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Effects of paraoxonase 1 on the cytodifferentiation and mineralization of periodontal ligament cells.
Journal of periodontal research - 1 Apr 2018
Masumoto R, Kitagaki J, Matsumoto M, Miyauchi S, Fujihara C, Yamashita M, Yamada S, Kitamura M, Murakami S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of paraoxonase 1 (PON1) are known to be associated with the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and periodontitis. However, the effects of PON1 on the osteoblastic differentiation of periodontal ligament (PDL) cells are unclear. In this study, we examined the effects of PON1 on the osteoblastic differentiation of PDL cells, and analysed the role of PON1...
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