MMP2-cleavage of DMP1 generates a bioactive peptide promoting differentiation of dental pulp stem/progenitor cell
Dentin Matrix Protein 1 (DMP1) plays a regulatory role in dentin mineralization and can also function as a signaling molecule. MMP-2 (matrix metalloproteinase-2) is a predominant protease in the dentin matrix that plays a prominent role in tooth formation and a potential role during the carious proc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2009-11-01
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Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol018/vol018a08.php |