Psychological stress alters the ultrastructure and increases IL-1β and TNF-α in mandibular condylar cartilage

Psychological stress alters the ultrastructure and increases IL-1β and TNF-α in mandibular condylar cartilage

Psychological factors can be correlated with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), but the mechanisms are unknown. In the present study, we examined the microstructural changes and expression of proinflammatory cytokines in mandibular condylar cartilage of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a psycho...

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Main Authors: Xin Lv, Qiang Li, Shun Wu, Jing Sun, Min Zhang, Yong-Jin Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2012-10-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Psychological stress
Temporomandibular joint
IL-1β
TNF-α
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