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Transforming growth factor-beta response and expression in junctional and oral gingival epithelial cells.
Journal of periodontal research - 1 Nov 1997
Lu H, Mackenzie I C, Levine A E
Abstract excerpt
The junctional (JE) and oral gingival (OGE) epithelium show distinct morphological phenotypes and express different cell surface and keratin markers. Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) has been shown to stimulate extracellular matrix formation and inhibit proteolytic matrix degradation in periodontal wound healing. To elucidate potential roles of TGF-beta in gingival epithelial regeneration and...
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