Transforming growth factor beta 3 involved in the pathogenesis of synovial chondromatosis of temporomandibular joint.

ABSTRACT: Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of temporomandibular joint is rare proliferative disorder featured by the formation of cartilaginous nodules in synovium and joint space. Transforming growth factor beta 3 (TGF-β3) is closely related to chondrogenic differentiation, and might participate in pathogenesis of SC. We discovered that increased quantity of synoviocytes and blood vessels were observed in SC synovium. The vessel wall and sublining fibroblasts were stained positively by the antibodies against TGF-β3, fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2), and CD34. In loose bodies (LBs), TGF-β3 was mainly expressed in chondrocytes and FGF-2 was expressed in chondrocytes, fibroblasts, and vessel walls. Expressions of TGF-β1, TGF-β3, FGF-2, Sox9, Wnt-4, Foxc2, and VEGF-A mRNA were significantly higher in SC

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4351526 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature