Control of tooth development Flashcards
1
Q
what signalling occurs during initiation stage?
A
epithelial signalling between dental epithelium and dental mesenchyme
2
Q
what signalling occurs during bud stage?
A
mesenchymal signalling
3
Q
what signalling occurs during cap stage?
A
enamel knot signalling
4
Q
what is in epithelium that is responsible for inducing mesenchyme?
A
BMP
FGF
SHH
5
Q
what gene is switched on that initiates tooth development?
A
MSX1
6
Q
where is MSX1 expressed?
A
mesenchyme
7
Q
what gene is switched on in bud stage?
A
MSX2