, Emílio; University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Department of Endodontics. São Paulo. BR
  • Antoniazzi, João Humberto; University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Department of Endodontics. São Paulo. BR
  • Segmentilli, Angelo; Metropolitan University of Santos. School of Dentistry. Santos. BR
  • Marques, Márcia Martins; University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Department of Endodontics. São Paulo. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 17(3): 208-212, 2006. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-442368
ABSTRACT
The extracellular matrix (ECM) performs a very important role in growth regulation and tissue differentiation and organization. In view of this, the purpose of this study was to analyze the collagen, the major organic component of dental pulp ECM, in papillae of human tooth germs in different developmental phases. The maxillas and mandibles of 9 human fetuses ranging from 10 to 22 weeks of intrauterine life were removed and 16 tooth germs (1 in the cap stage, 8 in the early bell stage and 7 in the late bell stage) were obtained. The pieces were processed for histological analysis and stained with hematoxylin-eosin, Masson's Trichrome and picrosirius staining technique. Both types of collagen in the dental papilla were only detected by the picrosirius staining technique under polarized light microscopy. Type III collagen was detected in all specimens. Type I collagen was present in focal areas of the dental papilla only in some specimens. In conclusion, the findings of this study showed that type III collagen is a regular component of the papillae of human tooth germs whereas type I collagen is present in a significantly lesser amount.
RESUMO
A matriz extracelular (MEC) tem um papel importante na regulação do crescimento e na diferenciação e organização dos tecidos. Com base nestes aspectos o objetivo do deste estudo foi analisar o colágeno, maior componente orgânico da MEC da polpa dentária, na papila de germes dentários humanos, em diferentes fases do desenvolvimento. Foram obtidos fragmentos de maxilas e mandíbulas de 9 fetos humanos com 10 a 22 semanas de vida intra-uterina, dos quais foram analisados 16 germes dentários (1 em estágio de capuz, 8 em estágio de campânula precoce e 7 em estágio de campânula tardia). Secções histológicas seriadas foram coradas com hematoxilina e eosina, tricrômico de Masson e técnica de coloração do picrosirius. Ambos os tipos de colágeno na papila dentária foram somente detectados pela técnica de coloração do picrosirius usando microscopia de luz polarizada. Colágeno tipo III foi detectado em todas as amostras. Colágeno tipo I estava presente em áreas focais da papila dental em algumas amostras. Concluiu-se que o colágeno tipo III mostrou-se um componente regular da papila de germes dentários humanos, enquanto o colágeno tipo I esteve presente em quantidade significativamente menor.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Collagen / Dental Papilla Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Metropolitan University of Santos/BR / University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Collagen / Dental Papilla Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Metropolitan University of Santos/BR / University of São Paulo/BR