Most recent abstracts

Kuroda S, Wazen RM, Moffatt P, Nanci A. Full-Length Ameloblastin Is Not Implicated in Bone Remodeling and Repair. 89th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, San Diego, CA. March 16-19th 2011.

Wazen RM, Kuroda S, Moffatt P, Nanci A. Odam Gene Inactivation Results in a Defective Junctional Epithelium. 89th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, San Diego, CA. March 16-19th 2011.

Kuroda S, Nishio C, Wazen RM, Moffatt P, Nanci A. Expression of Bril during periodontal tissue remodeling caused by mechanical stress. 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Long Beach, CA. January 13-16th 2011.

Wazen RM, Kuroda S, Nishio C, Brunski JB, Nanci A. Gene expression profiling by DNA microarray and histomorphometric analyses of healing bone around nanotextured implants. 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Long Beach, CA. January 13-16th 2011.

2006-2010

Moffatt P, Lopez Di Armas NE, Wazen RM, Smith CE, Nanci A. Characterization of two novel genes expressed in tooth and associated epithelia. 10th Conference on tooth morphogenesis and differentiation. Berlin, Germany, September 1st-4th 2010.

Nishio C, Wazen RM, Kuroda S, Moffatt P, Nanci A. Expression pattern of Apin and Amelotin during formation and regeneration of the junctional epithelium. 10th Conference on tooth morphogenesis and differentiation. Berlin, Germany, September 1st-4th 2010.

Wazen RM, Kuroda S, Nishio C, Brunski JB, Nanci A. Gene expression profiling by DNA microarray and histomorphometric analyses of healing bone around nanotextured implants. European Calcified Tissue Society, Glasgow, Scotland, June 26th-30th 2010.

Wazen RM, Brunski JB, Currey JA, Helms JA, Leucht P, Nanci A. Interfacial tissue response is influenced by local strain created during implant micromotion. European Calcified Tissue Society, Glasgow, Scotland, June 26th-30th 2010.

Wazen RM, Moffatt P, Nanci A.A mouse model expressing a truncated form of ameloblastin shows elevated expression of APIN. 61st Annual Meeting of The Histochemical Society, Woods Hole, MA. March 21st-23rd, 2010

Nishio C, Wazen RM, Moffatt P, Nanci A. Apin participates in establishment of the incompletely-differentiated junctional epithelium around teeth. Journée Scientifique Annuelle du Réseau de Recherche en Santé Buccodentaire et Osseuse, Bécancour, Québec. June 12th 2009.

Wazen RM, Zalzal SF, Moffatt P, Yamada Y, Nanci A. Dental phenotype of a mouse model expressing a truncated form of ameloblastin. Journée Scientifique Annuelle du Réseau de Recherche en Santé Buccodentaire et Osseuse, Bécancour, Québec. June 12th 2009.

Nishio C, Wazen RM, Moffatt P, Nanci A. Apin participates in establishment of the incompletely-differentiated junctional ephitelium around teeth. Experimental Biology, New Orleans, LA, April 18-22nd 2009.

Wazen RM, Zalzal SF, Moffatt P, YamadaY, Nanci A. Dental phenotype of a mouse model expressing a truncated form of ameloblastin. Experimental Biology, New Orleans, LA, April 18-22nd 2009.

Brunski JB, Currey JA, Helms JA, Leucht P, Nanci A, Wazen RM. The healing bone-implant interface: role of micromotion and related strain levels in tissue. Toronto Osseointegration Conference Revisited, May 8-10th 2008.

Moffatt P, Wazen RM, Thomas G, Nanci A. Immunohistological localization studies of Bril in mouse and rat bones. 30th Annual Meeting, ASBMR, Montreal, September 12-16th 2008.

Wazen RM, Brunski JB, Currey JA, Helms JA, Leucht P, Nanci A. Interfacial tissue response is influenced by local strain created during implant micromotion. 30th Annual Meeting, ASBMR, Montreal, September 12-16th 2008.

Leucht P, Brunski JB, Currey JA, Wazen RM, Nanci A, Dietrich H, Helms JA. Interfacial strain fields from implant micromotion influence early events during bone regeneration. 54th Annual Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting, March 2nd – 5th 2008.

Currey JA, D’Anjou C, Leucht P, Wazen RM, Helms JA, Nanci A, Brunski JB. Determination of in vivo mechanical properties of healing interfacial tissue at an implant site in bone. Second International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues. Lihue, Kaua’I, Hawaii, Dec 9-13th 2007.

Leucht P, Brunski JB, Currey JA, Wazen RM, Nanci A, Dietrich H, Helms JA. Interfacial strain fields from implant micromotion influence early events during bone regeneration. 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA, February 11-14th 2007.

D’Anjou C, Currey JA, Wazen RM, Nanci A, Leucht P, Helms JA and Brunski JB. Stiffness of the bone-implant interface as an indicator of bone healing. 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA, February 11-14th 2007.

De Oliveira PT, Oliva MA, Maximiano WMA, Beloti MM, Nanci A and Rosa AL. Effects of a mixture of growth factors and serum proteins on human osteogenic cell cultures. Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials. Transactions of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials 2007; XXX: 185. Chicago, IL, April 18-21st 2007.

Rosa AL, Oliva MA, Maximiano WMA, Nanci A and De Oliveira PT. Effects of growth factors and serum proteins on human osteogenic cell cultures grown on a machined titanium surface. In: EAO 16th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2007, Barcelona. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2007;18:cxli.

Currey J, Leucht P, Kim J, Helms JA, Nanci A, and Brunski JB. Mechanobiology of healing bone-implant interfaces: Implant micromotion system for a mouse model. Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 19th – 22nd 2006.

Moffatt, P., Smith, C. E., St-Arnaud, R., and Nanci, A. Amelotin, a novel secreted protein that localizes to basal lamina of epithelia attached enamel. J Bone Miner Res 21[Suppl 1], S340. 2006.

Nanci A, Zalzal SF, Richert L, and Wuest JD. Nanostructured surfaces for applications in regenerative medicine. CIMTEC 2006, Acireale, Sicily, Italy, June 4-9th 2006.

Thomas GP, Salois P, Sellin K, Bessette M, Godin E, Tambasco De Oliveira P, Nanci A, Lanctôt C, and Moffatt P. Ifitm5, a novel osteoblast membrane protein stimulating mineralization. J Bone Miner Res 21[Suppl 1], S2. 2006.

Wazen RM, Moffatt P, and Nanci A. Local gene transfer to calcified tissue cells using prolonged infusion of a lentiviral vector. The 7th Joint Meeting of the Histochemical Society and The Japan Society of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, Big Island, Hawaii, August 23-27th 2006.

Brunski, J.B., Currey, J., Helms, J.A., Leucht, P., Nanci, A., Nicolella, D., and Wazen,R.M>. (2006): Mechanobiology at healing bone-implant interfaces: strain distribution and tissue response. World Congress of Biomechanics in Munich, Germany.

Wazen, R.M., Moffatt,P., Zalzal, S.F., Nanci,A. (2005): Local gene transfer to calcified tissue cells using prolonged infusion of a lentiviral vector. 8ième colloque de l’Association de thérapie génique du Québec, Montréal, QC, Canada.

De Oliveira PT., Rosa AL., Zalzal S., Richert L., Yi J-H., Wuest J., Rosei F., Nanci A. (2006): Controlled chemical oxidation of titanium creates a nanotopography that enhances in vitro osteogenesis, Poster, Annual Meeting of the Society of Biomaterial, April 26- 26 2006, Pittsburg, PA.

2005-2001

Richert L., Yi J-H., Wuest J., Rosei F., Nanci A., Modulation of Fibroblast Activity by Nanotextured Titanium Alloy (2006): Poster, 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, March 19-22, Chicago, IL.

Yi,J.H.,Variola,F., Zalzal,S.F., Bernard,C., Wuest,J.D., Rosei,F. and Nanci,A.(2005): Characterization of a bioactive nanotextured surface created by controlled chemical oxidation of titanium. MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, Nov 28-Dec 2.

Richert L., Yi J-H., Wuest J., Rosei F., Nanci A. (2005): Influence of Nanotextured Titanium Surfaces on Cellular Behaviour, Poster, Material Research Society Fall Meeting 2005, October 27 - December 2, Boston, MA.

Bernard,C., Yi,J.H., Zalzal,S.F., Rosei,F., Wuest,J.D. and Nanci,A. (2005): Functionalization of Nanotextured Titanium with Silanes, Symposium on Molecular Imaging and Characterization, Montreal, May 19-20th.

J.H. Yi, C.E. Smith and A. Nanci. (2005) STM and AFM Studies of Amelogenins on Mica and Graphite. Symposium on Molecular Imaging and Characterization, Montreal, May 19-20th.

Wazen,R. and Nanci,A. (2004): Modèle expérimentale pour l’effet d’agent biologique sur la formation des tissus calcifiés chez le rat. Journée Scientifique de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.

Daniel,N.G., Landry,P.-E., Wazen,R., Nanci,A., and Auger,F. (2004): Mandibular distraction osteogenesis: A rodent model that enables genetic targeting of cells within the distraction gap. Canadian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Québec , Canada.

Nanci,A. (2004): Calcified tissues: the backbone of life. J.Histochem.Cytochem., 52 (Suppl 1):S1

Wazen,R. and Nanci,A. (2004): Demonstration of mineral binding capacity of phosvitin in rat bone. J.Histochem.Cytochem., 52 (Suppl 1):S43

Wazen,R. and Nanci,A. (2004): Experimental manipulation of calcified tissues in the rodent hemimandible. Calcif.Tissue Int., 74:S122

Nanci,A., Touliatos,A., Béchard,O., Orsini,G., Wazen,R., Westerman,K.A., and Leboulch,P. (2003): In vitro and in vivo ameloblastin gene transfer using a lentiviral vector. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 82:177

Shimazu,Y., Wazen,R., Aoba,T., and Nanci,A. (2003): Effect of retinoic acid on in vivo bone formation. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 82:42

Wazen,R. and Nanci,A. (2003): Experimental model for functional studies of noncollagenous proteins in calcified tissues. CCTC and CIHR Skeletal Health Training Conference, July 4-6 2003 , Montréal , Canada.

Wazen,R., Shimazu,Y., Tye,C.E., Goldberg,H.A., Hunter,G.K., and Nanci,A. (2003): In Vivo Functional Studies on the Mineral Binding Activity of Bone Sialoprotein. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 82:23

Dib,Z., Lavoie,P., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (2002): Enamel protein processing in rat incisors following cycloheximide administration. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:108

Meziane,A., Fortin,M., Zalzal,S., Masseredjian,V., and Nanci,A. (2002): Immunocharacterization of reparative dentin following pulp exposure in rat molars. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:500

Nanci,A., Fortin,M., Lavoie,P., Dib,Z., Smith,C.E., and Gascon-Barré,M. (2002): Effect of vitamin D deficiency on the enamel maturation stage in the rat incisor. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:394

Nanci,A., Daniel,N.G., Orsini,G., Zalzal,S., Leboulch,P., and Westerman,K.A. (2002): Use of lentiviral vectors for local gene transfer to the rat hemimandible. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:146

Orsini,G. and Nanci,A. (2002): Effect of hydroxyapatite-delivered bioactive substances on rat mandibular bone repair. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:480

Sakamoto,Y., Takano,Y., and Nanci,A. (2002): Distribution of bone sialoprotein and osteopontin in hypocalcemic rat cementum. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:477

Tambasco De Oliveira,P., Irie,K., Zalzal,S., and Nanci,A. (2002): Early expression of bone sialoprotein and osteopontin in osteogenic cell cultures. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:477

Zalzal,S., Ghitescu,D.L., Goldberg,H.A., Hunter,G.K., and Nanci,A. (2002): Tagging of matrix proteins for tracer and dynamic studies in bone. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 81:477

Arana-Chavez,V.E. and Nanci,A. (2001): Advantages of microwave irradiation for immunolocalization of noncollagenous matrix proteins in calcified tissues. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 80:215

Gascon-Barré,M., Demers,C., Mirshahi,A., and Nanci,A. (2001): Renal insufficiency triggers the expression of the vitamin D receptor and increases the abundance of the vitamin D-25 hydroxylase in rat hepatocytes. ASN Annual Meeting, Toronto , Canada.

Gascon-Barré,M., Demers,C., Mirshahi,A., Barré,P.E., Zalzal,S., and Nanci,A. (2001): Renal insufficiency leads to the expression of the vitamin D3 1 and 24 hydroxylases as well as the vitamin D receptor in rat hepatocytes. XXXVIII Congress of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association , Vienna , Austria.

Laboux,O., Arana-Chavez,V.E., and Nanci,A. (2001): Microwave irradiation improves preservation of ethanol-fixed bone allowing its ultrastructural immunolabeling. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 80:215

Lavoie,P., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (2001): Comparative immunoblotting analyses of matrix proteins throughout amelogenesis in the rat incisor. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 80:616

Lévesque,K., Zalzal,S., Nanci,A., and Cohen,E.A. (2001): Vpu-mediated facilitation of viral particle release influences HIV-1 morphogenesis. Proceedings of the 2001 Keystone Symposia, Keystone, Colorado.

Méziane,A., Fortin,M., Zalzal,S., Masseredjian,V., and Nanci,A. (2001): Immunocharacterization of cementum matrix in rat molars following pulp exposure. 102nd Annual Session, American Association of Orthodontists.

Mouland,A.J., Zalzal,S., Nanci,A., Desgroseillers,L., and Cohen,E.A. (2001): Staufen modulates pr55 Gag processing and HIV-1 morphogenesis. 21st Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for AIDS Research Toronto , Ontario , Canada.

Mouland,A.J., Zalzal,S., Nanci,A., and Cohen,E.A. (2001): Staufen modulates pr55 Gag processing and HIV-1 morphogenesis, Cold Spring Harbor NY , May 22-27, 2001 . Cold Sring Harbor Meeting on Retrovirus.

Orsini,G., Zalzal,S., and Nanci,A. (2001): Alteration of the basal lamina associated with maturation stage ameloblasts by tunicamycin. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 80:77

Shimazu,Y., Nanci,A., and Aoba,T. (2001): Immunodetection of osteopontin at sites of odontoclastic resorption in traumatized pulps of replanted rat molars. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 80:59

Zalzal,S., Fortin,M., Sire,J.-Y., Zylberberg,L., Castanet,J., and Nanci,A. (2001): Immunolocalization of amelogenin and ameloblastin in the lizard chalcides sexlineatus (scinidae). Eur.J.Oral Sci., 109

2000-1996

Bosshardt,D.D. and Nanci,A. (2000): Immunocharacterization of cementicles and ectopic enamel. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 79:563

Daniel,N.G., Massie,B., Cohen,E.A., and Nanci,A. (2000): Targeting of the odontogenic organ and periodontal tissues with gene transfer vector. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 79:474

Laboux,O., Dion,N., Ste-Marie,L.-G., Glorieux,F.H., and Nanci,A. (2000): Comparative analysis of methyl methacrylate and LR white for ultrastructural immunolabeling of bone. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 79:562

Nanci,A., Daniel,N.G., Zalzal,S., Ghitescu,L., and Goldberg,H.A. (2000): Incorporation of circulating osteopontin in new and older bone surfaces. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 79:257

Sakamoto,Y., Takano,Y., Bonucci,E., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (2000): Effects of hypocalcemia on amelogenin production in rat incisor ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 79:513

Shimazu,Y., Sakamoto,Y., Aoba,T., and Nanci,A. (2000): Ultrastructural immunolocalization of dentin phosphoprotein and dentin sialoprotein in rat incisor. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 79:387

Bosshardt,D.D., Fortin,M., Strawich,E., Glimcher,M.J., and Nanci,A. (1999): Are unique proteins present along the forming root surface? J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 78:212

Chen,W.-Y., Lavoie,P., Simmer,J.P., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1999): Characterization of a chicken egg yolk antibody to mouse recombinant amelogenin. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 78:177

Irie,K., Nanci,A., and Ozawa,H. (1999): Chondrocyte differentiation in growth plate after the administration of ethidronate disodium (HEBP). Bone, 23:S433

Mangano,C., Piattelli,A., Martinetti,R., and Nanci,A. (1999): Adsorption of circulating bone matrix proteins on hydroxyapatite particles in the human. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 78:377

Nanci,A., Fortin,M., and Zalzal,S. (1999): Antibodies to noncollagenous matrix proteins of calcified tissues bind to dental plaque bacteria. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 78:421

Zalzal,S. and Nanci,A. (1999): Double immunolocalization of ameloblastin and amelogenin in brefeldin A-treated rat incisor ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 78:177

Bosshardt,D.D. and Nanci,A. (1998): The pattern of expression of collagen determines the concentration and distribution of noncollagenous proteins along the forming roots of teeth. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on the Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues, Vittel , France

Lavoie,P., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1998): Étude comparative de l'expression et du remaniement de l'améloblastine et de l'amélogénine chez le rat. IV Journée scientifique du Programme de Biologie moléculaire, Montréal, Canada, 42

Lavoie,P., Chen,W.-Y., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1998): Immunoblotting studies on the expression and turnover of ameloblastin. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 77:719

McKee,M.D., Nanci,A., Andersson,G., and Marks,S.C.Jr. (1998): Abnormal extracellular matrix composition and organization at cement lines in bone as a cause for bone fragility in osteopetrosis. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on the Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues, Vittel , France

Mocetti,P., Silvestrini,G., Nanci,A., and Bonucci,E. (1998): Immunolocalization of apoptosis-related proteins in the rat enamel organ. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 77:720

Nanci,A. and Smith,C.E. (1998): Matrix-mediated mineralization in enamel and collagen-based hard tissues. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on the Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues, Vittel , France

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., Zhou,H.Y., Salih,E., and Glimcher,M.J. (1998): Ultrastructural immunolocalization of a 70 kDa phosphoprotein in herring fish bone. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on the Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues, Vittel , France

Nanci,A., Wuest,J.D., Péru,L., Brunet,P., Sharma,V., Zalzal,S., and McKee,M.D. (1998): Chemical modification of titanium surfaces for covalent attachment of biological molecules. 15 th International Conference on Oral Biology, Baveno , Italy

Verreault,H., Desgroseillers,L., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1998): Differential display analysis of sequential gene expression in rat incisor ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 77:719

Vu,D.-D., Daniel,N.G., and Nanci,A. (1998): Surgical model for the experimental manipulation of the odontogenic organ in the rat. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 77:977

Zalzal,S. and Nanci,A. (1998): Dual immunolocalization of ameloblastin and amelogenin in secretory stage ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 77:977

Bosshardt,D.D., McKee,M.D., and Nanci,A. (1997): Characterization of the interface between dentin and cementum. J.Bone Miner.Res., 12:S203

Bosshardt,D.D. and Nanci,A. (1997): Participation of Hertwig's root sheath in the deposition of cementum proteins. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 76:266

Bosshardt,D.D. and Nanci,A. (1997): Codistribution of enamel- and cementum-related proteins in association with enamel organ epithelial cells. Enamel VI, Lake Arrowhead , California

Chen,W.-Y., Nanci,A., and Smith,C.E. (1997): Multicomponent nature of the 27 kDa enamel protein fraction eluted from polyacrylamide gels. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 76:146

Irie,K., Zalzal,S., Sampath,K.T., Ozawa,H., McKee,M.D., and Nanci,A. (1997): Immunocytochemical characterization of matrix produced in vitro by rat cranial tissue mesenchymal cells tretaed with osteogenic protein-1. J.Bone Miner.Res., 12:S427

Lavoie,P., Chen,W.-Y., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1997): Immunoblotting analyses of enamel proteins expressed by presecretory stage cells. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 76:27

McKee,M.D., Ducy,P., Karsenty,G., and Nanci,A. (1997): Mineral-binding noncollagenous bone and plasma proteins associated with spontaneous arterial calcification in MGP-deficient mice. J.Bone Miner.Res., 12:S301

McKee,M.D., Nanci,A., and Hincke,M.T. (1997): Noncollagenous matrix components of the avian eggshell and their association in situ with sites of calcium carbonate mineralization. J.Bone Miner.Res., 12:S301

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1997): Extracellular matrix (noncollagenous protein)-mineral relationships in normal and pathological calcification. Proc.Keystone Symposia on Mol.and Cell Biol.(Bone, Cartilage and Collagen: Growth and Differentiation), 21

McKee,M.D., Nanci,A., Denhardt,D.T., and Rittling,S.R. (1997): Hard tissue development, structure and composition in transgenic mice lacking osteopontin. J.Cell Biol.

McKee,M.D., Nanci,A., and Khan,S.R. (1997): Ultrastructural immunolocalization of Tamm-Horsfall protein in human calcium oxalate kidney stones. 7th European Symposium on Urolithiasis

Mocetti,P., Bonucci,E., and Nanci,A. (1997): Characterization of the early maturation stage enamel matrix in incisors of hypocalcemic rats. Vth International Conference on Tooth Morphogenesis and Differentiation, Kerkrade , The Netherlands

Mocetti,P., Bonucci,E., and Nanci,A. (1997): Cyst-like alteration of the enamel organ in rats fed a calcium-free diet. Enamel VI, Lake Arrowhead , California

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., Hashimoto,J., Lavoie,P., Chen,W.-Y., Simmer,J.P., Kresbach,P.H., Yamada,Y., Slaby,I., Hammarström,L., and Smith,C.E. (1997): Protein synthesis by ameloblasts and selective accumulation of some nonamelogenins at enamel growth sites. Enamel VI, Lake Arrowhead , California

Nanci,A., Fortin,M., Strawich,E., and Glimcher,M.J. (1997): A polyclonal antibody raised against an enamel protein peptide selectively recognizes bone matrix constituents. J.Bone Miner.Res., 12:S203

Nanci,A., Mocetti,P., Ballanti,P., and Bonucci,E. (1997): Histological and cytochemical analyses of bone in calcium depleted-repleted rats. Proc.Keystone Symposia on Mol.and Cell Biol.(Bone, Cartilage and Collagen: Growth and Differentiation), 28

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., Hashimoto,J., Slaby, I. , Kresbach,P.H., and Hammarström,L. (1997): Ultrastructural immunolocalization of amelin and ameloblastin in rat incisor ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 76:27

Rittling,S., Matsumoto,H., Shiina,A., McKee,M.D., Novik,K., An,X.R., Nanci,A., Denhardt,D.T., and Noda,M. (1997): Skeletal structure is normal while in vitro osteoclastogenesis is enhanced in mice defficient for osteopontin. J.Bone Miner.Res., 12:S147

Bosshardt,D.D. and Nanci,A. (1996): Morphological and immunocytochemical evidence for epithelial-mesenchymal transformation of Hertwig's root sheath. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 75:260

Bosshardt,D.D. and Nanci,A. (1996): Comparative studies of cementogenesis in human and rat teeth. Canadian Connective Tissue Conference

Hashimoto,J. and Nanci,A. (1996): In vivo dynamic analysis of Golgi apparatus reformation in brefeldin A-treated ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 75:260

Irie,K., Zalzal,S., McKee,M.D., Ozawa,H., and Nanci,A. (1996): Distribution of noncollagenous proteins in fetal rat calvarial osteoblast cultures. J.Bone Miner.Res., 11 (Supp 1):S393

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1996): Matrix-mineral relationships in normal and pathological calcification. Gordon Res.Conf.(Biomineralization)

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1996): Osteoclasts lacking a ruffled border in osteopetrotic src-deficient mice are capable of removing osteopontin from bone surfaces in vivo. J.Bone Miner.Res., 11 (Supp 1):S183

McKee,M.D., Giachelli,C.M., and Nanci,A. (1996): Matrix-mineral relationships in calcifying human atherosclerotic plaque: Ultrastructural immunodetection of osteopontin and bone sialoprotein at calcification sites. J.Bone Miner.Res., 11 (Supp 1):S330

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1996): BSP and OPN: Implications of a similar but distinct distribution in mineralized tissues. Canadian Connective Tissue Conference

McKee,M.D., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1996): Radiautographic analysis of extracellular matrix production by osteoblasts in vivo. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 75:408

McKee,M.D., Nanci,A., Ducy,P., and Karsenty,G. (1996): Extracellular matrix calcification in elastic and muscular arteries in matrix GLA protein-deficient mice. J.Bone Miner.Res., 11 (Supp 1):S330

Mocetti,P., Bonucci,E., Lozupone,E., and Nanci,A. (1996): Effects of dietary hypocalcemia on the distribution of proteins in maturing rat incisor enamel. J.Bone Miner.Res., 11 (Supp 1):S196

Mocetti,P., Ballanti,P., Bonucci,E., and Nanci,A. (1996): Histomorphometry of metaphyseal bone in a calcium depletion-repletion rat model. 7th Congress, Bone Morphometry International Society

Mocetti,P., Bonucci,E., Ballanti,P., and Nanci,A. (1996): Effect of diet-induced hypocalcemia on rat tibial bone: Histological and immunocytochemical analyses. J.Bone Miner.Res., 11 (Supp 1):S408

Mocetti,P., Bonucci,E., and Nanci,A. (1996): Immunocytochemical evidence for upregulation of the expression of bone and dentin sialoproteins in rat incisor dentin following recuperation from calcium deficiency. J.Bone Miner.Res., 11 (Supp 1):S197

Nanci,A. (1996): The physiology of mineralized tissues: A morphological viewpoint. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 75:230

Nanci,A., Ogawa,T., Kawaguchi ,H., Zalzal,S., and McKee,M.D. (1996): Interfacing of enamel-related proteins with noncollagenous proteins in rat molars. Connect.Tissue Res., 35:415

Nanci,A., Fortin,M., and Inage,T. (1996): Immunocharacterization of reactive dentin in the occlusal portion of the rat incisor. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 75:154

Bosshardt,D.D., Zalzal,S., McKee,M.D., and Nanci,A. (1995): Immunocytochemical and lectin-gold characterization of human and porcine cementum. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:24

1995-1991

Hashimoto,J. and Nanci,A. (1995): Effect of brefeldin A on secretory organelles in rat incisor ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:52

McKee,M.D., Landis,W.J., and Nanci,A. (1995): Osteopontin and collagen are co-secreted in the same secretory granules by mature osteoblasts in vivo. J.Bone Miner.Res., 10 (Supp. 1):S210

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1995): Expression and distribution of osteopontin during healing of bone defects. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:23

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1995): Osteopontin and bone sialoprotein are prominent constituents of Sharpey's fibers. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:467

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1995): Osseous insertion sites for ligament and tendon are rich in osteopontin. J.Bone Miner.Res., 10 (Supp. 1):S234

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., and Hashimoto,J. (1995): Visualization of newly-formed enamel proteins by lectin-gold cytochemistry. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:94

Nanci,A., Kawaguchi ,H., Ogawa,T., Zalzal,S., and McKee,M.D. (1995): Immunocytochemical cross-reactivity between enamel proteins and rat molar epithelial attachment. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:417

Sawada,T. and Nanci,A. (1995): Spatial distribution of enamel proteins and fibronectin during early amelogenesis. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:442

Smith,C.E., DenBesten,P.K., Fortin,M., and Nanci,A. (1995): Effects of chronic fluoride exposure on secretory activity in ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:94

Zalzal,S. and Nanci,A. (1995): Primary culture of enamel organ-derived cells from young rat incisors. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 74:417

Josephsen,K. and Nanci,A. (1994): Effect of continuous HEBP exposure on deposition and mineralization of rat incisor dentin. Bone Miner., 25 (Suppl):S60

Kawaguchi ,H., McKee,M.D., and Nanci,A. (1994): Immunodetection of non-collagenous bone proteins at sites of root dentin repair. 13th International Conference on Oral Biology, Victoria , BC , Canada

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1994): Osteopontin antigenicity in cementum. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 73:376

McKee,M.D., Nanci,A., and Khan,S.R. (1994): Ultrastructural immunodetection of osteopontin and osteocalcin as major matrix components of urinary calculi. J.Bone Miner.Res., 9 (Suppl 1):S379

McKee,M.D., Josephsen,K., and Nanci,A. (1994): HEBP (ethidronate) sporadically stimulates expression of osteopontin by chondrocytes in vivo and results in an accumulation of this protein in cartilage matrix. Bone Miner., 25 (Suppl):S66

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1994): Expression and distribution of non-collagenous proteins and plasma proteins at natural bone matrix interfaces and implant surfaces. 7th International Symposium on Ceramics in Medicine, Turku , Finland ,

McKee,M.D., Marks,S.C.Jr., and Nanci,A. (1994): Identification of extracellular matrix components at cell- and matrix-matrix interfaces in osteopetrotic bone. J.Bone Miner.Res., 10 (12):1913

Nanci,A., Fortin,M., Ghitescu,L., Chen,W.-Y., and Smith,C.E. (1994): Uptake and degradation of proteins by ameloblasts. Connect.Tissue Res., 32:148

Nanci,A., Fortin,M., and Ghitescu,L. (1994): Endocytosis of proteins from the intercellular fluid by odontoblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 73:112

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., and McKee,M.D. (1994): Ultrastructural and immunocytochemical characterization of rat calvarial osteoblast primary cultures. J.Bone Miner.Res., 9 (Suppl 1):S375

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., McCarthy,G.F., Ste-Marie,L.-G., Sakkal,S., and McKee,M.D. (1994): Characterization of the tissue response to titanium implants in rat bone. Adv.Dent.Res., 9:37

Ste-Marie,L.-G., McCarthy,G.F., McKee,M.D., and Nanci,A. (1994): Histomorphometric analysis of the osseointegration of titanium implants in the rat tibia. J.Bone Miner.Res., 9 (Suppl 1):S316

Josephsen,K., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1993): Effects of acute and continuous HEBP exposure on amelogenesis. 2nd NOF/CED joint meeting, Kolding , Denmark

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1993): Osteopontin at interfaces in bone: an immunocytochemical study of the composition and formation of cement lines and lamina limitans. J.Bone Miner.Res., 8 (Suppl):S319

Nanci,A., Fortin,M., Crine,P., Fazel,A., Chen,W.-Y., and Smith,C.E. (1993): Production of antibody to enamel proteins in chicken egg yolk. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 72:276

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., and McKee,M.D. (1993): Characterization of the distribution of glycoconjugates in bone by lectin-gold cytochemistry. J.Bone Miner.Res., 8 (Suppl):S318

Zalzal,S., McKee,M.D., Marks,S.C.Jr., and Nanci,A. (1993): Lectin-gold characterization of the epithelial attachment in pig and rat. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 72:411

Chen,J., McKee,M.D., Nanci,A., and Sodek,J. (1992): Ultrastructural distribution and mRNA expression of bone sialoprotein in porcine calvaria. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 71:530

Kogaya,Y. and Nanci,A. (1992): Ultrastructural visualization of sulfate groups in cryoprepared cartilage matrix. Connect.Tissue Res., 27:115

McKee,M.D. and Nanci,A. (1992): Application of high resolution immunocytochemistry to ultrastructural localization of non-collagenous and serum proteins in bone and cartilage. Connect.Tissue Res., 27:78

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., and Kan ,F.W.K. (1992): High-resolution scanning electron microscopy of rat incisor ameloblasts. Scanning Microscopy International Annual Meeting, Chicago , IL

Nanci,A., Kogaya,Y., and Kawaguchi ,H. (1992): Application of various cryofixation methods for the ultrastructural study of ameloblasts in molar tooth organs. Scanning Microscopy International Annual Meeting, Chicago , IL

Nanci,A., Chen,W.-Y., and Smith,C.E. (1992): Endocytosis of endogenous serum proteins by secretory stage ameloblasts in the rat incisor. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 71:267

Smith,C.E., Fazel,A., Chen,W.-Y., and Nanci,A. (1992): Sulfated enamel proteins: the missing link for enamel mineralization? Connect.Tissue Res., 27:95

Smith,C.E., Chen,W.-Y., Fazel,A., and Nanci,A. (1992): Application of brefeldin A to studies of amelogenesis in rat incisors. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 71:267

Grenier,D., Groleau,D., Bitton,G.M., and Nanci,A. (1991): Lectin-binding properties of suspected periodontal pathogens. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 70:502

Kan ,F.W.K. and Nanci,A. (1991): Homogeneity in the distribution of matrix components in the hamster zona pellucida as revealed by backscattered electron imaging fracture-label. J.Histochem.Cytochem., 39:720

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., and Smith,C.E. (1991): Low magnification scanning electron microscopy of cytochemical reactions in semi-thin plastic sections of routinely prepared tissues. J.Histochem.Cytochem., 39:719

1990-1986

Nanci,A., Mazariegos,M., and Smith,C.E. (1990): Biosynthesis of enamel proteins during the presecretory stage of amelogenesis in the rat incisor. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 69:215

Nanci,A., Bélanger,A., Smith,C.E., and DenBesten,P.K. (1990): Effects of chronic high fluoride intake on the morphology of secretory stage ameloblasts in the rat incisor. Proceedings of the IVth Workshop on Tooth Morphogenesis and Development, Arc-et-Senans , France

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., Lacoursière,S., and emmell,S. (1990): Lectin-gold characterization of basement membranes in the enamel organ of the rat incisor. Proceedings of the IVth Workshop on Tooth Morphogenesis and Development, Arc-et-Senans , France

Smith,C.E., Dahan,S., Mazariegos,M., and Nanci,A. (1990): Effect of proteinase inhibitors and alkalating agents on early processing of enamel proteins in rat incisors. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 69:215

Smith,C.E., Bitton,G.M., Mazariegos,M., and Nanci,A. (1990): Resorptive activity of ameloblasts: is this really a major pathway for removing amelogenins from developing enamel? Proceedings of the IVth Workshop on Tooth Morphogenesis and Development, Arc-et-Senans , France

Chardin,H., Londoño, I. , Goldberg,M., and Nanci,A. (1989): Localization of hyaluronidase sensitive glycosaminoglycans in rat incisor tissues. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 68:927

McKee,M.D., Warshawsky,H., and Nanci,A. (1989): Incorporation of 33P into rat incisor enamel as visualized by whole-mount radioautography. Connect.Tissue Res., 22:265

Nanci,A., Coulombe,P.A., Levy,E., Smith,C.E., and Bendayan,M. (1989): Ultrastructural localization of phospholipids in mineralized tissues using phospholipase A 2-gold complex. Connect.Tissue Res., 21:902

Smith,C.E., Fazel,A., Vanderdonk,J.C., Ahluwalia,J.P., Berdal,A., and Nanci,A. (1989): Are proteinases in enamel artifacts of preparation? J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 68:238

Ahluwalia,J.P., Smith,C.E., and Nanci,A. (1988): Characterization of rat incisor enamel proteins by lectin blotting. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 67:390

Bitton,G.M., Nanci,A., and Smith,C.E. (1988): Effects of leupeptin and aprotinin on lysosomes of maturation ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 67:391

Dahan,S., Smith,C.E., Fazel,A., Lai,W., and Nanci,A. (1988): Turnover of total labelled proteins within rat incisor enamel. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 67:391

McKee,M.D., Wedlich,L., Pompura,J.R., Nanci,A., Smith,C.E., and Warshawsky,H. (1988): Staining and radioautographic detection of proteins at the enamel surface. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 67:204

Nakamura,M., Bringas,P.Jr., Nanci,A., Snead,M.L., Zeichner-David,M., and Slavkin,H.C. (1988): Translocation of enamel proteins from inner enamel epithelia to odontoblasts during mouse tooth development. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 67:330

Nanci,A., Bitton,G.M., Slavkin,H.C., and Smith,C.E. (1988): Immunodetection of enamel proteins within lysosomes of presecretory ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 67:204

Pompura,J.R., Smith,C.E., Fazel,A., and Nanci,A. (1988): Time course and sequence for breakdown of enamel proteins in rat incisors. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 67:391

McKee,M.D., Brown,J.I., Nanci,A., and Warshawsky,H. (1987): High resolution transmission electron microscopy of isolated enamel crystallites. Anat.Rec., 218:84a-85a

McKee,M.D., Warshawsky,H., and Nanci,A. (1987): Backscattered electron imaging of radioautographic emulsions coated on enamel. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 66:142

Nanci,A., Zalzal,S., and Smith,C.E. (1987): Localization of glycoconjugates in rat incisor enamel using lectin-gold cytochemistry. Calcif.Tissue Int., 2:17

Nanci,A., Slavkin,H.C., and Smith,C.E. (1987): Distribution of enamel proteins in kitten secretory ameloblasts. Proc.Finn.Dent.Soc., 83:234

Nanci,A., Bendayan,M., Lacoursière,S., and Smith,C.E. (1987): Cytochemical and immunocytochemical characterization of the basement membrane-like structure associated with maturation ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res.(Sp Iss), 66:353

Slavkin,H.C., Bessem,C., Bringas,P.Jr., Zeichner-David,M., Nanci,A., and Snead,M.L. (1987): Sequential time and positions of enamel protein expression during embryonic fetal neonatal and early postnatal stages of mouse molar organogenesis. Proc.Finn.Dent.Soc., 83:234

Smith,C.E., Bitton,G.M., and Nanci,A. (1987): Quantitative studies of the lysosomal compartment in of rat incisor ameloblasts during early maturation. Proc.Finn.Dent.Soc., 83:235

Smith,C.E., Irvine ,B.B., Bergeron,J.J.M., and Nanci,A. (1987): Subcellular fractionation of rat incisor enamel organs by differential and rate zonal microcentrifugation. Cell Dif., 20:255

Smith,C.E., Stotland,B., Kay,D., Ahluwalia,J.P., Pompura,J., Slavkin,H.C., and Nanci,A. (1987): Characterization of the proteins secreted by ameloblasts during enamel maturation. J.Dent.Res. , 66:141

Bendayan,M., Gingras,D., Duhr,M.A., Kan ,F.W.K., and Nanci,A. (1986): Morphological characterization of pancreatic acinar cells cultured on a basal laminae matrix. J.Cell Biol., 103:381

Nanci,A., Bendayan,M., Lacoursière,S., and Smith,C.E. (1986): Caractérisation cytochimique et immunocytochimique de la structure riche en glycoprotéines (lame basale?) associée aux améloblastes de maturation. Biol.Cell , 57:43a

Nanci,A., Bendayan,M., Slavkin,H.C., and Smith,C.E. (1986): Immunocytochemical localization of enamel proteins in ruffle- and smooth-ended ameloblasts. J.Dent.Res. , 65:349

Nanci,A., Bendayan,M., Slavkin,H.C., and Smith,C.E. (1986): Etudes immunocytochimique et radioautographique de la maturation de l'émail dans l'incisive de rat. Biol.Cell, 57:5a

1985-1983

Nanci,A. (1985): Localisation immunocytochimique des protéines de l'émail dans l'améloblaste de l'incisive de souris. Union Med.Can. , 114:707

Nanci,A., Bendayan,M., and Slavkin,H.C. (1984): Distribution of enamel protein antigens in mouse incisor secretory ameloblasts as revealed by high resolution immunocytochemistry. Proc.VII Int.Cong.Histochem.Cytochem., 291

Nanci,A., Samuel,N., Bringas,P.Jr., Santos ,V., and Slavkin,H.C. (1983): Ultrastructural and immunological studies of amelogenesis in chondrichthyes. Anat.Rec., 205:139

Warshawsky,H., Bai,P., and Nanci,A. (1983): Enamel crystallites are flat ribbons with a rectangular cross section and not hexagonal rods. Anat.Rec., 205:210.