Research Article

Anabolic Properties of High Mobility Group Box Protein-1 in Human Periodontal Ligament Cells In Vitro

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HMGB1 increases ALP protein expression. In addition to the transcriptional level, alkaline phosphatase specific activity was also enhanced at the protein level as visualized by immunofluorescent staining of hPDL cells (a). The visual impression was further confirmed and quantified by biochemical assay (b). Data represent the mean ± SD for six independent cultures. , experimental group versus untreated control.
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