Distribution of pericellular matrix molecules in the temporomandibular joint and their chondroprotective effects against inflammation

WC Chu, S Zhang, TJ Sng, YJ Ong, WL Tan… - International journal of …, 2017 - nature.com
The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the distribution and synthesis of
pericellular matrix (PCM) molecules (collagen VI, collagen IV and laminin) in rat …

Combination of estrogen deficiency and excessive mechanical stress aggravates temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis in vivo

Y Wu, C Kadota-Watanabe, T Ogawa… - Archives of oral biology, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective It has been suggested that degenerative conditions of the temporomandibular joint
(TMJ), such as osteoarthritis (OA) and progressive condylar resorption, are caused by …

Posterior Mandibular Displacement—A Systematic Review Based on Animal Studies

I Lyros, MA Makrygiannakis, T Lykogeorgos… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Extreme growth of the lower jaw is an essential determinant of facial
appearance and treatment is challenging. The mandibular joint is important for mandibular …

Inflammatory and degenerative effects of induced osteoarthritis/rheumatoid arthritis models on temporomandibular joint of rats

FEF Ananias, VAB Dos Santos, FC Groppo… - Archives of oral …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective The present study compared three models of induction of osteoarthritis (OA) and
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of rats. Design The induction …

Association between an increased serum CCL5 level and pathophysiology of degenerative joint disease in the temporomandibular joint in females

H Watanabe, T Iori, JW Lee, TS Kajii… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Degenerative joint disease of the temporomandibular joints (DJD-TMJ) clinically manifests
with symptoms such as orofacial pain, joint sounds and limited jaw movements. Our …

Mechanical stress reduces secreted frizzled-related protein expression and promotes temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis via Wnt/β-catenin signaling

S Cai, Y Zou, Y Zhao, H Lin, D Zheng, L Xu, Y Lu - Bone, 2022 - Elsevier
Aims Mechanical stress overload in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an important
cause of TMJ osteoarthritis (TMJOA). Whether secreted frizzled-related proteins (SFRPs) …

[HTML][HTML] Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: Potential anti-inflammatory effect in a model of ovariectomy and temporomandibular joint arthritis induction in rats

RR Marana, VAB Dos Santos, FC Groppo… - Archives of Oral …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the effect of polyunsaturated fatty acid-type omega 3 (ω3) on the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of ovariectomized rats (OVX) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …

Influence on the temporomandibular joint induced by mandibular malpositioning caused by vertical dimension elevation and occlusal loss in adult rats: An imaging …

Y Wang, W Gao, C Liang, F Jia… - Journal of Oral …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Mandibular malpositioning may result in an abnormal concentration of stresses
within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in adult rats, which may further lead to a series of …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of a rat model with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis following a surgical anterior disc displacement

L Togni, MC de Abreu, AH Augustin… - American journal of …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This study has characterized a rat model with temporomandibular osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA)
following a surgical anterior displacement of their articular disc (ADD). The well-established …

Dependence of cytokine levels on the sex of experimental animals: a pilot study on the effect of oestrogen in the temporomandibular joint synovial tissues

SR Figueroba, GCN Franco, NF Omar… - International journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 17β-oestradiol (E2) on cartilage thickness
and cytokine levels in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Thirty rats (15 female, 15 male) …