Article
LPS induces greater bone and PDL loss in SPARC-null mice.
Journal of dental research - 1 Apr 2011
Trombetta-Esilva J, Yu H, Arias D N, Rossa C, Kirkwood K L, Bradshaw A D
Abstract excerpt
Individuals with periodontal disease have increased risk of tooth loss, particularly in cases with associated loss of alveolar bone and periodontal ligament (PDL). Current treatments do not predictably regenerate damaged PDL. Collagen I is the primary component of bone and PDL extracellular matrix. SPARC/Osteonectin (SP/ON) is implicated in the regulation of collagen content in healthy PDL. In this study,...
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