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- Title
Maturation stage enamel defects in Odontogenesis‐associated phosphoprotein (Odaph) deficient mice.
- Authors
Ji, Yikang; Li, Cong; Tian, Yuan; Gao, Yan; Dong, Zhiheng; Xiang, Lili; Xu, Zhenzhen; Gao, Yuguang; Zhang, Li
- Abstract
Background: Mutation in Odontogenesis‐associated phosphoprotein (ODAPH) has been reported to cause recessive hypomineralized amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) in human. However, the exact role of ODAPH in amelogenesis is still unknown. Results: ODAPH was identified as a novel constituent of the atypical basal lamina located at the interface between maturation ameloblasts and the enamel by dual immunofluorescence staining of ODAPH and LAMC2. Odaph knockout mice were generated to explore the function of ODAPH in amelogenesis. Odaph−/− mice teeth showed severely attrition and reduced enamel mineralization. Histological analysis showed from transition or early‐maturation stage, ameloblasts were rapidly shortened, lost cell polarity, and exhibited cell pathology. Abundant enamel matrix marked by amelogenin was retained. Temporary cyst‐like structures were formed between flattened epithelial cells and the enamel from maturation stage to eruption. The integrity of the atypical basal lamina was impaired indicated by the reduced diffuse expression of LAMC2 and AMTN. The expression of maturation stage related genes of Amtn, Klk4, Integrinβ6 and Slc24a4 were significantly decreased. Conclusions: Our results suggested Odaph played vital roles during amelogenesis by maintaining the integrity of the atypical basal lamina in maturation stage, which may contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of human AI. Key Findings: ODAPH was identified as a novel constituent of the atypical basal laminaIntegrity of the atypical basal lamina in maturation stageHypomaturationAmelogenesis imperfectaCyst‐like structures formed between flattened epithelial cells and the enamel
- Subjects
DENTAL enamel; BASAL lamina; AMELOGENESIS imperfecta; CELL polarity
- Publication
Developmental Dynamics, 2021, Vol 250, Issue 10, p1505
- ISSN
1058-8388
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/dvdy.336