January 2017 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” This study presents a new, effective method for delivering dental epithelial stem cells to the jaw, aiming to advance therapies for enamel defects and regeneration.
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March 1998 in “Developmental dynamics” This study suggests that fibroblast growth factors FGF-4, FGF-8, and FGF-9 may play redundant roles as signals in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions during multiple stages of tooth development in mice.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the regeneration capabilities of various vertebrate tissues, focusing on the unique ability of certain species to regenerate teeth and lens, and reports no new results.
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June 2020 in “iScience” This study found that disrupting Sox21 in developing teeth leads to severe enamel hypoplasia, regional osteoporosis, and abnormal hair formation, with impaired dental epithelial differentiation and regulation of hair follicle cell fate.
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January 2015 in “Current Topics in Developmental Biology” This review discusses the developmental plasticity between teeth and taste buds in cichlid fishes and reports no new experimental findings, highlighting potential implications for craniofacial organ patterning and regeneration.