The increased number of osteoblasts and capillaries in orthodontic tooth movement post-administration of Robusta coffee extract
Background: The application of orthodontic forces subjects blood capillaries to considerable pressure, resulting in hypoxia on the pressure side. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), expressed in osteoblasts represents an important mitogen that induces angiogenesis. Osteoblasts and blood capil...
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| Language: | English |
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Universitas Airlangga
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Dental Journal: Majalah Kedokteran Gigi |
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| Online Access: | http://e-journal.unair.ac.id/index.php/MKG/article/view/4492 |