Does cadherin2 ( N-cadherin ) play an essential role in zebrafish cardiovascular development?
Our results suggest that cadherin2 plays an essential role in zebrafish cardiovascular development. Although the exact mechanisms remain unknown as to the formation of the enlarged pericardium and reduced peripheral blood flow, it is clear that myocardiocyte differentiation and physiological cardiovascular performance is impaired when cadherin2 function is disrupted.
M-CSF and/or its receptor is a potential therapeutic target in mechanical stress- induced odontoclastogenesis, and injection of an anti-c-Fms antibody might be useful for inhibition of mechanical stress-induced root resorption during orthodontic tooth movement.