[Structure of connective tissue in inflammatory-sclerotic processes in the periodontium].

Abstract

Two main types of extracellular matrix distribution was distinguished on the basis of immunohistochemistry of the periodontium connective tissue in various inflammatory-sclerotic processes. The 1st type was characterized by a significant reduction of interstitial collagen, moderate content of type V collagen and high content of fibronectin (in case of the exacerbation). The 2nd type was characterized by a high content of type V collagen, increased content of interstitial collagen and moderate amount of fibronectin (in case of reparative sclerosis). An inversion of the relation between the I and III collagen types in favour of the latter, high level of type V collagen and permanent presence of fibronectin were characteristic for the scar tissue. These properties of scar connective tissue indicate its immaturity and permanent activity.

• Authors: D V Bogomolov, B V Shekhonin, A A Chumakov
• Journal: Arkhiv patologii (Arkh Patol) 1995 May-Jun Vol. 57 Issue 3 Pg. 49-53 ISSN: 0004-1955 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• Vernacular Title: Osobennosti stroeniia soedinitel'noĭ tkani pri vospalitel'no-scleroticheskikh protsessakh v periodonte.
• PMID: 7677582 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Connective Tissue (metabolism, pathology)
• Extracellular Matrix (pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Immunohistochemistry
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Periodontitis (metabolism, pathology)
• Sclerosis (metabolism, pathology)