Biological Effects of Shikonin in Human Gingival Fibroblasts via ERK 1/2 Signaling Pathway

Shikonin, an active ingredient of <i>Lithospermum erythrorhizon</i>, exerts anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and promotes wound healing. We investigated whether shikonin stimulated gingival tissue wound healing in human gingival fibroblasts (hGF). In addition, we evaluated th...

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Main Authors: Kazutaka Imai, Hirohito Kato, Yoichiro Taguchi, Makoto Umeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/19/3542