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ameloblast [′am·ə·lō‚blast] (embryology) One of the columnar cells of the enamel organ that form dental enamel in developing teeth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Second, the interference by TCDD
with the formative stage of tooth development--that is, the function of
secretory ameloblasts and odontoblasts--results in delayed or defective
mineralization of the molar teeth (Gao et al. The tumor is made up of a blend of ameloblasts and epithelial cells
that try to duplicate the enamel organ. Its production begins with a matrix of amelogenin,
produced by cells called ameloblasts, along with the less abudant
protein enamelin. |
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