Periodontal Ligament - Metabolism
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Behavior of rat periodontal ligament cells on fibroblast growth factor-2-immobilized titanium surfaces treated by plasma modification.

29 Sep 2009 The aim of this study was to investigate the behavior of rat periodontal ligament (PDL) cells cultured on fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2)-immobilized titanium surfaces treated by oxygen (O2) plasma. We used cell disks (15 mm in diameter), and ... Read more...

Influence of lipopolysaccharide and interleukin-6 on RANKL and OPG expression and release in human periodontal ligament cells.

29 Sep 2009 Recent research into periodontal disease pathology focuses on the role of receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) in periodontal bone destruction processes. RANKL regulates the differentiation of ... Read more...

Novel gene-activated matrix with embedded chitosan/plasmid DNA nanoparticles encoding PDGF for periodontal tissue engineering.

30 Jul 2009 Recently, much attention has been paid to tissue engineering and local gene delivery system in periodontal tissue regeneration. Gene-activated matrix (GAM) blends these two strategies, serving as a local bioreactor with therapeutic gene expression ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Periodontal Ligament - Metabolism'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Behavior of rat periodontal ligament cells on fibroblast growth factor-2-immobilized titanium surfaces treated by plasma modification. 29 Sep 2009
• Influence of lipopolysaccharide and interleukin-6 on RANKL and OPG expression and release in human periodontal ligament cells. 29 Sep 2009
• Novel gene-activated matrix with embedded chitosan/plasmid DNA nanoparticles encoding PDGF for periodontal tissue engineering. 30 Jul 2009
• A role for alpha11beta1 integrin in the human periodontal ligament. 29 Jun 2009
• Dental pulp and periodontal ligament cells support osteoclastic differentiation. 29 Jun 2009
• Putative signaling action of amelogenin utilizes the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. 30 May 2009
• Amphiregulin induces proliferative activities in osseous dysplasia. 30 May 2009
• PTHrP induces Notch signaling in periodontal ligament cells. 30 May 2009
• Immunomodulatory properties of human periodontal ligament stem cells. 30 May 2009
• Early osteogenic differential protein profile detected by proteomic analysis in human periodontal ligament cells. 16 May 2009
• Adult periodontal-derived neural progenitor and stem cells. Institut fur Molekulare Diagnostik und Innovative Therapie: WO2008031451. 29 Apr 2009
• TNF-alpha promotes an odontoblastic phenotype in dental pulp cells. 30 Mar 2009
• Periodontitis-induced lipid peroxidation in rat descending aorta is involved in the initiation of atherosclerosis. 4 Feb 2009
• Cyclooxygenase-2-derived prostaglandin E2 is involved in vascular endothelial growth factor production in interleukin-1alpha-stimulated human periodontal ligament cells. 4 Feb 2009
• Area of rests of Malassez in young and adult rat molars: evidences in the formation of large rests. 30 Jan 2009
• ABM/P-15 modulates proliferation and mRNA synthesis of growth factors of periodontal ligament cells. 30 Dec 2008
• Quiescent epithelial cell rests of Malassez can differentiate into ameloblast-like cells. 29 Nov 2008
• Immunohistochemical detection of nestin in the periodontal Ruffini endings of the rat incisor. 5 Nov 2008
• Advanced glycation of type I collagen and fibronectin modifies periodontal cell behavior. 30 Oct 2008
• Effect of neurotrophin-4/5 on bone/cementum-related protein expressions and DNA synthesis in cultures of human periodontal ligament cells. 30 Oct 2008

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Technical information about 'Periodontal Ligament'

Definition: The fibrous CONNECTIVE TISSUE surrounding the TOOTH ROOT, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS).

Descriptor UI: D010513

Alternative terms: Periodontal Ligament; Ligament, Periodontal; Ligaments, Periodontal; Periodontal Ligaments; Alveolodental Membrane; Alveolodental Membranes; Membrane, Alveolodental; Membranes, Alveolodental; Alveolodental Ligament; Alveolodental Ligaments; Ligament, Alveolodental; Ligaments, Alveolodental;

Related Mesh Headings: Periodontal Attachment Loss;

Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; growth & development; immunology; injuries; innervation; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; surgery; transplantation; ultrastructure; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: A14.549.167.646.771;

History Note: 73(72)

Technical Notes: intraligamental anesthesia or periodontal ligament injection (PDLI): coord IM with ANESTHESIA, DENTAL (IM)