Dexamethasone and basic-fibroblast growth factor regulate markers of mineralization in cementoblasts in vitro

Hakki, SS; Nohutcu, RM; Hakki, EE; Berry, JE; Akkaya, MS; Somerman, MJ

doi:10.1902/jop.2005.76.9.1550

Dexamethasone and basic-fibroblast growth factor regulate markers of mineralization in cementoblasts in vitro

Hakki S., Nohutcu R., Hakki E., Berry J., Akkaya M., Somerman M.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.76, no.9, pp.1550-1558, 2005 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 76 Issue: 9
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2005.76.9.1550
Title of Journal : JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
Page Numbers: pp.1550-1558

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of basic-fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF) and/or dexamethasone (Dex) on cementoblasts in vitro.