[Comparison of synthesizing Collagen I and III in periodontal ligament cells and gingival fibroblasts]

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the different characteristics of periodontal ligament cells and gingival fibroblasts in synthesizing Collagen I and III. METHODS: Periodontal ligament cells and gingival fibroblasts were cultured from the same patient and detected for expression of Collagen I and III by immunocytochemical methods. RESULTS: The immunocytochemical staining showed Collagen I and III were positive in periodontal ligament cells, and mild positive in gingival fibroblasts. Statistical analysis suggested the difference between gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells. CONCLUSION: There were differences between the periodontal ligament cells and gingival fibroblasts in synthesizing or secreting of Collagen matrix.

Author information

Author/s: Wang, Yan (Y); Wang, Shuo-zhi (SZ); Fan, Ming-wen (MW); Yang, Pi-shan (PS); Li, Shu (S);

Affiliation: School of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China. wangyan1965(-atsign-)yahoo.com.cn

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology (Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue), published in China. (Language: chi)

Reference: 2003-Jun; vol 12 (issue 3) : pp 183-6

Dates: Created 2003/12/09; Completed 2004/01/06; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 14661325, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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