Fibroblast growth factor-2 regulates the
Fibroblast growth factor-2 regulates the synthesis of hyaluronan by human periodontal ligament cells
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Yoshio Shimabukuro; Tomoo Ichikawa; Shinichi Takayama; Satoru Yamada; Masahide T
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Article
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2005
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF‐2) can enhance biological potentials of periodontal ligament cells and its topical application induces considerable periodontal tissue regeneration in vivo. In this study, we examined the effect of FGF‐2 on the production of hyaluronan (HA), an extrac