Dentin formation is dependent on mechanosensitive channels in odontoblasts (IMAGE)

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Dentin formation is dependent on mechanosensitive channels in odontoblasts

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The mechanosensitive channels Piezo1 and Piezo2 mediate the terminal differentiation of odontoblasts into dentin-forming cells by modulating Wnt signaling.

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Dr. Partha Sarathi Sahana from Openverse Image source link: https://openverse.org/image/4b8deace-59fb-4cb9-adb0-97e5c609ddac?q=tooth&p=18

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