Rena N. D'Souza
University of Utah
134 Papers
1K Citations
Rena N. D'Souza is an academic researcher from University of Utah. The author has contributed to research in topics: Odontoblast & Pulp (tooth). The author has an hindex of 46, co-authored 128 publications. Previous affiliations of Rena N. D'Souza include Texas A&M Health Science Center & University of Helsinki.
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Papers
Tooth eruption and cementum formation in the Runx2/Cbfa1 heterozygous mouse
TL;DR: The data suggests that in the mouse one allele for Runx2/Cbfa1 is sufficient for an undisturbed tooth eruption and an apparently normal formation of the periodontium.
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Nuclear Localization of DMP1 Proteins Suggests a Role in Intracellular Signaling
TL;DR: Findings suggest that, apart from its role as a constituent of dentin and bone matrix, DMP1 might play a regulatory role in the nucleus.
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Osteoblast-Specific Expression of the α2(I) Collagen Promoter in Transgenic Mice: Correlation with the Distribution of TGF-β1
TL;DR: A role for TGF‐β, in the control of this gene during development is supported, as the synthesis and secretion of TGF-β1 in osteogenic zones coincided with areas where the α2(I) collagen promoter constructs were transcriptionally active.
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Twist1- and Twist2-Haploinsufficiency Results in Reduced Bone Formation
Yanyu Huang,Tian Meng,Suzhen Wang,Hua Zhang,Gabriele Mues,Chunlin Qin,Jian Q. Feng,Rena N. D'Souza,Yongbo Lu +8 more
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that Twist1- and Twist2-haploinsufficiency caused reduced bone formation due to compromised FGF signaling.
Twist1 Is Essential for Tooth Morphogenesis and Odontoblast Differentiation
Tian Meng,Yanyu Huang,Suzheng Wang,Hua Zhang,Paul C. Dechow,Xiaofang Wang,Chunlin Qin,Bing Shi,Rena N. D'Souza,Yongbo Lu +9 more
TL;DR: The findings suggest that Twist1 plays crucial roles in regulating tooth development and that it may exert its functions through the FGF signaling pathway.
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