Vascular endothelial growth gactor and its receptor expression in mandibular fracture healing / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To study the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and its receptor Flt1 in the process of mandibular fracture healing.Methods:The fracture models were made in the middle of the left mandible of 25 rabbits,then the specimens from the fracture site were taken 48 hours and 1,3,5 and 8 weeks after operation respectively. The expression of VEGF and Flt1 was detected by immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization.Results:VEGF mRNA, VEGF and Flt1 were detected in many kinds of cells in the fracture site from 48 hours to 8 weeks after fracture, and high expression of VEGF and Flt1 were detected from 1 to 3 weeks after facture.Conclusions:VEGF and Flt1 are expressed through the process of fracture healing, VEGF may play important role in the process of blood vessel rebuilding after fracture.