Saghiri, M., A. Asatourian, Z. Gurel, C. Sorenson, and N. Sheibani. Bcl-2 Expression Is Essential for Development and Normal Physiological Properties of Tooth Hard Tissue and Saliva Production. Elsevier, 2017, pp. 94-100 PubMed Text.
Abstract
Background
Apoptosis plays a fundamental role in appropriate tissue development and function. Although expression of Bcl-2 has been reported during tooth and submandibular gland (SMG) development, the physiological role Bcl-2 plays during these processes has not been addressed. This study was performed to evaluate the impact of Bcl-2 expression on the formation and properties of tooth hard tissue, and saliva production.