TGF-β1 stimulates cyclooxygenase-2 expression and PGE2 production of human dental pulp cells: Role of ALK5/Smad2 and MEK/ERK signal transduction pathways

TGF-β1 is an important growth factor that may influence the odontoblast differentiation and matrix deposition in the reactionary/reparative dentinogenesis to dental caries or other tooth injuries. TGF-β1 exerts its effects through various signaling pathways, such as Smads and MAPKs. Cyclooxygenase-2...

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Main Authors: Po-Shuen Lin, Ru-Hsiu Cheng, Mei-Chi Chang, Jang-Jaer Lee, Hsiao-Hua Chang, Wei-Ling Huang, Sin-Yuet Yeung, Ya-Ching Chang, Jiiang-Huei Jeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664617303832