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Formation of bone-like mineralized matrix by periodontal ligament cells in vivo: a morphological study in rats.
Journal of bone and mineral metabolism - 1 Jan 2009
Hiraga Toru, Ninomiya Tadashi, Hosoya Akihiro, Takahashi Masafumi, Nakamura Hiroaki
Abstract excerpt
Periodontal ligament (PDL) is a unique connective tissue that not only connects cementum and alveolar bone to support teeth, but also plays an important role in reconstructing periodontal tissues. Previous studies have suggested that PDL cells have osteogenic potential; however, they lack precise histological examinations. Here, we studied bone-like matrix formation by PDL cells in rats using morphological...
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