Objective To investigate whether the osteocyte apoptosis exists in orbital bones and to discuss its effect on the orbital development. Methods Seven young Newzealand white rabbits were selected as experimental animals...Objective To investigate whether the osteocyte apoptosis exists in orbital bones and to discuss its effect on the orbital development. Methods Seven young Newzealand white rabbits were selected as experimental animals.At two-month-old ,all rabbits were killed and then zygomas were made into paraffin and electron microscope sections after they were decalcified. Apoptosis of osteocytes was observed by light microscope and transmission electron microscopes and detected by TUNEL staining. Results The classical apoptosis of osteocytes was found under light and transmission electron microscopes. Apoptosis of osteocytes was diffused irregularly in the zygomatic tissue. Conclusion Osteocyte can apoptosis and it may participate in the development of the bony orbit.展开更多
文摘Objective To investigate whether the osteocyte apoptosis exists in orbital bones and to discuss its effect on the orbital development. Methods Seven young Newzealand white rabbits were selected as experimental animals.At two-month-old ,all rabbits were killed and then zygomas were made into paraffin and electron microscope sections after they were decalcified. Apoptosis of osteocytes was observed by light microscope and transmission electron microscopes and detected by TUNEL staining. Results The classical apoptosis of osteocytes was found under light and transmission electron microscopes. Apoptosis of osteocytes was diffused irregularly in the zygomatic tissue. Conclusion Osteocyte can apoptosis and it may participate in the development of the bony orbit.
