D E P A R T M E N T S:

EDITOR'S REPORT:

Editor's Report for the Journal of Dental Research, 2001

Mark Herzberg
J Dent Res 2002 81: 4. [Full Text] [PDF]  

GUEST EDITORIAL:

Decisions, Decisions: Challenges to the Introduction of New Technologies to Clinical Practice

M.L. Barnett
J Dent Res 2002 81: 5. [Full Text] [PDF]  

RAPID COMMUNICATION:

Identification of Cis-DNA Regions Controlling Bmp4 Expression during Tooth Morphogenesis in vivo

J.Q. Feng, J. Zhang, X. Tan, Y. Lu, D. Guo, and S.E. Harris


J Dent Res 2002 81: 6-10. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

R E S E A R C H  R E P O R T S:

Biological:

Bone-resorbing Activity from Cholesterol-exposed Macrophages due to Enhanced Expression of Interleukin-1

U. Sjögren, H. Mukohyama, C. Roth, G. Sundqvist, and U.H. Lerner
Frustrated phagocytosis by macrophages exposed to cholesterol crystals results in release of factors stimulating osteoclastic bone resorption, primarily due to increased transcription of the IL-1{alpha} gene.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 11-16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Regulation of TNF--induced IL-6 Production in MG-63 Human Osteoblast-like Cells

S.J. Webb, J.R. McPherson, K. Pahan, and S. Koka
Although p38 MAPK activation by TNF-{alpha} stimulates IL-6 secretion by MG-63 cells, it has opposing effects on c/EBPß and NF{kappa}B activity.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 17-22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Interleukin-1 Enhances Type I Collagen-induced Activation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 in Odontogenic Keratocyst Fibroblasts

Y. Kubota, S. Oka, S. Nakagawa, and K. Shirasuna
IL-1{alpha} may up-regulate proMMP-2 activation by increasing the expression of MT1-MMP in the fibroblasts isolated from odontogenic keratocysts synergistically with type I collagen.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 23-27. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Saliva Promotes Candida albicans Adherence to Human Epithelial Cells

A.R. Holmes, B.M.K. Bandara, and R.D. Cannon
Factors in whole saliva bound to the yeast cells counter the C. albicans-specific salivary IgA inhibitory effect on adhesion and promote the adherence of C. albicans yeast cells to cultured epithelial cells.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 28-32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Spatial Distribution of Myosin Heavy-chain Isoforms in Mouse Masseter

C.G. Widmer, J.A. Morris-Wiman, and C. Nekula
The spatial distribution of MyHC isoforms within the mouse masseter showed distinct differences among muscle regions and varied between sexes.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 33-38. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Neck Motor Unit Activities Induced by Inputs from Periodontal Mechanoreceptors in Rats

J.L. Zeredo, K. Toda, and K. Soma
Periodontal inputs may play an important role in controlling the motor activity of neck muscles.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 39-42. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Plasma Membrane Disruption in Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Rats

M.F. Orellana, A.K. Smith, J.L. Waller, E. DeLeon, Jr., and J.L. Borke
This is the first in vivo evidence of a role for plasma membrane disruption in the mechanotransduction of orthodontic tooth movement.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 43-47. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Clinical:

Humans Immunized with Streptococcus mutans Antigens by Mucosal Routes

N.K. Childers, G. Tong, F. Li, A.P. Dasanayake, K. Kirk, and S.M. Michalek
Nasal and tonsillar immunization with S. mutans antigens was found to be safe in humans.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 48-52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

The Microbiota of Young Children from Tooth and Tongue Samples

A.C.R. Tanner, P.M. Milgrom, R. Kent, Jr., S.A. Mokeem, R.C. Page, C.A. Riedy, P. Weinstein, and J. Bruss
The tongue is a potential microbial reservoir.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 53-57. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Higher Risk of Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight in Women with Periodontal Disease

N.J. López, P.C Smith, and J. Gutierrez
Periodontal disease was associated with both preterm birth and low birth weight, independent of other risk factors.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 58-63. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Levels of GM-CSF, IL-3, and IL-6 in Fluid and Tissue from Human Radicular Cysts

A.M. Gervásio, D.A.O. Silva, E.A. Taketomi, C.J.A. Souza, S-S.J. Sung, and A.M. Loyola
Cytokines released by immune system cells may contribute to the inflammation, cystic growth, and bone resorption that characterize cystic lesions.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 64-68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Biomaterials & Bioengineering:

Elongated Growth of Octacalcium Phosphate Crystals in Recombinant Amelogenin Gels under Controlled Ionic Flow

M. Iijima, Y. Moriwaki, H.B. Wen, A.G. Fincham, and J. Moradian-Oldak
Both rM179 and rM166 enhanced the growth of elongated octacalcium phosphate crystals, suggesting a relationship to the initial elongated growth of enamel crystals.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 69-73. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

The Extent to which Resin can Infiltrate Dentin by Acetone-based Adhesives

M. Hashimoto, H. Ohno, M. Kaga, H. Sano, K. Endo, and H. Oguchi
The integrity between the bonding resin and the top of the hybrid layer plays a major role in bond strength.

J Dent Res 2002 81: 74-78. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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