[The role of syndecan and tenascine during tooth development. Review o the literature].

Morphogenesis and cell differentiation in the developing tooth are controlled by a series of reciprocal interactions between the epithelial and mesenchymal tissues. The exact molecular mechanisms operating in these interactions are unknown at present, but both structural components of the extracellular matrix and cellular receptors have been suggested to be involved. In this review we resume our knowledge about tenascin and syndecan distribution and activity.