Genipin Inhibits IL-1ß-Induced CCL20 and IL-6 Production from Human Periodontal Ligament Cells

Background/Aims: Genipin, the aglycon of geniposide found in gardenia fruit has long been considered for treatment of various diseases in traditional oriental medicine. Genipin has been used as a blue colorant in food industry. Genipin has recently been reported to have some pharmacological function...

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Main Authors: Satoru Shindo, Yoshitaka Hosokawa, Ikuko Hosokawa, Kazumi Ozaki, Takashi Matsuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2014-02-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/356675