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Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factor I Receptors in the Temporomandibular Joint of the Rat

Institute of Dentistry

T. Peltomäki

Institute of Dentistry

O. Rönning

Institute of Dentistry

T. Vahlberg

Department of Biostatistics, University of Turku, Lemminkaisenkatu 2, FIN 20520 Turku, Finland

H. Helenius

Department of Biostatistics, University of Turku, Lemminkaisenkatu 2, FIN 20520 Turku, Finland

While there are numerous investigations on hormonal control of long bone epiphyseal growth, corresponding knowledge is sparse concerning the condylar cartilage. We investigated the distribution of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) receptors in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), especially the condyle, and compared the findings with information of long bone epiphyseal plates. The localization of the receptors was examined in vivo by immunohistochemical methods in one- to 21-day-old rats. GH receptors were detected in various components of the TMJ, but not in the fibrous articular surface or in the cartilage layers of the condyle. IGF-I receptors were found in the fibrous articular surface of the condyle and particularly in the superior and posterosuperior regions of the condylar cartilage, the depth of the labeled cell layer increasing significantly with age. It is evident that the expression of GH and IGF-I receptors is area-specific in the TMJ. Early post-natal growth and development of the mandibular condylar cartilage seem to be IGF-I-dependent but not directly dependent on GH.

Key Words: growth hormone (GH) • insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) receptors • temporomandibular joint,mandibular condyle

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 80, No. 10, 1903-1907 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345010800100801


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