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Final fate of NCC?

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Odontoblasts or cementoblasts via ectomesenchymal cells.

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Teeth are only developed in…?

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the 1st branchial arch`

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Stem cells (ie NCCs) can…

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replicate (via asymmetric division) or differentiate into many cell types.

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NCC (4th germ layer) + ectoderm, endoderm, mesoderm. Role of each “germ”?

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Ectoderm = regulates NCC cells during morphogenesis, controls position, size, and shape of organs.
Mesoderm = provides environment.
Endoderm = develops pharyngeal pouch-generated organs (thyroid, parathyroid, and thymus)
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1. NCCs form well-organized migratory streams to the branchial arches. BA?

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Via hindbrain rhmobomeres.
*1st BA: r 1, 2
2nd BA: r 4
3rd BA: r 6, 7
r 3 & 5 degenerate.
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1. NCCs form well-organized migratory streams to the branchial arches. CN?

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*CN V: r 1-3
CN VII: r4-5
CN IX: r6-7

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2. NCCs in each migratory stream express specific Hox gene codes. Def/role?

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Hox genes = a group of homeobox genes, which possess a unique homeobox (DNA sequence) –> homeodomain (protein segment) which acts as TF.

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2. NCCs in each migratory stream express specific Hox gene codes. Which BAs express Hox genes?

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1st BA is Hox-free (carry genes but don’t express them).

2nd BA begins Hox expression

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3. Within each BA, specific Dlx genes are expressed to produce regional differences (ie b/w maxilla and mandible). Def/role?

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Dlx = another homeobox gene –> TF.
7 members of family.
Dlx 4, 7, 8, 9 are same.

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3. BA 1 Dlx 1/2?

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maxillary (proximal) process

Double mutants lack all maxillary molars (mandibular molars unaffected)

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Proper development of maxillary/proximal process requires?

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Dlx 1/2

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3. BA 1 Dlx 5/6?

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mandibular (distal) process

-/- mutants develop lower jaws that are mirror images of upper jaws

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Proper development of mandibular/distal process requires?

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Dlx 5/6

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*Among cells required for tooth development, which ones have an NCC origin?

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Odontoblasts and cementoblasts (via ectomesenchyme). NOT ameloblasts.

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*NCCs migrated to the 1st BA are from which hindbrain rhombmeres?

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r 1 + 2

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*Which homeobox gene differentiates NCCs migrated to different BA?

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Hox genes

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*Which homeobox gene differentiates development of the maxillary and mandibular processes within the first BA?

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Dlx genes

max: Dlx 1+2
mand: Dlx 5+6

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Origin of tissue-tissue interactions?

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Initiated by epithelium, followed by epithelium-mesenchyme interaction through the entire process of tooth development.

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Origins of enamel and dentin?

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Ectoderm –> epithelium –> ameloblasts/enamel

NCC/mesoderm –> mesenchyme –> odontoblasts –> dentin

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Ectoderm-Derived Epithelium Signaling Pathways - 4 molecule names?

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BMP: bone morphogenic protein
FGF: fibroblast growth factor
Wnt: wingless (drosophila) & int (mouse)
SHH: sonic hedge hog

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Ectoderm-Derived Epithelium Signaling Pathways - mechanism of action?

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Molecules bind membrane receptors –> impact gene regulation (via varied intracellular pathways). Also important for ectodermal organs (ie hair, nails glands)

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Enamel knots definition

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Epithelial aggregates function as signal centers for tooth morphogenesis & odontoblast differentiation.

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Primary enamel knots

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Bud –> cap transition in ALL teeth.
Stimulate proliferation of adjacent cells.
Disappear by apoptosis.

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Secondary enamel knots

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Determine number & location of molar cusps (NOT in incisors).
Stimulate terminal differentiation of odontoblasts.

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Signaling molecules in enamel knots?
FGF = cusp activator BMP, SHH = cusp inhibitor to regulate formation of inter-cusp distance.
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Cranial CNNs contribute to...
Formation of all tooth structures (dentin, cementum, pulp, PDL, but NOT enamel)
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Mesenchyme Signaling Molecules?
Signaling molecules: BMP, FGF, Wnt, inhibitors (but not SHH) | Transcription factors: Msx1/2, Dlx1/2, Pax9, Gli2/3, Runx2, Barx1, etc.
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steps of development of a tooth crown
1. initiation 2. morphogenesis 3. differentiation and mineralization
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Tooth identify determination
Anterior (distal): BMP4 --> MSx 1/2 | Posterior (proximal): FGF --> Barx1, Dlx2, Lhx6/7
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Epithelium expresses...into mesenchyme?
Sema3A = serves as chemorepellant for axons, thus controlling the timing and patterning of tooth innervation
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*What are the cell and tissue origins for tooth structures?
Most are mesenchyme (enamel is epithelium) Ectoderm --> epithelium --> ameloblasts/enamel NCC/mesoderm --> mesenchyme --> odontoblasts --> dentin
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*What four major signaling molecules are produced by the epithelium?
BMP, FGF, Wnt, SHH
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*What are the common transcription factors produced by the mesenchyme?
Transcription factors: Msx1/2, Dlx1/2, Pax9, Gli2/3, Runx2, Barx1, etc.
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What are the common signaling molecules produced by the mesenchyme?
Signaling molecules: BMP, FGF, Wnt, inhibitors (but not SHH)
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*What are the main characteristics and functions of the two sets of enamel knots?
1˚: bud --> cap transition for all teeth. | 2˚: location and number of cusps for molars
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*At the cellular and molecular level, crown development is divided into what 3 stages?
IM DM 1. Initiation 2. Morphogenesis 3. Differentiation & Mineralization
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*Innervation of tooth is from which NC, and when do the nerve fibers first enter the pulp area?
CN V, enters after the start of enamel formation
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HERS
After crown development nearly complete, epithelial root sheath grows apically between two mesenchymal regions (dental papilla & follicle).
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Epithelium and root development?
No enamel in root, but induction from epithelium is required for root development.
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HERS induces...
HERS induces dental papilla cells to differentiate into odontoblasts.
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HERS uses...?
Differentiation via lamini-5 and TGF-beta.
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Nfic?
Nuclear factor Ic | Essential for root dentin (along with HERS), but not crown dentin formation
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Cementum formation starts when...
HERS (epithelial) and dental follicle (mesenchyme) cells are in close proximity
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Epithelium-Mesenchyme Interaction during Root Development
HERS: TGF-b, Nfic, insulin-like GF, Wnts, FGF Mesenchyme: BMP, FGF Some overlap with crown develpment
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Two mechanisms to root cementum formation?
1st: directly from dental follicle 2nd: HERS "trans-differnetiated" into cementoblasts.
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Contributions of HERS to root development
- HERS do not --> ameloblasts/enamel. - HERS do not respond to signals from the mesenchyme and differentiate into ameloblasts. - Induce diff. of odontoblasts - Induce diff. of cementoblasts, OR HERS cells may transdifferentiate into cementoblasts. - Determine # of roots
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Fates of HERS
- Become epithelial rest of Malassez - Apoptosis - Incorporated into the cementum front - E-M transformation - Migration to PDL - Differentiation into ameloblasts
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*What are the tissue and cell origins for root dentin and cementum?
Mostly mesenchyme - some cementum from HERS (epi) via transdifferentation
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*Is epithelium required to induce the formation of odontoblasts to root dentin and cementumblasts to cementum?
Yes! Epi required, even though no enamel in root.
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*Are molecules involed in E-M interaction for root development the same as those involved in crown development?
No, some overlap
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What can happen to HERS after root development?
Multiple possibilities (induce, transdifferentiate, apoptosis)
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ectodermal dysplasia syndrom
2+ ectoderm structures | mutation of TF p63 (critical for FGF, BMP, SHH epi-mes interaction)
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Msx1 mutation
No max premolars, mand 2nd premolars G-->C transversion (arginine --> proline) TF in mesenchyme Mutation in homeodomain region
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Pax9 mutation
no molar development guanine insertion TF in mesenchyme Mutation in DNA-binding domain
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Axin2 mutation
``` 8+ perm teeth underdevelopd Missense (C-->T), insertion (G) Premature stop codon Disrupts Wnt signaling to mesenchyme Colorectal polyps and cancer ```
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EDA mutation
``` multiple missing anterior teeth X-linked dominant Missense C--G ==> Q to E substitution in EDA Transmembrane signaling molecule TNF pathway ```
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Theories of etiology of supernumerary teeth
tooth germ dichotomy | genetic and environmental factors
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System conditions --> supernumerary teeth
Cleidocranial dysplasia | Familial adenomatous polyposis (Gardner's syndrome)
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Cleidocranial Dysplasia
Supernumerary, delayed/impact perm. | Runx2 TF mutation
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Gardner's Sydnrome
Supernumerary, impact, dentigerous teeth Apc mutation through Wnt signaling pathway Apc loss-of-function, B-catenin gain-of-function
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*Gene mutations related to missing teeth?
TF: Msx1, Pax9, p63 (BMP, FGF, SHH) Signal: Axin2 (via Wnt), EDA (via TNF)
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*Gene mutations related to supernumerary?
TF: Runx2 Singal: Apc (via Wnt)

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