Sensory Neuropeptides and Endogenous Opioids Expression in Human Dental Pulp with Asymptomatic Inflammation: In Vivo Study
Purpose. This study quantified the expression of substance P (SP), calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), β-endorphins (β-End), and methionine-enkephalin (Met-Enk) in human dental pulp following orthodontic intrusion. Methods. Eight patients were selected according to preestablished inclusion crite...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/879126 |