Evidence for a role pf MAP kinases (ERK1 and pERK) in proliferating and differentiating odontogenic epithelia

The epithelial rests of Malassez (ERM), remnants of odontogenic epithelium, have been implicated in maintaining the periodontal space by stimulating osteoclastic bone resorption and interstitial matrix degradation. While the binding of epidermal growth factor (EGF) to its receptor (EGFr) on ERM appe...

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Main Author: Nickolaychuk, Brent R.
Language:en_US
Published: 2007
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/1987