The promoting effects of sesamin on osteoblast differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells

Sesamin, a major lignan in sesame seeds and oils, is well known for its health promotion activity. However, its effects on bone cell functions are infrequently observed. In the study, the effects of sesamin on the differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), osteoblasts, were examined. Th...

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Main Authors: Orawan Wanachewin, Jeerawan Klangjorhor, Peraphan Pothacharoen, Thanyaluck Phitak, Anupong Laohapoonrungsee, Dumnoensun Pruksakorn, Prachya Kongtawelert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175646461500050X