Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (11): 1204-1207.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2018.11.014

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Relationship between Expression of CD29 and Pathogenesis of Human Salivary Gland Benign and Malignant Tumors

LIU Xin-can*,ZHANG De-bao,LIU Zai-long   

  1. Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
  • Received:2018-05-12 Online:2018-11-28 Published:2018-11-23

Abstract: Objective: To analyze and clarify the expression and distribution of various cell surface markers, especially the expression and distribution of CD29 in adult salivary glands. Methods: Paired adult parotid, sublingual and submandibular glands were collected. The phenotypic expression (including CD29) of various family-specific cell surface markers in the collected glands was examined using immunohistochemistry. Results: CD29 was expressed in the salivary gland acinar and duct epithelium, mesenchymal stroma, and myoepithelial cells. CD29+ cells were co-expressed in adult salivary gland epithelium with CD324, CD326, NKCC1, and CD44. Mesenchymal cells mainly expressed CD73, CD90, vimentin, and CD34. And α-SMA was the predominantly myoepithelial cell-specific progenitor markers. Conclusion: CD29 is widely expressed in human salivary glands and can be used as a potential biomarker for the treatment and diagnosis of salivary gland diseases and malignant tumors.

Key words: Adult, CD29, Progenitor, Salivary glands, Mesenchymal cells