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<strong>odontoblast</strong>s and pulp cells is evident and also in Hertwig’s Epithelial Root Sheath<br />

cells (B). Counterstained with haematoxylin. A: Bar=150µm, B,C,D: Bar= 60µm. ..... 106<br />

Figure 36: Immunohistochemical analysis using anti-mouse beta-galactosidase antibody<br />

on first upper molars <strong>of</strong> 21 days post natal Msx2 +/- mice. Counterstained with<br />

haematoxylin. A: Bar=150µm, B,C,D: Bar= 60µm. ........................................... 106<br />

Figure 37: Immunohistochemical analysis using anti-mouse beta-galactosidase antibody<br />

on first upper molar <strong>of</strong> 21 days post natal Msx2 -/- mice. Counterstained with<br />

haematoxylin. A: Bar=150µm, B,C,D: Bar= 60µm. ........................................... 107<br />

Figure 38: Immunohistochemical analysis using anti-mouse DSP antibody on a first<br />

upper molar <strong>of</strong> 21 days post natal Msx2 -/- mouse. Counterstained with haematoxylin.<br />

A: Bar=150µm, B,C,D: Bar= 60µm, E: Bar=20µm. ............................................ 108<br />

Figure 39: Coronal area <strong>of</strong> a first upper molar <strong>of</strong> a 21 days post natal Msx2 -/- mouse,.<br />

A: 7μm thickness, haematoxylin and eosin staining. B: Immunohistochemical analysis<br />

using anti-mouse DSP antibody. Counterstained with haematoxylin. Bar 70µm. DSP<br />

immunoreactivity is clearly visible for the embedded material in the dentine thickness.<br />

....................................................................................................... 108<br />

Figure 40: Immunohistochemical analysis using anti-mouse BrdU antibody on 14 days<br />

post natal Msx2 -/- animals, 12 hours after BrdU injection., no <strong>odontoblast</strong> cell division<br />

was noticeable. However, several cells mitoses were clearly highlighted in the bone<br />

area. A: Bar= 250µm, B,D: Bar= 100µm, C:Bar= 50µm. ..................................... 109<br />

Figure 41: In Situ Hybridization <strong>of</strong> collagen Iα1 chain on first upper molar <strong>of</strong> a 14 days<br />

post natal Msx2 -/- mouse. Secretory activity <strong>of</strong> <strong>odontoblast</strong>s (even inverted polarity<br />

cells) was observed. A: bar=200µm, B: bar = 50µm C: bar= 20µm. ....................... 110<br />

Figure 42: Quantitative RT-PCR analysis <strong>of</strong> Msx2 mRNA isolated from (A) incisor pulp<br />

mesenchymal cells <strong>of</strong> 3 months old Msx2 +/+, +/- and -/- mice, (B) MDPC23 cells<br />

(MDPC), MDPC 23 after transfection with Msx2 probe (+++) or lip<strong>of</strong>ectamin ® vector only<br />

(MDPC vector), (C) OD21 (OD) and OD21 after transfection with Msx2(OD+++) probe or<br />

lip<strong>of</strong>ectamin ® vector only (OD vector). (**: statistically significant). .................... 111<br />

Figure 43: Quantitative RT-PCR analysis <strong>of</strong> DSPP mRNA isolated from (A) incisor pulp<br />

mesenchymal cells <strong>of</strong> 3 months old Msx2 +/+, +/- and -/- mice, (B) MDPC23 cells<br />

(MDPC), MDPC 23 after transfection with Msx2 probe (+++) or lip<strong>of</strong>ectamin ® vector only<br />

(MDPC vector), (C) OD21 (OD) and OD21 after transfection with Msx2(OD+++) probe or<br />

lip<strong>of</strong>ectamin ® vector only (OD vector). (**: statistically significant). .................... 112<br />

Figure 44: Quantitative RT-PCR analysis <strong>of</strong> Osteocalcin (OC) mRNA isolated from (A)<br />

incisor pulp mesenchymal cells <strong>of</strong> 3 months old Msx2 +/+, +/- and -/- mice, (B)<br />

MDPC23 cells (MDPC), MDPC 23 after transfection with Msx2 probe (+++) or<br />

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