Abstract | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
Puerarin, the most abundant isoflavonoid in kudzu root, shows various bioactivities, including bone-sparing, anti-inflammatory and antiproteinase properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of puerarin in a rat model of ligature-induced periodontitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | X Yang, H Zhang, J Wang, Z Zhang, C Li |
Journal | Journal of periodontal research
(J Periodontal Res)
Vol. 50
Issue 6
Pg. 748-57
(Dec 2015)
ISSN: 1600-0765 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25645818
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2015 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
Chemical References |
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Isoflavones
- Collagen
- puerarin
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Topics |
- Administration, Oral
- Alveolar Bone Loss
(prevention & control)
- Animals
- Bone and Bones
(pathology)
- Collagen
(metabolism)
- Disease Models, Animal
- Enzyme Inhibitors
(administration & dosage)
- Gingiva
(pathology)
- Histocytochemistry
- Immunohistochemistry
- Isoflavones
(administration & dosage)
- Male
- Periodontitis
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Treatment Outcome
- X-Ray Microtomography
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