Influence of epigallocatechin-3-gallate in promoting proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament cells

Abstract Background Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) was recently proposed to have the potential to regulate bone metabolism, however, its influence on osteogenesis remains controversial. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of EGCG on the proliferation and osteogenesis of human perio...

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Main Authors: Jie Liu, Yi Lu, Jin Liu, Changxiong Jin, Yuchen Meng, Dandan Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-019-0768-7