Immunolocalization of FGF-2 and VEGF in rat periodontal ligament during experimental tooth movement

• Main Authors: Milene Freitas Lima Salomão (Author), Sílvia Regina de Almeida Reis (Author), Vera Lúcia Costa Vale (Author), Cintia de Vasconcellos Machado (Author), Roberto Meyer (Author), Ivana Lucia Oliveira Nascimento (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: This article aimed at identifying the expression of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the tension and pressure areas of rat periodontal ligament, in different periods of experimental orthodontic tooth movement. METHODS: An orthodontic forc...