RANKL expression in rat periodontal ligament subjected to a continuous orthodontic force.

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated longitudinal changes in receptor activator NF kappa B ligand (RANKL) expression in periodontal ligament (PDL) cells subjected to a continuous orthodontic force. DESIGN: Fifty-five-day-old male Wistar rats were divided into experimental and control groups. The exp...

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Main Authors: Kim, T, Handa, A, Iida, J, Yoshida, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007