An immunofluorescence study on VEGF and extracellular matrix proteins in human periodontal ligament during tooth movement

An immunofluorescence study on VEGF and extracellular matrix proteins in human periodontal ligament during tooth movement

The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a highly vascularized connective tissue surrounding the root of a tooth. In particular, the PDL is continuously exposed to mechanical stresses during the phases of mastication, and it provides physical, sensory, and trophic functions. It is known that the applicatio...

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Main Authors: Angela Militi, Giuseppina Cutroneo, Angelo Favaloro, Giovanni Matarese, Debora Di Mauro, Floriana Lauritano, Antonio Centofanti, Gabriele Cervino, Fabiana Nicita, Alessia Bramanti, Giuseppina Rizzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-10-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Anatomy
Cell biology
Dentistry
Periodontal ligament
Collagen type I
Fibronectin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844019362322

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