The effect of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α to induce matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) from the human dental pulp, gingival, and periodontal ligament cells

• Main Authors: Eun-Mi Rhim (Author), Sang-Hyuk Park (Author), Duck-Su Kim (Author), Sun-Young Kim (Author), Kyoung-Kyu Choi (Author), Gi-Woon Choi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives In the present study, three kinds of tissues cells (pulp, gingiva, and periodontal ligament) were investigated if those cells express MMP and TIMP when they were stimulated with neuropeptides (substance P, CGRP) or proinflammatory cytokine, TNF-α. Materials and Methods The cells cultured...