title: Immunoperoxidase localization of actin in Tomes' processes of ameloblasts of rat incisor.
abstract: Actin has been localized in Tomes' processes of the ameloblasts by the immunoperoxidase method using antiserum against purified rat actin. The zone of initial mineralization in dentin also gave a positive reaction. The possibility exists that actin may have a role in local accumulation of calcium during mineralization of various calcified tissues.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral Biology and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Sandhu
mesh_terms: D000199:Actins / Q000032:analysis*; D000565:Ameloblasts / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D003804:Dentin / Q000032:analysis; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007180:Incisor; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D014074:Tooth Calcification
chemical_list: D000199:Actins