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Amelogenin induces M2 macrophage polarisation via PGE2/cAMP signalling pathway.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Nov 2017
Yamamichi Kensuke, Fukuda Takao, Sanui Terukazu, Toyoda Kyosuke, Tanaka Urara, Nakao Yuki, Yotsumoto Karen, Yamato Hiroaki, Taketomi Takaharu, Uchiumi Takeshi, Nishimura Fusanori
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OBJECTIVES: Amelogenin, the major component of the enamel matrix derivative (EMD), has been suggested as a bioactive candidate for periodontal regeneration. Apart from producing a regenerative effect on periodontal tissues, amelogenin has also been reported to have an anti-inflammatory effect. However, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying these effects remain unclear. In the present study, we examined the...
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