モルモット下顎頭軟骨線維層における弾性線維について

抄録

The present study investigated how elastic system fibers (ESFs) in the articular zone of guinea-pig mandibular condyle respond to aging and changes in diet by using both light microscopy and quantative analysis.
The following results were obtained:
1) ESFs were observed at the fibrous zone of the mandibular condyle in all groups.
2) The number of ESFs in the fibrous zone decreased in association with aging of the mandibular joint.
3) ESFs in the fibrous zone decreased with a change in diet in the young group but increased in the adult group.