Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (10): 994-1000.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.10.020

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Reconstruction of Condylar Bone and Expressions of Sox9, MMP-13, and VEGF following Rabbit Articular Disc Perforation

XIAO Yanju1,2, WU Guomin1*, ZHANG Yaoyao1, CHEN Kai1, WANG Xiangshen1   

  1. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatology Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
    2. Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling and Regeneration, Jilin Province, Changchun 130021, China.
  • Received:2019-01-12 Online:2019-10-28 Published:2019-10-22

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the reconstruction of subchondral bone of TMJOA, to investigate the expression of Sox9, MMP-13, and VEGF, and to explore the mechanism of their effects on subchondral bone reconstruction. Methods: A full-thickness perforation in the diameter of 2.5 mm was made on the posterolateral side of the articular disc. BV/TV, BS/BV, Tb.Th, Tb.Sp, and Tb.N of subchondral bone were calculated by micro-CT. HE staining and immunohistochemical staining was carried out to analyze the expression and localization of Sox9, MMP-13, and VEGF, and semi-quantitative analysis was carried out. Results: Experimental group (EG) showed typical histopathological features of OA. BV/TV, Tb.Th, and Tb.N of EG were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and BS/BV and Tb.Sp of EG were significantly increased (P<0.05). The expression of Sox9, MMP-13, and VEGF in the subchondral bone of EG were significantly higher than those of sham operation group (SG) (P<0.05). Conclusion: The reconstruction of subchondral bone is an important feature of TMJOA. Sox9, MMP-13, and VEGF play an important role in bone remodeling.

Key words: temporomandibular joint, osteoarthritis, perforation of articular disc, subchondral bone