Functional role of mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 in human periodontal ligament cells.

Conclusions: Piezo1 exerts a transduction role in mechanical stress-induced osteoclastogenesis in hPDLCs.
PMID: 24810489 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - May 8, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jin Y, Li J, Wang Y, Ye R, Feng X, Jing Z, Zhao Z Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research