Simulated orthodontic forces increased interleukin-1 beta mRNA transcript levels in human fibroblasts

• Main Authors: Khojastech, Abolfazl Azari, Oyong, Glenn G., Buery, Rosarior Rivera
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2009
• Subjects: Periodontal ligament; Interleukin-1; Messenger RNA; Fibroblasts; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/8596
• Institution: De La Salle University

Orthodontic tooth movement occurs due to the remodeling of periodontal ligament and bone. Periodontal ligament (PDL) cells are the primary cells that respond to orthodontic forces by expressing cytokines which effect other cells in a paracrine manner. Cytokines observed in response to orthodontic fo...