Regulatory mechanisms of branching morphogenesis in mouse submandibular gland rudiments

Publication date: February 2018Source: Japanese Dental Science Review, Volume 54, Issue 1Author(s): Masanori Kashimata, Toru HayashiSummaryBranching morphogenesis is an important developmental process for many organs, including the salivary glands. Whereas epithelial–mesenchymal interactions, which are cell-to-cell communications, are known to drive branching morphogenesis, the molecular mechanisms responsible for those inductive interactions are still largely unknown. Cell growth factors and integrins are known to be regulators of branching morphogenesis of salivary glands. In addition, functional microRNAs (miRNAs) have recently been reported to be present in the developing submandibular gland. In this review, the authors describe the roles of various cell growth factors, integrins and miRNAs in branching morphogenesis of developmental mouse submandibular glands.

Source: Japanese Dental Science Review - July 10, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research