Immunoperoxidase localization of actin in Tomes' processes of ameloblasts of rat incisor.
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.
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Division of Oral Biology and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
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
D000199:Actins