The presence of TNF-α and TNFR1 in aseptic root resorption. A preliminary study

Background: It is hypothesised that osteoprotegerin (OPG), as an osteoclast antagonist, may offer molecular control over the process of orthodontic root resorption. Previous work investigating OPG in a rat periodontal ligament (PDL) ankylosis model found no inhibitory effect on osteoclasts and odont...

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Main Authors: Curl Linda, Sampson Wayne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2011-11-01
Series:Australasian Orthodontic Journal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-2011-0013